Hotel Accomodations

Hotels and lodges are limited in Bhutan, and vary in quality and standards. In the list given below, hotels and lodges have been classified into categories (A), (B), and (C) according to the quality of Infrastructure facilities and services, as adjudged by the Tourism Authority of Bhutan.

Generally speaking, hotels in western Bhutan are better appointed, while accommodation establishments in the central and eastern part of the country are more modest, with fewer amenities. There is no star categorization of hotels and five star luxuries are not available.

Bhutan Aries has carefully selected the list of accommodation units with the best of location, service and ambience. Away from the towns and villages, there are purpose-built cabins on some of the principal trekking routes. But there is nothing like camping out in the forest or at the foot of a mountain! Wherever you spend the night, the warm Bhutanese hospitality will make you feel very comfortable.

Food
Bhutanese delicacies are rich with spicy chilies and cheese. All hotels and lodges on Travel Shop’s selected list of accommodations offer delicious Chinese, Continental, Bhutanese and Indian cuisine.
For trekking groups, Travel Shop’s own trained cooks will prepare dishes suitable to western taste in the above range, and every effort will be made to accommodate the individual dietary preferences of your clients. Please give some advance notice of any special dietary requirements so that we can make appropriate arrangements when the catering team assembles provisions.

Clothing
Due to the wide range of temperature and climatic conditions it is advisable to dress in layers. For protection against cold, layered clothing is better than one or two thick garments. Clothing should preferably be made from natural materials, which allow the body to breathe.

You will be offending people if you walk around in skimpy or tight fitting clothes. Shorts are not welcomed and women are advised to wear below the knee skirts or fairly loose trousers. Do not wear sleeveless T shirts (sing lets, vests) as outer garments. Dress modestly and respectfully for visits to monasteries, dzongs and other religious institutions, and refrain from smoking while on the premises. Hats, caps etc. should be removed before entering the premises.

What to Pack
The following is fairly exhaustive list of what you should pack for the trip:

Carry about twice as much film as you are expecting to use, and plenty of spare camera batteries, as these are unlikely to be available locally. And any medication you take regularly, or might need to take for a periodically recurring condition, such as asthma.