How to Solo Travel to Bhutan

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Find a tour operator approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.. Pre-pay for your trip through the tour operator.. Obtain a visa through your tour operator.

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1

Find a tour operator approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

Step 1

Find a tour operator approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

2

Pre-pay for your trip through the tour operator.

Step 2

Pre-pay for your trip through the tour operator.

3

Obtain a visa through your tour operator.

Step 3

Obtain a visa through your tour operator.

4

Book a flight on Drukair, the Bhutanese government airline.

Step 4

Book a flight on Drukair, the Bhutanese government airline.

5

Bring plenty of cash for additional expenses.

Step 5

Bring plenty of cash for additional expenses.

6

Attend village Tshechus, or religious festivals.

Step 6

Attend village Tshechus, or religious festivals.

7

Enjoy spicy native foods and rice wines.

Step 7

Enjoy spicy native foods and rice wines.

8

Visit Buddhist religious sites, such as monasteries and temples.

Step 8

Visit Buddhist religious sites, such as monasteries and temples.

9

Go hiking in the country's vast mountains.

Step 9

Go hiking in the country's vast mountains.

10

Chat with locals to experience Bhutanese culture first-hand.

Step 10

Chat with locals to experience Bhutanese culture first-hand.

11

Climb gradually and hydrate when hiking.

Step 11

Climb gradually and hydrate when hiking.

12

Verify that your medical insurance covers evacuation.

Step 12

Verify that your medical insurance covers evacuation.

13

Obtain tetanus, typhoid, and hepatitis A innoculations.

Step 13

Obtain tetanus, typhoid, and hepatitis A innoculations.

14

Exercise common-sense caution when wandering alone.

Step 14

Exercise common-sense caution when wandering alone.

15

Drink bottled or boiled water.

Step 15

Drink bottled or boiled water.

16

Pack a supply of cigarettes if you're a smoker.

Step 16

Pack a supply of cigarettes if you're a smoker.

17

Don't buy any antiques.

Step 17

Don't buy any antiques.

18

Respect local customs by accepting frugal conditions.

Step 18

Respect local customs by accepting frugal conditions.

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