This amazing journey spans 16 days covering eight districts of Bhutan from the far east of the country to the west offering you once-in-a-lifetime to explore Bhutan and gain firsthand experience on its food, culture and linguistic diversity. You will be on the move most of the time, so we recommend you to pack as lightly as possible.
Recommended packing list
- A comfortable small backpack/daypack
- Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes (break them in because new boots are often uncomfortable and may cause blisters)
- Lightweight hiking pants
- Hiking shorts
- Windproof rain jacket
- Raincoat & Rain pants
- Fleece top/sweater
- Wool socks
- Hiking poles (recommended)
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Headgear for sunny days
- Camera with extra memory cards and batteries
- Powerpack to charge phone and camera battery
- Insect repellent
- Small foldable umbrella
- You may also want to bring lip balm, sunscreen, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Throat Lozenges, antibacterial/hand sanitizer gel or wipes, antiseptic cream, etc.
Clothes
Please ensure that you bring comfortable and appropriate clothes. You may wear shorts only while hiking and not during cultural tours as it will restrict you from entering any sites of religious significance, national monuments or government offices. The weather is cold from the end of October to late February. From March to early June, the weather is quite favourable but it can still get cold in high mountains and the weather is subject to change in high altitudes. It is expected to rain sporadically from mid-June through mid-August and light shower in early September.
Health
This trip is easy but the duration is long and the journey from one place to another can often be a long drive. Having some level of physical fitness lets you get the most out of your trip!
We recommend that you carry hand sanitizers gel/wipes, antibacterial as well as any personal medical requirements. If you are under medication, please bring enough supply to last the whole duration as the same drugs may not be available at the local pharmacies.
