South Asia
Can you drink tap water in Bhutan?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Bhutan?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; hotels usually provide it. Refill where offered to cut plastic.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 66% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Bhutan
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Bhutan Travel: Visa
- Bhutan Travel: FAQs (SDF, guides, payments)
- TashiCell Tourist SIM
- Druk Ride
- World Bank open data
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