Everest Base Camp Trekking Equipment’s & Packing List

• Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets

• Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance

• Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts

• Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.

• Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions

• Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)

• Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs

• Sunglasses with UV protection

• Prescription sunglasses (if required)

• Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)

• Light and expedition weight thermal tops

• Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover

• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket

• Down vest and/or jacket *

• Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

• 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.

• 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves

• 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

• Non-cotton underwear briefs

• 1 pair of Hiking shorts

• 1 pair of Hiking trousers

• 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)

• 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers

• 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

• 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks

• 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks

• 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)

• 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals

• Cotton socks (optional)

• Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version

• 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*

• Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)

• 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)

• 1 large duffel bag *

• A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding

• Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags

• 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)

• 1 skin-blister repair kit

• Anti-diarrhea pills

• Anti-headache pills

• Cough and/or cold medicine

• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide

• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.

• Water purification tablets or water filter

• 1 set of earplugs

• Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

• 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit

• 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches

• 1 compass or GPS(optional)

• 1 alarm clock/watch

• 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries

• large Ziplocs

• 2 water bottles (1 liter each)

• 1 small folding knife

• Binoculars (optional)

• 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks

• 1 medium-sized quick drying towel

• Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)

• Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)

• Deodorants

• Nail clippers

• Face and body moisturizer

• Female hygiene products

• Small mirror

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)

• Tissue /toilet roll

• Anti-bacterial hand wash

• Reading book

• Trail map/guide book

• Journal and pen

• iPod

• Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)

• 1 modest swim suit

• Binoculars (optional)

• Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)

• Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)

• Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow

Actual Adventure is a local trekking operator and we always update about weather and
climate in the mountain, this list is a guideline to help you pack for your Everest base camp trek 14 days Budget and short trekking. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 15 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porters but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.Important documents and itemsHead
Upper Body
Hands
Lower Body
Feet
Sleeping
Rucksack and Travel Bags
Medical
Practical Items
Toiletries
Personal Hygiene
Extras/Luxuries
 Please pack your packing lightly “for a trip can be exciting. But unpacking is always depressing”
  Stay Safe

• Altitude Sickness: The main and common risk while trekking above about 2500m is Altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is caused by acute exposure to low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude. The available amount of oxygen to sustain mental and physical alertness decreases with altitude. Available oxygen drops as the air density itself, the number of molecules (of both oxygen and nitrogen) per given volume, drops as altitude increases. So don’t ignore, if you have any symptoms then descending to a lower altitude is the only option.

• Water: Have some means to purify water, iodine or a fine ceramic filter are the best options. The streams should be considered polluted and whilst bottled water is often available, the disposal of plastic bottles is a problem.

Electricity in Nepal

Nepal is a developing country, Outside of major cities area electricity on trekking can be scares. You should have to pay 100-800 NRs per hour to charge goods on many lodges and also many tea-house treks, including in Annapurna base camp trek, Everest Base camp trek and many others treks also. Chargers often won't work on low power solar systems you find right up in the mountains so u can buy alternative bayonet light to electricity power plug converter, which will only works in low voltage is highlow. The standard Nepalese electrical outlet is a three-pronged triangle so bring three-pronged triangle chargers.

Nepal Climate information

Nepal is a landlocked country which lies in Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Nepal has monsoonal climate having four main seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.

Below is a general guide to conditions at different seasons:

January to March (winter): In this season temperature will decrease at often 0°C (32°F) at night, with extreme cold at high elevations. It is possible to trek in places like the Everest region during the winter but due to extreme cold weather and heavy snow fall it may be quite difficult than as usual. 

April to June (summer): In these months it is quite warm and dry weather. There is an abundance of blooming flowers in the Himalayas at this time, with rhododendrons, in particular, adding a splash of color to the landscape. This season is the best time to undertake mountain expeditions.

June to September (Monsoon): There will be heavy monsoonal rainfall in this season. Rains are generally lighter in high Himalayan reasons. In this season the mountain ranges are not often visible due to the clouds. 

October to December (autumn): These months are cool and clear which is due to the end of monsoon, there is little dust in the air so this is the best season to visit the hilly and mountainous regions.

Nepal Visas information

Visa in Nepal can be acquired on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and also at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki border of Nepal - India and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also acquire at the nearest Nepal Embassy. For visa renewal purpose you can contact at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan at Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background is required. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.

Visa Facility Duration Fee

Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple entry 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Respect to Local Peoples

In Nepal, “Namaste” or “Namaskar” is said to an older or high-status person with palms together, figure up. It is used to greet a person in place of goodbye or hello. There is no limitation how many times you say “Namaste” but, it is better if you say once per person, per day. If You want to say “Thank You” then you can say “Dhanyabaad /'ðɅnjɅbɑ:d/ (Dhan-ya-baad)”