There are comfortable hotels, lodges and guest houses at all tourist destinations. Western Bhutan has better hotels, while in the central and eastern parts of the country, accommodation establishments are simpler and offer minimum facilities. There is no star categorization of hotels, and five star luxury is not available. Having said that, however, in the last few years, a few boutique hotels and resorts have opened. We have the Amankora resorts, Uma resort, COMO Uma resorts, Six Senses, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, The Taj Tashi and the Zhiwaling. We can make bookings for you in these resorts. Bridge to Bhutan has carefully selected accommodation units with the best location, and possesses the essential Bhutanese character. Away from the towns and villages there are purpose-built huts on some of the principal trekking routes. Otherwise, there is nothing like camping out under the clearest night skies that you have ever seen. Wherever you spend the night, the warm Bhutanese hospitality will make you feel welcome. PLEASE COME WITH AN OPEN MIND.

All Bridge To Bhutan tours are escorted by well trained, English speaking, knowledgeable tour leaders and guides, certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan, Royal Government of Bhutan. We don't compromise on the quality of your trip leader in Bhutan as we know that the choice of these so called Ambassadors can make or break the trip.

Bhutanese delicacies are rich with spicy chilies and cheese. The hotels and lodges on Bridge To Bhutan’s selected list offer delicious Chinese, Continental, Indian and Bhutanese cuisine. Even on treks, our cooks prepare dishes of all kinds suitable for western tastes. Most meals are buffet style but we can also order by the menu depending on the group size and the time availability.

The southern part of Bhutan is tropical, and in general the east of Bhutan is warmer than the west. The central valleys of Punakha, Wangduephodrang, Mongar, Trashigang and Lhuntse enjoy a semi tropical climate with very cool winters, whilst Thimphu, Paro, Haa, Trongsa and Bumthang have a much harsher climate, with heavy monsoon rains in the summer and heavy snow-falls in the winter, which often block the passes leading into the central valleys. Winter in Bhutan is from mid-November until mid-March, and at this time of the year the climate is dry, with day time temperatures falling below zero. The monsoon usually arrives in mid-June, with the rain falling mainly in the afternoons and evenings. At the end of September, after the last of the big rains, autumn suddenly arrives, and ushers in a magnificent season for trekking until mid-November.

Due to the wide range of temperature and climatic conditions, it is advisable to bring an assortment of appropriate clothing. For protection against the cold, layered clothing is better than a few thick items, so choose your clothes accordingly. Clothes should preferably be made from natural materials, which allow the body to breathe. You will offend people if you walk around in skimpy or tight fitting clothes. Although there are normally opportunities to wear shorts, we would advise women to wear skirts or loose trousers. In general, visitors should wear decent casual clothes (a collared shirt/coat with long trousers/skirts and no hats) while visiting Dzongs and temples.

The following is a fairly exhaustive list of what you should pack for your trip: clothes as per the season, sunglasses/spare glasses or contact lenses, a pair of casual shoes, washing kit, shaving kit, towel, hat, umbrella/poncho, walking poles (for hikes and treks),camera, film and accessories, books, maps, insect repellent, hand cream, small sewing kit and safety pins, torch or flash light with spare batteries, mirror, nail clippers, scissors, sun cream, lip salve, soluble aspirin, antiseptic cream, dramamine, anti-histamine cream, anti-diarrhea pills, and a preparation for the relief of sunburn. It doesn't hurt to bring some nutrition bars, small hand sanitizers and several pairs of socks.