Dos And Don'ts In Bhutan

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.