The foremost reason of Bhutan being expensive is due to the government policy for tourism, which is ‘high value, low impact’. It is perhaps the effort of the government to maximize tourism revenue without a huge influx of tourists and substantially impacting the environment. Bhutan government has set a minimum daily fee of $200 per person during a low season and $250 during the high season. Also, there is an additional charge for couples and solo travelers. However, what travelers need to understand is that the money you are paying includes your accommodation, meals, guide, driver, a private vehicle, and a sustainable tourism royalty. If you are here in Bhutan for trekking, then the cost of camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours is also included.