Bhutan packing checklist

Clothing

• Layers — mornings are cold and afternoons warm, even in summer
• A waterproof jacket
• A warm fleece or down jacket (essential Oct–Mar)
• Modest clothes for dzongs and temples: long sleeves, long trousers or a long skirt, and a collared shirt. No shorts, sleeveless tops or hats inside.
• Comfortable walking shoes with good grip for the Tiger’s Nest hike

Essentials

• Passport (valid 6+ months) and printed visa clearance letter
• Travel insurance documents
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat — UV is strong at altitude
• Personal medication and altitude remedies
• Plug adapter: Bhutan uses types D, F and G at 230 V
• Reusable water bottle

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For trekkers

Sleeping bag rated to –10 °C, trekking poles, broken-in boots, head torch and blister kit. We provide tents, mattresses and meals.