Average daytime temperatures:

Paro +10°C, Thimphu +18°C, Punakha +26°C

Packing list for the trekking part of the tour

Clothing

• Quick-drying trekking pants
• Shorts
• Synthetic T-shirts (2 pcs)
• Long-sleeve synthetic top (1–2 pcs)
• Fleece jacket
• Windproof jacket
• Cap or hat
• Synthetic underwear
• Trekking socks
• Buff
• Wool socks
• Warm hat
• Thin fleece gloves
• Thermal underwear
• Warm down jacket for evenings
• Fleece pants for evenings
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Good knee supports (if you have any knee discomfort)
• Swimsuit (for hot springs)
• Flip-flops (for shower or hot springs)

Footwear

• Trekking shoes or hiking boots
• Warm evening shoes (The North Face Thermoball type) or Crocs

Other essentials

• Small backpack (25–35 L) for trekking days
• Rain cover for backpack
• Duffel bag for items carried by horses
• Trekking poles
• Water bottle
• Warm sleeping bag (comfort temperature –5°C or lower)
• Headlamp + spare batteries
• Sunglasses (UV protection level 3 or 4)
• Sunscreen (SPF 50–70)
• Lip balm
• Quick-dry towel
• Handkerchief
• Personal hygiene items and personal first aid kit
• Snacks for the trail

Optional items

• Waist bag
• Down vest
• Thermos