Health and vaccination

Currently no vaccinations are required for entering Bhutan. But if you are coming from an area infected with yellow fever then you are required to have yellow fever vaccination. Likewise if coming from cholera infected area then officials may ask for evidence of cholera vaccination. Though anti-malarial medication is recommend for all travelers visiting the rural regions bordering India. Traveling in Bhutan requires long drives with roads winding along so motion sickness medications is suggested. You should also consult with your physician about high-altitude travel. Most won’t experience altitude sickness after a brief period of acclimatization. But elderly and people with high blood pressure, heart conditions need to excursive caution at higher elevations