Here is a recommended trekking and hiking equipment list that makes it easy to pack items for trekking and tours in Nepal.
Basic Items
Underwear and socks: Pack an adequate number of items for your Holiday.
T-shirts and tops: 2/3 pairs of T-shirts, a woolen hat, sun hat, and Bandana.
Shorts/skirts/pants: Going up in the mountains is always cold and long-sleeved shirts and trousers are recommended. It is recommended to have waterproof trousers with zip on and off.
Personal care Items
Toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Shop, conditioner, and Shampoo: remember biodegradable ones.
Prescription medications (personal): Check properly before departure, you have enough for the trip duration plus a few extra.
First-aid Kits: The first aid includes Antiseptic, elastic Bandage, extra skin, pain remedies, motion sickness medicine, Aspirin, Adhesive bandage, Oximeter, digital thermometer, and hand sanitizer.
Passport and Documents
Passport copy, Double check they are up to date. The passport should be valid for 6 months beyond the travel dates.
Adapters and Chargers for travel: In Nepal power plugs and outlets of type C, type D, and type M are used, which you can buy around Kathmandu.
Clothing for trekking in Nepal
- Down Jackets
- Woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
- Waterproof jacket with hood or poncho.
- Trousers
- Thermal Underwear and Thermal coat
- 2 pairs of loose-fitting long shorts/ skirts
- Pair of Gloves
- Pair of sandals
- Woolen hat
- Long-sleeved shirt.
- Towel and Hankies.
- Lightweight walking boots
- 2 pairs of thin socks and 2 pairs of woolen socks
- Trekking trousers (zip on and off)
- Equipment and Accessories
- Snow glasses and sunglasses
- Walking pole
- Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking.
- 2-4 plastic bags 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. 6-10 smaller plastic bags to dispose of garbage.
- Daypack bag to carry your requirements.
- Water Bottle, water purifying tablets
- Toilet articles and towels, Toilet paper
- Umbrella (optional)
- Headlamp, Torch, Candles
- Matches / Lighters
- Binocular, Camera, trekking map and compass, knife, and reading materials with a pen. Toilet papers.