Miscellaneous Information

ELECTRICITY
230 - 240 volts, 50 cycles A.C. The current is variable.

CURRENCY
The national currency is the Ngultrum (Nu). 100 Chetrum = 1 Nu. Exchange rate is approximately US$ 1 = Nu. 47 Indian Rupees circulate at par.

CREDIT CARDS
American Express and VISA credit cards are accepted in a few shops. Travellers cheques are also accepted.

TIME DIFFERENCE
Bhutan standard time is 6 hours ahead of GMT.

CUISINE
Tourist hotels have a choice of Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese and Continental food.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Carry plenty of films and batteries. Photo shops in Bhutan do not sell equipment or accessories.

SHOPPING
Traditional handicrafts, textiles, jewellery, baskets, masks. Paintings and woodcarving make good buys.