The Bhutanese Leading the way.
The country recorded a total of 26,092 visitors in March, an increase of 8,350 compared to 17,742 visitors in the same month last year.
In February, arrivals grew by 65.6 percent year-on-year, while March saw a slower growth rate of 47.1 percent.
Overall, the rate of increase has declined over the past two months. The average length of stay for Indian tourists was four days, while visitors from countries other than India stayed an average of five days.
However, while the overall number of visitors has increased, the rate of increase appears to be moderating when viewed against the monthly trend. Data comparing monthly arrivals for 2025 and 2026 shows that although growth remains positive, the pace of increase is not as steep as earlier periods.
The data further shows that Indian tourists continue to dominate arrivals, accounting for 14,663 visitors in March, accounting for 56 percent of the total visitors.
Among other source markets, the United States recorded 1,794 visitors, followed by Japan (1,085), the United Kingdom (815), Germany (672), China (627), Australia (521), Singapore (426), Thailand (421), and the Republic of China (376).
In terms of entry points, Paro remained the primary gateway with 13,417 arrivals, followed closely by Gelephu with 12,308 arrivals. Other entry points, including Phuentsholing and Samdrup Jongkhar, recorded significantly lower numbers.
The tourism sector also saw growth in supporting services. As of March, Bhutan had 3,354 registered tour guides and 1,630 tour operators. Additionally, the number of certified accommodations reached 448, an increase of eight compared to February.
