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Browse the full Bhutan library →Carry a payment backup and some local cash, download documents before leaving home and expect connectivity to be strongest in towns. Your operator can advise on current SIM registration and coverage.
Money
Bhutanese ngultrum is the local currency and is pegged to the Indian rupee. Keep small notes for cafés, tips and rural purchases. Confirm whether your hotel or operator accepts cards before assuming it does.
Phone and internet
- Buy a local SIM through an approved point when practical.
- Download maps, visas, insurance details and hotel contacts before a road day.
- Treat public Wi-Fi as a convenience, not your only emergency channel.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Indian rupees?
Acceptance and denominations can vary. Use current local guidance and avoid assuming every note is accepted.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Most hotels in towns offer it, but speed and reliability vary outside the main centres.
Sources and fact-checking
Rules, prices, access, weather and local procedures can change. Reconfirm current conditions before travel.
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