Indian visitors need an entry permit and an SDF budget, even though they do not need a Bhutan visa. Check original travel documents, guide arrangements, overnight valleys and actual walking before booking. The figures below were checked23 October2026, not promised for every future trip.
- Indian entry
- Entry permit required; Bhutan visa not required for Indian visitors.
- Original adult documents
- Indian consulate: original passport with at least six months validity or original voter ID.
- Indian SDF
- Nu./INR1,200 per person per night; ages6 to below12:600; under6:none. Checked23 October2026.
- Money
- Ngultrum is1:1 with Indian rupees; keep cash backup beyond urban card facilities.
- Power
- Tourism:C,D,G plugs. BPC:230V single phase,50Hz. Check hotel adapter and appliance rating.
Packing checklist
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Documents
Clothes and footwear
Personal and health needs
Electronics
Money
For parents and children
Money and forex (BTN)
Rules checked 24 Oct 2026
The ngultrum is1:1 with the Indian rupee. Tourism lists the Indian SDF at Nu./INR1,200 per person per night,600 for ages6 to below12, and none under6, checked23 October2026. This is a government levy, not the full trip price. Confirm hotels, guide and transport inclusions separately.
Cash and cards
Tourism says international cards are widely used in urban areas but facilities may not be available elsewhere. Keep some cash in ngultrum or Indian rupees rather than rely only on cards.
ATMs and fees
Ask your bank and the ATM operator about current fees. No fee, withdrawal limit or live exchange rate is quoted.
Backup plan
Our recommendation is some cash alongside cards. Commercial operator Bhutan Horizonte describes tips as voluntary, not an official fixed tariff. Agree expectations with your operator.
SIM / eSIM
Bhutan Tourism says visitor SIMs are available at Paro airport and Bhutan Telecom or TashiCell branches and authorised agents in towns. Check current registration documents, device compatibility and validity before choosing a plan.
Installing vs activating
No specific eSIM product is recommended here. Follow the selected operator and product instructions for compatibility, installation, activation and when validity begins.
Backup connectivity
Keep hotel and guide contacts offline. Check Indian roaming and bank OTP arrangements with your Indian operator. Do not assume hotel Wi-Fi replaces a mobile connection throughout the route.
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Quick questions
Sources
- Consulate General of India, Phuentsholing: Original Indian documents and entry guidance · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Bhutan Department of Immigration: Indian permits, travel documents and SDF · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Bhutan Department of Tourism: FAQs: seasonal weather · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Bhutan Horizonte: Voluntary tips: commercial operator perspective · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Bhutan Power Corporation: LV Supply Rules2023:230V single phase,50Hz · checked 23 Oct 2026
- UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office: Bhutan health: insurance and evacuation · checked 23 Oct 2026