How to travel to Bhutan from Russia? Yak Holidays
This travel blog features information on Flights/Travel to Bhutan from Russia (Moscow), Bhutan visa for Russian citizens/nationals and more.
The Russian nationals/citizens wishing to travel to Bhutan should book a prepaid holiday package with one of the Bhutan tour operators like us (Yak Holidays Int’l). The same Bhutan Tour operator will make the entire travel arrangements like:
- Processing visa for Bhutan.
- Booking the hotels / Resorts.
- Tour guide and transportation including airport pick up and drop.
- Booking your flights to Bhutan (You can also book directly from Drukair and Bhutan Airlines website).
- Arranging yaks and ponies for trekking.
- Trekking staff.
- Trekking equipment and more.
The iconic Tiger’s nest monastery in Bhutan.
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from Russia?
The travelers wishing to visit Bhutan from Russia or any other country (Except for Indian nationals) have to pay US $ 100 per person per night as Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) to the Royal government of Bhutan. Besides the SDF, the tourists have to pay entry fees for monuments and festival visits which depend on your itinerary.
Our package rates given below are inclusive of SDF. These rates apply uniformly to cultural tours and festival trips.
- Solo travel: US $ 340 per night.
- 2 persons in a group: US $ 250 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
- 3 persons or more in a group: US $ 240 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
The beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
The package rates are same for cultural tours, festival trips and other activities except trekking. Please check our Bhutan Travel links for more information on tours, festivals, trekking and other related information.
6 Simple steps to get Bhutan visa for Russian citizens / nationals:
- Book your Bhutan trip with a local tour operator such as Yak Holidays (us).
- You have to wire transfer full payment to the account of your tour operator in Bhutan.
- Please send a copy of the wire transfer receipt.
- You have to send the scanned copy of the photo page your passport (s).
- Your Bhutan Travel Agency will process the visa on your behalf which normally takes a week. The local Tour Operator will e-mail you the e-Bhutan visa once it is approved. You are now eligible to travel to Bhutan.
- The actual visa is stamped in your passport upon arrival in Bhutan at the Paro airport.
The duration of visa depends on the length of the Bhutan trip booked with your tour operator.
Bhutan visa cost is US $ 40 per person per trip. It is payable along with your Bhutan trip cost.
A sample of passport copy for Bhutan visa.
Please note that no embassies or missions abroad can issue Bhutan visa for Russian citizens / nationals except the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan.
Flights to Bhutan from Russian (Moscow or other cities):
There are no direct flights to Bhutan from Russia (Moscow or other cities). The most recommended options are to fly to New Delhi (India) or Kathmandu (Nepal) and then fly into Bhutan. There are flights to and from Bhutan to these destinations on daily basis.
Bhutan has only one international airport in Paro valley and the airport code is PBH.
Bhutan Airlines and Drukair are the only two Bhutanese airlines that operate flights in and out of Paro International airport in Bhutan. These airlines operate flights to nearby cities like Kolkata, New Delhi, Guwahati, Gaya and Bagdogra (India), Kathmandu (Nepal), Bangkok (Thailand), Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Singapore.
Please contact us for the schedules and timings.
Bhutan Flight Fares:
Drukair and Bhutan Airlines have kept the flight fares at par and are given below:
- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu fare: US $ 486 (Economy class) & US $ 690 (Business class).
- Delhi – Paro – Delhi fare: US $ 604 (Economy class) & US $ 1009 (Business class).
Check Baggage allowance on Bhutan Airline & Drukair:
- 30 Kg in Economy class & 40 Kg in Business Class.
- Infants paying 10 % of the applicable fares are not entitled for any baggage allowance.
Passport validity for travel to Bhutan from Russia:
The validity of passport for travel to Bhutan should be minimum of 6 months.
The view of Paro International airport.
Cabin Baggage / Hand carry:
- 5 Kg in Economy class & 7 Kg in Business class.
Excess baggage charge:
The charge per kg of excess baggage is equivalent to 1.5 % of one way Adult fare.
The view of the Himalayas from your flight:
The seats on the Bhutan flights are allocated on the “First come, first serve” basis at the check-in-counter at the port of entry into Bhutan.
Your flights to and from Bhutan are scenic and are your ultimate mountain flights. The passengers always scramble for the best seats in your flight. You can see the up-close view of the Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest. Yes, you heard it right.
If you travel to Bhutan from Russia via New Delhi or Kathmandu, request the ground staff at the check-in-counter to allocate the seat on the left, possibly by the window. You will see a beautiful mountain panorama. One can see five mountain peaks all above 8000 m, Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8188 m) and finally Jomolhari (7326 m).
Your chances of seeing these scenic high points on the surface of the earth will be better if you travel in early spring or winter or in autumn. The morning flights are even better as there will be less or no clouds to obstruct the mountain ranges.
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No, there is no direct flight from Moscow, Russia to Paro Bhutan. The most recommended route is to fly to New Delhi and then connect your flight to Bhutan by Drukair or Bhutan Airlines.
Yes, the Russian nationals / citizens can travel to Bhutan and there are no travel restrictions on them.
Yes, it is fairly easy to get Bhutan visa for Russian citizens / nationals. You just have to book package tour with one of the Bhutanese tour operators like us and you will get your Bhutan visa.
The view of the Himalayas from flight to Bhutan.
