Bringing the right clothes and the right amount will make your trip more memorable. The following is a list of suggested items to bring to this trip.

• medium sized backpack with good shoulder straps and waist belt
• small day pack
• comfotable hiking shoes (break in if new)
• 3-4 pair cotton socks
• 2 pair hiking shorts
• 2-3 pair long trousers
• 5-6 underwear
• 2-3 T-shirts
• 2 long sleeve cotton shirts
• sunglasses
• sandals with heel support (for rafting)
• swimsuit
• sun lotion
• 1 litre water botte
• camera / flash and lots of film
• torch (flash lighte and good batteries)
• light weight binoculars (highly recommended)
• personal toilet kit (toothbrush / paste / soap /razaor)
• shampoo / mirror / chap stick / nail clippers / etc
• small pocket knife
• any personal medication / prescription glasses / etc.
• 2 pair wool socks
• 1 warm woolen sweater
• 1 windbreak -rain jacket with hood
• 1 wool watch cap
• gloves or mittens
• a sense of humour, an open mind, and a great sense of adventure!

Good quality, low price, wool sweaters, socks hats and mitts are available to purchase in Phaktapur at very good prices.