TCB-licensed Bhutanese tour operator, since 2010
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Deya Bhutan Tours was started by Bhutanese guides with one belief: the best guide to Bhutan is someone from Bhutan. We’d watched agencies in Delhi, Singapore and London sell “authentic Bhutan” with stock photos and copied itineraries, and we knew we could do better.
Everyone on our team of more than 20 was born here: the lead guides, the logistics staff, and the cooks and camp managers on our treks. Our founders hiked to Tiger’s Nest as children and spent Losar at Punakha Dzong. We know this country from memory.
That shows on the road. Our guides know which monastery opens at dawn, which farmhouse in Bumthang makes the best ema datshi, and which trail in the Haa Valley no guidebook mentions.
Every Deya guide grew up in Bhutan and speaks Dzongkha and English.
No fixed packages. We plan each trip after we understand who you are and what you want from Bhutan.
Visa, SDF, hotels, private transport and permits, so you can just travel.
We work with local guesthouses and artisans and follow the country's High Value, Low Impact approach.
Farmhouse meals, monastery visits with people who pray there, and festivals seen with someone who grew up dancing in them.
Our team answers before you arrive and stays on call while you travel.
Free consultation. No booking fees. A reply within 24 hours.
Our most-loved trip
This is the tour that started Deya, and the one our guests recommend most to friends. We’ve refined it for more than ten years.
You land in Paro and meet your guide. Over ten unhurried days you hike to Tiger’s Nest, stand under Punakha Dzong where the two rivers meet, walk Thimphu’s weekend market, watch butter lamp offerings in Bumthang’s old temples, and stop on ridges above valleys most visitors never reach. The days are paced slowly so Bhutan has time to sink in.
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Further east and west
On a clear day, the Himalaya rises behind the 108 chortens of Dochula pass, on the road from Thimphu to Punakha.
Bhutan travel rules for 2027
USD 100 per adult per night until 31 August 2027. Children aged 6 to 11 pay USD 50, and under-6s pay nothing. After that date the government may go back to the full USD 200, so for trips from September 2027 we confirm the fee when we quote.
Indian visitors don't need a visa. They get an entry permit using a passport or voter ID and pay an SDF of INR 1,200 per night.
Most other nationalities need an e-visa before arrival. The fee is USD 40, paid once, and applications are reviewed within 5 working days. We file it for you.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you leave Bhutan.
Most visitors fly into Paro International Airport on Drukair or Bhutan Airlines. You can also cross by road from India at Phuentsholing, Gelephu or Samdrup Jongkhar.
The fee goes into Bhutan's public accounts and helps fund free healthcare, schools, forest protection and the upkeep of historic dzongs.
It's not required for the visa anymore. That changed in April 2024. We still strongly recommend a policy that covers medical treatment, evacuation and high-altitude treks.
Your guide must be certified by the Department of Tourism. Since October 2026, tourists may only stay in certified hotels and homestays, and we book only those.
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11 November every year
We’ve traveled across Asia and Europe, but Bhutan felt truly different from anywhere else we’ve visited. Our guide from Deya Bhutan Tours arranged everything perfectly — from peaceful monastery visits in Bumthang to the unforgettable sunrise hike at Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Every hotel, cultural experience, and local interaction felt authentic and thoughtfully planned. If you’re searching for a trusted Bhutan tour company for a cultural journey, Deya Bhutan Tours delivers an experience you’ll remember forever.
Margaret & Thomas H. — United Kingdom
Tour: Bhutan Cultural & Festival Tour, 10 Days
We booked our Bhutan honeymoon package with Deya Bhutan Tours after reading reviews online, and it turned out to be the highlight of our year. The Punakha valley views, traditional farmhouse dinner, relaxing hot stone bath, and peaceful monasteries made the journey magical. Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, and always attentive to every detail. Bhutan is one of the most romantic destinations in Asia, and Deya Bhutan Tours made our honeymoon smooth, luxurious, and unforgettable from start to finish.
Akira & Yuki M. — Japan
Tour: Bhutan Honeymoon Package, 8 Days
I’ve completed treks in Nepal and Peru, but the Bhutan Snowman Trek with Deya Bhutan Tours was on another level entirely. The landscapes were breathtaking, the camps were comfortable, and the support team handled acclimatization and logistics professionally throughout the expedition. Even at high altitude, the food and organization were exceptional. If you’re planning a serious trekking adventure in Bhutan and want an experienced Bhutan trekking company, these are the people you can fully trust.
David R. — United States
Tour: Bhutan Snowman Trek Expedition, 25 Days
Our Bhutan cultural tour exceeded every expectation we had before arriving. From the peaceful monasteries of Paro to the stunning valleys of Phobjikha, every day felt meaningful and beautifully organized. The guide shared deep insights into Bhutanese culture, history, and local traditions, which made the journey even more special. The hotels were comfortable, the itinerary was smooth, and the hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery became the highlight of our trip. Deya Bhutan Tours made exploring Bhutan easy, authentic, and unforgettable.
Emily & Jason M. — Australia
Tour: Bhutan Cultural & Nature Discovery Tour, 8 Days
Yes, unless you hold an Indian passport, in which case you need an entry permit instead. Most other visitors apply for an e-visa online before arriving. The fee is USD 40 and the review takes up to 5 working days. You can apply yourself at immi.gov.bt, or we’ll do it for you as part of your booking.
The biggest fixed cost is the Sustainable Development Fee: USD 100 per adult per night until 31 August 2027, after which the government may go back to USD 200. A typical 7-day trip costs between USD 2,500 and 4,500 per person, depending on your hotels, group size, season and whether you trek. That price includes the SDF, visa, guide, hotels, meals and transport, and we itemise every line.
Possibly. The USD 100 rate was set by the government in 2023 and runs until 31 August 2027. The Department of Tourism has said it may end the discount after that, which would bring back the full USD 200 per night. Nothing new has been announced yet. If your trip falls after August 2027, we’ll check the current rate before you pay.
No. A Department of Tourism notice issued on 8 April 2026 confirms that visitors must travel with a licensed guide beyond the first checkpoint, including on the drive from Paro airport, and treks need a licensed trekking guide. When you book with us, the guide, driver, permits and hotels all come in one plan.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) have the most reliable weather and the big festivals. Winter is quiet and sunny. Summer is the monsoon but green and less crowded.
Five days covers Paro and Thimphu with the Tiger’s Nest hike. Seven or eight days adds Punakha and is what most first-time visitors choose. With ten to twelve days you reach Bumthang. Two weeks or more adds Haa, Phobjikha and longer treks, and the Snowman Trek takes about 25 days.
By air, you fly into Paro on Drukair or Bhutan Airlines, usually from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu or Singapore. By road, you enter from India at Phuentsholing, Gelephu or Samdrup Jongkhar.
Yes. Every trip we run is private, so you can add days, swap hotels, slow the pace for older travellers or add a trek. Tell us what you’d like and we’ll rework the itinerary.
The ngultrum (BTN), which is pegged to the Indian rupee at the same value. Indian rupees are widely accepted. ATMs are found in the main towns, but carry cash for rural areas and small shops.
Long sleeves and long trousers or a long skirt. Remove your hat and don’t wear shorts inside. Your guide will tell you when photos aren’t allowed, which is inside most temples.
Ready-made Bhutan itineraries for Hong Kong travellers: a 5-day long-weekend trip, a 7-day classic route and a trekking holiday, with flight connections and the best holiday dates.
A guide to the Gom Kora festival near Trashigang: the temple and its legend, the all-night circumambulation, the 2027 dates and how to travel to eastern Bhutan.
A traveller’s guide to Talo Tshechu: the monastery above Punakha, the Zhungdra dance, the 2027 dates, how to get there and how to plan a trip around it.
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