Equipment Checklist

This list outlines the required things to bring during the trekking hours. There are various selections and brands from which you can make your own choice. That equipment can also be bought and hired easily at a reasonable price in Kathmandu. 

General

• Down sleeping bag (you can borrow it from us if required).
• Duffel or Rucksack bag (you can borrow with us if required).
• Daypack 
• Down Jacket (you can borrow it from us if required). 
• Flesh liner (you can borrow it from us if required).
• Walking poles (optional, you can borrow them with us if required).
• Water bottle with purification tablets.
• Hand wash liquids.
• Lip guard. 
• Sunblock cream. 
• Toiletry kit. Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, liquid hand sanitizer, towels, soap, etc.

Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes

• Cap and ears covering the hat. 
• Sunglasses
• Head torch.
• Ear muffs and neck warmers are another piece of gear for extra warmth (optional) 

Hand

•  Hand gloves

Core Body

• T-shirts.
• Light and weight thermal tops.
• Light jacket.
• Wind and rain jacket.
• Shirts

Lower Body – Legs

• Long and short hiking pants.
•  Lightweight long underwear.
• Rain and windproof trousers.

Feet

• Thin and thick socks.
• Trekking boots, light shoes, and sandals. 

Medicines and First Aid Kits

(Our guide will carry the first aid kit bag during the trek.  We still recommend that you bring your first aid kit as you feel it necessary).

• Headache and fever medicine.
• Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
• Burnt cream.
• Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomachs and diarrhea.
• Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide). Please discuss this with us before starting to take this medicine.
• Antibiotics.
• Blister treatments such as mole skin, hand plats Band-Aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. 

Miscellaneous

• Passport and extra passport photos (2 copies).
• A durable wallet or purse for travel documents, money, and a passport.
• Pocket knife.
• Bandanas.
• Favorite snack foods and energy bars
• Paperback books, cards, and MP3 players. Avoid playing with moving hardware, as it may not function. Remember, keep these items lightweight 
• Binoculars.
• Camera.

All garments should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture-resistant plastic bags.

Note: The itinerary we have made is based on our experience with trek arrangements. During the trip, you have options to take a drive or a flight, according to the availability at the beginning or conclusion. According to your interests, the itinerary can be customized. We also operate the trek without sightseeing or hotel arrangements.