Comfortable clothing and sturdy, soft-soled shoes are essential for travel in Bhutan. Warm clothing is recommended; and except for summer months, down jackets and woolen sweaters are suggested. In summer, heavy cottons and lightweight woolens will be acceptable. Altitudinal differences account for a wide range of temperatures from day to night the year round. It is, therefore, suggested that clothing be layered so that you can adapt to the changing conditions.

For Trekking strong comfortable trekking boots, warm socks, sunglasses, headgear, raincoat, and warm clothing, also include a down Jacket for higher altitude treks and for the evenings. A sleeping bag is a must; medium too heavy is advised. (Note: for trekking, a load of 25 kg is allowed).

Even in the summer, it can be cool in Bhutan, and it is very cold in winter. Days can be quite warm, especially in the lowlands of Punakha and Phuentsholing, and you could start off driving in the cold of dawn and become uncomfortable midmorning. Use the layering system, starting with thermal underwear and adding a shirt, pile jacket and wind-breaker (or parka) as necessary.

If you are not trekking, you will need:

• Long Underwear (for cold weather from November to March)
• Cotton trousers
• Cotton skirt for women (at least one)
• Pile jacket or sweater - even in summer
• Down jacket - in winter; not needed in summer
• T-shirts or short sleeved cotton shirts (not sleeveless)
• Sturdy Sneakers or walking shoes
• Sandals or flip-flops
• Rain jacket, a poncho or nylon jacket
• Dress-up clothes for festivals
• Sun hat and sunscreen
• You probably won't need bug repellant, but if you do a small bottle of liquid drops is best

All hotels provide sheets, blankets or quilt, and a pillow. Unless you are trekking, you won't need to carry a sleeping bag. Hotels provide heating in winter, either an electric heater or a wood stove which will keep you quite warm.

You will be outside a lot, much of the time at altitudes above 2,500 m (7,800 ft); so there is plenty of sun and wind. Bring a supply of sun cream and lip protection, such as Blistex; these items are not readily available in Bhutan.

Essential Extras

A folding umbrella; especially if traveling during the monsoons of mid June to late September. Rain is possible any time, and is almost certain from June through August.

Be sure to carry ear plugs (and spares) for when you sleep. There are a lot of dogs in Bhutan as the Bhutanese consider them next mankind in the cycle of life. These dogs don't realize this and will sometimes bark at night.

There are occasional electric outages throughout the country; so you should always keep a torch (flashlight) beside your bed.

Make sure you bring a pair of good sunglasses for protection in the high altitude.

A Swiss style army knife is a good thing to bring, but with the recent concerns over air travel you may want to bring a folding utility tool such as a Leatherman and make sure to put it in you check-in luggage.

Bring a small alarm clock if you need help waking up after all those barking dogs. Not all hotel rooms have telephones or wake-up service.
Note: Our guides will definitely make sure you are not late for anything.

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