Trekking is a form of hiking that involves multiple days of long walks usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside to reach a destination. It can also be termed as an adventure activity that requires certain equipment for a successful completion of the trip. Please be advised to carry or purchase the following items while trekking in Nepal:

• Headgears:

  • Beanie/Hat/Cap/Scarf
  • Headlight for night
  • Neck gaiter/buff

• For face:

  • SPF 50+ Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Face wipes and towels

• For hands:

  • A pair of warm gloves

• Body clothing:

  • Down jackets
  • Sleeping bags
  • A pair of hiking t-shirts, preferably quick-drying
  • Thermal tops
  • Fleece jacket and sweaters
  • Poncho and rain jackets for monsoon
  • Lightweight cotton trekking pants with a folding option

• Footwear:

  • Proper hiking/trekking boots
  • Slippers/Flip flops
  • Socks with some extra pairs
  • Crampons (during snow)

• Essential gears:

  • A duffle bag/backpack (for porters)
  • A daypack (20/30 L)
  • Rain cover
  • Thermal insulated bottle for hot/cold drinking water
  • Water purification tablets
  • Umbrella/Poncho (for monsoon seasons)
  • Trekking poles
  • Extra photos and passport photocopies
  • Disposable plastic bags

• Toiletries:

  • Towels
  • Deodorant
  • Laundry soap
  • Handwash
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Toothpaste and Toothbrush
  • Shampoo

• Your personal accessories:

  • A camera
  • Your cell phone
  • A watch

• First aid kits:

  • Diamox (acetazolamide)
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Moleskin
  • Cotton bandages and band-aids
  • Antibiotic eye-drops
  • A thermometer
  • Paracetamols
  • Antiseptic solution / Antibacterial cream
  • Painkillers
  • Loperamidas
  • Oral rehydration salts

**Note: Please follow this link to know more about your trekking insurance.