Bhutan Travel Guide
Internet, SIM Cards and Power
Where to buy a SIM card, how good the wifi is, which plugs Bhutan uses, and the numbers to know.
Wifi
Most hotels have wifi.
SIM cards
There are two mobile networks: Bhutan Telecom, whose service is called B-Mobile, and TashiCell. Visitors can buy a SIM card:
- at the visitor information centre in Paro airport, on arrival
- at a branch office of either company, or from one of their agents, in any town
Take your passport with you when you buy one. Mobile data can be expensive, so buy a data package at the same time. Your guide will help you top up.
A local SIM has a second use: the wallet apps goBoB and MyPay, which are widely accepted, need one. See money in Bhutan.
Where there is signal
Signal is best in the towns. On a trek, expect to be out of reach for days at a time.
Power and plugs
Bhutan uses three kinds of socket:
- Type G: three square pins, as in Britain
- Type C: two round pins, as in most of Europe
- Type D: three thick round pins, as in India
Bring an adaptor that covers all three. On a trek there is no mains power at all, so bring a power bank.
Numbers to know
| Bhutan's dialling code | +975 |
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Police | 113 |
| Fire | 110 |
| Department of Tourism help line | +975 17661974 |
Questions
Is there internet and mobile signal?
You can buy a local SIM card from Bhutan Telecom or TashiCell at the visitor centre in Paro airport, or at either company's offices in town. Most hotels have wifi. Sockets take plugs of types G, C and D, so bring an adaptor.
On a trek, expect to be out of reach for days at a time. See internet, SIM cards and power.
Tell us how you like to travel
A few lines are enough: when, how long, and what draws you to Bhutan. We answer with a suggested route and what it would cost.
We reply ["within 24 hours"].