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Entry Fee Bhutan Monument

Planning a trip to Bhutan requires more than just deciding on your itinerary; understanding the entry fees for various monuments and attractions is crucial for budgeting your journey effectively. From the iconic Punakha Dzong to the sacred Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan’s cultural and historical landmarks offer unforgettable experiences—but they come with varying costs. In this post, I’ll provide a comprehensive list of entry fees for Bhutan’s must-see sites, helping you plan your visit and manage your expenses with ease. This guide will ensure you’re well-prepared and can make the most of your time exploring the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Two of the biggest expenses when traveling in Bhutan are the monument entry fees and the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), both of which are non-negotiable. The one area where you have some flexibility is in selecting the monuments that you feel are worth your time and money. That said, my recommendation would be to visit as many sites as possible. Each monument and landmark in Bhutan has its own unique character and story, making every stop a worthwhile experience.

Below is the comprehensive list of Monument entry fees in Bhutan as of September 2024 :


# Museum and Monuments Location Fees (Nu) Timing Time Required
1 Bhutan Post Office Museum Thimphu SAARC (150) International guest (250) 9AM-5PM | Lunch break (1-2 PM) 1 Hour
2 Folk Heritage Museum Thimphu International (250) | Indian (100) 9AM-5PM No lunch break 1 Hour
3 Zorig Chusum Arts and Crafts School Thimphu 200 9AM-4:30PM 1 Hour
4 Simply Bhutan Museum Thimphu 1000 9AM-5PM 1.5 Hour
5 Takin Preserve Center Thimphu 300 9AM-5PM 1.5 Hour+
6 National Handicraft Emporium Thimphu 100 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
7 National Library Thimphu 100 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
8 Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory Thimphu 100 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
9 National Memorial Chorten Thimphu 500 9AM-5PM 45 Min - 1 Hour
10 Zilukha Nunnery Thimphu 100 9AM-5PM 30 Min
11 Buddha Dordenma Statue Thimphu 0 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
12 Simtokha Dzong Thimphu 0 6AM-7PM | No lunch break 1 Hour
13 Tashichho Dzong Thimphu 500 Weekdays : 5PM-6PM | Public Holidays - 9AM-5PM 50 Min - 1 Hour
14 Lampelri Botanical Garden Thimphu 300 9AM-5PM 1+ Hour
15 Changangkha Lhakhang Thimphu 500 9AM-5PM Row 1, Col 5
16 National Textile Museum Thimphu 250 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
17 Traditional Handmade Paper Mill Thimphu 100 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
18 Traditional Medicine Center Thimphu 500 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
19 Botanical Garden Serbithang Thimphu 200 9AM-5PM 1+ Hour
20 Rinpung Dzong/Paro Dzong Paro 0 Weekdays : 9PM-12PM | Public Holidays : 2PM-5PM | No lunch Break 1 Hour
21 Ta Dzong/National Museum Paro 300 9AM-5PM 1+ Hour
22 Taktsang/Tiger's Nest Temple Paro 1000 9AM-12PM |2PM-5PM |No lunch Break Half Day
23 Kyichu Lhakhang Paro 500 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM Lunch break(12-1) 1+ Hour
24 Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang Paro 0 9AM-5PM No Lunch Break 1 Hour
25 Dobji Dzong Paro 0 9PM-12PM | 1PM-4:30PM 1 Hour
26 Tachogang Lhakhang Paro 500 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
27 Punakha Dzong Punakha 500 (age 18 above)|250 (below 18) Weekend- 9AM-5PM | Weekday - After 5 PM 1 Hour
28 Chhimi Lhakhang Punakha 500 (age 18 above)|250 (below 18) 9AM-5PM No lunch Break 1+ Hour
29 Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Punakha 100 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
30 Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery Punakha 200 9AM-5PM 30 Min
31 Black-necked Crane Education Center Phobjikha 200 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
32 Gangtey Monastery Phobjikha 100 8AM-5PM Lunch break- 11:30am-1:00pm 1 Hour
33 Trongsa Dzong Trongsa 0 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
34 Trongsa National Museum Trongsa 300 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
35 Jambay Lhakhang Bumthang 0 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
36 Kurjey Lhakhang Bumthang 0 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
37 Ogyen Choling Palace Museum Bumthang 100 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
38 Jakar Dzong Bumthang 0 9AM-5PM 1 Hour
39 Palden Tashi Choling Shedra Phuentsholing 0 9AM-5PM 1 Hour


In case you have any questions, leave a comment below and I shall get back to you. 

Other Blogs in the Bhutan Series:
  1.  Bhutan Diaries 2024 - A preamble | Tips & Recommendation | Helpful Information 
  2. Things you didn't know about Bhutan
  3. What to Pack for Bhutan | Summer Trip  - June | Thimpu - Punakha - Phobjika - Paro
  4. Bhutan Travel Diary - Day 0 - Kolkata to Jaldapara | Aranya Tourism Property Jaldapara 



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