Bhutan FAQ
Bhutan Packing List
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Notes
- Extra luggage can be left in a locked storage room at your hotel for no charge.
- Valuables can be left in a safe deposit box at your hotel (typically $1/day).
Clothing
Your clothing should be lightweight, breathable, hand-washable, and quick-drying.
- Shorts, mid-thigh or longer
- Long pants (zip-off pants are very useful)
- Short-sleeved shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Undergarments, socks
- Sport bras for women (roads can be bumpy)
- Sweater, jacket, windbreaker
- Rain racket and pants or rain poncho
- Sun hat with brim and chin strap
- Bandana (for dust, washing, etc.)
- Belt
- Pajamas
- Swim suit
Footwear
- Sturdy, comfortable shoes, preferrably waterproof.
- Tennis shoes or sandals
- Comfortable, breathable socks
Baggage
- Suitcase or duffel (20 kg max for internal flights)
- Day pack for daily activities and easy access (rain cover is nice)
- Waterproof plastic bags for storing clothing and gear (ziplocks are great)
Electronics
Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags (double bagged if possible).
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Camera, lenses, filters, memory disks (you will not be able to download)
- Video camera, tapes
- Tripod
- Batteries
- GPS (for Geocaching)
- Alarm clock
- Calculator (for currency conversion)
- Battery chargers, Electricity adapter
Toileries
- Soap, shampoo, conditioner
- Shaving supplies
- Nail clippers, nail brush
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Moist towelettes (handi-wipes)
- Hand sanitizer
- Lotion
- Hairbrush, comb, mirror
- Small towel
- Toilet paper
- Facial tissue
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Q-tips
- Feminine products
- Cosmetics
- Sewing kit
First Aid
You really only need one first aid kit in your travel group, so coordinate with your travel companions.
- Ibuprofin, Aceteminophen, or Aspirin
- Bandaids/plasters
- Disinfectant, antiseptic cream, antibiotic ointment
- Gauze bandages and tape
- Throat losenges
- Vitamins
- Diahrea medicine
- Antihistemines
- Ace bandage
- Melatonin or other sleep aid
- Malaria pills (talk to doctor)
- Antibiotics (talk to doctor)
- Prescription drugs (talk to doctor)
Documents
- Passport
- Visas for all countries as necessary
- Medical insurance card
- Address book
- Business cards
- Yellow fever certificate and vaccination records
- Airline tickets, e-tickets
- Copy of AWR itinerary
- Make copies of passport, visas, airline tickets/schedule, travellers cheques numbers. Leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in a separate place in your luggage.
Other
- Sunglasses with straps
- Eyeglasses, contacts, solution
- Binoculars
- Pocket knife
- Notebook, pencil and pen
- Playing cards, games, books, frisbee, football, kite
- Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods
- Cash, travelers checks, credit cards ($500 or more in cash and/or travelers checks, including some small U.S., Euros, or local currency)
- Money belt (waterproof is nice)
- Maps, guidebooks
- Umbrella, particularly useful in the rainy season
- Salt, pepper for bland food, flavoring for coffee
- Water bottles and Camelback (useful on bumpy roads)
- Steripen, water filter, iodine or chlorine dioxide purification tablets
- Bottled water is also available for purchase at hotels and markets
Kids
- Games, toys, books
- Swim toys
- Gifts for local children
Gifts for Guides, Local People
- Shoes
- T-shirts
- Hats
- Nerf football, frisbees
- Candy
- Pens
- School supplies
- Any warm clothing
Packing for the flight
- U-shaped neck pillow (blow-up)
- Books/magazines
- Toiletries
- Snacks
- Water
- iPod, MP3 player
- Eye shades, ear plugs
- Melatonin or other sleep aid