Bhutan will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for first time since pandemic broke out in 2020 from September 23 onwards. Bhutan will hike its sustainable development fees, which is mandatory to enter country, from $65 (over 5,000) per night, per person to $200 (over 15,000). Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.