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What to pack for your journey
Essentials:
Passport [with minimum 6 months validity]
Approved visa
Confirmed flight ticket/e-ticket
Money for exchange to Ngultrum [BTN]. Important to note Bhutan only accepts 10 foreign currencies: USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CHF, HKD, CAD, DKK, AUD, SGD
Apparel:
Long sleeved shirts [to enter monasteries & dongs]
Down jacket/wind breaker [for higher altitudes]
Long trousers/pants
Cardigan or jacket
Thick socks
Comfortable walking shoes [or proper trekking shoes if you plan to hike]
Sandals/slip-ons for indoor use
Sun hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Health & Travel Aids:
International travel adapter [Bhutan uses 230V supply voltage and 50Hz] [Plug sockets are type D, F & G]
Insect repellent
Motion sickness medication
Preferred painkiller
Earplugs [if your are a light sleeper]
photo credit: Pawo Choyning Dorji
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