Connectivity & Money Guidance
Which currency should I bring?
The ngultrum (BTN) is the national currency and is pegged to the Indian rupee. USD is widely accepted for tourism payments, and ATMs accept international cards in major towns. Carr...
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Connectivity & Money Guidance
Will my phone work? Should I get a local SIM?
Bhutan Telecom (B-Mobile) and TashiCell offer tourist SIMs and eSIMs with passport registration. Coverage is good in towns and on main roads but patchgy on treks. Activation may in...
Connectivity & Money Guidance
Are there ATMs and card payments everywhere?
ATMs exist in Thimphu, Paro and major towns and usually accept international cards, but outages happen — carry cash as backup. Cards are accepted in hotels and larger restaurants;...