Ultimate Bhutan Tour with Paro Festival
Bhutan, Discovery, 15 days - from $4,445 (land only)
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs./33 lbs.
You must bring the following items:
Comfortable walking shoes / boots or lightweight hiking boots*
Trainers/ sneakers or similar
A smart pair of shoes (for attending festivals)
Socks
Trousers / pants
Underwear
Casual shirts
Smart clothes (for attending festival)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Torch/flashlight
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottle
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Small daypack 15 - 20 litres
Basic First Aid Kit including; A broad spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium) painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Spare laces
Shorts
Scarf or buff
Nailbrush
Wet wipes
Swimwear
Travel clothes
Camera, film/memory cards, batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Notes
* Although this is not a trekking trip, there is the opportunity to do a reasonable amount of walking whilst sightseeing. There is also the option to include 3 half-day hikes. If you intend to make the most of these opportunities, you should make sure that you take suitable footwear.
