Ganesh Himal Trek

Before you go

Travel insurance Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness. It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic. Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company. Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:  https://www.travelguard.com https://www.worldnomads.com https://www.mondial-assistance.ca https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/ https://www.travelex-insurance.com/ https://www.travelite.com/ https://www.tugo.com https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance

Fitness & eligibility

2

Meeting point

Kathmandu

What to bring

• The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for treks and climbs in Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.
• For Head
• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Upper Body
• T-shirts (2)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
• For Hands
• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
• Lower Body
• Underwear (4)
• Hiking shorts (2)
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or wool pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
• For Feet
• Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
• Gaiters (Optional)
• Accessories
• Sleeping bag rated -10C. to -20C (Depending on trekking region)
• Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
• Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
• Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
• Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bags
• Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• Thermarest sleeping pad (Only Camping Trek)
• Water bottles (2)
• Toiletries
• Small wash towel
• Optional items