Bhutan / འབྲུག་རྒྱལ་ཁབ – Let’s explore here

Bhutan is a stunningly beautiful, mountainous, landlocked country in South Asia. Located in the Himalayas, between India and Tibet Autonomus region in China, it has a very long and rich history. The steep mountains of the North give way to lower forested mountains in the centre before becoming plains at the border with India.

What currency do they use in Bhutan?

In Bhutan they use the ngultrum, although Indian rupees can also be used. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are many ATMs in major cities and tourist areas only.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Bhutan?

They speak many different languages in Bhutan, although the official language is Dzongkha. However only about a quarter of the people speak Dzongkha. Other widely spoken languages include Nepali and Tshangla. English is spoken in some tourist areas.

What time zone is Bhutan in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Bhutan?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Bhutan?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Bhutan yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog.

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Bhutan?

No, wild camping is illegal in Bhutan.

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