WHAT TO BRING
You are responsible only for personal clothing and gear listed below. We'll take care of everything else. A gear check will be completed before you depart for the trail. This list does not include additional clothing/items you may want for travel or for your time off the trail. Any luggage not needed on the trail can be left at the hotel in Paro during your expedition. See current weather conditions for Paro, Bhutan.
Packing System: This expedition includes horses for bag transport. We recommend packing your items in a large backpack or a durable duffle bag. You are only responsible for carrying a daypack.
Carried Bag Weight Limit: 22lbs/10kg
Don't forget
We need you to have everything on the list below for our expedition to go smoothly, so there is no one item that is more important than another. Double-check your entire list and make sure to have/review these important items below.
Valid Passport
Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your arrival date in Bhutan.
Medical insurance card
Should anything happen, we can get you the care you need.
Required Vaccinations
It is important to receive required (or recommended) vaccinations before traveling abroad. Check the CDC's recommendations for Bhutan here.
The List (check it twice)
Trekking Gear
Duffle bag or backpack to be carried by our staff
Change of clothes for Paro - to be kept in storage during expedition
Medium/Heavyweight down jacket
Fleece jacket or vest
Synthetic hiking pants
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Synthetic long underwear (top and bottom)
Synthetic T-shirt
Wool or synthetic hat
Gloves
Waterproof hiking boots
Nylon-wool blend socks (2-3)
Sandals/Crocs/Old sneakers (for walking around the lodges/restrooms in the evening)
Day pack
Water bottle or camelback (2+ liters)
Headlamp
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Quick-dry towel
Personal toiletries and medicine
Sleeping bag w/ 0ºF rating
Toilet paper in ziplock bag
Ditty Bag and extra ziplock baggies for toilet paper waste on the trail
Hand sanitizer
Documents and Logistics
International flights booked and confirmed to Paro, Bhutan
Passport valid for 6 months after arrival date
Bhutan Visa (Must be obtained prior to arrival. Please send a copy of your passport to OneSeed.)
Photocopy of passport
Medical insurance card
Cash for tipping guides, buying souvenirs, incidental costs, etc.
Note: Please bring crisp US bills. Many places will not accept torn, wrinkled, or worn bills
Other (optional)
Reading material for the trail
Guidebooks
Camera
Trekking poles
Bandana (for dust and wind)
Energy bars
Yaktrax (especially useful for late fall and early spring trips)
Outlet adapter
Zip-lock bags for waterproofing passport and other valuables