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Dzongkha is the national language. English is widely spoken and understood due to its use in the education system. Many locals also speak Hindi and Nepali.
The local currency is the Ngultrum (BTN), which is pegged to the Indian Rupee.
Currency can be exchanged at Paro International Airport, major banks, large hotels, and authorized exchange counters in Thimphu.
You may bring up to USD 10,000 or its equivalent in other currencies such as GBP Pounds, Euro.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted at most urban banks and ATMs. However, this service may not be available in other parts of the country. You can also use digital wallet apps like goBoB (Bank of Bhutan) and MyPay (Bhutan National Bank), which work with local SIMs and link to international cards. USD, Euros, and Indian Rupees are also widely accepted.
Real stories. Genuine smiles.
‘The GNH-based trip was wonderful. It had good blend of meetings with experts and experience on ground. The trip was informative and educational. I can’t think of a better trip which had good, helpful and friendlier guide and driver Ugyen. They service was excellent. Accommodation was clean.’
Erin Macarthy
Canada‘My friends and I had a good trip. Both guide and driver were comfortable and ready to extend any help required. Hotels were clean and so was the car. The tour was well coordinated, meeting our needs of cultural and historical elements, with decent communication English.‘
Nicholas Chan & group Hongkong International School
HongkongBhutan Agro Tours has very good, knowledgeable and dedicated staffs. Mr. Sonam, our guide was excellent. So was our driver Mr. Sonam Tshering. Both ensured our groups needs were met beyond our expectation. Both of them went beyond their call of duty to give me special experience of Buddhism.
Proud of Bhutan Agro Tours staffs and keep up the good work.
Petricia Hunington
Seattle, USA‘Our group of 10 had an outstanding experience with Bhutan Agro Tours. From a skilled driver to a warm, responsive tour manager, everything ran smoothly. What stood out most was their professionalism, heartfelt care, and commitment to our interest – including organizing learning sessions on GNH and traditional medicine. They handled our special requests with patience and creativity. Even a small gesture, like gifting us traditional incense, show sincerity. We felt like family and are deeply grateful. Looking forward to travelling with them again!’
Kosho Itagaki
61st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, Washington, USATraditional Medicine: Treating the Root Cause vs. Symptoms
The world is now at a major turning point. Systems and beliefs that were once considered unquestionably correct are beginning to unravel—not only in politics, but also in the field of medicine.
One major catalyst was the recent pandemic and the vaccine rollout. Despite numerous reports of adverse effects and deaths, the vaccine was aggressively promoted. This led many people to question the very foundation of modern medicine, something that had rarely been doubted before.
Modern medicine has long shielded us from the reality of death, giving the illusion that as long as we receive treatment, we can keep on living indefinitely. But now, more and more people are waking up to the fact that this illusion doesn’t hold up—and that perhaps we need to seek a different way of understanding life and health.
There is even a recorded case in Israel where, during a doctors’ strike that lasted over a month, the national death rate actually declined. Although this fact has largely been ignored or hidden, it is now beginning to surface along with other uncomfortable truths.
Amid this shift, traditional medicine in countries like Bhutan is quietly gaining attention. Rather than treating illness as an enemy to be defeated, it sees disease as a part of nature—something to understand and live with, not just eliminate. It reflects a more human-centered, compassionate approach to healing.
A close friend of mine, who is also a poet, resonates deeply with this perspective. He has a gift for expressing emotional and spiritual experiences through language. His wife, who practices natural healing methods such as Reiki, shares the same view: that there are aspects of health and healing that Western medicine simply cannot address.
Another dear friend of mine—a Jewish doctor—passed away from cancer recently. About two months before his death, I had the chance to speak with him. He remembered that I had undergone kidney surgery in the past and asked if I was still going to the doctor. When I told him that I had stopped, he said, “That’s actually a really good decision.”
Still, because he was a doctor himself, he continued to place hope in modern medicine and went through several rounds of treatment. Sadly, less than two months later, he passed away. His story reflects how even those within the medical profession are beginning to sense the limits of the system they serve.
It was within this broader context that I encountered the guidance and healing approach of Dr. Ugyen Thinley. His methods, rooted in Mahayana Buddhism, offered a profoundly compassionate and human-centered way of treating illness—not just targeting the body, but aiming to restore harmony between mind, body, and spirit.
When my poet friend learned about this, he expressed a strong desire to receive instruction in such healing practices himself. For him, it wasn’t just about medicine—it was about learning a new way of life.
Kosho in Gassho
Kosho
Seattle, USAI've visited Bhutan several times by air, but this time I opted for a more affordable and scenic route via Siliguri, India. From Siliguri, I took a taxi to Jaigaon (approx. ₹5,500) and stayed at the White House Hotel — clean, modern, and ideally located near the border. I highly recommend it for its convenience and the honest, helpful Sikh staff.
My Bhutan journey was arranged by Bhutan Agro Tours, an excellent company with professional guides and drivers, including one driver fluent in Japanese and English . Crossing into Phuentsholing felt like entering a charming Swiss town, with clean streets and cozy cafés. The drive to Thimphu was stunning, with new, well-paved roads climbing through breathtaking mountain scenery.
In Thimphu, I was warmly welcomed by senior staff from Bhutan Agro Tours. The city itself offers top-class restaurants and amenities. Overall, a memorable experience — I highly recommend Bhutan Agro Tours for anyone planning to explore Bhutan.
Peter Maguire
Killarney, Kerry, Ireland‘ I would like to thank you and Bhutan Agro Tours for the excellent services I have received during my visit to Bhutan. I will certainly recommend Bhutan Agro Tours to my relatives/colleagues for their future visit to Bhutan. I wish you and Bhutan Agro Tours all the best.’
Andrew Reyhan Saladin Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang Selatan
Indonesia‘ Overall, this was our best vacation for learning. It was a different experience in 20 years (When we went to Israel). This has set a new standard for holidays for us for next vacation. I hope to find travel agencies that can provide this quality of experience.’
Dr. Marty Schmidt
Hongkong School, Hongkong‘The GNH-based trip was wonderful. It had good blend of meetings with experts and experience on ground. The trip was informative and educational. I can’t think of a better trip which had good, helpful and friendlier guide and driver Ugyen. They service was excellent. Accommodation was clean.’
Erin Macarthy
Canada‘My friends and I had a good trip. Both guide and driver were comfortable and ready to extend any help required. Hotels were clean and so was the car. The tour was well coordinated, meeting our needs of cultural and historical elements, with decent communication English.‘
Nicholas Chan & group Hongkong International School
HongkongBhutan Agro Tours has very good, knowledgeable and dedicated staffs. Mr. Sonam, our guide was excellent. So was our driver Mr. Sonam Tshering. Both ensured our groups needs were met beyond our expectation. Both of them went beyond their call of duty to give me special experience of Buddhism.
Proud of Bhutan Agro Tours staffs and keep up the good work.
Petricia Hunington
Seattle, USA‘Our group of 10 had an outstanding experience with Bhutan Agro Tours. From a skilled driver to a warm, responsive tour manager, everything ran smoothly. What stood out most was their professionalism, heartfelt care, and commitment to our interest – including organizing learning sessions on GNH and traditional medicine. They handled our special requests with patience and creativity. Even a small gesture, like gifting us traditional incense, show sincerity. We felt like family and are deeply grateful. Looking forward to travelling with them again!’
Kosho Itagaki
61st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, Washington, USATraditional Medicine: Treating the Root Cause vs. Symptoms
The world is now at a major turning point. Systems and beliefs that were once considered unquestionably correct are beginning to unravel—not only in politics, but also in the field of medicine.
One major catalyst was the recent pandemic and the vaccine rollout. Despite numerous reports of adverse effects and deaths, the vaccine was aggressively promoted. This led many people to question the very foundation of modern medicine, something that had rarely been doubted before.
Modern medicine has long shielded us from the reality of death, giving the illusion that as long as we receive treatment, we can keep on living indefinitely. But now, more and more people are waking up to the fact that this illusion doesn’t hold up—and that perhaps we need to seek a different way of understanding life and health.
There is even a recorded case in Israel where, during a doctors’ strike that lasted over a month, the national death rate actually declined. Although this fact has largely been ignored or hidden, it is now beginning to surface along with other uncomfortable truths.
Amid this shift, traditional medicine in countries like Bhutan is quietly gaining attention. Rather than treating illness as an enemy to be defeated, it sees disease as a part of nature—something to understand and live with, not just eliminate. It reflects a more human-centered, compassionate approach to healing.
A close friend of mine, who is also a poet, resonates deeply with this perspective. He has a gift for expressing emotional and spiritual experiences through language. His wife, who practices natural healing methods such as Reiki, shares the same view: that there are aspects of health and healing that Western medicine simply cannot address.
Another dear friend of mine—a Jewish doctor—passed away from cancer recently. About two months before his death, I had the chance to speak with him. He remembered that I had undergone kidney surgery in the past and asked if I was still going to the doctor. When I told him that I had stopped, he said, “That’s actually a really good decision.”
Still, because he was a doctor himself, he continued to place hope in modern medicine and went through several rounds of treatment. Sadly, less than two months later, he passed away. His story reflects how even those within the medical profession are beginning to sense the limits of the system they serve.
It was within this broader context that I encountered the guidance and healing approach of Dr. Ugyen Thinley. His methods, rooted in Mahayana Buddhism, offered a profoundly compassionate and human-centered way of treating illness—not just targeting the body, but aiming to restore harmony between mind, body, and spirit.
When my poet friend learned about this, he expressed a strong desire to receive instruction in such healing practices himself. For him, it wasn’t just about medicine—it was about learning a new way of life.
Kosho in Gassho
Kosho
Seattle, USAI've visited Bhutan several times by air, but this time I opted for a more affordable and scenic route via Siliguri, India. From Siliguri, I took a taxi to Jaigaon (approx. ₹5,500) and stayed at the White House Hotel — clean, modern, and ideally located near the border. I highly recommend it for its convenience and the honest, helpful Sikh staff.
My Bhutan journey was arranged by Bhutan Agro Tours, an excellent company with professional guides and drivers, including one driver fluent in Japanese and English . Crossing into Phuentsholing felt like entering a charming Swiss town, with clean streets and cozy cafés. The drive to Thimphu was stunning, with new, well-paved roads climbing through breathtaking mountain scenery.
In Thimphu, I was warmly welcomed by senior staff from Bhutan Agro Tours. The city itself offers top-class restaurants and amenities. Overall, a memorable experience — I highly recommend Bhutan Agro Tours for anyone planning to explore Bhutan.
Peter Maguire
Killarney, Kerry, Ireland‘ I would like to thank you and Bhutan Agro Tours for the excellent services I have received during my visit to Bhutan. I will certainly recommend Bhutan Agro Tours to my relatives/colleagues for their future visit to Bhutan. I wish you and Bhutan Agro Tours all the best.’
Andrew Reyhan Saladin Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang Selatan
Indonesia‘ Overall, this was our best vacation for learning. It was a different experience in 20 years (When we went to Israel). This has set a new standard for holidays for us for next vacation. I hope to find travel agencies that can provide this quality of experience.’
Dr. Marty Schmidt
Hongkong School, Hongkong