Clothing
- Warm jacket (down jacket, if possible)
- Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
- Long sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
- Thermal underwear
- Hat, pair of gloves and scarf
- Comfortable hiking trousers (loose fitting)
- Shorts and trousers, or skirt
- 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks
- 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks
- Proper hiking boots
- Running shoes and flip-flops
- 2-3 t-shirts
During winter season, additional clothing’s may include:
- The outer jacket should be warm, down jacket is highly recommended during winter season
- Bring a pair of warm winter trousers, in addition to the hiking trousers
- Bring at least one windproof layer of clothes, helping to reduce any chill factor influence.
- Snow gaiters
Trekking Gear
- Pair of polarizing sun-glasses (to be comfortable and to avoid potential snow-blindness)
- Backpack and backpack cover (against rain and dust)
- Map of the trekking route,
- Head torch, or small torch, plus spare batteries
- Sleeping bag and silk liner
- 2 x water bottles
- Miscellaneous
Toiletries
- A small light weight and quick drying towel
- Bar of soap
- Sunscreen (SPF +20)
- Earplugs
- Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
- First aid kid
- Water purification tables or a water filter
- Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if going beyond 4,000 m elevations)
- Toilet paper
Optional items
- Camera, battery etc
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Binoculars
- Books/magazines
- Trekking poles
- GPS unit
- Padlocks for guest house rooms and bags
- Sewing/repair kit
- Pocket knife
- Candles (for lodges)
- Dairy or notebook plus pencil/pen
- DIY camping
Tent
- Stove and fuel
- Cooking, eating and drinking utensils
- Sleeping mat
- Food and water (for the very remote trekking areas)
We hope the above was useful. If not, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.