• Most hotels have Wi-Fi in Bhutan, but we recommend obtaining a guest SIM card for more convenient access to data and a more reliable internet connection.

• Bhutan is a very safe place to visit, even if you're traveling alone. There is very little crime experienced by locals or visitors, although we advise you to take care of yourself and your belongings.

• In some areas you may encounter stray dogs - please be cautious around them as they are not domesticated. They normally keep their distance, but please stay away from them as much as possible, especially if traveling with children. Please don't feed or pat these or any other wild animals.

• Bhutan's physical environment presents occasional safety hazards, Including flooding and landslides. From June to September the monsoons can affect transport and services.

• Compared to most Asian countries or the developing world, Bhutan prides itself on its lack of a class system and an absence of sexual discrimination. Bhutanese women tend to have the same rights as men, including rights to education, voting, and holding positions in government. Women, both foreign and Bhutanese, are not subject to harassment and do not need to take any special precautions. Bhutanese are more likely to help a woman in distress than a man. Young men have a reasonably liberated attitude toward their relations with women. There are several opportunities for misunderstanding if you don't make your intentions clear from the very outset. As with any country you have been to, you cannot be silly and do all the things you won't do otherwise in your home. Exercise General Caution.

• It is forbidden to sell or purchase cigarettes or tobacco products in Bhutan. Smoking is also prohibited in public places, hotels and offices. It is however NOT forbidden to smoke in appropriate areas and you may carry a small supply for personal use. Please note a 200% duty applies to all imported tobacco products and you must show a valid receipt of purchase to avoid confiscation.

 • A local guide will help you see the best that the country has to offer and will ensure your safety when exploring unfamiliar terrain and altitude.

• It is mandatory to be accompanied by a guide for treks and journeys beyond Thimphu and Paro. Guides are thus also mandatory for visitors who enter Bhutan via our land borders and plan to travel beyond the border towns.

• Guests no longer require a Route permit to travel around the country, so long as they are accompanied by a guide certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.|

• While guides aren't necessary for all experiences, such as dining out and shopping, it is strongly recommended that guides accompany visitors for experences such as visiting temples and local places of interest.

• All treks must be undertaken with an accredited tour operator or guide. Your tour operator will assist you with all the necessary logistics and safety precautions.

• Personal effects and articles for day-to-day use by the visitor

• 1 liter of alcohol (spirits or wine)|

• 200 cigarettes, on payment of import duty of 200%

• Instruments, apparatus, or appliances for professional use

• Photographic equipment, video cameras, and other electronic goods for personal use.

 • As of now, all travelers to Bhutan aged 12 years and over should be vaccinated. Children aged under 12 years are not required to be vaccinated to enter Bhutan.

• The COVID-19 vaccines should be approved for use by Bhutan Drug Regulatory Authority as per the published list on the website (http://dra.gov.bt)

• Unvaccinated guests can enter Bhutan however they will be required to complete five nights of quarantine at the guests' expense. The SDF will bo waived during the quarantine period.

• All individuals (12 years and above) entering Bhutan may be subjected to random RT-PCR testing at the points of entry or at the worksite to maintain covid 19 curveillanco for now variants. No fee shall be charged for the RT- PCR testing for surveillance.

• If a guest tests positive for covid-19 during their stay in Bhutan, they will be required to quarantine in their hotel until they test negative. The cost for the additional quarantino nights and PCR tosts will be borno by the guest. The Sustainable Development Fee will be waived during the quarantine period.

• There will be no covid-19 protocols to leave Bhutan unless the country the guest is traveling to requires them.

• Face masks are no longer required to be worn at any venue or at any time in Bhutan, except in hospitals and health centers. However, guests can choose to wear face masks at their convenience should they wish. Also, it may be mandated by the government that face masks need to be worn in the future if the number of COVID-19 cases go up, therefore it is recommended that guests always travel with a face mask in their luggage as a precaution.

• Bhutan's currency is called 'Ngultrum'. It's at par with Indian Rupees (1 Nu - 1/ INR).

• As per latest RBI notification dated 20th Mar 2019, Indian Nationals can carry up to a limit of INR 25,000/- per individual with currency notes of denomination of Rs. 500 or below.

• Foroign nationals (othor than Indian Passport Holdors) can carry up to a limit of US$10,000/- or equivalent.

• No person shall take or send out of India the Indian coins which are covered by the Antique and Art Treasure Act, 1972.

 • ATMs & Banks widely accept Visa & Mastercard. But with frequent network problems, they cannot be relied upon.

• Credit Cards such as Visa & American Express are widely accepted at major handicraft stores and larger hotels & restaurants. However, please chock for a surcharge with your card issuing company.

• We advise bringing cash in US Dollars and Indian Rupees.