Travel to Bhutan from UK: Popular Bhutan Tour Packages for Travelers from the United Kingdom to Bhutan

1. What are the popular places to go among travelers from the United Kingdom in Bhutan?

Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and Gangtey, mainly in western Bhutan, are the most popular places to visit among our former customers from the UK.

General speaking, Bhutan can be divided into three parts, including western Bhutan, Central Bhutan, and eastern Bhutan.

Western Bhutan, considered the gateway of Bhutan, is the home of the most popular attractions in Bhutan, such as the Taktsang Monastery, Punakha Dzong, Tashichho Dzong, and Gangtey Monastery.

Some travelers choose to go further to the central Bhutan, which is the spiritual heartland of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The trip to Trongsa and Bumthang offers a great chance to explore the ancient temples and monasteries with leisure hiking through the valleys in central Bhutan.

Only a few adventure lovers would like to take the way to eastern Bhutan, where they can experience the distinct way of life of Merak Sakteng and the fabric, art and craft and woodwork in the local villages in Trashigang and Trashi Yangtse.

2. How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from the UK?

Travelers from the UK to Bhutan need to pay at least USD 250, about GBP 204, per person per night for their Bhutan tour in peak season (March to May and September to November), or USD 200, about GBP 163, per person per night in low season (December to next February and June to August).

If you travel alone, or in a group of just two people, you need to pay a surcharge (USD 40 per night for a solo traveler and USD 30 per person per night for a group of two people) as well.

The minimum daily tariff of a Bhutan tour usually covers almost all the expenses including the 3-star hotels, the guide and driver services, local transportation, dining and attraction fees.

All you need to pay additionally is the visa fee and some personal expenditure like shopping, drinking, horse-riding, tips, etc.

3. Can the pound sterling be used in Bhutan? What currency should I take for my Bhutan tour?

Bhutan's official currency is Ngultrum. And the pound sterling can't be used in Bhutan. For the UK visitors, you could exchange for Bhutanese currency at Paro airport.

Though there are automatic teller machines (ATM) in the Bhutanese main towns, they are limited to the use of foreign cards. So it is suggested to use cash if you want to buy souvenirs in Bhutan. Credit cards are only accepted in some luxury Resorts and arts or crafts shops. The main banks in Bhutan are the Bank of Bhutan Limited, the National Bank, the Druk PNB and the Tashi Bank in Bhutan.

4. How about the accommodation for your Bhutan Tour?

A 3-star hotel is a basic standard for all tours in Bhutan and the cost is included in the minimum daily tariff of your Bhutan tour.

There are also many luxurious hotels in Bhutan, such as Aman Resorts and Six Senses and so on. You can upgrade your hotel in your tour package according to your requirements. But the extra cost needs to be paid.

Of course, many tourists want to experience the idyllic countryside Bhutanese lifestyle, then homestay or farm stay would be your best choice.

Please feel free to tell your travel consultant your needs while inquiry your Bhutan tour.

5. How about the travel guides, vehicles and drivers in Bhutan?

In Bhutan, there are over 1000 licensed Bhutanese guides being engaged in the tourism industry. English is their official language. Most of the guides can speak English. The language is not a problem for your trip to Bhutan.

All of our drivers have been through professional training to offer you a safe journey throughout your tour in Bhutan. The vehicles we generally use are SUVs, vans and mini tourist buses according to your group size.

6. Will there be high altitude sickness for travelers from the UK to the Himalaya Kingdom, Bhutan?

Located in Southern Himalaya Ranges, Bhutan is a mountainous country, with an average altitude of 3500 meters above the sea level. Some travelers coming from the United Kingdom, which is mainly covered by plain, may worry about the high altitude sickness in Bhutan.

In fact, there is seldom high altitude sickness occurred during ordinary sightseeing tours in Bhutan. Since 74% of the land in Bhutan is covered by forests, adequate oxygen also helps alleviate the high altitude sickness. So you don’t need to worry about that when you visit Bhutan.

7. More Tips for Bhutan Tours

1. There is a national smoking ban in Bhutan, so no smoking in Bhutan.
2. Please comply with the notice of "NO photos" in Dzongs and Monasteries.
3. Do not touch the offerings in the monastery and visit in a clockwise direction.
4. The head is noble and sacred for Bhutanese. Don't touch children’s heads during the trip.
5. Please dress properly while visiting Dzongs and Monasteries. Bare shoulders and legs are not polite when visiting those places. It is suggested to take a long-sleeved coat with you.