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2020-02-19

CHECKLIST: WHAT TO PACK WHILE TREKKING IN NEPAL.

Nepal is a Mecca for adventure or mountain lovers as you will be able to get the views of some of the world’s grandest mountains, with a comfort of home at the end of the day. Although  the trails and landscapes look magnetizing and truly beautiful which it is, there is still few information and things you need to keep in mind, to be prepared enough for venturing to the mountains.

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You need to try and remove the avoidable discomfort of trekking which you can do by simply bringing the right things for the journey. While you pack your stuffs do keep in mind about the destination, if it’s easy, moderate or strenuous, altitude, weather, remoteness of the trail. If you maintain required information and are well aware about situations you will feel it more easier to pack right things which will make your journey much easier.

You can never be ready enough for the nature, as the mountain environment is unpredictable, and sometimes harsh but still we can be prepared for most of the situation which is why we have prepared this blog to help you to arm yourself with some essential packing list while trekking in Nepal.

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ESSENTIALS

  • Biodegradable soap
  • DVT socks
  • Ear buds
  • First aid kit(which includes blister kit, sewing  kit, sterile needles, duck tape, personal medication, headache, stomach ache tablets etc)
  • Wash bag - Hand sanitizer, toothbrush, face wipes, personal hygiene items
  • Head torch
  • Sunscreen, lip balm, Vaseline
  • Nepal guide book and phrase book
  • Pen Knife
  • Maps
  • Compass
  • Personal electronic equipment – solar powered charger, battery, travel adaptor
  • Insect repellent
  • Water bottle and water purifier (like chlorine dioxide)
  • Toilet paper.

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HIKING EQUIPMENT

  • 4 Season sleeping bag: Mountains are really cold, and the temperature varies according to the season. It might get unpredictable at times, so you should be prepared for possible situations to get through the night as we would advise you to take the best quality sleeping bag which you can afford: Down-filled bags are more lighter and more comfortable; Synthetic bags are bulkier but not that expensive. Tea houses and guest houses do have blankets, but it depends on the remoteness of your trek.
  • Dry bags and trekking poles
  • Whistle
  • Sleeping mat: Some part of remote areas of Nepal, tea houses might not have any mattresses

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CLOTHING

  • Socks 3-4 pairs thick and cushioned
  • Light weight comfortable walking trousers
  • Light t-shirts, long sleeved shirt
  • Underwear
  • Warm and light weight fleece or micro fleece
  • Warm jacket (synthetic or down jacket)
  • Waterproof (jacket, trousers, and outer gloves)
  • Walking boots, sandals or light shoes
  • Gaiters (for poor weather – rain/snow)
  • Hat or caps
  • Buff

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IN CONCLUSION

Although there are some difficult situations in the nature, we can’t and should not suppress our urge to be amongst the energy of the gigantic Himalayas rather we can be prepared for it, by taking the right actions at the right time. Traveling unprepared can cause you difficulties and also ruin your experience so make sure you are dressed well and have acquired the right things.

So if you do are prepared for the trek then Nepal surely is going to be a once in a lifetime treat for you. But why travel once when there is so much more to the country as the slogan goes” Nepal is rarely enough” ,So if you have traveled to Annapurna then do travel Everest which is going to amaze you lot more, do try to trek in Langtang region or Manaslu region and if you want to really get into nature and travel off the beaten path do travel Dolpo or Kanchenjunga situated at the end of the country.