Bhutan Accommodation Rules

Bhutan's Department of Tourism has reiterated that tourists must stay only in approved and certified tourist accommodation or officially designated overnight sites. Bhutan Tightens Accommodation Rules for Tourists: What Indian Travellers Need to Know in 2026 Planning a Bhutan trip from India in 2026? There is an important accommodation update travellers should know before booking hotels, homestays or camping experiences. Bhutan's Department of Tourism has reiterated that tourists must stay only in approved and certified tourist accommodation or officially designated overnight sites . This means Indian visitors planning a holiday in Bhutan should make sure their hotel, resort, homestay, farm stay or camping arrangement is authorised to cater to tourists. The requirement applies across Bhutan and forms part of the country's efforts to maintain visitor safety, service quality and responsible tourism standards. What Are the Bhutan Accommodation Rules? Under Bhutan's tourism regulations, accommodation providers serving tourists are required to receive the necessary approval and certification. Tourist overnight stays should therefore be made at authorised accommodation such as certified hotels, approved resorts, registered homestays and designated campsites. Bhutan's official tourism FAQ also confirms that visitors may only stay at accommodation or campsites approved by the...