- Credit cards are rarely accepted here since verification can only take place between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and charges are high
- Tipping, although officially discouraged, is now common practice
- ATMs are mostly only for local customers, making travellers’ cheques the most practical way to carry money, although there is no replacement facility
- Strict dress standards apply to visits to temples, monasteries, and forts so make sure to pack long clothes to be respectful
- Electricity is 220V/50H, with three socket plugs, so a multi-plug adapter is essential
Contact Numbers
Police: 113 Medical Emergency: 112 Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Hospital, Thimphu: +975-232-3827 Canada Consulate: +975-322-109