Checking list:
When you make plan to visit Nepal for entertainment by trekking, mountaineering, rafting or another one, you have to prepare essential packing equipments. We suggest you use the items below as a check list when you pack. Toiletries such as tissues, toilet paper, wet wipes, sunscreen, toothpaste etc are any time you need.

Trekking Equipments:
• Trekking Boots
• Woolen Socks
• Gaiters
• Rucksack
• Camp / Lodge footwear
• Thermal Underwear
• Walking trousers
• Track suit
• Weatherproof trousers
• T-shirts
• Polar fleece pullover(s) and/or jacket
• Woolen Shirt
• Woolen cap
• Sun glass
• Woolen Gloves
• Neck scarf
• Sunglasses
• Down booties
• Kit Bag
• Sleeping Bag + inner sheet
• Map / books
• Down jacket - depending on season and area visited
• Gortex Jacket / Polo Jackets
• Sleeping Bag
• Weatherproof jacket
• Small Towel
• Trekking Stick
• Small day pack
• Torch with battery
• First aid equipments and medicine
• Water carrying bottles
• Camera, film with batteries

ALSO ESSENTIAL ON ALL CLIMBING / MOUNTAINEERING TRIPS
• Gaiters
• Head torch rather than a hand-held one
• Plastic boots (available for hire in Kathmandu for approx US$ 3/day)
• Ensure your sunglasses provide adequate protectio
  Bring the wrap-around variety, or even ski goggles. Bring a spare pair!
• Ensure you have enough warm layers, socks and gloves. Bring extra!
• Ensure your head will stay warm
A balaclava as well as a beanie and neck warmer is recommended

OTHER ITEMS WORTH CONSIDERING
• Small Binoculars
• Snacks such as glucose-based sweets/nuts/chocolates etc
• Walking poles - available for hire in Kathmandu
• Playing cards, tennis ball, Frisbee etc
• Reading material
• Dust mask or light scarf
• Travel alarm clock
• Ear plugs
• Sewing kit
• Insect repellant
• Biodegradable laundry soap
• Thermarest for camping treks
• Silk inner sheet

• 2-person tent
• Sleeping Mat

+ (climbing treks)
• Crampons, Harness and Ice Axe
• Prussic Loops and/or Jumar, Carabiners

Visas can be obtained prior to leaving home, or upon arrival. To obtain your visa upon arrival in Nepal you will need a valid passport ( at least 6 months), two passport size photos and the visa fee (US $25 for 15 days, US $40 for 30 days and US $ 100 for 90 days Multiple entry) payable by cash.

Travellers Cheques and Cash of all major various currencies are readily exchangeable in Kathmandu. ATMs also exist, but generally only for cash advances using your credit card. Do not rely on being able to access your savings account