The ultimate Bhutan packing list - The most important things for your luggage.

If you're still unsure about what you want to do for a Bhutan We have put together a detailed packing list for you to make sure you have everything you need to pack for your trip.

Travel documents

1. Valid passport (check the validity and renew it if necessary)
2. Copy of passport (save digitally or keep separately from the original)
3. Visa
4. Insurance policy Health insurance abroad (online)
5. Vaccination card (check if you need to refresh your vaccinations)
6. Flight ticket (printout or e-ticket)
7. Travel credit card
8. Cash
9. List of emergency contacts and allergies, if applicable.

Electronics

1. Headlamp* USB rechargeable or with spare batteries
2. Flashlight* USB rechargeable or with spare batteries
3. strong powerbank or Solar charger* (no electricity on the mountain)
4. Mobile phone with charger
5. Travel plug adapter type D + M/Travel Adapters Worldwide*
6. Headphones
7. Optional: Camera with charger
8. Optional: Laptop/Tablet/E-Reader/Kindle with charger
9. Optional: Multiple socket

Toilet bag

1. Toothbrush*
2. Toothpaste*
3. Dental floss*
4. Deodorant*
5. Hairbrush*
6. Sunscreen*
7. Face lotion
8. Shaver
9. Shower gel/soap*
10. Shampoo*/Conditioner (is alternatively available in the hotel)
11. Nail care
12. Toilet paper
13. Wet wipes (compostable)
14. Lip balm with UV protection
15. Tweezers*
16. Hygiene articles
17. Optional: Make up

First Aid Kit

1. Hand sanitizer or wipes
2. Mosquito repellent (e.g. Nobite, Autan, with ingredient DEET or similar)
3. Painkillers (e.g. ibuprofen, aspirin)
4. Tablets against altitude sickness (e.g. Diamox)
5. Diarrhoea medication (e.g. Imodium Akut, charcoal tablets)
6. Wound cream (e.g. Bepanthen)
7. Plasters and blister plasters
8. Water filter or iodine disinfection tablets
9. If necessary, electrolytes (powder or tablets)

Personal comfort

1. Sunglasses
2. Earplugs*/earplugs
3. Books/Magazines
4. Headgear/Cap
5. Sleep mask*
6. Travel pillow* (for flight and longer trips)
7. Card games, board games, frisbee, ball, kite....
8. Microfiber towel* (light and quick drying)
9. personal snacks (nuts, energy bars, dried fruits, isotonic drinks)
10. Optional: Washing set with washing powder, small clothesline and clothespins
11. Optional: Inner sleeping bag
12. OptionalUmbrella (useful in rainy season)

Environmentally conscious travel

Support us in making travel as sustainable as possible. With these little tips you can avoid unnecessary plastic when traveling.

1. reusable Silicone tubes* filled with your shampoo, conditioner, shower gel
2. garbage bag for your waste, as we do not leave any packaging or similar there
3. reusable bottle (best 1liter thermo, otherwise freezes on top)
4. Optional: reusable cup (preferably stainless steel for hot and cold).
5. Optional: stainless steel outdoor cutlery (knife, spoon, fork, chopsticks, straw)

Climate in Bhutan packing list for each season

The seasons are comparable to those in Europe, especially from April to June it gets warm, while the months from December to February are rather characterized by low temperatures. The remaining months are mild. However, due to the great differences in altitude within the country, there are large temperature differences during the seasons. Southern Bhutan has a subtropical to tropical climate, which often leads to flooding during the rainy season (June - September).

On average, temperatures in southern Bhutan are a pleasant 17°C degrees in winter and a hot 28°C degrees in summer. The valleys in central Bhutan have a temperate climate. This means the winter season is cool with an average of 0°C degrees and the summer months are warm with an average of 15°C degrees. Leaving the valleys of Bhutan and entering the impressive mountains, one can expect extremely cold temperatures in winter and cool temperatures in summer.

It can be generally said that the best time to travel to Bhutan is from March to the end of May. In this time the flowers bloom and the green of the vast forest landscape is particularly lush. The months of September to November are also suitable, as there is little rainfall at this time and moderate temperatures prevail.

Packing List Clothes/Shoes

1. Underwear
2. 1x thermal underwear / ski underpants
3. 2x breathable T-shirt (not cotton)
4. 2x breathable longsleeve (no cotton)
5. 1x thermal longsleeve (e.g. made of merino wool)
6. Normal T-shirts/Tops
7. 1x Fleece/Warmer Sweater
8. Light sweater
9. 2x trekking pants
10. 1x cover rain pants
11. 2x Light long pants
12. 2x Lightweight shorts
13. 1x rain jacket (waterproof and windproof, Goretex)
14. 1x down jacket
15. 1x warm cap
16. 1x gloves thin
17. 1x gloves thick
18. Swimwear (swimsuit/bikini/swim trunks)
19. Optional: Rain poncho
20. Optional: Dresses

Extra equipment for hiking

1. Daypack 30-35 liters (for you and what you need during the day)
2. Optional: Pocket knife
3. Optional: Backpack Cover
4. Optional: Dry Bags* or bags to keep the equipment dry

Recommended vaccinations

There are no compulsory vaccinations for direct entry from Germany.

As travel vaccinations, vaccinations against hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended, and also against hepatitis B, rabies and Japanese encephalitis for long-term stays or special exposure.

Make sure that your standard immunizations are according to the vaccination calendar of the Robert-Koch-Institute are up to date.

Conclusion

Basically, less is more. Of course, the important documents such as passport and visa must not be missing. On a round trip with many stops it is simply easier to travel with light luggage. In addition, with a light suitcase on the outbound flight, there is more space for travel souvenirs during the trip. We hope that we could help you with our packing list & wish you a great trip to Nepal, a truly unique country.

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