Pack animals, ponies and yaks for the higher altitude treks, are provided for carrying provisions, baggage and equipment. All trekking parties are accompanied by a trained guide, a cook, an assistant and at least one horseman. The support crew walks ahead of the trekking party each day and pitches camp before the trekkers arrive. A warm cup of tea or coffee waiting in the dining tent is the most welcome treat after hours of walking. All meals are carefully planned.
Breakfast is always hot and dinner includes a choice of at least four dishes.
In many of the remote parts of the country, villages are scarce and few people cross paths, therefore BTCL takes every precaution to ensure the safety and comfort of trekkers. Altitude sickness is an acute problem for trekkers, in Bhutan. Those who have not properly acclimatised or suffer from altitude sickness are advised not to trek. If you are not used to high altitudes it is a good idea to start slowly and allow yourself to acclimatise. BTCL offers a number of treks, which cover most of the central and northern parts of Bhutan.