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Explore Bhutan with Berg Adventures – FAQ

Here is where you will find answers to some of your questions about this expedition. If you do not find what you need here, please contact us at info@bergadventures.com.

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  1. When is the monsoon (rainy) season in Bhutan?
  2. What kind of physical shape do I need to be in to trek in Bhutan?
  3. What size backpack do I need?
  4. What are accommodations like in Paro and while trekking?
  5. What is the number of people per tent?
  6. What about high-altitude acclimatization?
  7. Could you give an example of a typical breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek?
  8. What kind of camera should I bring?
  9. Do you have access to radio communications for any emergency needs?
1. When is the monsoon (rainy) season in Bhutan? Back to Top
The full monsoon season is typically from mid-June to mid-September. July and August are the rainiest months.
2. What kind of physical shape do I need to be in to trek in Bhutan? Back to Top
Excellent cardio-vascular conditioning and muscles that are used to hiking will make your trip much more enjoyable. You will spend 14 days in a land where life is simple, trails are steep and the air is thin. Begin training today if you want to get the most from this trip.
3. What size backpack do I need? Back to Top
You will want a medium sized rucksack (2,500-3,500 cubic inches or 40-55 liters) that can hold your layers of clothing for temperature changes throughout the day. The porters and yaks who will carry your large duffel bags do not necessarily move at the same pace as you, and they almost always leave earlier in the morning than you will. The items you carry with you each day are largely what you will be needing when you are inactive, rather than what you need to hike in, such as the jacket and hat you wear before the sun hits in the morning, or the camera and notebook you use to record your impressions during breaks. Do not follow advice to bring a smaller pack so that you will carry less. Packs that are slightly larger distribute the weight on your back better and are much easier to pack, especially with cold fingers!
4. What are accommodations like in Paro and while trekking? Back to Top
We will stay at one of Paro's finest hotels. While trekking, we stay in tents. Our own cook staff will prepare all meals.
5. What is the number of people per tent? Back to Top
When we do camp we will be in North Face VE-25 tents, two people per tent.
6. What about high-altitude acclimatization? Back to Top
You will notice we take rest days to allow our bodies to adapt to higher altitudes. This schedule combined with a conscientious attitude about paying attention to our own bodies and to one another has proven successful time after time.
7. Could you give an example of a typical breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek? Back to Top
Our cooks are masters at preparing a variety of healthy meals. They use almost exclusively fresh, whole ingredients. Vegetarians rarely have complaints on our Bhutan trekking trips. Meat is served, but is always an addition to the main courses. Dal Bhatt (rice with lentils) and several other local dishes are featured throughout our trek. They quite often become the favourites and are the "most requested", but there are always other options at any meal where they are served.
Typical days meals:
  • Breakfast: Porridge, corn flakes, instant milk, fried eggs, toast with jam and butter, orange slices. Coffee, black tea and herbal tea, hot chocolate, Tang.
  • Lunch: Yak steak with chips (french fries), rice with lentils, cauliflower, toast with peanut butter and jam, cookies, fresh apples, hot drinks, and Tang.
  • Afternoon Tea: Popcorn, saltine crackers with sliced cheese, hot drinks.
  • Dinner: Soup, pizza, fresh green beans, mashed potatoes, banana fritters, hot drinks.
8. What kind of camera should I bring? Back to Top
Photography on a trip to Bhutan can be especially rewarding. Plan to take pictures of people, especially close ups of smiles and expressions. You will not forget to take pictures of the grand scenery all about you. A camera that you are familiar with will be better than one you are learning to use. Small point-and-shoot cameras, both digital and film, will always be used because they can stay handy in your pocket. However, inexpensive point-and-shoots can become unreliable in cold temperatures and dusty conditions. They are great while are they are working, but if this is your only option for photographs you may regret it.
A digital SLR camera with a wide-angle to normal lens (24, 35, or 50 mm) for general use and scenery, plus a medium telephoto lens (105 or 135 mm) for portraits, is the old reliable standard package. Digital SLRs are fast, allow you to take an unlimited number of photos if you have large memory cards, and you can immediately share your pictures with those who are around you. Digital cameras are not going to be as robust as the best film cameras however.
Digital and analog video cameras are great if you take care to plan for your power needs. Rechargeable ni-cad batteries are more affected by cold temperatures than the manufacturers lead you to believe. Bring plenty of batteries and make sure you have adaptors to use your equipment with electrical outlets in Asia.
9. Do you have access to radio communications for any emergency needs? Back to Top
Our primary means of communication with the rest of the world is our satellite phone. We will be sending daily dispatches back to our office, and will have the ability to contact the authorities in Paro if any emergency should arise.