Indian tourist permit

Indian tourist permit

SDF tariff for Indian Tourist 

Sustainable Development Fees is levied by the Royal Government of Bhutan to all tourists visiting Bhutan. This is levied to promote sustainable and responsible tourism under the overall principle of “High value, Low volume” tourism. SDF contributes to social welfare, developmental activities, conservation of the environment, promotion of culture, and enhancement of infrastructure and facilities for tourists.

Tariff for Indians tourists visiting Bhutan

  • For adults INR 1200 per person per night
  • For 6 to 12 year old, it is INR 600 per child per night
  • Free for children 5 years & below

SDF Payment & Currency 

  • SDF payment can be in Indian Rupees through RTGS/NEFT.

 Tour Payments from India to Bhutan

  • Payments for the tour to Bhutan Green Chillies Excursion be made through NEFT/RTGS  .

 Bhutan Entry Permits for Indians.

  • Bhutan Green Chillies Excursion will issue the entry permits for Indians traveling to Bhutan from Thimphu. E-copy of the permits will be provided prior to arrival in Bhutan.  The permit will be valid to travel across the places mentioned in it.

 Traveling to Bhutan on Your Own.

  • One need to book the tour with us, where all the arrangements will be taken care. This is because of the change in the policy. One may not be able to take care of every requirement on your own. Nevertheless, one is free to choose any hotels, any types of vehicles to travel and guides from Bhutan Green Chillies Excursion.
  • Anyone is free to travel on any day beyond Thimphu and Paro with the same single permit that we provide to you.
  • If one wish to extend the stay, one has to plan beforehand as the offices will remain closed during weekends and public holidays.

 Online Permit for Indian Tourists visiting Bhutan.

  • The travel company will organize advance online permit for the tourist from India.  One  can choose any day for departure . We will help to organize the online permits.
  • Customer must confirm guide for the entire trip and approve the hotels being  booked  for all nights.
  • Must produce valid Indian Passport, more than 6 months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan.
  • Must take approved hotels, transports, and guides
  • Send a  clear high-resolution front page passport copy
  • Minimum 7 working days to process the permit for approval
  • Online permits are valid for traveling within Bhutan as per the itinerary confirmed during the time of booking.

We will arrange your online permits, hotels, transport and guide mandated by guidelines.

Route Permit for Traveling Beyond Thimphu and Paro.

  • The entry permit will allow one  to enter Bhutan and visit Paro, Thimphu and Phuntsholing district only. However, if one wishes to visit other places which are not included in the list, then one must apply for Route permit on arrival in Thimphu at the Immigration office.

Documents required  

  • Indian passport with a minimum validity of 6 months or valid Voter Identity Card
  • 2 standard size passport photographs
  • Duly filled entry permit application form
  • Hotel booking detail (hotel bookings must be confirmed prior to applying for the permit)
  • Tour Guide details (certified local tour guide is must)

Processing your entry permit can take few hours and any Indian tourists travelling to Bhutan by road should note that the Department of Immigration offices are closed during the weekends and therefore one must  plan their trip accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconveniences and delays.

Documents required for route permit

  • Valid Indian passport with a minimum validity of 6 months or valid Voter Identity Card
  • Duly filled route permit application form
  • Copy of the Entry Permit