What to Bring

It is always better to try and travel light if your backpacking. Lugging a heavy bag round can be draining, especially in the Asian heat. Most things can be bought or rented in Kathmandu, and you may need extra space in your bag to take home presents and souvenirs. Its is also possible to send things home via air and sea mail.

Nepal has a conservative dress code and we ask our clients to respect the Nepalese culture. Men do not bare chests unless bathing publicly, and women should not dress revealingly. Light sarongs are perfect for keeping both covered and cool.

A backpack is the most practical form of luggage for travelling, especially if your also travelling on to other destinations after Nepal. Security is an important issue, so try to find one which you can secure with a padlock or a cable net. A lightweight daypack is also essential, but again, these can be purchased in Nepal. Each activity will need different clothes and you will be advised on what to take on each activity after booking. In general, the clothes you take will depend on the time of year you are going. A T shirt, long sleeved shirt, sweater, or fleece jacket and shell will set you up for almost any weather. A lightweight wind and waterproof jacket is advisable for any time of year.

Any sort of comfortable, lightweight footwear will be sufficient. Flip-flops are ideal for warm weather and are useful for protecting your feet in the shower. Leather shoes and other products are not permitted in Hindu temples.

Protection form the sun is important. Bring sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses and a brimmed hat. If your heading to the Jungle , especially between April and October, bring mosquito repellent. Basic toiletries are readily available throughout Nepal, but bring anything out of the ordinary. Alcohol based antibacterial gel is very handy to keep on you for keeping hands clean.

Carry valuables in a money belt or neck purse. Avoid carrying large amounts of money on your person and getting it out in public. It is a good idea to carry multiple forms of money (travellers cheques, cash card, cash etc) and not to keep it all in one place so it cant be all lost in one go. Travellers cheques can be replaced and so are an excellent idea, but when your travelling in remote areas cash is essential so you must plan ahead. Earplugs are ideal for shutting out noise at night.

A decent first aid pack is strongly advised, containing; antiseptic cream, plasters, dressing bandages, pins, scissors, clean needles, dehydrate sachets, Imodium, paracetemol. A pack of cards, musical instrument or photos of home will help break the ice and while away some idle hours. Binoculars are great to have in wildlife parks. Odd essentials that can be bought in Nepal include; a torch, small towel, pocket alarm, passport-sized photo’s, photocopies of your passport and insurance documents, including Nepalese visa.