Choosing the right gear simply means making your trip convenient and safe!

Trekking in high mountain terrain of Nepal is never; a convenient job; you need to get equipped with proper gear to enhance comfortability.

The trekking gears totally depends on where you are trekking to and which season you are travelling.

The essential trekking gear can be divided into three group – one for easy trek and another two for moderate and challenging trek.

Here we would like to put light on some must to pack equipment for all trekking grade:

Easy Trek

Chisapani Nagarkot Hike , Pokhara Sarangkot Hike, Nagarkot Dhulikhel Hike and Ghandruk hike are some of the easiest and shortest walking adventure in Nepal. It is the quick introduction to Nepalese mountain terrain, semi-rural landscapes and ethnic culture.

You don’t need to pack a lot for these treks; as the teahouse on entire trail offers luxury accommodation, food and facilities.

What to Pack

• Good hiking boot and 4 pair of socks

• Sport Shoes

• Hiking sort or trouser

• Trekking pole

• Windproof and waterproof jacket

• Warm Jacket

• T-shirt and comfortable trouser

• Personal sanitary

• Hat

• Sunscreen and anti-mosquito cream

Moderate Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Everest View Trek and Mardi Himal Trek are some of most popular moderate treks in Nepal. This trek takes you to remote Nepal and help you to get the insight of local culture and mountains.

It is quite long and challenging compared to easy treks in Nepal.

What to Pack

• Good hiking boot and 4 pairs of warm and comfortable socks

• Sport Shoes

• Hiking sort or trouser

• Trekking pole

• Windproof and waterproof jacket

• Warm Jacket

• T-shirt and comfortable trouser

• Personal sanitary – hand wash and mouth wash

• UV protected sunglass and Hat

• Sunscreen and anti-mosquito cream

• Sleeping bag

• Slipper for leisure walk around teahouse

• High altitude Sickness Medicines – Diomax and medicines for headache and stomachache

• First aid medical kit

• Camera with extra batteries and memory

Challenging Trek

Long distance trekking adventure like – Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, Tsum Valley with Manaslu Trek, Dhaulagiri Round Trek, Everest Three Pass Trek and Upper Dolpo needs proper packing. As these treks takes you far and beyond into heart of Himalayas, you need to be careful while packing your trekking gears.

What to Pack

• Good hiking boots and at least 7 pairs of warm and comfortable socks

• Sport Shoes

• Hiking sort or trouser

• Trekking pole

• Windproof and waterproof jacket

• Warm Down Jacket

• T-shirt and comfortable trouser

• Personal sanitary – hand wash and mouth wash

• UV protected sunglass and Hat

• Sunscreen and anti-mosquito cream

• Sleeping bag with extra liner

• Slipper for leisure walk around teahouse

• High altitude Sickness Medicines – Diomax and medicines for headache and stomachache

• First aid medical kit

• Tent – in case you are heading for camping trek

• Camera with extra batteries and memory

• Favorite books and cards

• Favorite snacks and chocolate bar

• Crampons, ropes, harness, ascender and descender (depends on the season you are traveling)

We suggest you to accompany a professional guide for challenging treks in Nepal.