Bhutan travel guides and stories

Practical Bhutan planning from our local team: costs, visas, festivals, hikes and what to pack.

How to get to Bhutan: flights, gateways, and land routes

Everything on getting to Bhutan: which airlines fly into Paro, the main gateway cities, why the airport has a limited schedule, and how to enter overland from India.

8 min read

Planning

Bhutan with kids: what to know before booking

A practical guide to taking children to Bhutan: child SDF rates, room choices, road days, food, altitude, Tiger's Nest, and how to build a pace the whole family can enjoy.

9 min read

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Festivals

Black-necked Crane Festival: Phobjikha and the 2027 dates

What happens at Phobjikha's community festival on 11 November, how it differs from a tshechu, and how to combine it with Bumthang in 2027.

3 min read · 3 Nov 2026

Festivals

Jambay Lhakhang Drup: the rituals and 2027 festival dates

A guide to Jambay Lhakhang Drup in Bumthang: the Mewang fire ritual, Tercham, tentative 2027 dates, and planning a comfortable November visit.

3 min read · 3 Nov 2026

Planning

Drukair vs Bhutan Airlines: routes, baggage and which to book

Only two airlines fly into Paro. Here's how Drukair and Bhutan Airlines compare on routes, baggage and schedules, and how to choose between them for your trip.

6 min read · 29 Oct 2026

Planning

Booking your own hotel in Bhutan: the certified accommodation rule

A Department of Tourism notice, dated 26 August 2026, reminds hotels and homestays that only certified places may host tourists. Here's what that means if you're booking your own stays.

3 min read · 24 Oct 2026

Adventures

The Snowman Trek: Bhutan's hardest trek, explained

The Snowman Trek crosses Bhutan's far north over around 25 days and eleven high passes. Here's the route, the short weather window, what the SDF alone adds up to, and the shorter treks to do first.

7 min read · 18 Oct 2026

Culture

Archery in Bhutan: the national sport and where to watch it

Archery has been Bhutan's national sport since 1971. Targets about 145 metres away, singing, dancing and teasing between teams: here's how a match works and how to see one on your trip.

5 min read · 18 Oct 2026

Planning

How to choose a Bhutan tour operator: 10 things to check

How to check a Bhutan tour operator is licensed, what a fair all-inclusive price looks like, and the questions about guides, payments and refunds to ask before you pay a deposit.

6 min read · 5 Oct 2026

Festivals

Paro Tshechu 2027: dates and when to book

Paro Tshechu 2027 is scheduled for 18-22 March at Rinpung Dzong. Plan your festival tour, accommodation and travel within the $100 SDF concession window.

3 min read · 19 Jul 2026

Festivals

Thimphu Tshechu 2027: dates and what to budget

Thimphu Tshechu is scheduled for 10-12 October 2027 at Tashichho Dzong. Plan your festival tour and check the SDF rate for autumn travel.

3 min read · 19 Jul 2026

Bhutan travel guides and stories

How to get to Bhutan: flights, gateways, and land routes

Bhutan with kids: what to know before booking

Latest

Black-necked Crane Festival: Phobjikha and the 2027 dates

Jambay Lhakhang Drup: the rituals and 2027 festival dates

Drukair vs Bhutan Airlines: routes, baggage and which to book

Booking your own hotel in Bhutan: the certified accommodation rule

The Snowman Trek: Bhutan's hardest trek, explained

Archery in Bhutan: the national sport and where to watch it

How to choose a Bhutan tour operator: 10 things to check

Paro Tshechu 2027: dates and when to book

Thimphu Tshechu 2027: dates and what to budget

A 7-day Bhutan itinerary through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha

Is Bhutan worth it? How to decide between Bhutan and Nepal

Planning a Bhutan honeymoon: stays, walks and time together

Do you still need a tour operator to visit Bhutan?

Kurjey Tshechu 2026: a guide to the Bumthang festival

Thimphu Drubchen 2026: dates and visitor advice

Thimphu Tshechu 2026: dates, venue and festival background

Bhutan visa requirements in 2026: documents, fees and applying

How much does a Bhutan trip cost in 2026?

Paro Tshechu 2026: dances, dates and planning advice

The best time to visit Bhutan: a season-by-season guide

Tiger's Nest Hike: Difficulty, Time, and What to Pack (2026 Guide)

What to pack for Bhutan: the complete packing list

Bhutan's SDF explained: rates, inclusions and refunds

Bhutan festivals: a guide to tshechus and how to see one well

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