WHAT YOU SHOULD CARRY ON YOUR TRIP TO NEPAL

Base Layer: Thermal tops/ bottoms

Mid Layer: Down jacket

Outer Layer: Waterproof jacket

Gloves: inner liner+ insulated waterproof pair 

2 pairs of shorts

2 T-shirts

1 cap or hat

1 pair of trekking boots ( broken in ) 

1 pair of sandals for teahouses 

2 pairs of thin socks

2 pairs of thick, woolen socks

Mosquito repellent

Flashlight

Water bottle

Toiletries 

Towels

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Lip guard

Iodine for water purification 

Small backpack for water, layers, and camera 

Rucksack for multi-day treks 

Trekking Poles: For steep ascents and descents 

Headlamps with spare batteries

Passport valid for 6+ months  with a valid visa

Money: ATM are rare in remote regions of Nepal and highly unreliable 

Travel Insurance: Must cover trekking and high-altitude rescue

Snacks: Energy bars, nuts, and chocolates for long treks 

Casual clothing: Suitable outfits for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan

Comfortable Shoes: For walking around heritage sites

Power Bank: Many teahouses in the high-altitude trekking routes of Nepal charge a premium price for  charging your gadgets, or may not provide you access to charging  

Personal Meds 

Note: You can also buy or rent much of the trekking gear in Thamel or Pokhara- if you don`t want to overpack 

Other items of personal interest