On the Ground
FAQs During Your Stay
Quick answers to the questions travelers ask most while they are in Bhutan.
Practical answers for while you're in Bhutan: exchange currency at Paro Airport, banks and authorized forex offices; Visa and Mastercard work in cities but carry backup cash (you can bring up to US$10,000); buy a local SIM at the Paro Airport visitor centre; dress modestly at religious sites; drones are not allowed for tourists; and route permits are no longer required to travel around the country.
Key facts
- Cash limit: up to US$10,000 equivalent may be brought in
- Visa & Mastercard accepted in cities; local SIMs at Paro Airport
- Drones not permitted for tourists
- Route permits no longer required for tourists
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