How to Book
To make a reservation, you can either make a booking online via our website or by calling our Reservation Team on +44 203 308 9528. Once the booking has been made, the hotel will put you in touch with Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary’s appointed destination specialist who will create your entire travel itinerary and support you at every stage of your trip.
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
As of the first of September 2023, the mandatory Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) has been reduced from US$200 to US$100 per person per day.
The SDF needs to be paid during the visa application process.
Visa processing can take up to 10 working days.
Travelling to Bhutan and the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
The destination specialist will create a complete and personal itinerary for you and arrange all mandatory regulations. You can expect every detail to be covered: your reservation at the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, your visa, the short drive from Paro International Airport to the Sanctuary (only 20 minutes), a private car with driver throughout your trip and an English speaking guide who will accompany you on all your excursions.
The destination specialist will be in touch with you directly throughout the process, so you can relax and look forward to an unique and unforgettable adventure in Bhutan.
*The only visa-waiver exception is for guests holding passports of India, Maldives or Bangladesh.
Visa Application
Guests can apply for their visa through the Department for Immigration: https://visit.doi.gov.bt/
The following documents are needed:
Copy of your passport, which must be valid at least six months after your arrival date in Bhutan.
Travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
A recent passport-size photograph.
The visa will cost US$40 per person, and the process will take at least five working days.
Travel Permit
Please note that only Indian passport holders can apply for a travel permit on arrival at the international airport in Paro.