Photography (Please check with your guide):

• Request permission before taking photographs of people, events, or objects.

• Inside temples, Dzong, or monasteries, photography is not permitted.

• Taking photographs is only permitted in the courtyard area.

Religious Artifact / Antique:

• Do not touch any religious artefacts or antiques.

• Purchase of religious items, especially antiques, is prohibited.

• Do not climb on or do anything that would show disrespect to Buddhist artefacts or antiques, whether large or small, ruined or not—they are regarded as sacred.

Dress Code:

• Remove hats while entering Dzong, temples, or monasteries.

• Shorts, half pants, or slippers are not permitted inside Dzong, temples, or monasteries.

• Full-sleeve T-shirts or T-shirts with collars must be worn to enter certain Dzongs and monasteries.

• For travel between November – March, carry warm clothes.

Communication:

• Switch off mobile phones or keep them on silent/vibrating mode inside religious premises.

• Speak softly within the religious premises.

Mobile Connectivity:

• Tashi Cell and BMobile are the two service providers in Bhutan.

• Guests can buy Tourist Time on arrival at Phuentsoling or Paro Airport (cost between Rs. 200–250).

• International roaming can also be activated on your number.

The Bhutanese Way:

• Bhutanese are a proud and friendly community. Be polite to drivers, guides, and hotel staff.

• Always walk clockwise while visiting religious places.

• Indicate sacred objects or places using an upturned flat extended hand, not a single finger.

• Throw rubbish only in designated areas.

• Refrain from touching ritual objects or mural paintings.

• Do not walk over clothes, books, hearths, or materials left open in religious sites.

• Avoid smoking or drinking while visiting religious places.

• If unsure, ask the local people or your guide.

• Maintain safe distance from lakes or rivers to avoid accidents.

Smoking / Tobacco Products:

• Tobacco products and cigarettes are forbidden in the kingdom.

• For personal consumption, passengers may bring 200 imported cigarettes (10 packets) on payment of 200% duty, and 100% duty on Indian-made tobacco products.

• Alcoholic beverages up to 1 litre for personal consumption are allowed.

Currency Notes:

• Guests are allowed to carry a $10,000 equivalent amount.

• Indian citizens can carry denominations up to Rs. 500 in Bhutan.

• ATMs are available only in Thimpu & Paro and may charge up to Rs. 400 per transaction.

• Credit cards are not accepted everywhere—check with your service provider.