The Body

Bhutan is perhaps one of the least well-known nations in South Asia. This is partly because their visitor and tourist policies have recently been very strict, including lottery-based entry to preserve their culture and prevent foreign influences.

Bhutan is primarily a Buddhist and Hindu country, and as a result, there are unique opinions on certain body parts. Nudity of any type is prohibited in Bhutan because the people there are extremely modest and conservative. Furthermore, you should take extra care to avoid touching anyone's head or the area around it because the crown of the head is thought to be the most sacred part of the body.

Feet are particularly dirty, so make sure to sit with your legs crossed or squat with your feet behind you so that you don't inadvertently point them in an objectionable direction at anyone. Make sure your feet are pointed away from any religiously significant statues or pictures if you're staying in one.