Top travel essentials to keep in your packing checklist when visiting tourist destinations in Bangladesh this winter.
Winter is one of the best times to travel in Bangladesh. As the mild cold winds and misty fog have started to sweep in, many of you must have started planning trips with your friends or families to Cox’s Bazar, Sundarban, Bandarban, or Sajek. No matter where you travel, there are certain essentials you should pack for your vacation. Here are our recommendations for what to pack.
Suitable Travel Bag
Traveling without a bag is unimaginable! Especially for winter travels, packing warm clothes adds more weight to packing. If you are traveling alone, a backpack with two shoulder straps is big enough to pack enough items for a short trip. On the other hand, if you are going on a weeklong trip, a duffle bag is more suitable. The compartments and internal mesh pockets allow you to fit extra items. So, pick your travel bag based on your trip style.
Sweaters, Jackets, and Mufflers
Winter is a stinging test for people in a tropical country like Bangladesh. So make sure to pack enough winter clothes, like a hoodie, sweater, and jacket. Take ear war,ers, mufflers, and gloves if you’re climbing mountains since the temperature is frigid. Keep an extra blanket to keep yourself cozy during the bus or train journey. Wear full sleeve clothes to protect yourself from harmful insect bites, especially in forest areas.
Boots and Sneakers
High heels or formal shoes are fashionable and elegant but not suitable for a trip. So, make sure to wear or pack comfortable shoes, such as sneakers and loafers, to keep your feet relaxed and active for hours.
Moisturiser
Cold air, low humidity levels, and cold winter wind can all take off the moisture of your skin. This in turn makes skin rough and dry. Rough skin can lead to rashes and bleeding. So, keep a moisturising cream and lotion. Also, pocket lip balm always comes in handy, make sure to use it to keep your lips from getting chapped.
Mosquito Repellent
The rise of dengue cases in the winter is unfortunately quite a common scenario in Bangladesh. It is increasingly taking a massive toll on people’s health. Many dengue patients are bedridden or, at worst, hospitalised. In order to keep trip to turn into something other than a nightmare. So, keep a mosquito repellent cream or spray with yourself all the time to protect yourself from mosquito bites, especially when you travel across marshy lands and forests.
Medicine
It is good to always be prepared for suddenly feeling unwell. During a trip, it’s natural to feel a bit under the weather. You might feel a fever, get a headache, get motion sickness, or catch a cold. So make sure to keep common medicines such as painkillers and allergy medication, in your first-aid box. Band-aids should come in handy in case of common cuts and injuries, and do carry sanitiser.
Gadgets
Let’s face it; we can never imagine our lives without gadgets in this era. Gadgets keep us connected in today’s world, and needing devices during travelling is no different. Apart from making phone calls, they help find or navigate toward your destination. Make sure to keep your phone charged, and carry a charger and power bank with you. You should also take your earphones, portable speakers, aux cable to play music, and a GPS tracker if you are planning on going hiking.
We hope this list helps you pack! Safe travels!