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CURRENCY The monetary unit of Bhutan is the Ngultrum. Indian currency is also legal tender. Tourists are advised to carry their money in the form of traveler's checks (preferably American Express) with a little cash (US Dollars) which might be needed for incidental expenses. PAGE 3-7 Population | Time | Visas INSURANCE History | Religion CHANGING MONEY You should not assume your U.S. or other existing health insurance will PAGE 8 In most of the world, currency exchange is a fairly straightforward Language process. In Bhutan, it involves several lines and just waiting around cover you while traveling abroad. Since the standard of emergency until you're called. Do not be surprised if you invest more than 30 PAGE 9 treatment is not always as high as in Climate minutes just exchanging money. It's best to avoid doing this more than once, so get what you need the first time. Another way of avoiding long the West, it is advisable for travelers PAGE 10 to take out an additional travel policy waiting times is to ask your guide to assist in changing money. Locals The Land that includes evacuation in addition do not have to give their passport details, etc and thus save time. to their normal medical insurance. PAGE 11 The People | What to Pack | CREDIT CARDS TIPPING PAGE 12 Major credit cards are widely accepted at mid-range and better hotels, Tipping is not a natural part of many Currency | Credit Cards restaurants and fancy shops. Elsewhere credit cards are not accepted Changing Money | Tipping and you will need to carry enough cash or travelers' checks to cover Western cultures but it makes up a Insurance significant proportion of many your costs. peoples wages, especially in third PAGE 13 Etiquette | Safety & theft world countries. It is very important to tip your guides, drivers and PAGE 14 porters (if you are trekking). Communications | Media PAGE 15 Service charges of 10% are added to Shopping | Customs bills in most leading hotels and Bartering restaurants. Where it is not included, a tip of 10- PAGE 16 Food & Drinks 15% of the bill would be appropriate. PAGE 17-21 Airport porter/hotel bellboy: Culture & The Arts | Religion $1.00 - $ 2.00 US per bag. Your tour guide: $10.00 - $ 12.00 US per person per day. Driver/assistants: $ 6.00 - $ 7.00 US per person per day.