Nepal has returned to normal after the recent protests. Book your trek with confidence.
It is essential to have proper gear to ensure your safety and comfort during the trek. Use this list as a reference and customize it based on your personal needs and preferences.
Clothing:
Upper Body:
- Sun hat to protect your face from the sun
- Wool or synthetic hat that covers your ears to keep them warm
- Sunglasses with UV protection to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays
- Headlamp for navigating in the dark
- Neck warmer to protect your neck from the cold
- T-shirts, lightweight expedition thermal tops, and fleece jacket or pullover for layering
- Water/windproof shell jacket made of breathable fabric to protect against rain and wind
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Hand:
- Liner gloves for mild weather
- Heavier shell gloves for colder weather
Lower Body:
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms for layering
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers made of breathable fabric to protect against rain and wind
- Casual pants for lounging
Feet:
- Liner socks to wick away moisture
- Heavyweight socks to keep your feet warm
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots to protect against moisture and provide ankle support
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals for lounging around camp
- Gaiters for monsoon and winter
- Crampons for icy condition
Sleeping Gear:
- Down jacket to keep you warm in the mornings, evenings, and at higher altitudes above 4,000m
- Sleeping bag (which can be rented if needed but has to be returned after the trek)
First Aid and Medicines:
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude-related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250 mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (with at least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (with at least SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important:
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money, and passport
- Water bottle/bladder for staying hydrated
- Water purification iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (including toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
- Adjustable trekking poles for added support and balance on uneven terrain
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player, binoculars for entertainment and relaxation
- Camera, memory cards, chargers, and batteries to capture memories
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women
Note:
Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
