U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Bhutan. Bhutan is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Is Bhutan safe? 🇧🇹
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As of October 2026, Bhutan scores 88/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Bhutan Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 Bhutan destinations assessed, Paro scores highest (89/100), while Thimphu scores lowest (86/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Bhutan: exercise normal security precautions.
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Bhutan destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇹ParoVery Safe · updated 19 October 202689#2🇧🇹PunakhaVery Safe · updated 20 October 202688#3🇧🇹ThimphuVery Safe · updated 19 October 202686
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bhutan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 2.5 / 100k | 82 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 90/100 | 90 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 71/100 | 71 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 19.1 / 100k | 44 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Bhutan safety FAQ
Is Bhutan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Bhutan Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Bhutan averages 88/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bhutan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Paro currently scores highest at 89/100 (Very Safe). Thimphu scores lowest at 86/100.
Where does this Bhutan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.