Being in a tropical environment and not treated by the government, the water in Bhutan contains different bacteria to what we’re used to at home. We highly recommend you to not drink it or use it for brushing teeth, even in main cities. Use treated water at all times. This also applies if you’re travelling through a developing country on your way to Bhutan.
Plastic bottles are causing a huge environmental impact in Bhutan, with plastic bottles littering some of the highest and most stunning places in the Himalayas. We’re sure you’ll agree with us that this is heart-breaking to see, so please use treated water rather than buying plastic bottles, or reuse the same bottle. Our purification tabs work perfectly, we’ll provide these for you at your trip briefing, and treated drinking water is provided in the hotels where we stay.