Packing list for trekking in Himalayas

Clothing:

Qty	Clothing	Remark
2 pairs	Trekking Pants
2 pairs	Trekking Shirts (short sleeves)
2 pairs	Base layers shirts (long sleeves)
1 pairs	Fleece or down jacket and pants
1 pairs	Water proof Gore-Tax jacket and pants
1	Short
1	Winter hat/Sun Cap
1 pairs	Gloves or mittens
2-3	Underwear

Footwear:

Qty	Descriptions	Remark
1 pair	Hiking Boots
1 pair	Light flip flops (use in tea house)
3-5 pairs	Trekking socks
1 pair	Light training Shoes	Optional only

Trekking Gear

Qty	Descriptions	Remark
1	Duffel/Rucksack Bag (to be carried by the Porters)
1	Daysack (to be carried by yourself)
1	Daysack cover
1 pair	Trekking Poles
2-4	Waterproof staff sacks
1	Sleeping Bags
1	Liner for sleeping bag
1	Head lamps with spare batteries
1	Water bottle

Electronics

Qty	Descriptions	Remark
1	Camera & accessories
1	Mobile Phones & accessories
1	High Capacity Power Banks/ solar charger

Toiletries

Qty	Descriptions	Remark
1	Washing Gel / Soap/ Shampoo
1	Toothbrush
1	light toothpaste
1	Deodorant
1	Sun block
1	Body Lotion/moisturizer
1	Lip Balm
some	Sanitary tissue paper
1	Mouthwash	Optional
1	Hair Brush	Optional
1	Wet Wipers	Optional

Medications:

Qty	Descriptions	Remark
any	Personal prescriptions
Some	Ibuprofen
Some	Medical tape (in case of blisters)
Some	Diamox (in case of altitude sickness)
Some	Antibiotics (in case of diarrhoea)

Miscellaneous

Qty	Descriptions	Remark
1	Passport
Plenty of	Money (Nepalese rupees & US $)
	ATM Cards
1	Pen and note books	Optional
1	Sunglasses
1	Head buff
Some	Water purification
some	Favourite energy snacks
1	Favourites books	Optional
1	Thermal flash	Optional
1	Playing cards	Optional
1	Toilet paper (some tea houses do not have it)
1	Key locker
1	Route Map
1	TIMs Card & Permit ( we will arrange for you)

Note:

Coming to trek in the Himalayas requires a good deal of preparation. You need to ensure that you’re physically, emotionally and mentally ready for the trek that could run for up to two weeks. You also need to gather all the items and gear that you’ll need during the trek.

The above listed item is guidelines that will help you decide what essential items you should bring.

Please consider the following when you packing:

Dress in layers. The first few days of the trek can be warm enough to trek in shorts and light shirts, but mornings and nights are colder. Dress in two to three layers so your body can easily regulate the temperature and adjust as needed. Pick clothes that you can just zip on and off as the temperature changes.

You can purchase numerous trekking gears in Kathmandu. It’s great idea to spend a day in Kathmandu looking at shops to see what else you might need during the trek but forgot to bring. You might have to compromise with unknown local brands so check the stitching and sturdiness of the gear.

Your porter will carry most of your things in the duffel bag and he will go ahead to the next tea house. Make sure to pack all trekking essentials into your daypack like water and purification tablets, sun block, spare jacket and camera and batteries. You will only be able to access the rest of your things when you’ve reached the next tea house.

Ask ahead to rent sleeping bags and duffel bags to avoid unnecessary expense. Trek Holiday offers sleeping bags, jacket and duffel bags for rent to save money. You can purchase other essentials items at the most of the villages/tea houses depend open the area.