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Except
in formal gathering, informal clothes are acceptable mostly everywhere.
- Lightweight
walking boots. If it is new then "walk then in"
to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.
- A
pair of track-shoes to wear in the camp at night and when
the boot is wet.
- Warm
jacket. Fiberfill of down should be adequate. This is especially
necessary during winter from December to February.
- A
rainproof jacket with hood or a punchoo. Get the one that
is guaranteed waterproof.
- Woolen
shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months (December
through February) these items are essential. Thick sweaters
can be purchased in Kathmandu.
- A
pair of lightweight/heavyweight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable
to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available
in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful for higher
up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/waterproof
trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10,000ft.
- Thermal
underwear: these are excellent to sleep in the night. In
winter thermal underwear are quite invaluable.
- A
tracksuit - useful for wearing in the camp and tent.
- 2
pair of looses fitting long shorts/skirts.
- 2
cotton T-shirts.
- 1
lightweight long sleeved-shirt is particularly suitable
for avoiding sunburn.
- A
woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. during winter
it is an essential item. A sun-hat and ensure it has wide
brim to cover the face and neck.
- A
pair of gloves, leather with lining and woolen is best.
- One
pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
- 2
pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick woolen socks.
- Underwear:
normal quantity and swimming costume. Recommended Personal
Gear - for Trekkers.
- Duffel
bag or kit bag to carry gear while trekking.
- Daypack:
this is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for
the day e.g. toilet items, camera film, towel, soap, a boot
etc.
- Water
bottle.
- Snow
glasses and sunglasses.
- 2-4
large bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. 6-10
smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
- Wallet
and/or money belt with compartment for coins.
- Toiletries
with large and smaller towels. Toilet paper can be bought
in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
- Small
headlamp and/or torch with spare batteries and bulbs, candles
and lighter to burn toilet paper.
- Snow
gaiters essential during winter and all treks going over
at other times.
- An
umbrella (optional) which is quite useful to ward off the
dogs, suitable as a walking stick, to use as a sunshade
and useful when it rains.
- Reading
materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note
book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a
calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional). Thermostat
(optional), an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate
quantities of passport photograph.
- Personal
medical supplies.
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Nepal Travel Information
: Travel Guide and Tips for Nepal
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