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Souvenirs interdits au Bhoutan
(Items guests should NOT buy, collect, or take during their visit)
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1. Wildlife Products
Products made from tiger, snow leopard, leopard, or bear parts
Ivory, animal teeth, horns, bones
Coral, turtle shell, or any endangered marine materials
Butterfly or insect specimens taken from protected areas
(All wildlife trade is strictly illegal under Bhutanese law)
2. Plants & Forest Products
Medicinal plants, herbs, or roots collected illegally
Moss, orchids, and rare plants from forests
Firewood or forest products taken from protected areas
(Bhutan’s forestry laws protect native species)
3. Stones, Minerals & Sacred Objects
Ritual stones, mani stones, or carved prayer stones
Rocks or minerals taken from national parks or sacred sites
Chorten or Lhakhang relics (strictly protected)
(Removing sacred or cultural items is a serious offence)
4. Antiques & Cultural Artifacts
Authentic antiques older than 100 years (statues, thangkas, masks, jewellery)
Ritual items from temples or monasteries
(Export of antiques is illegal without government clearance)
Guests may only buy certified replicas from licensed shops.
5. Religious & Sacred Items Collected Illegally
Monastic fabrics, bells, dorjis, drums, or ritual items taken without permission
Prayer flags from lhakhangs, dzongs, or sacred mountains
(Sacred items must remain in Bhutan unless they are new and sold legally)
6. Items from Protected Areas
Anything collected from:
National parks
Wildlife sanctuaries
Conservation areas
Restricted trekking zones
Approved Alternatives (Safe to Buy)
Certified local handicrafts (textiles, bamboo crafts, wood carvings)
Locally-made souvenirs sold by artisan groups
Newly made ritual items from licensed shops
Certified Bhutanese textiles from cooperatives
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À propos de Across Bhutan
L'agence de voyages Across Bhoutan propose Voyages organisés & Visites personnalisées à travers les paysages tranquilles du Bhoutan.
