Asia

BhutanTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

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Peak Season

MARCH - MAY

Best Experience
Feels LikeSpring
Temperature10 โ€” 20ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

Peak Season

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

Best Experience
Feels LikeAutumn
Temperature10 โ€” 22ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

JUNE - AUGUST

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeMonsoon
Temperature15 โ€” 25ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

DECEMBER - FEBRUARY

Avoid
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature-2 โ€” 12ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
Widely used for communication with locals and guides.

WeChat

App
Popular messaging app in Bhutan.
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Money

mBOB

App
Bank of Bhutan app for digital payments.

BNB mPAY

App
Bhutan National Bank mobile app.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Standard navigation tool.
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Transport

Oie Wheels

App
Local taxi booking app in Bhutan.
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Travel Cards

B-Mobile SIM

Card
Local SIM card for mobile data.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$30.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$75.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

No specific tipping customs recorded.

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Local Taxi

Single Trip
$5 โ€” 15

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist1155
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Medical / Ambulance1669