Nepal is a mountainous tropical country, which means it experiences climatic extremes. Night and day temperature differences can vary between 10C and 30C (50F to 86F) so you need to be prepared with a variety of clothing. The key to staying comfortable on a trek is layering. Suggested items to bring include:
- Boots – quality, comfortable, sturdy hiking boots
- Sleeping bag (can be rented in Nepal) – needed for both camping and teahouse treks as teahouses usually only provide blankets
- Backpack for you or your porter to carry your belongings in (easy to rent in Nepal). If you have a porter then please make sure that your backpack is big enough for the porter’s small daypack to fit in as well! Note: duffle bags are provided for camping treks so a backpack is then optional.
- Lightweight shoes or sandals for changing into at night
- Socks – 2 pairs outer socks, one pair liner socks and one pair for nighttime
- Loose cotton trouser/Calf length skirt
- T-shirts/long sleeved shirt
- Cozy shirt for the evenings
- Thermal underclothes are a necessity
- Warm lightweight sweater/fleece
- Hat (sun and night), Gloves or Mittens, Scarf
- Lightweight Wind Jacket (optional)
- Rain gear
- Down Jacket depending on trek and season (easy to rent in Nepal)
- Daypack (for daytime needs if a porter is carrying your main pack)
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen, chapstick
- Quick dry towel
- Flash light for midnight toilet trips and powercuts (good batteries*)
- Moisture cream for your skin, and lips
- Water bottle with carry strap
- Water purification Filter/Iodine
- First Aid Kit essentials
- Camera, spare batteries, film if needed
- 5 passport photos for the ACAP permit and Nepal visa
- Nepali rupees – even if you have paid for on an all-inclusive trek, you may still want to buy drinks, snacks and souvenirs.
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