What to Take

Our Packing list for Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal

For our trek we stayed in teahouses along the route. In October, the first three to four days of the Annapurna circuit trek the weather was quite hot. At the higher elevations, although cold at night the days were warm and sunny. The only time I wore my coat was the morning we went over the pass. I made the mistake of not taking shorts and regretted it. The guide books all say that women should not wear shorts but in this more modern time, shorts are acceptable on this trekking route. The trip to the Terai district was very hot.

We were able to leave our extra luggage at the Potalla Guest House while we were trekking.

Large backpack. We used one for the two of us and our porter carried it with a stuff sac strapped to it.

Small light weight day pack to carry water, sunscreen etc.
Down sleeping bag
Sheet for sleeping bag (dark color)
Small pillow (pillows are provided but are very hard)
Ear plugs (unless you like the sound of roosters crowing)
Flashlight to strap on your head
Candles (these are often provided by guest house)
Comfortable waterproof hiking boots
Three pair of wool and nylon socks
Water proof jacket
Polar fleece top or sweater
Long sleeve nylon, or other easy care material, shirt
Three t-shirts or other shirts (something easy to wash and dry)
Hiking type pants with pockets
Shorts with sensible leg length
Polypropylene long johns
Underwear
Skirt for women if wanted (nice to put on at night)I bought one in Kathmandu.
Pair of flip flop sandals (can be bought in Kathmandu) or Teva's
Bandanna (two) Handy for many things, washing, keeping dust out of mouth when hiking.
Towel (I lost my regular towel and was glad I had taken my small swimmer's towel).
Hat with brim
Sunglasses
Extra pair prescription glasses if needed.
Rope to hang clothes on. Clothes pins.
Money belt
Note book for journal and pens.

Two one litre water bottles.
Iodine tablets to purify local water( I used Coglin's)
Powdered Gatorade or tang crystals to add to treated water. (Easier to drink)
Gatorade is good for replacement fluid if you contact diarrhea.
Power bars or similar concentrated food comes in handy.
Extra batteries if wanted, but they seemed to have them nearly everywhere.
Camera and film.

Personal toiletries

Hand soap
Laundry soap (This was difficult to find in Nepal)
Tooth paste and tooth brush
Shampoo
Sunscreen
Small mirror
Comb, brush etc.

Standard First-aid kit

To include opsite and mole skin for possible blisters.
Small scissors

Personal medications

Lomotil or Immodium
Ciprofloxicin or whatever medication your physician suggests for possible diarrhea.
Medication for Giardia?
Diamox to prevent AMS? This is a personal decision. It can be bought at the HRA clinic on the mountain before going over the pass.

Extras to consider.

Pens, pencils and balloons for the children on the route.

A jar of peanut butter for a taste treat.

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