Trekking Gears

·         Water Bottle 1 liter min

·         Day pack

·         Money belt

·         Sunglasses

·         Wrap around

·         Bag Liners, Stuff and Rubbish Bags;

·         Sewing Kit

·         Toiletries. Bio-degradable;

·         Tissues, plenty! The toilet paper provided isn’t suitable or easily replaced on trek

·         Towel. Light weight or pack towel

·         Headlamp

·         Penknife, Swiss Army style

·         Batteries. Long life even these have a shorter life at Altitude

·         Disposable Lighter

·         Personal First Aid Kit.

·         Thermarest : Luxury!

·         Camera : Crazy not to!

·         Diary : To record a once-in –a-lifetime experience

·         Games / Books for Evenings

·         Umbrella : Great sunshade and for privacy at toilet stops

·         Walking Boots : Lightweight, waterproof, with plenty of toe room, well worn in

·         Socks : 3 pairs each thick/thin to be worn in combination-boots should be big enough!

·         Running / Tennis shoes / Sandals : For evenings and and to relief the feet

·         Waterproofs : Thigh length jacket with a hood. (If you don’t want to use provided  poncho)

·         Pants :Lightweight, loose, long, trouser, short or skirt. Jeans are unsuitable.

·         Jackets :  Pile/Fleece,and/or SWEATER. Lightweight, Duvet Jackets are provided on request

·         Trackpants : For evenings and colder days;

·         T-shirts : 2 OR 3

·         Shirt : Lightweight, long sleeved, with collar, to protect sensitive areas from the Sun;

·         Hats : 1 wool/pile “beanie” with ear flaps. 1 peaked sun hat , “Legionnaire” style;

·         Gloves :Wool /pile

·         Scarf : Wool /pile

·         Underwear : As required

·         Swimsuit : Essential for outdoor bathing.

·         Snow Gaitars : To keep pants and Boots dry

Trek in Annapurna Base Camp in March to May specially.

·         Walkingboots

·         Running / Tennis Shoes / Sandals

·         T-shirts

·         Pants

·         Jacket

·         Shirt

·         Hats

·         Scarf

·         Underwear

·         Swimsuit as for general treks,

·         Socks : 4 pairs or both thick and thin,and an extra pair for bed socks;

·         Waterproof :  Over pants with side zips,to fit over boots;

·         Woollen Sweater : 1 heavy weight  or, preferably,2 lightweight

·         Trackpants : 2-Preferably, 1 heavy track pants and 1 wool/pile trousers;

·         Gloves :  Wool, /pile,silk or thermal glove liners;

·         Thermal Underwear : Long medium/heavyweight tops and trousers;

·         Snow Gaitars : To keep pants and boots dry

--Hari Sharan Bhuju