Packing and Accessories

The below list is for the trekking portion only.  The list doesn’t include clothes that is suitable as per your preference when you stay in Kathmandu city.

• Backpack/duffel bag – This is to carry gear/trekking equipment, clothes etc. A duffel bag can be provided by Mosaic Adventure (maximum weight limit 9-10 kilogram per person).
• Day-pack – You will require a small day pack which should be sufficient to carry your important personal stuff and small equipment for the day, water, fleece jacket, gloves, hat, First Aid Kit etc….
• Shoes – a good pair of trekking shoes / lightweight boots. Waterproof footwear is preferable as you may be walking through some streams. They should be “worn in” and bring a pair of spare laces.

Packing and Accessories For Nepal Trekking Tour Holidays

• Flip flops or sandals – for wearing around the tea houses.
• Socks – 3-4 pairs. Bring a bottle of body/foot powder and squeeze a generous amount into your socks before you wear them to keep your feet dry and comfy.
• Fleece Jacket – although during the day temperatures will (hopefully) be very pleasant the mornings and evenings can be chilly.
• Down Jacket / Sleeping bag (upon request).
• A sweater or sweat-shirt
• Waterproof / windproof jacket
• Long johns or thermal underwear
• T shirts – combination of half and long sleeves.
• Trousers – Lightweight trousers for lower altitudes, a heavier pair for higher altitudes. Trousers with cargo

Personal Packing and Accessories for Nepal Holidays

• Pockets at the sides and extra pockets are useful.
• Waterproof over trousers
• Gloves – waterproof, thermal. (Thickness depending on your trek)
• A warm hat, and sun hat/cap, Lip Balm, factor 50 sunscreen/block.
• Sunglasses – UV resistant, better if covered at the sides (extension from the rims of the specs to the face), if possible, get a case that you can easily hang on your backpack or body.
• Head-torch – LEDs are longer lasting and whiter, and spare batteries. Electricity is erratic in Nepal and you may have to use a torch when you’re at the tea houses – lighting is not always guaranteed in bedrooms.
• Water Bottle – 1-liter water bottle with a clip: boiled water (paid) can be topped up at tea houses. Or you can use purifying tablets
• Basic First Aid kit – plasters, wound dressings, diarrhea pills (‘Immodium’, ‘Arret’ or similar) if you can persuade your doctor to prescribe a course of Cyprians do so – it’s a broad-antibiotic, particularly effective for stomach upsets that have not succumbed to other remedies, painkillers, crepe bandage (for sprains and strains), ‘Deep Heat’ or similar muscle-relaxant cream, scissors, tweezers, safety pins, water purification pills.
• A small plastic bottle of antiseptic hand-wash: careful personal hygiene will avoid most stomach disorders.
• Toiletries – shampoo, shower gel, and wet-wipes. Toilet paper can be bought at most of the tea houses, medium size towel
• Things that you might want to consider
• Walking poles – helps with long climbs and descents
• Waist Pouch – good for cameras and extras that you can access while walking.
• Scarf – good to have when the weather is cool, windy but too hot for a fleece jacket and with your judgment and experience.