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PHOTOGRAPHY
It is recommended that you bring plenty of films and
batteries as photo studios in Bhutan do not sell equipment
or accessories of quality. Only few things are available
in some places. The people of Bhutan are like other
people! Ask before you take their picture. Ask your
guide before taking pictures in Museums or Public
Buildings. There are some places that are off limits
to visitors for religious and safety reasons. Ask
your guide so you can always be sure. And please never
hand out candy or small ornaments to children. Bhutanese
people are very proud of the fact that there are no
beggars in Bhutan and wish not to encourage this behavior
of expecting anything from our guests. Small gifts
to people you stay with and a tip for your guide are
fine.
PREVENTING ACUTE ALTITUDE SICKNESS
Avoid alcohol, sleeping pills or narcotics. They may
decrease ventilation, intensify hypoxemia and make
symptoms worse. Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid heavy
exercise; mild exercise is fine.
Diamox® (acetazolamide) 125 mg. tablets taken
twice a day is F.D.A. approved for prevention and
treatment of A.M.S. Although it originally was released
as a diuretic (water pill), it also helps you breath
deeper and faster. This allows you to get more oxygen.
Diamox is especially helpful with the sleeping problems
and other symptoms of A.M.S. If they become severe,
they can be relieved with the administration of oxygen
or descent to a lower altitude.
INSURANCE
To protect against unforeseen accidents and mishaps,
we advise you to have Travel insurance policy from
your country. It should adequately cover helicopter
evacuation and medical assistance. We regret the unavailability
of such policies in Bhutan.
SAFTY MEASURES
The crime rate in Bhutan is low; the country lives
up to its nickname of the Land of Peaceful Thunder
Dragon. There are Police Stations in almost all regions.
SHOPPING
Traditional handicrafts, textiles, jewelleries, baskets,
masks. Paintings and woodcarving make good buys.
CUSTOMS
Export of antiques, plants or animal products are
strictly prohibited. Cameras, video cameras, computers
and personal electronic equipment must be declared
on arrival and will be checked upon departure. Visitors
are required to fill up the Custom Form and handover
to concern on arrival.
Following articles are exempted from duty:
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a.
Personal affects and articles for day to day use
by the visitor
b. 2 liters of alcohol, 400 cigarettes, 150 grams
of pipe tobacco
c. Instruments, apparatus or appliances for Professional
use
d. Photographic equipment, video cameras and other
electronic goods for personal use |
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The articles mentioned under "c" & "d"
must be declared upon entry. If such items disposed
of in Bhutan by sale or gift, you are liable for a
custom duty upon exit.
Import and Export of following goods are restricted
in Bhutan:
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a.
Arms, ammunitions, explosives and military stores
b. All narcotics and drugs except medically prescribed
drugs
c. Wildlife products, especially those of endangered
species
d. Antiques. |
Visitors
are to be cautious in purchasing old and used items
AS They need to be certified as non-antique. Imports
of plants, soils etc are subject to quarantine regulations.
These items must be cleared on arrival.
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