Health and vaccination requirement
Until now, no vaccination has been required for entry into Bhutan however due to prevailing Covid-19 conditions throughout the world, in Bhutan also there is going to be guidelines and standard operating procedures and travellers are suggested to check with our office latest Covid-19 guidelines and requirements at the time of travelling. Also, if one is arriving from an area infected with yellow fever, it is required to have a yellow fever vaccination.
If one arriving from Cholera infected area then officials may ask for evidence of Cholera vaccination. Anti –malarial medication is recommended for all travelers to Bhutan who are visiting rural areas in the districts bordering India.
It is suggested that one assemble a travelelr's medical kit appropriate to destination, length of trip and general health. On a tour in Bhutan, there are long drives and roads are winding so medication for motion sickness is strongly suggested. One should also pack an adequate supply of any prescribed medications, one may require while traveling.
Travelers who plan to visit Bhutan should consult a physician about high-altitude travel. After a brief period of acclimatization, most people do not suffer from altitude sickness but elderly travellers or those with high blood pressure or heart conditions need to exercise caution especaily at higher altitudes.
