Tours and Treks in Bhutan

Trekking in Bhutan

Bhutan trek is unlikely any other Trek one may be accustomed to in other parts of the Himalayas. There are no casual-stroll routes, only real adventure for the truly outdoors person. The weather can be relentless in its bad spells, and is more windy, damp and cold. Trekking in Bhutan is not an individual sport. Such daring activity can be dangerous, even fatal. The Terrain in Bhutan is rugged and demanding, with little or no inhabitatants for long stretches. The routes are not mapped or marked, creating chances of trekkers getting lost.

Our Bhutan Trekking guides, who are mentally and physically fit for this kind of adventure, will accompany the trekkers. We, the Bhutanese Travel Agents and Bhutan tour operators have all the necessary equipment that is standard, mandated and frequently inspected by the Department of Tourism. Equipment and trekking habits have to conform to the Department of Tourism rules, strictly implemented with the objective of protecting Bhutan's intact environment and preserving its pristine beauty. When you travel Bhutan, you will have a wonderful time, but it is imperative that you keep your safety and the safety of those around you in the forefront of your mind.

WHAT TO BRING FOR A TREK IN BHUTAN

Personal clothing: strong normal clothing (according to season). Preferably cotton, even for summer, woolen clothing for the evening and winter.

• Sleeping bag (down, 0-5 degree Celsius)
• Strong comfortable trekking boots — water-resistant for the rainy period — June-August.
• Sunscreen
• Flash light
• Rain coat (especially for rainy period form June-August)
• Head gear/hat/cap; sun and rain protection
• Water pills - for extra caution in purifying stream; (boiled water is provided at all times during the trek)
• Aspirin — incase of altitude sickness
• Lots of socks
• Warm clothes

OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BRING FOR A BHUTAN TREKKING

• Sunglasses
• Head gear
• Folding umbrella (only for wet months — July and August)
• One towel
• Pillow case
• Wet-packed tissue paper

PROVIDED FOR YOU:

One guide, cook, helper, horses/ yaks, tents, mattresses, meals and all other trekking accessories.

NOTE: For trekking a load of 25 kg is allowed.