Dos:
Do remember to take off your hat and sunglasses while entering temples, monasteries, dzongs, and chortens.
Do check with your guide to see if you need to take off your shoes while entering temples, monasteries, dzongs and chortens.
Do remember to keep your cell phone on silent and avoid speaking loudly while entering temples, monasteries, dzongs and chortens.
Do remember to walk in a clockwise direction around places (temples, chortens, stupas, mani walls).
Don’ts:
Do not wear shorts when you visit religious sites such as temples, monasteries, dzongs and chortens. This could be seen as disrespect.
Do not take any photos inside temples, monasteries, dzongs and chortens.
Do not touch the robe of monks, any paintings, murals and any other ritual objects.
Do not smoke in public places. Look for the designated smoking areas.
Do not throw garbage anywhere except designated places.
Do not throw anything into lakes, swim and disturb the waters because almost all lakes are considered holy with deities living in their depths.
