what's included...
conservation entry fees
trekking permits
TIMS permit
Nepal airport transfers
3 star hotel in ktm and pokhara (if applicable)-sharing basis
all meals and hot drinks on the trek
tea house accommodation
domestic flights (where applicable)
experienced guides (1:4 guide:client ratio)
porterage of your expedition bag
sight-seeing in ktm, time permitting
welcome dinner
not included...
international flights
Nepal tourist visa
tips
travel and evacuation insurance
alcoholic and fizzy drinks and snacks
lunches and dinners in ktm and pokhara (if applicable )
sundries such as laundry, charging electronics, wifi, showers
general info
kit suggestions
hiking boots
day pack 25-40 litre
expedition bag 80-100 litre
trekking trousers
socks-plenty
underwear
base layer shirts
fleece
outer shell
down jacket
hat, cap, beanie
buff
sunglasses
gloves
smart phone
head torch
water purification
2x Nalgene bottles
toiletries
wipes
hand sanitiser
travel towel
spare laces
dry bags
4 season sleeping bag
travel pillow case
base layer long johns for sleeping
basic first aid- like compeed
my personal options
portable solar panel and power brick
charging leads
multitool
travel washing line
travel squishy bottles for liquids (shower gel)
trekking poles
flip flops
camera
smart watch
spare longs for evenings in tea house
waterproof poncho
a small hold-all with clean clothes, left at the ktm hotel for the return
FYI
hotels in ktm are great, but tea houses are basic- unheated and more spartan as the altitude increases. hot showers and power sockets not always available, and ,where there is, there is usually a charge for use.
food is mostly locally-sourced and really tasty. be aware that locals frown upon wasting food. rest-assured, you won't go hungry.
tap water, even in ktm, is NOT safe for westerners to drink without sterilising, so bring tablets or a steripen.
