Bhutan travel details
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Bhutan has a population of 776K with main currency as Bhutanese Ngultrum. The languages spoken are Dzongkha. Bhutan travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are common in Bhutan. Internet speed in Bhutan is on average 2.4 Mbps.In Bhutan you drive on the left side.
Bhutan travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed our advice for Bhutan and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Bhutan.
Issue Date : Apr 9, 2024
Bhutan weather
Bhutan essential details
Plugs
Bhutan uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D and Type G.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Dzongkha
Money in Bhutan
Currencies
Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (symbol: Nu.), code BTN.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 ngultrums. Ngultrum is subdivided into 100 chhertums. Coins come in denominations of 50, 25, 20 and 1 chhertums.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Bhutan. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Bhutan
Internet
Internet speed in Bhutan is on average 2.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Bhutan is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 355.54 BTN, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Bhutan Telecom or Tashi Cell. Bhutan uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Bhutan upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Bhutan, dial +, then 975 (the country code for Bhutan), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Bhutan, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 3 .
Bhutan travel details
Driving in Bhutan
Road rules
In Bhutan you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 50 km/h (31 mph) on undivided highways, 50 km/h (31 mph) on motorways, 50 km/h (31 mph) on expressways and 8-20 km/h (4-12 mph) in all built-up areas.
Emergecy
Police
110
Ambulance
120
Fire department
119
Bhutan map
Bhutan visa advice
If you're considering exploring Bhutan beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Bhutan transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Bhutan, understanding Bhutan Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.