Custom And Traiff

Customs

Customs officials are very courteous and rarely open a tourist's baggage. On arrival you complete a customs declaration form. The main purpose is to ensure that anything brought into the country is re-exported. It is important that this form is produced on departure. The export of antiques and wildlife products is strictly prohibited.

Taxes & Permits

You can expect to pay no other taxes during your stay. All areas outside Thimphu and Paro valleys require travel permits. It is your tour operator's responsibility to make the necessary arrangements. Tourist entrance to most dzong courtyards is allowed however the inner temples are generally closed to tourists.

Getting Around the Country

The only ways to travel within Bhutan are by road or on foot. There is a basic road network that loosely connects the country. Because of the mountainous terrain, these roads are single-lane and very winding, and travel speeds are relatively slow. Your tour operator is responsible for arranging all necessary vehicles. Most part of the country can only be accessed on foot. There is a widespread system of trails, most of which are well used and maintained. The walking in Bhutan 's mountainous landscape is generally quite strenuous, particularly when crossing the numerous passes that divide the country from east to west.
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Tour Price
The daily tariff, set at US $ 200 per night, is all-inclusive. It is the government’s way of sustaining tourism without affecting its fragile cultural heritage. The philosophy has always been, “High Value, Low Volume” tourism.  Backpack travelers are not encouraged  in Bhutan. Thirty five percent of the tariff goes to the government. It helps finance free medical care and education for all Bhutanese.All vistors in a waytherefore make valuable contribution to welfare system of the country.

Daily Tariff

The minimum tariff for tourist visiting in a group of 3 persons or more is as follows:
Daily Tariff: US$ 200 per person per night halt
This includes:
• Service of Bhutanese Tour Guide
• All accommodations based on twin room sharing basis
• All meals
• All transportation during the tour
* The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan.
* The rates shall apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided.
The daily tariff does not include
• Visa fee of US$ 20.00
• Airfare
• Laundry, drinks and beverages
• US$ 10 for Tourism Development Fund
• Travel insurance
• Sleeping bags for trekkers and
• Other personal expenses.

Surcharges
For independent travelers daily surcharges in additional to minimum price apply as follows:
Single individual US$ 40 per night
Group of 2 persons US$ 30 per person per night

Cancellations
Tour Packages booked and subsequently canceled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:
• within 30 days of start of programme ~ no charges
• within 21 days ~ 10% of rate
• within 14 days ~ 15% of rate
• within 7 days ~ 30% of rate
• less than 7 days or without notice ~ 50% of rate
• after arrival in Bhutan ~ 100%