PREPARATION:
You can opt for a trek or package tour or mountaineering holiday depending on your experience and fitness. According to our past experience, the temperature drops by 5-6 degrees Celsius at an altitude of 1000 meters. This is an approximate temperature up and down direction only and should not be relied upon. Try to find as many detailed weather forecasts as possible for the travel area. Here are some tips to help you figure out if the weather is going to be dangerous.
(a) If you see clouds moving very fast, it indicates high wind speed and it indicates possible climate change.
(b) If you notice a change in the color of the sky, the heavy accumulation of clouds usually indicates that it will rain.
(c) If you observe, snow-covered peaks show high wind activity by showing holes in the snow falling from the top of the peaks.
CHECKLIST:
We know that every traveler wants to make their Nepal vacation memorable for a lifetime. Traveling without equipment is like fighting without weapons. Mentioned below is a general recommendation that will help you choose the necessary equipment and make the right decision. We have compiled a list of gears based on our experience in the field.
Please Note this list covers various types of trips and your final list will depend on the tour chosen.
Documents: | Packing Gears: |
Passport, & Visa of related country | Daypack with water proof cover |
Flight Ticket, & Travel Insurance | Rucksack with water proof cover |
Credit Card, & Cash (i.e USD/EURO) | Waterproof Duffel Bag with padlock |
Vaccination, or PCR (-) certificates | Travel Laundry Bag, & ID tags |
Itinerary and Voucher | Waterproof bag for passport etc. |
Map, Diary, & pen | Storage Bag for Sandals/Slipper |
Full Address of Booked Hotel In Nepal | Storage Bag for Shoes |
Body Wear: | Head, Hands, & Foot Wear: |
Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket | Headlamp with spare battery |
Gore-Tex Waterproof Trouser | UV protection sun glasses |
Hiking pants or Walking Trousers | Sun protection Hat or cap |
Fleece Trouser and Jacket | Balaclava Face Mask or warm fleece hat |
Down Jacket with hoodie | Windproof Fleece / Warm gloves |
Base Layer Thermal Underwear Set | Inner gloves, & waterproof shell outer |
Anti-sweat Hiking T-shirts, & Shirts | Heavyweight gloves or mittens |
Underwear, Shorts, or Skirts | Expedition shell gloves (Optional) |
Travel clothes, & Swimwear | Elasticated knee and ankle supports |
Base layer leggin | Hiking Socks & Thick Wool Socks |
Sando, or Sports bra | Thin Inner socks & Extra Shoes (optional) |
Ear Muffs / Wool head band | Slipper, or Camp Shoes, or flip flops |
Neck Gaiter or Buff | Walking Shoes |
Cashmere Scarf | Hiking boots |
Dust Mask / Bandana | Gaiter & Crampons (Optional) |
Overnight / Sleeping Gears: | Miscellaneous Items: |
Down Sleeping bag (-20ºC) | Makeup Items / Shaving Kit |
Silk sleeping bag liner | Hair brush, & Hair gel / oil |
Ear plugs, Eye Mask, & Alarm clock | Perfume / Deodorant |
Anti Mosquito lotion | Sanitary protection |
Travel Sheet | Contact lenses, & solution |
Bed Bug Spray | Mirror |
Excursion Gears: | Washing Kit & Toiletries: |
Water bottle & Water purify | Waterproof washing kit bag |
Energy bars & snacks | Shower Towel – medium size |
Trekking poles, or Sticks | Washing soap & Body Soap |
Sun Lotion (SPF 30-50) | Toothpaste & Toothbrush |
Lip balm (UV protection) | Toilet paper (Available on Trail) |
Thermos & Travel Towel | Hand wash & Sanitizer |
Swiss Knife | Shampoo and Conditioner |
Wet tissue & Pen & Notebook | Makeup Items / Shaving Kit |
Sunglasses with UV protection | Hair brush & Hair gel / oil |
Repair kit – (egg. needle, thread, duct tape) | Stainless Steel Nail Clipper |
Nepalese Rupees in small note | Face wash |
Playing cards | Moisturizer |
First aid travel kit: | Gadgets & Navigation: |
Antiseptic Cream, & wipes | Your choice of Camera, & Extra SD card |
Throat lozenge, & Neosporin Ointment | MP3 player, iPod, & Binocular (optional) |
Diarrhea treatment (Imodium) | Compass, & GPS device (optional) |
Diamox, & Antibiotic eye drops | Mobile phone, & mobile charger |
Painkillers, Cold, & Flu medicine | Solar charger if possible (optional) |
Assorted sticking plaster / Bandage | Universal travel plug, or socket adapter |
Anti Insect lotion, & Blister treatment | Other chargers (as per requirement) |
Rehydration salts (Dioralyte) | Area Map, Watch, Whistle, & Altimeter (optional) |
Tweezers, & Pocket Scissor | Waterproof and Windproof Lighter (optional) |
Glucose, & Multi-vitamin tablets | Avalanche beacons and transceivers (optional) |
Personal & Malaria Medications | Gaia navigation App (Iphone or Android) |