Journal · Field notes from Paro
Bhutan travel guide, from the ground.
Straight answers to the questions travellers ask us every week — written by our curators in Paro and kept up to date.
Field Notes7 min read
When to visit Bhutan — a month-by-month field guide
Clear skies in October, rhododendrons in April, festivals in autumn. The right month decides half of your journey.
How to5 min read
The Sustainable Development Fee — what it costs and what it funds
Bhutan charges a daily SDF. Here is what it costs, where it goes, and why it makes your trip more meaningful, not more expensive.
How to6 min read
Bhutan visa requirements — how to get your visa
Who needs a visa, which documents to prepare, how long it takes, and how your tour operator handles it.
How to6 min read
How to get to Bhutan — flights to Paro and the road from India
One international airport, two airlines and a famous landing — plus the overland route from India.
Trail7 min read
Preparing for the Druk Path — an honest packing list
Several days above the treeline between Paro and Thimphu. Layers, altitude, sleep and the small comforts that decide how well you walk.