DOs and DON'Ts in Bhutan

do and dont in bhutan

DOs	DON'Ts
Follow proper dress code while visiting offices and religious sites. Entering religious monuments and offices with singlet and miniskirts are not our norm	Refrain from touching any murals, religious painting and objects in the temples as it is disrespectful as per local culture
Remove your hat while entering religious sites and kindly takes off your footwear while entering temple altar rooms	Smoking in the public areas is strictly prohibited and liable to be fined, so please refrain from smoking in public areas
Maintain silence in heritage and religious sites and monuments	Carrying and use of drone is strictly prohibited
Always walk clockwise while passing heritage and religious monuments	Spitting on the wall and other places is discourage
Proper permit is required to export religious artifacts or antiques	Taking photographs and filming is restricted in some areas. So please refrain from filming and taking photograph in those areas. Please seek your guide advise
Always carry valid travel documents and produce the same if required	Refrain from feeding animals on highways, parks and in other places
Always use Tourism Council of Bhutan(TCB) certified : Accomodation facilities Tour guides Tour operators to organize your tour	Washing, swimming or throwing objects into lakes and other water bodies are prohibited as it is considered sacred
Ask and be informed at the cancelation policy of the tour operators or the hotels as every tour operator and hotels have their own cancelation and refund policy	Do not sit straddle or legs streched in front in the altar as it is culturally offensive, we expect you to cross your legs or kneel when sitting in religious places
Be fully insured agains unforeseen medical emergencies
In case of loss of travel document, report to the nearest immigration, police or TCB office
Use proper toilet facilities where available. Be as discreet as possible if open air toilet is to be practiced
Be responsible for your own waste and dispose them in designated areas
Follow traffic rules and use designated zebra crossing for your safety
Report to TCB on misbehavior of guides, drivers and tour operators

Emergency Contacts

National Disaster : 219/17124546
Tourism Council : 2300
Police : 113
Health/Ambulance : 112

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