Trekking in Nepal

PERSONAL TREKKING EQUIPMENT (suitable up to 5,500M/18,000FT.)

The equipment you require need not be expensive and better still, if you are a regular trekker, you can combine the items you own already with those that you can hire or buy once here in Nepal. Kathmandu or Pokhara in particular, have a good range of affordable equipment. We will make sure you get the advice and assistance that you require. Many items tend not to exceed $US 2 per day.

Items marked with * can be hired in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Items marked with (?) are optional:

• 1 Pair strong mountain/ hiking boots
  (walking shoes or trainers are sufficient for treks of 3,000m or below in Oct/Nov & Mar/Apr- or take boots and shoes)
• 1 Medium/large rucksack/backpack (carried by porters)
• 1 Small day pack (10-15 litres)
• 1 Four season sleeping bag (comfortable to minus 10c)
• 1 Down jacket/ all weather Anorak
• 1 Light water &windproof Jackets
• 2 Water bottles (1 litre)
• 1 Pair waterproof gaiters/over trousers
• 1 Inner sleeping sheet
• 1 Torch/flashlight & spare batteries
• 1 Swiss Army type knife
• 1 Swimming costume/bathing suit
• 1 Medium sized towel
• 1 Washing kit to include:
  • Personal toiletries : Medicated talcum powder
  • Moleskin for blisters (?) : Biodegradable soaps/shampoo

Any personal medication

• 2 Pairs lightweight trousers
• 1 Pair of shorts
• Fleece/warm sweaters
• 1 Sweatshirt/ light sweater
• 2 T-shirts
• 2 Long-sleeve cotton (or Polypropylenes) shirts
• Pairs of heavy wool socks
• 2 Pairs light socks
• Underwear (including thermals)
• Cotton Headscarf/bandana
• Sunglass and sunhat
• Warm hat and gloves (preferably waterproof)
• Money belt (?)

Note: All ‘communal’ trekking equipment: tents, sleeping mats, first aid kit, toilet paper (at camp), private transportation to start of trek, trek permit etc. are provided by us.