When embarking on a journey to the remote Himalayas for trekking, you need to pack carefully so that you do not miss out on anything important. The provided packing list is a general guide line and what you pack depends on your choice as well.
Porters will carry your luggage up to a maximum of 15 kg. This is also the maximum weight allowed in flights to Lukla, the trek start point for Everest Base Camp Trek.
Travel Documents
- Valid Passport
- Nepal Visa
- Airline Tickets
- Passport Size Photos
- Travel Insurance
- Cash and Credit Cards
Travel Clothing
- Brimmed Hat or Sun Cap
- Knit Hat
- Buff/Neck Warmer/Neck Gaiter
- Sunglasses
- Down Jacket (Puffer Jacket)
- Fleece Pullover or Jacket
- Bandana or Headscarf
- Waterproof Jacket
- Lightweight Thermal Tops
- Lightweight Gloves (wool or fleece)
- Long/short polypropylene sleeve shirt
- Hiking Pants
- Insulated jacket (synthetic or down)
- Soft Jacket (fleece or soft shell)
- Trekking Boots
- Sports Bra (women)
- Light Thermal Trouser
- Heavy weight gloves or mittens
- Hiking shorts (optional)
- Fleece Pants
- Trekking Sandals
- Underwear
- Hiking socks
First Aid & Medicines
- Antibiotics
- Cough Lozenges
- Foot Powder
- Anti-diarrheal
- Water purification tablets
- Prescriptions
- Lip Balm
- Hand sanitizer
- Painkillers
- Plasters, Bandages & Zinc Oxide Tape
- Skin-blister repair kit
- Altitude sickness drugs
- Earplugs
- Sunscreen cream
- Insect repellent
- Wet Wipes/Baby Wipes
- High-calorie snacks (optional)
- Electrolytes, powder or tablets(optional)
Toiletries & Personal Hygiene
- Toothbrush (preferably bio-degradable)
- Toothpaste (preferably bio-degradable)
- Hand sanitizer
- Contact lenses or Glasses
- Small personal First Aid Kit
- Face flannel
- Hand and face moisturizing cream Face wipes
- Lip balm
- Toilet paper
- Dry Shampoo (preferably bio-degradable)
- Eye drops
- Medium-sized quick-drying towel
- Multi-purpose soap (preferably bio-degradable)
- Oral rehydration sachets
- Flasks
- Deodorants
- Umbrella
- Nail Brush & Clippers
- Pad locks
- Small hair brush
- Multi-tools
- Small bar or soap bottle (preferably bio-degradable)