Travel Insurance
Travel insurance, covering the helicopter evacuation and medical, is compulsory. We also suggest investing some money and securing the trip cancellation/interruption eventualities. For further information, please consult with us at mountaineersnepal@gmail.com.
Currency
Bhutan’s national currency is the Ngultrum (Nu). 100 Chetrum = 1 Nu. Indian Rupees are accepted and used widely except for the denomination of Rs 500 and Rs1000
American Express credit cards
VISA cards accept in a few tourist shops in the capital and important towns. American Express credit cards are accepted at a higher commission in a few hotels and tourist shops. Visitors are advised to carry traveller cheques (preferably American Express) with some cash (U.S. Dollars or Euro)
Time Difference
The Standard time of Bhutan is 6 hours ahead of GMT. There is only a one-time zone throughout the country. The time in Bhutan is 30 minutes earlier than in India, 15 minutes earlier than in Nepal, and 1 hour later than in Thailand.
Electricity and its Plugs and Sockets
230-240 volts, 50 cycles A.C. The current is variable. If you bring an electrical appliance, bring an international converter kit with adapter plugs.
Bhutan uses the standard Indian round-pin sockets, which come in various sizes. Most European round pin plugs work, but their pins are usually smaller than the Indian variety, fit loosely and provide an unreliable connection. However, there are plenty of Electrical shops in Thimphu where you can buy an adapter if you have trouble plugging in an appliance.
Laundry:
Hotels do the laundry, but very few have dryers, making the same-day service possible only on sunshine days. In addition, there are a few dry cleaners in Thimphu and Phuntsholing.
Communications:
Telephone, fax, email and mobile communication services are available in most towns. There are few internet cafes open only in some places, but International connections are excellent. However, most tourist hotels have an internet connection. Prepaid Mobile SIM cards can be purchased and used in most major towns.
Vaccinations
Any vaccinations are not required for travelling to Bhutan.
Cuisine
Bhutanese delicacies are rich in spicy chillies and cheese. In most restaurants in Bhutan, continental, Chinese and Indian cuisine are served. There are more choices in major cities such as Thimphu, with restaurants specializing in Chinese, Thai, Italian and Indian cuisines.
Shopping
The country’s exquisite postage stamps, lovely hand-woven fabrics, carved masks, woven baskets, wooden bowls, handmade papers, finely crafted metal objects, thangkas and other paintings are popular items foreign visitors purchase. However, buying and selling of antiques is strictly forbidden in the kingdom.
Gratitudes
Tipping is not compulsory, nor is there any fixed amount. Instead, it depends on how much the individual did to make your travel more enjoyable.
Clothing
While casual clothes are fine, sleeveless shorts and caps are strictly prohibited while entering government offices, Dzongs, and monastic rituals or festivals. Moreover, to resist the changeable weather, it is advisable to bring travel clothes and warmer clothes for evenings.
Photographing
Bhutan is a paradise for all kinds of photographers. First, however, please seek permission to take photographs of individuals and places of interest.
Smoking in public places
On December 17, 2004, the Bhutanese parliament imposed a nationwide ban on tobacco products, including their sale. However, a maximum number of 200 cigarettes are allowed for personal consumption. And a maximum of 50 grams for other tobacco and three tins of 50 grams for pipe smokers.
Smoking Forbidden sites:
There is no smoking in all public sites such as parks, discotheques, archery ranges, football grounds, bars and restaurants, shops, hospitals, Dzongs, schools, government offices, public gatherings, monastic festivals, and public transport official receptions, national celebrations, and vegetable markets are banned.
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