HAM FEES

A visiting (non-national) Amateur Radio Operator visiting Bhutan for the purpose of amateur radio broadcasting will be liable to pay:

  1. Minimum Tourist Tariff
  2. Operator's Licence & Call Sign Fees
  3. High Power (1000W) Transmission fee - if desired.
1. Minimum Tourist Tariff

Minimum daily tariffs that can be charged to tourists visiting Bhutan - for whatever purpose - is fixed by the Department of Tourism (DoT), Ministry of Trade & Industries, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu. The DoT is the Regulatory Authority that oversees all aspects of tourism activity in the country. As a rule, all tour operators in the Kingdom should charge no more or no less than the rates fixed by the DoT.

Seasonal tariff are applied as follows:

Season Months Per night halt (US$)
a. Peak March, April, May September, October and November 200.00
b. Off December, January, February, June, July and August 165.00

The above rates are applicable per person for groups comprising 3 persons and above.

* Surcharge

A tour group comprising of less than 3 persons shall warrant a surcharge, in addition to the rates indicated above, as follows :

  1. Single individual US$ 40.00 per person per night halt
  2. Group of 2 US$ 30.00 per person per night halt

The minimum daily package rates shall be inclusive of the following:

  • Royalty (payable by all tour operators to the DoT)
  • Charges for accommodation
  • Food and beverages as per the "Minimum Meal Entitlements" as prescribed by the DoT
  • Service of guides
  • Transport to any place within Bhutan
  • Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
  • Trekking staff and equipment
  • The rates shall apply uniformly - irrespective of location and type of accommodation provided.
The charges WILL NOT include:

  • Cost of air ticket
  • Rental of equipment
  • Alcohol; international trunk calls
  • Medical expenses
  • Personal shopping
  • Visa Fee of US$ 20.00 per entry payable at the Airport upon Landing

2. Operator's Licence & Call Sign Fee

In addition to the above, HAMs will have to pay the following fees to the Bhutan Telecommunications Authority (BTA).

  • Call Sign & Operator's Licence Fee US$500.00 for Group
  • Call Sign & Operator's Licence Fee US$ 300.00 for Individual
  • Higher Power Transmission Fee (over 1000W) US$ 150.00 per Individual

Use of the Ham Centre's radio equipment is allowed FREE of Charge.

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