Travel guide · On the ground
Internet & SIM Cards
Wi-Fi in hotels, local SIM cards and how to stay connected without being glued to your phone.
You can stay connected in Bhutan, but you may not want to.
Wi-Fi
Hotels in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha generally offer Wi-Fi. In smaller lodges, farmhouses and remote valleys connections may be slow or intermittent, which many guests treat as a blessing.
Local SIM cards
Two local mobile operators sell tourist SIM cards, available at Paro airport and in Thimphu and Paro towns. You will need your passport, and your guide can help you buy and activate one. Coverage is good along main roads and in towns, patchy on mountain passes and absent on most treks.
Roaming
Check with your home provider about international roaming. Coverage and costs vary, and a local SIM is often cheaper.
Emergencies
Your guide carries a local phone and will always be able to contact us. Before a trek, we will tell you what communication equipment the team carries.
Official sources
Common questions
Is there Wi-Fi in hotels?
Most hotels in the main towns offer Wi-Fi, though speed varies and it may be limited in remote lodges and farmhouses.
Can I buy a local SIM?
Yes. Tourist SIM cards can be bought at the airport or in Thimphu and Paro, usually with passport identification. Your guide can help.
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A real person from our Thimphu team will answer — usually within one working day.