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Follow proper dress code while visiting offices and religious sites. Entering religious monuments and offices with singlet and miniskirts are not our norm |
Refrain from touching any murals, religious painting and objects in the temples as it is disrespectful as per local culture |
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Remove your hat while entering religious sites and kindly takes off your footwear while entering temple altar rooms |
Smoking in the public areas is strictly prohibited and liable to be fined, so please refrain from smoking in public areas |
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Maintain silence in heritage and religious sites and monuments |
Carrying and use of drone is strictly prohibited |
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Always walk clockwise while passing heritage and religious monuments |
Spitting on the wall and other places is discourage |
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Proper permit is required to export religious artifacts or antiques |
Taking photographs and filming is restricted in some areas. So please refrain from filming and taking photograph in those areas. Please seek your guide advise |
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Always carry valid travel documents and produce the same if required |
Refrain from feeding animals on highways, parks and in other places |
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Always use Tourism Council of Bhutan(TCB) certified :
Accomodation facilities
Tour guides
Tour operators to organize your tour |
Washing, swimming or throwing objects into lakes and other water bodies are prohibited as it is considered sacred |
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Ask and be informed at the cancelation policy of the tour operators or the hotels as every tour operator and hotels have their own cancelation and refund policy |
Do not sit straddle or legs streched in front in the altar as it is culturally offensive, we expect you to cross your legs or kneel when sitting in religious places |
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Be fully insured agains unforeseen medical emergencies |
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In case of loss of travel document, report to the nearest immigration, police or TCB office |
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Use proper toilet facilities where available. Be as discreet as possible if open air toilet is to be practiced |
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Be responsible for your own waste and dispose them in designated areas |
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Follow traffic rules and use designated zebra crossing for your safety |
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Report to TCB on misbehavior of guides, drivers and tour operators |
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