What to bring for a trekking in Bhutan

Personal clothing: strong normal clothing (according to season). Preferably cotton, even for summer, woolen clothing for the evening and winter.

For Trekking, one must bring:

  • Strong comfortable trekking boots – water-resistant for the rainy period-June-August.
  • Sunscreen
  • Flash light
  • Rain coat (especially for rainy period –June-August)
  • Head gear/hat/cap; sun and rain protection
  • Water pills – for extra caution in purifying stream; (boiled water is provided at all times during the trek)
  • Aspirin – incase of altitude sickness
  • Lots of socks
  • Warm clothes

OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BRING FOR TREKKING IN BHUTAN

  • Sunglasses
  • Head gear
  • Folding umbrella (only for wet months — July and August)
  • One towel
  • Pillow case
  • Wet-packed tissue paper