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widely accepted. Banking Financial institutions in Bhutan have been greatly enh banks that you can avail of services and facilities whi Development Bank Limited, and the Tashi Bank. Ma facilities that you can avail of and ATMS are located town of Phuentsholing. Traveler’s cheque can be eas internet facilities are almost non-existent and we sugg (including spare camera batteries)etc. Photography Bhutan is an ideal place and a frequent haunt for pho sightseeing trips. However you may need to check w and religious institutions are restricted unless you hav l B S F m s D p h s G T i The following articles are exempt from duty: (a) Personal effects and articles for day to day use by 200% (d) Instruments, apparatus or appliances for pr use. You have to complete the passenger declaration form declaration form. If any such items are disposed of in On departure, visitors are required to surrender their Import/export restrictions of the following goods is s medically prescribed drugs (c) Wildlife products, esp Travel Tips Travel / Medical Insurance The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan has initiated a t visitors. Hence it is important that you get detailed information about the insurance scheme from your travel agents here in Bhutan. You may also visit the web site at www.ricb.com.bt. Money Bhutan’s currency is the Ngultrum (Nu) that is at par with the Indian Rupee. It is however recommended that you carry travelers’ cheque or cash, preferably American Express and US dollar instead, as the ATM facilities for foreign currency is limited to just few towns including the capital city Thimphu. Visa and American Express credit cards are also hanced and today we have a number of banks that caters to the n hile in Bhutan are the Bank of Bhutan Limited, the Bhutan Natio any of these banks provide you with SMS and internet banking f d in a number of places where you can withdraw your money esp sily withdrawn and exchanged into local currency. However, as ggest that you do your banking facilities while in Thimphu. Communications The country has a good network of telecommunication facilitie cafe and IDD calling booths from where you can log on to and loved ones. Also most hotels have internet access. Mobile (ce international roaming facilities. Travelling Kits Bhutan experiences a great variation in its climate. Summers a temperature ranging from 20 to 25 Celsius, while winters are c usually below 15 Celsius. So bring with you a couple of warm with the weather, the terrain and the program. You might want trekking and sightseeing, as well as for dinners, appointments you. Others that you could consider bringing with you would lotion and a hat; antiseptic cream, anti-histamine cream, anti-d medicine; insect repellent, flash light (w/spare batteries) umbre otographers offering immense opportunities for photography esp with your guide for indoor photography as taking photographs ins ve a special permission from the Department of Culture. One ca landscapes, the panoramic views of the mountain ranges, the rur Bhutanese architecture and the Dzongs and Choetens in particul Shopping For people who love shopping and taking home gifts, Bhutan of mainly round textiles. You may shop for items like hand-woven silk, carved masks of various animals, woven baskets of cane an Dapas, handmade paper products or finely crafted gods of silver paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamp. One can come a handicraft shops in and around Thimphu and also in major town selling of antiques is strictly forbidden in Bhutan Gratuities Tipping is a purely personal matter. We do not have any traditio it up to you as to whether you want to give tips to your guides an y the visitor (b) 1 litre of alcohol (spirits or wine) (c) 200 cigare rofessional use (e) Photographic equipment, video cameras and m on your arrival before checking out. The articles mentioned un n Bhutan by sale or gift, they are liable for customs duty. forms to the customs authorities. strictly prohibited: (a) Arms, ammunitions and explosives (b) A pecially those of endangered species (d) Antiques. travel and medical plan solely for the needs of the people. Some of the onal Bank, the Druk PNB, Bhutan facilities. There are also ATM pecially in Thimphu and in the border you travel into the interior, ATM and es. Almost every town has an internet d send messages home and to your ell) phone is also widely used with are warm with average daily cold. In winters temperatures are m clothes and comfortable shoes to go t to consider ‘what to wear’ for hikes, and functions that we have for be a pair of sunglasses, sun screen diarrhoea pills, altitude & car sickness ella, camera, films and accessories pecially during our outdoor nside Dzongs, temples, monasteries an however, capture images of the ral folk life, the flora and fauna, the lar ffers a variety of goods that revolve n textiles that is either in raw silk or nd bamboo, wooden bowls known as r. You can also shop for thangka across these items in the many ns. Please remember that buying and on of giving tips and we clearly leave nd drivers. ettes, on payment of import duty of d other electronic goods for personal nder (d) & (e) must be declared on the All narcotics and drugs except

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widely accepted.

Banking Financial institutions in Bhutan have been greatly enhanced and today we have a number of banks that caters to the needs of t

banks that you can avail of services and facilities while in Bhutan are the Bank of Bhutan Limited, the Bhutan National Bank,

Development Bank Limited, and the Tashi Bank. Many of these banks provide you with SMS and inter

facilities that you can avail of and ATMS are located in a number of places where you can withdraw your money especially in T

town of Phuentsholing. Traveler’s cheque can be easily withdraw

internet facilities are almost non-existent and we suggest that you do your banking facilities while in Thimphu.

(including spare camera batteries)etc.

Photography Bhutan is an ideal place and a frequent haunt for photographers offering immense opportunities for photography especi

sightseeing trips. However you may need to check with your guide for indoor photography as taking photographs inside Dzongs,

and religious institutions are restricted unless you have a special permission from th

landscapes, the panoramic views of the mountain ranges, the rural folk life, the flora and fauna, the

Bhutanese architecture and the Dzongs and Choetens in particular

S

For people who love shopping and taking home gifts, Bhutan offers a variety of goods that revolve

mainly round textiles. You may shop for items like hand

silk, carved masks of

Dapas, handmade paper products or finely crafted gods of silver. You can also shop for thangka

paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamp. One can come across these items in the

handicraft shops in and around Thimphu and also in major towns. Please remember that buying and

selling of antiques is strictly forbidden in Bhutan

Gratuities

Tipping is a purely personal matter. We do not have any tradition of giving tips

it up to you as to whether you want to give tips to your guides and drivers.The following articles are exempt from duty:

(a) Personal effects and articles for day to day use by the visitor

200%(d) Instruments, apparatus or appliances for professional use

use.

You have to complete the passenger declaration form on your arrival before checking out. The articles mentioned under (d) & (

declaration form. If any such items are disposed of in Bhutan by sale or gift, they are liable for customs duty.

On departure, visitors are required to surrender their forms to the customs authorities.

Import/export restrictions of the following goods is strictly prohibited:

medically prescribed drugs(c) Wildlife products, especially those of endangered species

Travel Tips Travel / Medical Insurance

The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan has initiated a travel and

visitors. Hence it is important that you get detailed

information about the insurance scheme from your travel

agents here in Bhutan. You may also visit the web site at

www.ricb.com.bt.

Money Bhutan’s currency is the Ngultrum (Nu) that is at par with

the Indian Rupee. It is however recommended that you carry

travelers’ cheque or cash, preferably American Express and

US dollar instead, as the ATM facilities for foreign currency

is limited to just few towns including the capital city

Thimphu. Visa and American Express credit cards are also

Financial institutions in Bhutan have been greatly enhanced and today we have a number of banks that caters to the needs of t

banks that you can avail of services and facilities while in Bhutan are the Bank of Bhutan Limited, the Bhutan National Bank,

Development Bank Limited, and the Tashi Bank. Many of these banks provide you with SMS and internet banking facilities. There are also ATM

facilities that you can avail of and ATMS are located in a number of places where you can withdraw your money especially in T

town of Phuentsholing. Traveler’s cheque can be easily withdrawn and exchanged into local currency. However, as you travel into the interior, ATM and

existent and we suggest that you do your banking facilities while in Thimphu.

Communications The country has a good network of telecommunication facilities. Almost every town has an internet

cafe and IDD calling booths from where you can log on to and send messages home and to your

loved ones. Also most hotels have internet access. Mobile (cell)

international roaming facilities.

Travelling Kits Bhutan experiences a great variation in its climate. Summers are warm with average daily

temperature ranging from 20 to 25 Celsius, while winters are cold. In winters temperat

usually below 15 Celsius. So bring with you a couple of warm clothes and comfortable shoes to go

with the weather, the terrain and the program. You might want to consider ‘what to wear’ for hikes,

trekking and sightseeing, as well as for dinners, appointments and functions that we have for

you.Others that you could consider bringing with you would be a pair of sunglasses, sun screen

lotion and a hat; antiseptic cream, anti-histamine cream, anti-diarrhoea pills, altitude & car sickness

medicine; insect repellent, flash light (w/spare batteries) umbrella, camera, films and accessories

Bhutan is an ideal place and a frequent haunt for photographers offering immense opportunities for photography especi

sightseeing trips. However you may need to check with your guide for indoor photography as taking photographs inside Dzongs,

and religious institutions are restricted unless you have a special permission from the Department of Culture. One can however, capture images of the

landscapes, the panoramic views of the mountain ranges, the rural folk life, the flora and fauna, the

Bhutanese architecture and the Dzongs and Choetens in particular

Shopping For people who love shopping and taking home gifts, Bhutan offers a variety of goods that revolve

mainly round textiles. You may shop for items like hand-woven textiles that is either in raw silk or

silk, carved masks of various animals, woven baskets of cane and bamboo, wooden bowls known as

Dapas, handmade paper products or finely crafted gods of silver. You can also shop for thangka

paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamp. One can come across these items in the

handicraft shops in and around Thimphu and also in major towns. Please remember that buying and

selling of antiques is strictly forbidden in Bhutan

Gratuities

Tipping is a purely personal matter. We do not have any tradition of giving tips

it up to you as to whether you want to give tips to your guides and drivers.

(a) Personal effects and articles for day to day use by the visitor(b) 1 litre of alcohol (spirits or wine)(c) 200 cigarettes, on payment of import duty of

(d) Instruments, apparatus or appliances for professional use(e) Photographic equipment, video cameras and other electronic goods for personal

You have to complete the passenger declaration form on your arrival before checking out. The articles mentioned under (d) & (

of in Bhutan by sale or gift, they are liable for customs duty.

On departure, visitors are required to surrender their forms to the customs authorities.

Import/export restrictions of the following goods is strictly prohibited:(a) Arms, ammunitions and explosives(b) All narcotics and drugs except

(c) Wildlife products, especially those of endangered species(d) Antiques.

The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan has initiated a travel and medical plan solely for the

Financial institutions in Bhutan have been greatly enhanced and today we have a number of banks that caters to the needs of the people. Some of the

banks that you can avail of services and facilities while in Bhutan are the Bank of Bhutan Limited, the Bhutan National Bank, the Druk PNB, Bhutan

net banking facilities. There are also ATM

facilities that you can avail of and ATMS are located in a number of places where you can withdraw your money especially in Thimphu and in the border

n and exchanged into local currency. However, as you travel into the interior, ATM and

The country has a good network of telecommunication facilities. Almost every town has an internet

cafe and IDD calling booths from where you can log on to and send messages home and to your

Also most hotels have internet access. Mobile (cell) phone is also widely used with

Bhutan experiences a great variation in its climate. Summers are warm with average daily

temperature ranging from 20 to 25 Celsius, while winters are cold. In winters temperatures are

usually below 15 Celsius. So bring with you a couple of warm clothes and comfortable shoes to go

with the weather, the terrain and the program. You might want to consider ‘what to wear’ for hikes,

appointments and functions that we have for

Others that you could consider bringing with you would be a pair of sunglasses, sun screen

diarrhoea pills, altitude & car sickness

sect repellent, flash light (w/spare batteries) umbrella, camera, films and accessories

Bhutan is an ideal place and a frequent haunt for photographers offering immense opportunities for photography especially during our outdoor

sightseeing trips. However you may need to check with your guide for indoor photography as taking photographs inside Dzongs, temples, monasteries

e Department of Culture. One can however, capture images of the

landscapes, the panoramic views of the mountain ranges, the rural folk life, the flora and fauna, the

Bhutanese architecture and the Dzongs and Choetens in particular

For people who love shopping and taking home gifts, Bhutan offers a variety of goods that revolve

woven textiles that is either in raw silk or

various animals, woven baskets of cane and bamboo, wooden bowls known as

Dapas, handmade paper products or finely crafted gods of silver. You can also shop for thangka

paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamp. One can come across these items in the many

handicraft shops in and around Thimphu and also in major towns. Please remember that buying and

Tipping is a purely personal matter. We do not have any tradition of giving tips and we clearly leave

it up to you as to whether you want to give tips to your guides and drivers.

(c) 200 cigarettes, on payment of import duty of

eo cameras and other electronic goods for personal

You have to complete the passenger declaration form on your arrival before checking out. The articles mentioned under (d) & (e) must be declared on the

(b) All narcotics and drugs except

Imports of plants, soils etc. are subject to quarantine regulations. These items must be cleared on

arrival. Visitors are advised to be cautious in purchasing old and used items, especially of religious or

cultural significance, as such items may not be exported without a clearance certificate.

Language

Bhutanese speak a variety of languages but Dzongkha is the national language and one of the most

widely spoken languages. English is also a medium of communication and most Bhutanese speak

English. Communicating in English especially with the people in the urban areas and the towns will

enhance your knowledge on Bhutan

Clothes and other Paraphernalia With great altitudinal variations weather is quite erratic in Bhutan. So be prepared to brace the erratic

weather as you step outdoor. We expect visitors to dress modestly and respectfully especially if you are planning a visit to the monasteries, Dzongs

other religious institutions. As a mark of respect, be kind enough to remove your hats, caps etc. as you enter religious and

institutions and in any other place that you come across with the national flag being raised.

Time Our standard time is 6 hours ahead of GMT and there is only one time zone throughout the country.

Office Hours Office hours in Bhutan are divided into two timings –

time and goes on till 5 PM in the evening. The summer timing is followed from March till the end of October. The winter timing tha

of November till the end of February begins at 9 AM in the morning till 4 PM in the evening. However, these

few other districts. These timing is followed only by the civil servants. For those people employed in corporations and private organizations, the

are usually from 9 AM till 5 PM irrespective of the season

Accommodation Over the years, many quality hotels have come up in Bhutan. Most hotels in Bhutan meet the recent standardization policy, mos

a 5 star or a 3 star hotel. The hotels are well maintained and have all basic amenities su

Visitors can be assured of their warmth and comfort of the hotels, and the ambience and the hospitality offered by the hotels

hotels are mostly located in Thimphu and in Paro; towns like Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang also have a variety of hotels that are comfortable. Away

from town, you may find it tempting to camp outside in the forest or make a night halt at the purpose

built

Food

Most Bhutanese dishes are rich and spicy with a lot of cheese and chilli. It is advisable that visitors stick

to the Chinese, Continental or Indian

among the various vegetarian and non

for those daring, you may try out the

Bhutanese dishes.

WeightsBhutan

most

efficient measurement systems readily available, most of

weighing scale. However, as you travel further east, you

Safety Precautions While safety is not much of a concern, however it is good

or roaming the streets after 9 PM as you may never know

burglaries, street fights and an increasing number of drug

rooms. Or else you may visit the town in groups or with

Mr. Jurmey Tshewang,

Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan.

Phone: +975

Cell Phone

Email: zhidey@zhideybh

Website URL:

Imports of plants, soils etc. are subject to quarantine regulations. These items must be cleared on

arrival. Visitors are advised to be cautious in purchasing old and used items, especially of religious or

ported without a clearance certificate.

Bhutanese speak a variety of languages but Dzongkha is the national language and one of the most

widely spoken languages. English is also a medium of communication and most Bhutanese speak

ting in English especially with the people in the urban areas and the towns will

With great altitudinal variations weather is quite erratic in Bhutan. So be prepared to brace the erratic

We expect visitors to dress modestly and respectfully especially if you are planning a visit to the monasteries, Dzongs

other religious institutions. As a mark of respect, be kind enough to remove your hats, caps etc. as you enter religious and

institutions and in any other place that you come across with the national flag being raised.

standard time is 6 hours ahead of GMT and there is only one time zone throughout the country.

– the summer timing and the winter timing. The summer timing begins at 9 AM Bhutan standard

and goes on till 5 PM in the evening. The summer timing is followed from March till the end of October. The winter timing tha

of November till the end of February begins at 9 AM in the morning till 4 PM in the evening. However, these timings are followed only in Thimphu and

These timing is followed only by the civil servants. For those people employed in corporations and private organizations, the

are usually from 9 AM till 5 PM irrespective of the season

Over the years, many quality hotels have come up in Bhutan. Most hotels in Bhutan meet the recent standardization policy, mos

a 5 star or a 3 star hotel. The hotels are well maintained and have all basic amenities such as geysers and shower rooms and are properly maintained.

Visitors can be assured of their warmth and comfort of the hotels, and the ambience and the hospitality offered by the hotels

towns like Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang also have a variety of hotels that are comfortable. Away

from town, you may find it tempting to camp outside in the forest or make a night halt at the purpose

built-in cabins sprinkled along some main trekking routes.

Food

Most Bhutanese dishes are rich and spicy with a lot of cheese and chilli. It is advisable that visitors stick

to the Chinese, Continental or Indian cuisine that is served in most restaurants. Visitors can also choose

among the various vegetarian and non-veg food. You can also try out

for those daring, you may try out the ema datshi dish served with cheese and chili and

Bhutanese dishes.

Weights and Measures Bhutan has a standard system of weights and measurements in place and

most weights are measured in gram (g) and kilogram (kg). With better and

of the shop keepers in the capital city make use of electronic and

you will find the ordinary weighing scale in place

good to come prepared for any mishap. One needs to avoid walking alone

know of any mishap that may occur. The capital city has begun to see

drug abusers. It is advisable that you keep a safe distance and be in your

your guides.

CONTACT US

Mr. Jurmey Tshewang, Managing Director P.O.Box 841,

Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan.

Phone: +975-2-328324 / +975-2-328447. Fax: +975-2-327511

Cell Phone no: +977-17111557

[email protected] / [email protected]

Website URL: http://www.zhideybhutan.com.bt/contact

We expect visitors to dress modestly and respectfully especially if you are planning a visit to the monasteries, Dzongs and

other religious institutions. As a mark of respect, be kind enough to remove your hats, caps etc. as you enter religious and administrative premises,

the summer timing and the winter timing. The summer timing begins at 9 AM Bhutan standard

and goes on till 5 PM in the evening. The summer timing is followed from March till the end of October. The winter timing that lasts for the months

timings are followed only in Thimphu and

These timing is followed only by the civil servants. For those people employed in corporations and private organizations, the timings

Over the years, many quality hotels have come up in Bhutan. Most hotels in Bhutan meet the recent standardization policy, most tourists accommodate in

ch as geysers and shower rooms and are properly maintained.

Visitors can be assured of their warmth and comfort of the hotels, and the ambience and the hospitality offered by the hotels are incredible. The 5 star

towns like Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang also have a variety of hotels that are comfortable. Away

from town, you may find it tempting to camp outside in the forest or make a night halt at the purpose-

Most Bhutanese dishes are rich and spicy with a lot of cheese and chilli. It is advisable that visitors stick

cuisine that is served in most restaurants. Visitors can also choose

veg food. You can also try out momos, the Tibetan dumplings and

dish served with cheese and chili and other typical

and

and

alone

your

327511

[email protected]

http://www.zhideybhutan.com.bt/contact-us/