Late October wardrobe advice
Hello everyone,
After many years on the to-do list, I'm finally visiting Bhutan in a couple of months. I'm very excited about it!
We are doing a fairly compact 7 day itinerary Paro - Thimphu - Phobjikha - Punakha - Paro, with a couple of short day hikes but nothing particularly adventurous.
I'm starting to plan my packing list, to ensure I have plenty of time to buy anything I don't already have, and am hoping this community can help with a couple of questions I have..
The biggest being how cold should I realistically expect it to get? I've looked at average temperature charts, but I know that these don't always give the full picture.
And there's so much variation in the packing lists I've seen online; from "you absolutely must have a fleece, a down puffer jacket AND a waterproof shell" through to "bring a light sweater". I know the answer probably lies somewhere in the middle, but to which end of the spectrum?
Also, I have read that leggings probably aren't super appropriate as outwear for our active days. I've just bought a pair of Uniqlo joggers instead, but they are slim fit and fairly fitted around my butt. Will this be ok, or should I look for something with a wider, baggy fit?
Finally, how smart will I need to dress for dinner in the evenings? Is clean activewear and trainers acceptable (ie, what I'll be sightseeing in the following day) or should I pack a nice dress? (I know where we eat will impact this, but just a general sense of what is culturally appropriate would be helpful).
Thanks in advance for guidance!