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Bhutan’s unit of currency is called Ngultrum (Nu.). A Ngultrum has the same value as the Indian rupee, which is also legal in Bhutan. One US dollar equals roughly 84 Nu. Check the current exchange rate at www.xe.com
INR 100 & 50 Rupee denomination may be used in Bhutan, but Ngultrum cannot be used in India. Indian Rupee denomination note of INR 500 and INR 1000 are not accepted in Bhutan.
Tourist can exchange traveler’s cheques or cash at the foreign exchange desk at Paro Airport and Bank of Bhutan branches in major town such as Paro and Thimphu. Currencies that can be exchanged include the U.S. Dollar, Pound Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, Hong Kong Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Denish Kroner, Australlian Dollar and Singapore Dollar. Some hotels also provide foreign exchange services, however many of these are limited to U.S. Dollar exchanges.
Credit cards are only accepted in limited number of handicraft stores in Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and high-end hotels.
MasterCard and Visa international credit and debit cards can be used on ATM’s to withdraw cash.
You may need to show your passport when you exchange money or travelers cheques.
We suggest bringing US$ 150-200 per person/per day for items not included in the cost of the trip such as some beverages, souvenirs and emergency money (If you enjoy shopping, we suggest bringing more).