Nomad Adventure Pvt. Ltd.

To get to Nepal, take your normal suitcase or large travel pack with a couple of padlocks, and bring your smaller trekking day pack inside or as hand luggage. In Kathmandu, you will just need casual clothes such as jeans or a skirt, plus a light jacket if the evenings get cool. While you are away on your trek, you can leave your city clothes (and anything else you don’t want to take) locked away in your suitcase and placed in safe storage at your arrival hotel. It will be ready for your collection when you return.

In addition, you will also be able to leave all your valuables (including passport, documentation, airline tickets, credit card, and jewellery) in a safety deposit box at the hotel for the duration of your trek.

We suggest you use the items below as a check list when you pack. Toiletries such as tissues, toilet paper, wet wipes, sunscreen, toothpaste etc are all readily available in Kathmandu. All trekking clothes and equipment are also available, but of variable quality. Remember that a down jacket will be provided in your trek pack if the season/trek warrants it. Also a map relevant to your trek will be provided

WHAT TO BRING

CHECKLIST

ESSENTIAL ON ALL TREKS

Clothing

Moisture-wicking base layers
Insulating layers
Waterproof jacket
Trekking Boots/Footwear
Camp/Lodge footwear (eg runners, sandals)
Socks
Underwear
Thermal Underwear (long sleeve tops and pants)
Walking trousers and/or long shorts (jeans are not suitable)
Weatherproof jacket
Weatherproof trousers
T-shirts – preferably quick dry & smp; with good moisture wicking properties
Polar fleece pullover(s) and/or jacket
Warm beanie or balaclava
Sun hat
Gloves
Neck scarf
Sunglasses (100 % UV filtering)
Down booties (available in Kathmandu for about US$10)

Equipment

Day Pack
Torch -small flashlight or head torch. Spare batteries
Personal first aid supplies and medicine
Small towel and toiletries
Please try to bring biodegradable varieties where possible
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Water carrying capacity of at least 2 litres (Water bottles are easy to purchase in Kathmandu. If using a hose hydration system,we suggest you also bring a single litre bottle as backup – it also makes a good hot water bottle at night)
Camera, film, spare batteries, battery charger (Electricity is 220V/50 cycles and generally only found in major towns. Sockets are 2 or 3 round pins socket adapters can be bought in Kathmandu) Please carry used batteries home with you. There are no disposal facilities for batteries in Nepal

General

Money Belt + Padlocks
Passport + Visa
Airline Ticket
Itinerary
Cash / Traveller Cheques
Passport photos (Bring several, You will need at least two if obtaining your visa on arrival)
Insurance Policy
Pens
Prescription glasses if needed

Also Essential on all Climbing/Mountaineering Trip

Waterproof Trekking Boots – leather or Goretex
Bigger day pack – 50+ litres
Good quality waterproof & windproof outer layer – trousers, jacket and gloves
Gaiters
Head torch rather than a hand-held one
Plastic boots (available for hire in Kathmandu for approx US$ 3/day)
Ensure your sunglasses provide adequate protection (Bring the wrap-around variety, or even ski goggles. Bring a spare pair)
Ensure you have enough warm layers, socks and gloves. Bring extra!
Ensure your head will stay warm (A balaclava as well as a beanie and neck warmer is recommended)

Other Items Worth Considering

Small Binoculars
Snacks such as glucose-based sweets/nuts/chocolates etc
Walking poles – available for hire in Kathmandu
Playing cards, tennis ball, Frisbee etc
Reading material
Dust mask or light scarf
Travel alarm clock
Ear plugs
Sewing kit
Insect repellent
Biodegradable laundry soap
Thermarest for camping treks
Silk inner sheet

Nomad Adventure Will Provide

ALL TREKS

Kit Bag
Map

CAMPING TREKS

2-person tent
Sleeping Mat

Travellers Cheques and Cash of all major various currencies are readily exchangeable in Kathmandu. ATM’s also exist, but generally only for cash advances using your credit card. Do not rely on being able to access your savings account through an ATM.