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Optional Gear
T Hanging toiletry bag with hook to hang on doorknob, and pockets to organize items
T Hand-wash laundry soap such as Woolite
T Travel hair dryer. Some hotels will feature hair dryers, but not all.
T Ear plugs: Noise pollution (such as barking dogs) is common in Bhutan. Past travelers
have suggested bringing ear plugs for sleeping
T Reading materials
T Travel journal/note pad
T Addresses for postcards
T Photos, small gift for Home-Hosted Visit
T Phrase book
T Pocket-size calculator for exchange rates (or use the calculator app on your phone)
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T Eye drops, to combat dusty conditions
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T Packets of powdered sports drink mix with electrolytes (helps with hydration)
Electricity
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same shape.
Voltage
Electricity in India, Bhutan, and Nepal is 220-230 volts. In the U.S. it is 110 volts. Most of the
things a traveler will want to plug in—battery chargers, MP3 players, tablets or computers—
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or a hairdryer—you can bring a transformer to change the current. (But transformers tend to
burn out, so it might be better to leave whatever it is at home.)
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