Head:

• Sun hat

• Fleece hat or woollen hat (sometimes sun hats are itching so better) that could cover your ears

• Sun Goggles

• Reading glass (if you use to use it when reading)

• Scarf or buffs to be saved from the dust

Upper body:

• Four T-shirts

• Two lightweight tops

• Two fleece long sleeve tops

• Waterproof shell jackets

• Thick and warm Down jacket

• Poncho rain cover

Lower body:

• Lightweight walking pants – 2

• Hiking shorts – 2

• Lightweight thermal trousers – 2

• Fleece or tracksuit pants – 2

• Waterproof shell pants

• 4 pairs of thin cotton socks

• 4 pairs of thick woollen socks

• Walking or trekking boots with spare laces

• Camp shoes (needed when you are at camp).

• A pair of sleepers

Accessories:

• Walking poles

• Sleeping bag (-30 degrees Celsius)

• Sleeping inner liners (fleece inner liners are better and warm)

• Shampoo or conditioner (biodegradable)

• Headlamps with spare batteries

• Dry packs

• Books

• Journal and pen

• Binoculars

• Photos of your home and family

• Energy bars

• Open neck water bottles – 2

• Camera and spare batteries

• iPod and charger (better to bring solar charger of the iPod)

• Pack cover

• Duffel bag (about 60 litres)

• Day bag with cover (about 33 litres)

• Money belt

• Digital watch with an alarm

Toiletries:

• Quick-dry towel and face cloth

• Toothbrush and pastes (biodegradable)

• Multipurpose wipes (face and body)

• Deodorant

• Face and body moisturizers

• Nail sharpener

• Small comb and a small mirror

• Antibacterial wipes

• Toilet papers (you can buy them on the way as well)

• Hand sanitiser

• Sunblock (high UV protection)

• Lip guard (UV protection)

• Tiger Balm

• Cold cream

• Feminine hygienic products

• Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the world. The temple is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams (Holy Abodes of Shiva).

• Swayambhunath: Swayambhunath is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. The place is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The Stupa here was renovated in 2010 and is now a major tourist attraction.

• Boudhanath: The Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu is one of the largest in the world and the most significant Buddhist heritage monument in Kathmandu. There are about 50 Tibetan Gompas (Monasteries) around Boudhanath. Boudhanath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Important Note: Safety is the supreme concern while travelling with us. Please remind that your leader or guide has the authority to modify or cancel any part of the itinerary in the case of highly necessary due to safety concerns. All efforts will be done to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure involves travelling in remote mountainous regions, so we can’t guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, unforeseen natural disasters, can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

Kathmandu, Nepal