Plan your trip
Bhutan Travel Guide
Welcome to the Little Bhutan travel guide — the place to start planning your trip to Bhutan. These are the guides we point travellers to most, arranged the way a trip comes together: deciding when and what it costs, timing it around a festival, the hikes, and what to sort before you fly.
Plan your trip
Why visit Bhutan? What makes Bhutan worth the journey — and who it suits. Best Time to Visit Bhutan (2026): Month-by-Month Guide Seasons, weather and what to expect month to month. How Much Does a Bhutan Trip Cost in 2026? The SDF, visa and ground costs, explained plainly. Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (2026): Complete Guide Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee — 2026 rates, exemptions and how payment works. Getting to Bhutan in 2026: Flights to Paro & Overland Routes Every flight route into Paro with fares, plus the overland border crossings. Entering Bhutan by Road (2026): The Two Land Borders from India The two land crossings usable by non-Indian travellers — and the Indian visa question to settle before you book. Bhutan Visa & Permits Who needs a visa and how we arrange it for you. Bhutan 7-Day Itinerary (2026): Day-by-Day Guide The classic western loop, day by day — Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Tiger's Nest.
Festivals & tshechus
Bhutan Festival Calendar 2026 & 2027 Dated tshechu schedule for 2026 & 2027, with matching festival tours. Paro Tshechu 2026 & 2027: Dates, the Thongdrel & How to Attend Dates for 2026 & 2027, the thongdrel unfurling and how to attend. Thimphu Tshechu 2026 & 2027: Dates & How to Attend The capital's biggest festival — dates and how to plan around it.
Treks & day hikes
Who's travelling
Solo Travel in Bhutan: How It Actually Works on a Private Tour How a private tour for one works, with the single supplement stated up front. Bhutan with Children: A Family Guide from a Local Operator Child SDF discounts, what kids love and the honest word on mountain drives. Bhutan for Seniors & Less-Mobile Travellers: An Honest Guide Pacing, the real Tiger's Nest difficulty, the pony option and hotel access.
Practical guides
What to Pack for Bhutan: A Local Operator's Complete List The list we send every guest — layers, dzong dress code, med kit and the trekking checklist. Wi-Fi, SIM Cards & Money in Bhutan: The Honest Connectivity Guide What actually works — local SIMs, the Indian roaming catch, and why cash beats cards. Nightlife in Bhutan What evenings in Thimphu and Paro actually look like.
Tailor-made travel
Begin your journey to the Last Shangri-La
Every Little Bhutan itinerary is private and tailor-made. Tell us what draws you to Bhutan — festivals, treks, monasteries, food — and we will design the journey around it.