Glimpse of Nepal

Accommodation

 Hotel 

Fitness & eligibility

3

Meeting point

Kathmandu

What to bring

• All you need to bring for this tour is simply some comfortable clothes. There is no requirement for special equipment on the tour. However, for your ease, the following gives you a general idea about the personal items you need to manage for the trip. The personal items referred to here are optional and depend upon your choice. The most important factor to be considered while choosing the equipment and your backpack is the time of the year you are traveling.
• We will supply complimentary water and a windproof duffel bag, which you can use on the tour for your shopping purpose. The duffel bag is yours to keep.
• Therefore, this list is only a guide. You can use the list as a reference. There are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of clothing and equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu.
• (please note that winter wears are only necessary if in case you’re traveling in the month of Nov – Dec)
• General
• Rucksack bag or suitcase
• Day pack Warm wool or synthetic hat that covers your ears
• A pair of pair warm gloves
• T-shirts, cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis), shorts, and a waterproof shell jacket (preferable if you are traveling in the rainy season from June to September)
• Lightweight long underwear/thermals
• Light camping shoes or sneakers
• Sandals/flip-flops (Optional)
• Sunglasses
• Neck gaiter
• Daypack (35-45 liters recommended) with rain cover
• Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
• Liner socks (optional such as silk)
• Medicines and First Aid Kits
• (Please note our guide will also carry the first-aid bag during the tour. However, we still recommend you bring your personal first-aid kit as well.)
• Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
• Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
• One small-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc
• Other Essentials
• Passport
• Extra copies of passport-sized photos
• Reusable water bottle
• Toiletry kits
• Lip balm
• Sunscreen
• Waterproof/dry bags for carrying important documents and money
• Airline tickets (Please leave a copy at our office in Kathmandu. This can be useful if there is a change in the date of the flight.)
• Optional
• Once in Nepal, if you have the time, you can purchase supplies you need while touring. Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist hub, is home to many shops where you can get a variety of reasonably priced equipment.
• Power bank or extra batteries
• Cameras and mobile phone
• Binoculars
• Cards/book
• Important Information
• We give you a free duffel bag and baseball cap during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffel bag will be used to pack your touring supplies.
• This list is only a guide. You can use the list as a reference.