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What to Pack

Layers are the secret to packing for Bhutan: warm days and cool evenings in the same valley, and very different weather a few hours’ drive away.

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For every trip

Comfortable walking shoes with good grip (hiking shoes for Tiger’s Nest).
Long trousers or skirts and long-sleeved tops for dzongs and temples.
A warm fleece or down jacket — evenings are cool even in summer.
A light rain jacket or compact umbrella.
Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat for outdoor days.
Reusable water bottle, personal medicines, and a universal plug adaptor.

By season

Season	Add to your bag
Spring (March–May)	Light layers, a warm jacket for evenings and passes
Summer (June–August)	Rain jacket, quick-dry clothes, insect repellent
Autumn (September–November)	Layers, a warm jacket and gloves for early mornings
Winter (December–February)	Thermals, a down jacket, hat, gloves and warm socks

For treks

Broken-in waterproof hiking boots and trekking socks.
A sleeping bag rated to about -10 °C (we can advise on hire).
Thermal base layers, fleece, down jacket and waterproof shell.
Trekking poles, head torch, water-purification tablets and a day pack.

Small extras

A few photographs of home are a lovely way to start a conversation in a farmhouse. If you would like to bring something for children, school supplies are better than sweets — your guide can suggest a school or monastery that would welcome them.

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