Dos and Don’t while in Bhutan.
Bhutan is peace loving country and the people are very sensitive, therefore it’s vital to understand the culture and people’s sentiment before traveling to Bhutan. Dos and Don’t while in Bhutan and some of the useful information one should know before traveling to Land of Happiness BHUTAN.
👉Enter temples and monasteries only if you have permission.
👉Dress modestly, singlet and miniskirts are not well accepted norms.
👉Remove your shoes before entering the temple. Leave your camera at a safe place, if photography is prohibited.
👉Refrain from using hats and sunglasses inside religious places.
👉Pass clockwise at all chorten, temples or any religious structure.
👉Smoking in public places is not allowed in Bhutan, you will be fined if you are seen smoking.
👉Do not misbehave within the premises of the monasteries, temples and dzongs. It shows disrespect to the religious artifacts & antiques.
👉Do be prepared with enough cash for yourself. US dollars and other currencies can be exchanged at the Airport or major banks in larger towns.
👉Do not throw garbage anywhere except designated places.
👉Don’t point your fingers at people or art, it is seen as rude.
👉Don’t offer any sort of sweets, toys or money to the children in Bhutan.
👉Do not forget to register all your electronic gadgets such as camera, laptops and mobile phones under the custom authorities upon arrival in Bhutan
👉Follow the instructions given by your tour guide strictly.
👉Do not climb or step on any religious artifacts or temples.
👉Although Bhutan is safe, we advise you to keep your valuable items like wallets, cameras, passport etc in safe place.
👉Always follow traffic rules and regulations while on roads.
👉Be careful with dogs in Bhutan, they are not friendly and can be nuisance at night.
👉Leaving a donation at the temple is at personal discretion. Normally all Bhutanese do.
👉Public displays of affection between men and women, men and men and women and women are not common. Please refrain from doing this in public places.
👉Do not throw anything into lakes, swim in the river and disturb nature by throwing stones. All these are considered holy with deities living in their depths.
