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We had some of the best guides we could ever ask for, sharing deep knowledge and wisdom about Buddhism and the culture of the country. We also stayed in very nice and clean hotels — not overly luxurious, but filled with warmth and genuine hospitality. The food was fantastic as well, especially for those who enjoy spicy cuisine, something many Asians can easily relate to. Over the 7 days and 6 nights, we created many fond memories through trekking, exploring, and enjoying the local food and culture. The weather in April is just perfect — not too cold and ideal for trekking and spending time in nature. You don’t need to wear too many layers, yet it never feels too hot during the day. It made the entire hiking and outdoor experience very comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you, Bhutan Best Travel, for such a meaningful and memorable experience!
Excellent private tour of Bhutan. The itinerary was very well organized, the hotels were great, and the whole experience felt smooth and stress-free. Our guides, Dorji and Tashi, were both extremely kind, helpful, flexible, and always attentive to what we wanted to do each day. They made the trip much more enjoyable. Bhutan itself is extraordinary, and this was a perfect way to discover it. I would highly recommend this agency to anyone looking to visit Bhutan in comfort and with complete peace of mind.
We just got back from a 10-day trip from western and central Bhutan. We selected BBT due to Jaclyn's responsiveness and her ability to tailor the itinerary to our needs. The trip was well planned and gave us ample time to acclimatise, with shorter hikes and gradually building up to longer ones. We opted for mid-range hotels and were generally happy with the choices. The 4x4 was always clean, spacious, comfortable and solid - something that's important when travelling on mountain roads. Now comes our guide Sangay and driver Khandu. What can I say..... They were in fact the highlight of our trip (well, of course besides Tiger's Nest ;D)! Sangay was wonderfully thoughtful judging from the smallest details, like arranging the best room views for us without us asking & special local food arrangements. He's also extremely knowledgeable. His cheeky personality kept us entertained on long drives. Khandu was a quiet and safe driver, and incredibly funny and thoughtful as well. Together, they formed such a great team that made the experience exceptional for us!
Our time in Bhutan was made truly exceptional by our guide, Dorji. He struck that rare balance of being deeply knowledgeable while also wonderfully human—unfailingly polite, yet quick to laugh and full of curiosity. Every day felt enriched by his insights, whether he was sharing nuances of Bhutanese culture, stories of Buddhism, observations on nature, or thoughtful perspectives on the country’s politics. What stayed with us most, though, were not just the places we saw, but the conversations we had. Over time, those conversations turned into inside jokes and a genuine sense of connection that made each day feel personal and joyful. By the end of the trip, it felt less like we had a guide and more like we were traveling with a friend. Our driver was equally outstanding—consistently safe, steady, and reliable on roads that demand real skill and care. Together, they made an incredible team: both unfailingly professional, attentive, and deeply committed to making our experience seamless. I truly miss seeing them every day, which says everything about the kind of presence they brought to our journey.
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Bhutan’s Paro International Airport (PBH) is served exclusively by Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines) and Bhutan Airlines, with connections via Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, and Kolkata. Here is your complete routing guide from Australia, including flight times, recommended connections, and arrival tips.
Recommended routing: Sydney (SYD) or Melbourne (MEL) → Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) → Paro (PBH)
Total travel time: Approximately 14–17 hours including connection
Best connection: Bangkok (BKK) — Drukair operates direct Bangkok–Paro flights; excellent SYD/MEL–BKK connections on Qantas, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines
Alternative routing: Melbourne or Sydney → Singapore (SIN) → Kolkata (CCU) → Paro — useful if combining Bhutan with Singapore
Bangkok stopover tip: Many Australian travellers build in 2–3 nights in Bangkok before continuing to Paro — Bhutan Best Travel can arrange the full multi-country itinerary
Recommended routing: Perth (PER) → Bangkok (BKK) → Paro (PBH)
Total travel time: Approximately 12–14 hours — Perth has the shortest flight time to Bhutan of any Australian city
Why Bangkok: Strong PER–BKK direct connections on Qantas, AirAsia X, and Thai Airways
Alternative: Perth → Singapore (SIN) → Kolkata or Delhi → Paro
Note: Perth travellers experience the least jet lag of all Australian travellers — only 2 hours behind Bhutan Standard Time (MYT/AWST = UTC+8)
Paro International Airport (PBH) is one of the world’s most technically challenging airports. The approach through the Himalayan valley requires specially certified pilots — only a handful of pilots worldwide are qualified to land at Paro.
Altitude: 2,235m (7,332 feet) — expect mild breathlessness on arrival if coming from sea level.
Terminal: Small, modern, and efficient. Immigration is fast and friendly.
Your guide meets you: Bhutan Best Travel’s certified guide will be waiting at arrivals with a name board.
Currency: ATMs in the arrivals hall accept Visa/Mastercard. Carry some AUD cash for initial tips and small purchases.
Phones: Local SIM cards (B-Mobile or TashiCell) available at the airport — recommended for in-country connectivity.
Bhutan has four distinct travel seasons — spring festivals, pre-monsoon trekking, peak autumn, and quiet winter. The best time for Australian travellers depends on your holiday calendar and travel style. Here is how Bhutan’s seasons align with Australian travellers’ key travel windows.
Easter in Australia typically falls in late March or April — exactly when Bhutan’s Paro Tsechu festival takes place. The 5-day festival features Cham masked dances at Paro Rinpung Dzong, unfurling of the sacred thangka, and traditional archery.
Book by November for Easter travel. Paro hotels sell out 4–6 months ahead during Tsechu week.
Easter weather: Bhutan’s spring rhododendron season peaks in March–April — arguably Bhutan’s most photogenic time of year.
April and May offer excellent trekking and cultural tour conditions. Clear mountain views, dry trails, and moderate temperatures before the June monsoon arrives.
ANZAC Day long weekend (April 25) is a popular departure window for Australian travellers — pairs well with the tail end of spring festival season.
Avoid June–August: Monsoon season in Bhutan coincides with Australian school winter holidays — poor trekking conditions, though cultural tours remain possible at lower rates.
October and November are Bhutan’s finest months. Crystal skies, harvest festivals, excellent trekking weather (0–20°C in valleys), and the famous Thimphu Tshechu in late September/early October.
Australian school Term 4 break (late September/early October) aligns well with this peak season.
Black-Necked Crane Festival (November, Phobjikha Valley) — endangered cranes migrate from Tibet; a uniquely Bhutanese wildlife experience highly popular with Australian nature travellers.
Many Australians travel to Bhutan during December–January to escape the Southern Hemisphere summer heat and experience a completely different winter landscape.
Bhutan in December: Clear skies, minimal crowds, best hotel availability, and lower rates than spring or autumn. Valley temperatures 5–15°C — a refreshing change from Australian summer.
Phobjikha black-necked crane season continues through January — pair with a Thimphu New Year experience for a memorable end-of-year journey.
Everything Australian travellers need to know before departing for Bhutan: visa requirements, currency and payments in Australian Dollars (AUD), travel insurance, time zone differences, and return entry requirements.
Australian citizens require a Bhutan visa arranged through a TCB-licensed agency before travel. No visa on arrival at Paro. DFAT recommends ensuring your visa is confirmed before booking flights.
Our visa process:
Visa guarantee: Bhutan Best Travel offers a 100% visa approval guarantee — if your visa is not approved (an extremely rare occurrence), we refund your full deposit.
Bhutan Best Travel quotes all packages in USD for international clients. Payments can be made in AUD.
Exchange rate reference: A$1 AUD ≈ ~55–58 BTN per AUD (Bhutanese Ngultrum, pegged 1:1 to Indian Rupee).
In Bhutan: USD cash is widely accepted at hotels and major shops. ATMs in Thimphu and Paro accept Visa and Mastercard. Inform your bank of Bhutan travel before departure to avoid card blocks.
Cash recommendation: Carry USD 100–200 in small bills for tips, small shops, and local markets. Major purchases at hotels are easily settled by card.
No tipping requirement: Tipping in Bhutan is appreciated but not expected — your guide and driver are well compensated as part of the package.
Medicare does not apply outside Australia. DFAT strongly recommends comprehensive travel insurance including emergency medical evacuation coverage. Helicopter evacuations from remote Bhutanese valleys can cost A$15,000–60,000. Ensure your policy covers high-altitude trekking if applicable.
Essential coverage for Bhutan:
Bhutan Best Travel recommendation: Advise your insurer that your destination is Bhutan, confirm “trekking and adventure activities” is covered if applicable, and carry your insurance card and emergency number at all times during the tour.
Bhutan Standard Time (BST) is UTC+6.
Time difference for Australia travellers:
AEST (UTC+10): Bhutan is 4 hours behind
AEDT (UTC+11, October–April): Bhutan is 5 hours behind
AWST (UTC+8, Perth): Bhutan is 2 hours behind
Tip: Australians travelling east-to-west find the time difference much easier than US or European travellers. Perth travellers in particular experience minimal jet lag.
Australian DFAT SmartTraveller travel advisory: Bhutan is rated Exercise normal safety precautions. The country has no history of civil unrest, terrorism, or crime targeting tourists. Bhutan consistently ranks among Asia’s safest destinations.
Australian Border Force standard checks apply on return. No Bhutan-specific restrictions. Biosecurity declaration required for food, plant material, and animal products — declare any Bhutanese food items (dried meats, seeds, plant-based items). Bhutanese handicrafts are not restricted.
The best Bhutan travel agency should be licensed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan and demonstrate extensive local expertise. Look for Bhutan travel agencies that:
Yes, you can customise your Bhutan trip! Flexibility includes:
Simply share your preferences with our team, and we’ll work together to create your ideal Bhutanese journey, keeping in mind any seasonal or permit requirements.
Yes, we guarantee your Bhutan visa application process with a full refund policy!
Our Guarantee:
For the smoothest experience, we recommend:
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We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance for the best experience. Here’s why:
Peak Seasons (Book 3-4 months ahead):
Regular Seasons (Book 1-2 months ahead):
Last-minute bookings possible but:
Book early for better rates, preferred accommodation, and smoother visa processing!
Yes! Your flight to Bhutan is fully covered in our travel packages.
What We Handle:
Essential Services:
Entry & Activities:
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Yes, we do! Bhutan Best Travel offers exclusive discounts for group bookings. Whether you’re planning a trip with family, friends, or a corporate team, we’re happy to provide a customized deal just for your group.
We recommend all travellers to obtain their own travel insurance.
A Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is a cornerstone of the country’s visionary
“High Value, Low Volume” tourism strategy. This mandatory daily charge ensures that
tourism aligns with Bhutan’s goals of environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and
equitable socio-economic growth for its communities.
Standard Fee Structure
Special Rates and Conditions
The SDF funds development projects, preserves cultural traditions, enhances
sustainability, upgrades infrastructure, and provides free healthcare and education.
A visa is to be obtained through a foreign or local agent in Bhutan (excluding Indians, Bangladeshis and Maldivians).
We require a scanned clear copy of your passports to process visas. Payment is required to be made in full in order to process your visa. Please ensure that your passport has more than 6 months of validity.
There is will be no charge for delays in arrival and departure due to weather conditions, flights disruption or road blocks. However, the guest will have to bear the cost of food, accommodation transportation and other services required.
Bhutan’s currency is the Ngultrum (Nu.) that is at par with the Indian rupee. US dollar are also accepted only at certain shops, restaurants and hotels. Generally, credits cards are not accepted, with the exception of hotels.
Almost all hotels in Thimphu and Paro have internet access. Mobile (cell) phones are also widely used with international roaming facilities.
Bhutan is an ideal place for photographers, offering immense opportunities for photography, especially our outdoor sightseeing trips.
However, indoor photography is not allowed inside Dzongs, temples, monasteries and religious institutions, unless you have a special permit from the Department of Culture.
Nevertheless, you can capture images of the landscapes, panoramic views of the mountain ranges, the rural folk life, the flora and fauna, the Bhutanese architecture and the Dzongs and Chortens in particular.
You may shop for a a variety of goods such as hand-woven textiles that is either in raw silk or silk, carved masks of various animals, woven baskets of cane and bamboo, wooden bowls known as Dapas, handmade paper products or finely crafted gods of silver.
There are also shops that sell beautiful Thangkha paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps. There are many handicraft shops in and around Thimphu and Paro.
Tipping is generally only for your guide & driver, hotel porters, and trekking crew, as for the rest, tipping is generally discouraged. For children accompanying you, please do not include them in the tipping formula as only adults need to tip.
1- 2 persons travelling: US$8 – 10 per person per day for your guide & USD5 – 7 per person per day for your driver
3 -8 persons travelling: USD6 – 8 per person per day for your guide & USD3 – 5 per person per day for your driver
8-16 persons travelling: USD4 – 6 per person per day for your guide & USD3 – 5 per person per day for your driver
For travellers that are staying more than 8 nights, we recommend a slightly lower rate to be paid for your guide and driver tips, at your own discretion.
You will also need to tip your trekking cooks and horsemen (not structured to day hikes). Normally, your trekking guide will be with you throughout your entire journey. Tip your guide & driver at the end of your tour using the formula above.
We recommend the below total tips for the entire cook/horsemen crew and not per person.
Tips for 5 trekkers or less:
Short treks 4 nights or less: total USD80 to the cook/s & total US$50 to the horsemen
Longer treks 5 night plus: total USD150 to the cook/s & total US$80 to the horsemen
Tips for 6 trekkers or more:
Short treks 4 nights or less: total US$150 to the cook/s & total US$100 to the horsemen
Longer treks 5 nights plus: total USD200 to the cook/s & total USD150 to the horsemen
Tourists travel in Bhutan with medium-sized buses (20-22 seats), small buses (8-12 seats) or hired cars. Larger coaches are not permitted due to the road’s limited width.
With the high altitude, Bhutan is a challenging and rewarding experience for trekkers. It will take you deep into the beautiful and unspoilt nature. It will lead you to evergreen forests populated by various plant and animal species, forming a scenic path for you to follow. These treks lead you through villages, farms and religious temples, allowing a chance to witness the rich culture and the life of the rural Bhutanese people.
We have knowledgeable and friendly guides, cooks, porters, assistants and pony handlers at your disposal.
In short, all you need to do is simply enjoy the trek with a camera in hand as you take shots of the breathtaking scenery and mingle with the indigenous people.
In addition, we customise treks to suit each individual of different groups and needs.
Bhutan’s summers are warm with daily temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees celsius, while winters are cold with daily temperatures often falling bellow 15 degrees celsius.
If you’re visiting Bhutan during winter, be sure to pack a few sets of warm clothes and comfortable shoes.
All trekkers are accompanied by a guide, a cook and usually at least one horseman or yak herder.
They will lead your trekking group. The horseman and cook will usually run ahead during a trekking day.
They will have prepared a packed lunch for hikers and will go on to the night’s resting place to set up camp.
They set up tents, cook dinner and ready the area for arriving trekkers.
When trekkers reach the campsite they are greeted with a hot cup of tea and biscuits in the dining tent. After six hours on the mountains, no drink will ever taste sweeter.
For dinner, the cook will usually prepare a buffet of dishes that are just as delicious as they are welcoming.
In Bhutan, all trekking supplies – camping equipment, kitchen implements, food – are all carried by pack animals. Usually, the loads are carried by horses or, in higher regions, yaks.
It’s always important to ensure that you’re well-prepared before you head off on your trekking expedition in Bhutan. Here’s a little packing list that will guide you along.
Footwear
Other equipment
Clothing
Miscellaneous
Altitude sickness can be a serious problem at the altitudes hiked to in Bhutan.
If you feel sick, dizzy or have a worsening headache, stop and drink as much water as possible.
If the symptoms persist, go back down the mountain.
Bhutanese guides are trained to look out for altitude sickness and other ailments that can affect trekkers.
They are expert walkers who have been trained as trekking guides and follow routes that have been walked for centuries.
All trekkers are required to strictly follow trekking rules to protect the fragile environment at high altitudes.
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