You should dress according to altitude and the environment you will be located in. Most treks are in high altitude climates in remote areas. Therefore, there are often large temperature swings. Temperatures are often colder at high altitudes. Most of the clothing and equipment you will need for your trek can be found in the capital city of Kathmandu.
Clothing for Trekking
Trekking boots or light weight walking shoes. Having comfortable footwear is essential for a good trek. Make sure all footwear is broken in well prior to your trek. Do not break in boots on your trek.
A track suit and a pair of track shoes to wear in the tea house and camp at night
Two pairs of woolen socks for trekking shoes and track shoes
Warm down jacket and rain proof jacket with hood for protection from rain
Woolen hat for the cold and sun hat or cap for sunny days
A pair of woolen gloves and a pair sandals to wear in tea houses or camp
Two cotton T-shirts and two pairs of long shorts/skirts
Woolen shirts and thick sweaters as well as wind and water proof trousers
Pair of light or heavy weight trouser and one light weight long sleeve shirt
Two pairs of thermal undergarments
Equipment for Trekking
Trekking or duffle bag to carry trekking gear. Trekking Planner can provide a duffle bag for you to borrow during your trek. This will be returned to Trekking Planner after your trek
Trekking daypack for personal items such as water, snacks, extra layers, and camera
Water purification tablet and bottles
Sleeping bag
Travel Pillow
Snow and sun glasses
walking poles
umbrella
Small torch light or head lamp with spare batteries
Sun block
Lip balm with sunblock in it
handkerchief or wiping papers
Money belt
first-aid kit
Reading materials, notebook, envelopes, trekking maps, binocular, pens, camera, I-phone, pocket knife, photos, games like cards, chess etc.
Trekking equipment is available at Kathmandu and Pokhara. Trekking Planner can recommend shops for you to purchase equipment.. If you do not wish to buy equipment you can easily hire or rent equipment for the duration of your trek. Rental prices are reasonable.
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