The trekking equipment and clothing you need are what you would normally wear and use in mountains and hills with a few additional items. You need a good four-season sleeping bag. Clothing will be required for both extremes of climate, from the hot sun of the lower foothills, to freezing temperatures at night when camping in the high villages. Knee-length shorts, longish skirts or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day with sleeved T-shirts, long sleeved cotton shirts and sun hat. (Some cotton clothing and T-shirts can be bought cheaply in Kathmandu and Pokhara.) During the evening, and at higher altitudes, you need warmer clothing like fleece trousers, thermal underwear, wool or fleece jumper, fleece jacket and hat, gloves, down jacket (duvet jacket) and waterproof boots; and you need a set of waterproofs and a windproof layer.

Basic Trekking Equipment List: (a guideline, not a prescription!)

 Boots or sturdy walking shoes: make sure they are comfortable, warm and waterproof 

Training Shoes: for wear around camp and lodges, at hotels, in towns and for travel

Teva-style sandals: for use in camp and lodges at low altitude, wading rivers, rafting trips, at hotels , in towns and elsewhere

Walking Socks: 3 or 4 thin pairs (inner layer)  and 2 or 3 thick pairs (outer layer)

Thermal and conventional underwear 

T-shirts, blouses, trekking shirts: with sleeves, short or long

Knee-length shorts or longish skirts and long trouser: for layering

A set of water- and wind- proofs: lightweight, to be carried in day sac

Hats: one with brim for sun, one wool for cold weather

Warm gloves

4-season sleeping bag: may be hired from us if required

Sleeping bag liner: thin, lightweight, preferably silk, would be ideal (we provide fleece liners with our hired bags)

Duvet Jacket: for higher altitudes

Thermarest (or similar self -inflating mattress): gives decadent luxury and ease to hips and backs

Gaiters: can be useful in rain and snow (enquire to see if necessary)

Money belt or bag

Trekking Poles: will really help you to ascend and descend the trails ( choose telescopic for easy carrying)

Day Sac (around 25+ to 35+ litres capacity): This is to carry any items you will need during the day (camera, films, water bottle, binoculars, waterproofs, sun cream, chocolate bars etc. Sometimes we will start early in the morning and the weather can be quite cold so you will be wearing warm clothes. As the day warms up, your extra clothing layers are peeled off, so make sure your day sac is big enough to hold these items. The day sac will also be very useful for city tours, wandering and shoppping around in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or wherever

Water Bottle: 1 litre metal -SIGG, LAKEN or similar, makes a super hot water bottle which provides safe drinking water for the following day!

Head Torch: with spare bulbs and batteries (Petzl, Megalith recommended)

Sunglasses / Goggles with restraining strap

Small Knife: Leather-man, Swiss army style or similar - do not carry in hand luggage when taking any flight

Toilet Items: Soap, towel, toothbrush and paste, shampoo, comb, sanitary protection and antiseptic hand hygiene gel, etc.

Toilet paper: Provided for camping treks but not for lodge treks. Recommend individual supplies  be carried in day sacs in both cases

Personal Medical Kit: to include prescription drugs, analgesics, antiseptic wipes, plasters and blister remedies/prevention

Anti-malaria medication if visiting Chitwan (speak to your GP about this)

Camera, Binoculars, portable sound systems such as ipod, mp3 or CD players Photographic spares such as cards and batteries (it may be possible to charge batteries in some lodges or hotels, but do not count on this) If using non-digital camera, normally 200 ISA film is good but faster film may be needed if using zoom lenses. (Batteries, films, etc. may be bought in Kathmandu at a good price)

4 x Passport Photographs and a full copy of your insurance certificate (in addition to original): write name, date of birth and passport number on back of photos.Insurance certificate copy to include and highlight international emergency contact details, and policy number.

Compass, Maps (wide choice of latter may be bought in Kathmandu, easily and inexpensively)

Reading Material, Notebook, Diary and Pens: may be purchased in Kathmandu

Games: cards, chess, Frisbee, small balls, Scrabble, Pass the Pig, etc.

Energy/Chocolate Bars, Sweets, Chewing Gum etc.

Battery operated hand/personal fan: for hot bus journeys, this is a real luxury.Also neck coolers with hydrating crystals are recommended for those who find very hot weather enervating

Also suggested: solar-powered battery charger and re-chargeable batteries, if appropriate