• Early December temperature is usually comfortably cool in the low teens by day, but it can be cold (near zero) at night once the sun sets
• Punakha and Tiger’s Nest can be hot in the day, especially when walking under the sun

• Most of the time, outdoor gear would be most useful, with some smart casual wear for the evenings
• Dress in light layers: T-shirt, light weight sweater, light rain jacket, shawl, jeans, light weight khakis and chinos; perhaps a fleece jacket or warmer sweater for the evening
• Shoes: Good sturdy walking shoes are important for walks, and bring hiking boots if you have them; casual flats/loafers for evenings; gentlemen will need black shoes for the two formal dinners in Paro
• Hats and good sunglasses important as UV rays are very strong in high altitude
• Sun block at all times
• Cocktail dress for the formal dinner in Paro

• Can change some Ngultrums (local currency) at the airport or hotel for small purchases, such as roadside crafts, purchases at the market, etc. For small amounts, usually the guides can pay for you first if necessary
• Ngultrums are pegged to Indian rupees. Exchange rate is currently around 80 Nus per US dollar
• US dollars, Singapore dollars and Indian rupees are also accepted by most shops
• Credit card facility is not available at many shops
• Best is to bring USD, Singapore dollars or Indian rupees
• US $1OO bills must be from 2OO6 or later and in good condition

• All the Lodges have internet connectivity in the public areas, but variable connectivity in the suites
• There is no additional charge for internet use at Amankora

• Mobile reception is usually quite adequate throughout, except for occasional areas while driving to Punakha Valley.
• Prepaid local telephone sim cards can be purchased in Paro and Thimphu. Simply inform the guide and he can arrange. Tashi Cell has slightly better connectivity than B Mobile, but both are adequate; can also use e-SIM  

At the Aman, pretty much everything is covered: all food and house pour beverages at the Lodges (including room service), laundry, car/driver/guide, internet, and one complementary massage per guest.

Special alcoholic beverages, meals outside of the Lodges, additional massage and spa services, astrology reading, and shopping, of course, are not included.

• Altitude in Bhutan is not so high, and most people are fine as long as they stay hydrated and avoid over physical exertion the first few days
• Occasionally, mild headache overnight can occur.  For those who have experienced high altitude sickness before, then it’s useful to take Diamox starting before the trip; please consult your physician

Due to the windy nature of the mountain roads, many people do experience car sickness. Please do bring ginger tablets (e.g., Blackmores’ are good), motion sickness medicine (such as Sturgeron), as well as candied ginger or dried mandarin orange peel for the road.

The Aman guides have scoped out clean local hotels for toilet stops along the way. Beyond those, it would be the “green toilet”, so do try to use clean facilities at every opportunity whenever it’s available!