Money & Currency Exchange

In Bhutan the currency is the Ngultrum (BTN)

It is best to bring a mixture of cash and travelers checks in major currencies - USD, CAD, EUR, AUD - and ensure you have a mixture of large and small denominations.

All meals are included in Bhutan so money is only needed for personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and shopping. Everyone’s spending is different, but as a guide we suggest USD8-10 per day. Shopping is difficult to predict, but most people buy more than they intended.

Most major currencies can be changed into Nepalese Rupees (NPR) at Kathmandu Airport and at Bank and Exchange Counters throughout the city. Credit card cash advances and ATM withdrawals are in NPR only.

Major currencies can be exchanged for Bhutanese Ngultrum on arrival at Paro Airport, at large hotels and at banks in Thimphu. Credit cards are accepted by large hotels and major handicraft emporiums, but incur a service charge.

ATM withdrawals and Credit card cash advances are not available. It is possible to exchange excess BTN into USD on departure on production of the original exchange receipts. You cannot exchange BTN outside Bhutan.