Etiquette & Culture Tips
Dress codes, temple manners and a few words of Dzongkha to make friends.
- Greeting
- Kuzuzangpo la
- Thank you
- Kadrinchhey la
- Around chortens
- Walk clockwise
Bhutanese people are warm and patient with visitors. A few habits go a long way.
- Walk clockwise around chortens, temples and prayer wheels.
- Remove hats and shoes when entering temple shrine rooms.
- Photography is not allowed inside dzong temples and lhakhangs.
- Do not point your feet at altars or people, and do not touch religious objects.
- Smoking in public places is restricted and tobacco is heavily taxed; bring only a small personal allowance and keep the receipt.
A simple kuzuzangpo la (hello) and kadrinchhey la (thank you) will earn you smiles everywhere.