Bhutan holidays

38,392 sq km – similar size to Switzerland

The Ngultrum is the currency of Bhutan though Indian rupees and US dollars are also widely accepted.

You won’t be able to use ATMs in Bhutan and it is recommended you exchange your money for US dollars or the Indian rupee which are accepted throughout Bhutan. The main currency of Bhutan is the Ngultrum.

You should ensure you have your passport, that it is valid for more than six months and has adequate pages for stamps, especially if you plan on travelling via India or Nepal. Also bring another form of identification and a photocopy of your passport in case of an incident where you passport is lost.

Tipping is officially discouraged in Bhutan, but is becoming an increasingly common practice. Tour guides generally expect to be tipped and many tour leaders have taken to circulating a collection to present to the guide at the end. When trekking it generally depends firstly on whether they are already being paid for the use of their animals and how useful they have been around the camp.