Bhutan

Bhutan – The Land that believes the Ultimate truth is Happiness of its People

Known to be the Land on the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan is the only country in the world that considers its profit, based on the happiness quotient of its people. While every other country calculates its National Gross Income, Bhutan calculates its Gross National Happiness. Here are a few important facts you need to know as you chose to plan your tour to Bhutan.

• Entry & Exit: Please note that with respect to the country you come from, the visa process does vary. All foreigners are bound to have valid passports and a copy of your visa. A 'visa on arrival' is applicable for only a few Asiatic countries. If you are from any other country, make sure you have a copy of your visa. For further information, please click here.
• Currency: The currency that is functional is the Ngultrum. You can exchange your currency to at any international airport at a predefined exchange rate. If you happen to travel from India, a few tourist locations in Bhutan accept certain denominations of the Indian Rupees. Also, the US Dollar is also accepted in certain places. But to be on the safer side, the Ngultrum is the best option to safe you any awkwardness amidst your trip. Also, even in the world of tech-friendly systems, the use of card and cashless payments is not very popular in Bhutan due to network issues. Make sure you have your cash in hand. Exchange all Bhutanese currencies at the Paro international Airport easily because it is very difficult to exchange them outside Bhutan. You can still give it a try depending on the international airport you are at.
• Monuments & Sightseeing: As you plan your tours, make sure you have checked the monuments and destinations in advance. Several locations have timings specific to when they are open and when they close. Being well- informed in prior will save you the pain of a delay in schedule. Also, there is sometimes the probability of an unscheduled change of timings, due to climatic, political or religious event. In case of a visit to a religious place, please be aware that dress code is very important. They have a high regard for their culture and belief.
• Communication & Greeting: A part of the Bhutanese population is very fluent with English so communication would not be a problem. Greeting in Bhutan is majorly a 'Kuzu zangpo la' meaning 'Hello' with a smile. Certain local shops may demand you to remove your shoes before you enter. Please remember to give money with both your hands. Using one hand is considered unlucky.
• Climate: Before you get all set for your vacation, make sure you have the right set of clothing for according to your destination. Most of the year, Bhutan is very pleasant or rainy. Always keep a buffer time in your schedule since the weather may be unfavourable at times. Don't forget to keep a pair of woollens or shrugs. Altitude or road sickness is possible, keep your medication in hand.
• Food: The cuisine in Bhutan is very homely and traditional. The food does pamper your palette but different nationalities arriving have different tastes. Make sure you are guided with regards to the food you order to save wastage and bad stomachs!
• Safety & Security: We believe that your safety is our first priority. If it is your first time, please make sure your interaction is with a trusted person. Bhutan is a very safe place to travel but still being cautious will do no harm. Always keep hand sanitizers and face masks to protect yourself. You will require a lot of patience due to the bumpy and narrow roads. Being a mountainous regions, motorcycle and bicycles aren't very popular. Please be ready to have internet issues and only few spots that will provide you access to the internet.

We believe in 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (Guest is God), and would do the possible best to live up to what we believe.