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.
Full advisory →Personalize Report NowTailor this report specifically to you and get the latest and most valuable insights with one click.3 assessed
Is Bhutan safe? 🇧🇹
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Bhutan scores 88/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Bhutan destinations assessed, Paro scores highest (89/100), while Thimphu scores lowest (87/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Bhutan: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Bhutan destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇹ParoVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#2🇧🇹PunakhaVery Safe · updated 29 July 202688#3🇧🇹ThimphuVery Safe · updated 28 July 202687
Missing a place? Generate its report in about a minute.
03 · Evidence Signals
Bhutan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 2.5 / 100k | 82 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 89/100 | 89 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 71/100 | 71 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.2 / 100k | 60 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Bhutan safety FAQ
Is Bhutan safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Bhutan averages 88/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 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 87/100.
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.