7 Mistakes People Make While Booking a Bhutan Trip (And How You Can Avoid Them)

Written by Roamcrafts – Your Gateway to the Land of the Thunder Dragon

Planning a trip to Bhutan is like planning a journey into stillness, soulfulness, and serenity. But for many first-time travelers, a few small mistakes can turn an otherwise magical tour into a frustrating experience.

As a Bhutan-specialist travel company, Roamcrafts has seen the difference that the right guidance and local insight can make. So before you book your Bhutan tour package, make sure you’re not falling into any of these 7 common traps.

🚫 1. Assuming Bhutan Is Visa-Free and Easy to Enter

Yes, Indian travelers don’t need a visa to visit Bhutan — but that doesn’t mean there’s no paperwork.
To enter Bhutan, you still need:

• A valid entry permit

• Hotel bookings in registered accommodations

• SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) payments

• And sometimes, inner-line permits for places like Punakha and Bumthang

How Roamcrafts Helps:
We take care of all permits, papers, and SDF payments for you — so your only job is to pack your bags.

🚫 2. Choosing the Wrong Time to Visit

Bhutan’s beauty is timeless, but the weather isn’t always friendly.

• Monsoon months (July–August) can bring landslides and flight delays

• Peak winter (Jan–Feb) can mean icy roads in Eastern Bhutan

Best time to visit Bhutan?
📅 March to June and October to December — the skies are clear, the valleys are lush, and the experiences are unforgettable.

What We Do Differently:
We guide you on the perfect season for your travel style — whether you're going with parents, as a couple, or solo.

🚫 3. Trying to See Too Much in Too Little Time

We get it — Bhutan’s monasteries, valleys, and rivers call out from every direction. But the roads are winding and mountain-bound. Rushing ruins the experience.

One of the biggest regrets we hear?

“We spent more time in the car than enjoying the places.”

Our Fix:
We design itineraries like The Bhutan Chapter – 3N/4D Discovery, perfectly balanced between exploration and relaxation. No running around.

🚫 4. Booking a Generic Package from a Big Portal

Those tempting deals on big websites? They're often cookie-cutter tours with no flexibility. No personalized care. No real help if something goes wrong in Bhutan.

Why Roamcrafts?
We're not a website — we're real people based on the Bhutan border (Jaigaon).
We understand:

• Bhutanese culture

• Permit processes

• Local hotel quality

• And most importantly, your comfort

You get on-ground support, always.

🚫 5. Ignoring the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)

Here’s the truth:
Bhutan charges an SDF of ₹1,200 per person per night (as of 2025) for Indian tourists.

Some agents hide it in the quote. Some forget to mention it at all. Later, you get shocked.

At Roamcrafts, we believe in transparency.
We explain what SDF is, how it benefits Bhutan, and how to make the most of each SDF-paid day.

🚫 6. Not Planning for Senior-Friendly Travel

So many people want to gift their parents a Bhutan tour — a beautiful thought.
But they forget to check:

• If hotels have lifts

• If hikes can be skipped

• If food preferences are managed

We ask the questions you don’t think of.
Our senior-friendly packages are slow-paced, mindful, and deeply nourishing.

👉 Bhutan isn’t just for the young. It’s for the wise.

🚫 7. Falling for “Cheap Packages” That Cost More Later

That ₹18,999 Bhutan deal may look good — until you realize it doesn’t include:

• Airport pickup

• Sightseeing permits

• Entry tickets

• Meals or guides

What’s the point of cheap if you don’t feel taken care of?
At Roamcrafts, we price fairly, not cheaply — and include everything upfront so you’re not caught off-guard.

✅ Bonus: What Roamcrafts Brings to the Table

✅ Licensed DMC for Bhutan
✅ Based in Jaigaon, right at the Bhutan border
✅ All permits, transfers & accommodations handled
✅ Transparent pricing, with emotional care
✅ Real people. Real travel. Real trust.

✨ Gifting a Trip to Bhutan? Do it Right.

There’s nothing more beautiful than giving your parents the gift of peace, nature, and spiritual joy.

Let Roamcrafts help you plan that perfect gesture.

📞 Call us at 8927220754
🌐 Visit: www.roamcrafts.com
📍 Office: Jaigaon – Gateway to Bhutan