Asia
Bhutan
The Land of the Thunder Dragon: dzongs, prayer flags and Himalayan valleys. Say kuzuzangpo, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 19:33
- Currency
- BTN, INR
- Calling code
- +975
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Languages spoken
- DZ
Respect & manners
- Visas, the Sustainable Development Fee and guide rules are set by the Department of Tourism: book only through official channels.
- In dzongs and temples: long sleeves, long trousers or skirts, no hats, and no photos inside.
- Walk clockwise around chortens, temples and prayer wheels.
- Tobacco is strictly controlled: declare it at customs.
- Never point at or touch religious objects and statues.
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