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The challenge after booking a trip is to decide what to pack for the journey. Having a packing list for trekking in Nepal for reference will save you both time and energy. To make sure that you do not miss out on the essential items for your trek to Nepal, we have come up with a comprehensive list of gear and equipment.
What you need to pack will depend on the time of year you choose to trek, the duration of your trek and how high you will reach. The variation in altitude, temperature and your personal needs should be taken into account while packing for your trip. We want you to understand that you won’t be needing all the items listed below.
We recommend you to do a little research on your own and check for the day-to-day temperatures and weather pattern and pack accordingly. Trust us, it will save you a lot of space in your luggage and extra baggage fee by being prudent and using a little bit of common sense.
The weight limit for your luggage while trekking is 33 pounds or 15 kg. Your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. You can leave your spare luggage (items which you don’t need for the trek) at your hotel. Every hotel in Kathmandu offer locked storage which is completely safe and free. But make sure that you lock your luggage properly before giving it up for storage.
The list given below is just a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Most of the items can be hired or bought in Kathmandu. There are many shops in Thamel selling branded as well as locally made trekking gear and equipment.
Head
Upper Body
Hands
Lower Body
Feet
Sleeping
For high altitude (+3000m) treks, where nighttime temperatures dip well below the freezing point, a 4 season (suitable for low temperatures up to -10°C) sleeping bag is a must. If you are planning on a high altitude trek during winter, you may even need a 5 season sleeping bag.
Rucksack and Travel Bags
Medical
Practical Items
Toiletries
Personal Hygiene
Extras/Luxuries
Sleeping bag and liner, down jacket, trekking poles, gaiters, crampons, backpack etc. can be rented or bought in Kathmandu.
A seasonal temperature chart for Nepal that might help you pack for your trek. The listed temperatures are in Celsius.
Altitude | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | ||||
March, April, May | June, July, Aug | Sept., Oct, Nov | Dec, Jan, Feb | |||||
Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | |
1000m | 37 | 10 | 37 | 14 | 35 | 10 | 24 | 6 |
1500m | 33 | 9 | 33 | 10 | 34 | 7 | 22 | 4 |
2000m | 28 | 5 | 28 | 9 | 28 | 6 | 20 | 2 |
2500m | 25 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 18 | -1 |
3000m | 22 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 16 | -2 |
3500m | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | -3 | 14 | -4 |
4000m | 17 | -2 | 17 | -1 | 12 | -4 | 12 | -7 |
4500m | 16 | -4 | 16 | -2 | 11 | -5 | 10 | -6 |
5000m | 14 | -8 | 14 | -6 | 10 | -8 | 6 | -12 |