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Passport /Photographs
Dairy : Address, Telephone numbers, Contacts.
Travelers Cheques, Credit Cards And Currency
Airline/Railway Tickets/Vouchers
Any Other Documents For Personal Use
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Preparations for Cloths |
Light weight
Rucksack/travel bag (take care to keep your baggage simpler and lighter as
an emergency may arise where you might have to carry your own baggage
against all odds.)
Pure wool and thick cotton socks
Long Johns (Inners - full fitting) wool or mixed combinations.
Down Jackets: Light, quilted (warm and well insulated)
Wool Pullovers - Polo Necks
Flannel Shirts.
Thick wool trousers (Thermal wear)
Warm light gloves. (Water Proof)
Snow cap (with ear covering)
Balaclava (wool monkey cap)
Scarf
Cap (Sun/Rain/Snow Protection)
Monkey Cap
Cotton undergarments
Towels
Hot water bottle.
Keds/Boots: very light, skid proof, water resistant, ankle protection &
soft interior -2 pairs, break in earlier for comfortable use.
Light trek bag (cameras etc.)
Rain coat with hood
Personal clothing as required
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Exchange Money |
Chinese currency Yuan can
be Exchange in Nepal (Kodari Border) and Tibet (Zhamgmu border). The un
spent Chinese currency can be re - converted on return in Tibet border.
US $1 = 8 Yuan,
INR 100 = NPR 160,
INR 100 =15Yuan approx.
NPR - Nepalese Rupees
INR - Indian Rupee.
Above exchange rates are subject to change
INR - Indian Rupee.
Above exchange rates are subject to change
INR - Indian Rupee.
Above exchange rates are subject to change. |
Personal Jewellary Must
Be Kept To Minimum
Camera - Film Rolls As Required
Torch (Water Prrof And Powerful) Spare Cells
Video Camera - If Required
Pocket Cassette Recorder: With Earphones To Listen To Music, Prayers Etc,
During Travel And Also To Record Daily Events As Witnessed.
Binoculars
Conventional Spectacles - Contact Lens Not Advisable
Palstic Mug
Swiss Knife (Multipurpose)
Leak Proof Plastics Water Bottles (For Water From Mansarovar And Gauri
Kund) available in Nylam & Saga also.
Waist Pouch
Ball Pen (spare refills)
Maps/Charts/Books of the area.
Whistle
Thermos (Hotwater bottle)
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Request your
DR. to prescribe effective medicines to cover the following |
Fever
Sore Eyes
Stomach cramps
Body &Joint Pains
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Loose Motion
Constipation
Swelling
sneezing
Muscle Pulls
Cold & Cough
Chest congestion
Stiffness
Dysentery
Nose blocks
Sore throat
Headache
Acidity
Vomiting
Glucose based items
Mints
Toffees
Mini Chocolate bars
Multi - vitamin & Vitamin C tablets
Glucose
Electoral rucksack |
FIRST AID KIT
Vascline
Cotton
Facial Tissues
(Wet Tissue)
Chapstick
Band Aid
Dettol/Listerene (antiseptic)
Toilet Papers
Bandage Roll
Rubber Bands
Cough Drops
Mouth Freshners
Dark sunglasses (B-2
Candle & Lighter glass)
Dust Cover (Surgeon's Mask)
Nose Inhalers
Vicks
Body lotion/Mustard Oil (Sun Protection)
Small Plastic Bags
Cologne
Ear Muffs
Eye Masks |
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Avoid Shaving
v Any cut or bruise may not heal quickly
Walk slowly and firmly.
Guard yourself from slipping or falling to prevent fractures, sprains and
muscle pulls.
Listen to your guide. (Very Important)
Never leave the group.
Rest/Relax, do not be excited
Reduce Talking, breathe slowly. (Specially during Kora)
Walk slowly - adopt one third of your normal speed and space
Keep your load light.
Do not exercise
Sleeping doses and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. (Important)
Avoid smoking and alcohol - drugs or intoxicants.
Consume plenty of liquids; never proceed with an empty stomach. (Prefer to
drink hot water)
Be careful not to catch cold.
Be over clothed than under protected.
En - route avoid taking bath or drinking water from lakes, streams or
rivers.
Keep your nose smooth by applying Vaseline.
Keep your boots/keds/feet dry - never let it get wet.
Wear cotton and woollen socks.
Face, feet, and hands must be well protected.
Do not combine walking and sight seeing together.
Inspect your track in front and trek slowly.
Take light Breakfast/launch and dinner.
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Gen. Considerations When Packing |
Keep the weight and bulk
down to a minimum. Baggage allowance on most international flights is 20
Kg's/44 lbs.. Most people tend to bring more clothes than they do actually
need. You will only need one change of clothes for Kathmandu. On trek it is
important to dress in layers. When it is hot you will only be wearing a base
layer, when it gets colder you can add to this until you are wearing most of
your clothes!
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Equipments on the Trip |
We provide 2 men roomy tents to sleep in.
We also provide Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tents, Dining Tables,
Folding Chairs and full kitchen utensils. We will provide Sleeping Bag and
Foam Mattress for bed. Personal Equipment Check-List:
You need atleast 3 pair of change of your clothing for this trip. Shorts,
skirt or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day along with
T-shirt, long sleeved cotton shirts and sun hat. During the evening and the
higher altitudes warmers clothing will be needed, breeches, track.
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Acute mountain sickness is
a frequent problem in the Himalayan region. The altitude of the peaks and
trails between them are among highest on earth. Acclimatization to altitude
above 3000 meters takes time. The body undergoes a number of physiological
changes some of which are immediate like increased pulse rate & respiratory
rate. Others appear more slowly over a period of weeks like the change in
acid base balance and production of extra red blood cells. These changes
plus the effect of intense sunlight, walking hard & dehydration may cause a
number or mild vague symptoms such as Loss of appetite, fatigue, headache,
nausea, dizziness, palpiatations, sleeplessness, mild shortness of breath
with exercise.
The best treatment is prevention! Avoid rapid ascends, take acclimatization
symptoms seriously using rest days or diamox. If symptoms are severe and the
patient is ill DESCEND IMMEDIATELY, 300 Meters of descent or more should be
sought. This usually give rapid improvement.
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Toilet Items |
Soap, Towel, Toothbrush,
Toothpaste, Shampoo, Comb, Sanitary protection, Toilet rolls [2], etc.
Toilet paper is provided on Trek.
HEAD TORCH: [Petzl recommended] -spare batteries and bulbs
SEWING KIT
SMALL KNIFE : Swiss army style - has many uses NOTEBOOK/DIARY/PENS
SMALL PADLOCK : Useful for locking your kit bag
4 PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS
A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
MONEY BELT
READING MATERIAL : [1BOOK]
WALKMAN and 2 tapes - for those early nights. Spare batteries
CHOCOLATE BARS, SWEETS!
PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT.
SMALL PLASTIC BAGS /STUFF SACS OR PILLOW CASES: To separate and keep the
gear in your kit bag in order
CIGARETTE LIGHTER: for burning toilet paper and rubbish.
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