Bhutan: cosa sapere prima di partire
L’essenziale
- Most visitors need an approved visa before travel; Indian citizens use a permit.
- Standard visa application fee is USD 40; most adult international tourists pay USD 100 SDF per night. Indian visitors have separate rates.
- Monsoon landslides can interrupt roads; allow time for mountain journeys.
Ingresso e visti
Most visitors need a visa approved before travelling. Indian citizens need a permit, while Bangladesh and Maldives citizens follow separate visa procedures. Apply through Bhutan's official immigration system, a hotel or a tour operator. A USD 40 visa application fee applies to the standard route; most adult international tourists also pay USD 100 SDF per night. Verify exemptions and child rates.
Moduli e autorizzazioni online
- Bhutan visa or permit ↗ facoltativo
Before travel; allow at least five working days for a standard visa application · Visa applicants; separate permit procedure for Indian citizens
Validità del passaporto: British passports: at least six months after planned departure; check other passports with Immigration.
Alla frontiera possono chiedere
- Make sure immigration stamps your passport.
Dogana
- Antiques may not be exported.
- Tobacco brought for personal use is subject to taxes and duties.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: bhutan.travel ↗, gov.uk ↗
Denaro
Contanti e carte sono entrambi diffusi. Carte accettate soprattutto in città e nei luoghi turistici.
Circuiti di pagamento: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato
Dove cambiare
- Banks or authorised exchange businesses in Thimphu.
- Indian rupees are also accepted.
- Carry cash for areas outside urban centres; ask your bank about international-card fees.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: bhutan.travel ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Regole e divieti
Vietato
- Exporting antiques.
- Mountaineering; trekking is a different activity.
- Possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs.
Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo
- Smoking near religious sites can cause offence; ask before smoking.
Cultura e abbigliamento
Religione: Buddhism plays a central role in Bhutanese religious and cultural life.
Abbigliamento: At temples wear long sleeves and cover your legs; remove shoes and hats as requested.
Galateo
- Keep quiet at sacred sites.
- Do not photograph inside temples or touch religious objects.
- Ask before photographing people.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: bhutan.travel ↗, bhutan.travel ↗
Clima
Climate varies sharply with altitude. Summer monsoon rain mainly affects the south; higher areas have cold winters and snowy peaks. Monthly labels describe seasons, not local temperature forecasts.
Mese per mese
- gennaio: Jan: Winter; frost and high-altitude snow
- febbraio: Feb: Winter; cold at elevation
- marzo: Mar: Spring begins; altitude matters
- aprile: Apr: Spring; showers increase later
- maggio: May: Late spring; occasional showers
- giugno: Jun: Summer; monsoon approaches
- luglio: Jul: Summer monsoon rain
- agosto: Aug: Summer monsoon rain
- settembre: Sep: Monsoon can last into late September
- ottobre: Oct: Autumn; clearer days
- novembre: Nov: Autumn; winter arrives late in month
- dicembre: Dec: Winter; frost and mountain snow
Stagione migliore: Spring or autumn for many cultural routes; choose trekking dates with a local guide.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: bhutan.travel ↗
Cosa portare
- Warm layers for altitude
- Rain protection during monsoon
- Shoes suitable for uneven ground
- Clothing covering arms and legs for temples
- Adapters for C, D and G sockets
Cosa non portare / vietato importare
- Antiques without the required export clearance
Pratico
Prese: Types C, D and G; confirm voltage with your accommodation.
Acqua: Use sealed bottled or properly treated water; tap water is unsafe in many areas.
Circolazione: a sinistra
Rete mobile ed eSIM: Visitor SIMs are sold at Paro airport and by Bhutan Telecom and TashiCell; hotels often have Wi-Fi.
Salute: Paro and Thimphu are at altitude; consider altitude risks before travel.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: bhutan.travel ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.