Capital city in Thimphu District, Bhutan
Can you drink tap water in Thimphu?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Thimphu?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; hotels usually provide filtered water or refills.
Key facts
- In Thimphu: Drink bottled or filtered water; hotels usually provide filtered water or refills.
- Across Bhutan: Drink bottled or filtered water; hotels usually provide it. Refill where offered to cut plastic.
- Safely managed drinking water: 66% of people in Bhutan (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Bhutan
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Thimphu | No, drink bottled |
| Paro | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Thimphu?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; hotels usually provide filtered water or refills.
Can you drink tap water in Bhutan?
Drink bottled or filtered water; hotels usually provide it. Refill where offered to cut plastic.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Tourism Council of Bhutan
- Bhutan Travel (visa and fee)
- Druk Ride
- Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
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