Bring at least a 3 passport photos and a few passport photocopies. You will need them for your visa and permits. Additional photos can be purchased locally if needed.

Most areas of Nepal have limited access to safe drinking water. A simple water filter, like a LifeStraw, is great when drinking water isn’t available. Especially in remote areas and hiking at high altitude, you need to stay hydrated.

Reusable bottles, either metal or hard plastic, are great for helping to beat dehydration. They also save the need to buy single-use plastic bottles, which end up polluting the landscape. Consider a LifeStraw bottle, as it provides you a bottle and filter in one.

The higher the elevation, the higher risk of UV exposure and sunburns. Be sure to stay on top of sunscreen application just as you would at the beach. You’ll enjoy your Nepal adventure much more if you’re not suffering from the sting of sunburn and fatigue from exposure.

Your guide will carry a first aid kit, but if you are traveling by yourself, it's a good idea to have a basic kit with you. Be sure to bring enough of your personal medications to avoid running short while on your adventures.

A small kit comes in handy when your favorite trekking gear gets caught, snagged, or ripped. With this, you can quickly fix it during your next short break.

Traveling to a new place, with a new climate, eating lots of new foods, you may soon find yourself with traveler’s diarrhea. Charcoal capsules absorb toxins in your digestive tract, helping you get back to normal as quickly as possible.

Repellent is an important item to bring if you are traveling in the summertime, especially if you are visiting the southern areas where there will be lots of mosquitoes. Check with your local doctor or visit https://www.cdc.gov for different vaccination options before you travel.

Kathmandu is the first stop for all who travel to Nepal. It's known for poor air quality and high dust pollution. These are lightweight and don't take up any space; trust us, you won't regret bringing one.

Most of the activities in Nepal involve exploring outdoors, making comfortable hiking shoes really important. If you are trekking, we recommend boots that provide good ankle support.

Throw in a lightweight breathable rain jacket. It will keep you dry from unexpected rain. If you are traveling in summertime, which includes monsoon, a good rain jacket is a must.

Sunglasses are good protection for your eyes, not only from the sun's rays, but also from the particles in the air. Remember the sun is more intense at higher altitudes.

Quick-dry towels come in really handy when your accommodation is running short on clean ones, for those sudden rain showers, or for drying off after a dip in some cool mountain water.

A rain cover for your backpack will protect your stuff from rain and dust.

A day-pack is very useful for shopping, sightseeing, or out on short hikes. It's more practical than a shoulder bag or tote and smaller than a big trekking bag.

Many mountain villages rely on solar power for light and powering small electronic devices. They may not be able to provide power to charge extra devices. A battery pack will allow you to charge your phone or camera batteries.

If you are planning to go trekking, you will need a headlamp. Many areas of Nepal are still remote and have little to no access to electricity. Plus, there's nothing worse than getting stuck on a trail after dark without any light.

Is travel insurance necessary? After many years of experience, we have seen people get injured, end up sick while trekking, have important items stolen or lost, and they've have had to cut their trip short. That being said, we think having insurance is wise, but don't let not having it deter you from traveling.