• Towel (a small one)
• Walking boots with ankle support
• Day Pack
• Sleeping bag – from October to mid march you will need a minus 20 sleeping bag. At other times of the year a minus 5 bag is adequate. Note these can be hired locally.
• Down Jacket - this is advisable for treks form October to mid March. At other times a warm, windproof fleece jacket will be sufficient. Note that Down Jackets can be hired locally.
• Sunglasses ( glare is a severe problem)
• Torch (a head torch is particularly useful)
• Spare batteries
• Any first aid equipment (eg knee support bandages) that you think you may neeed.
• Good quality warm gloves
• Lodine water purification solution
• Toilet Paper

If you on an extended journey and would rather not being these items or if you do not wish to purchase them especially for the trip, they can be hired locally for US 1-2 per day, Note that although these sleeping bags and down jackets are of good quality, they are not washed often (Frequent washing means that they become less warm) so you are strongly advised to bring your own sleeping sheet.

Recommended

• Two pairs of trousers (One for trekking in and One to wear in the evening)
• Three pairs of good quality trekking socks (Two pairs to wear during the trek and one pair to war in the evenings.) If you wear inner and outer socks, you should bring three pairs of each.
• Three or four T-shirts (We suggest you bring T-Shirts made out of a wicking Material)
• One long sleeved top for extra warmth
• One pair of thermals (both for your legs and your upper body)
• Woolly / Fleece hat
• Cap / Sunhat
• One or two fleeces depending on their quality and warmth.
• Waterproof / windproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers
• Suncream
• Insect repellent (for lower altitudes)
• Spare boot laces
• Second pair of shoes (either traners sneaker or sandals)
• Energy food (Such as muesli bars, boiled sweets or nuts – note that the teahouses stock must chocolate bars).
• Wet wipes / waterless soap
• Ski Poles (these are definitely not essential but some people find them useful)
• Handkerchefts

Useful Equipment

• Inflatable travel pillow
• Money belt or pouch
• Water bottle, with strap
• Torch and batteries
  Especially on camping tours, tours involving felucca cruises, travel to remote areas and tours with homestays.
• Plastic bags
  These are always useful for keeping camera and films dust free and for your dirty laundry.
• Personal washing / shaving kit
• Laundray detergent
• Clothesline
• Camera and film
  Take an ample supply of your favorite film & spare camera batteries.
• Sunglasses
• BinocularsTravel Plug / International
• Adapter
• Pocket knife
• Sewing kit
• Travel Alarm
• Walkman & cassettes / discs
• Playing cards / travel games
• Moist ‘hand/ wet wipes’
• Anti bacterial hand cleaner
• Writing materials
• Universal bath plug
• Sun hat
• Head scarf / sarong
• Lightweight wind / waterproof jacket

Medicines, Lotions etc.

• Insect repellent
• Suntan lotion & sunblock
• Lip balm
• Moinsturiser / After sun lotion
• Personal medical supplies
  (Aspirin, paracetamol, plasters, bandage, safety pins, antiseptic cream, diarrhea a tablets, tampons, condoms etc.) Our Tour leaders carry comprehensive first aid kits but these are for emergency use only.
• Calamine Lotion / Insect bit cream
• Rehydration Solution
• Ongoing medication
  If you are taking any medication or have a condition that needs specific medicines (e.gAstma you must take all necessary medicines with you.) You must also inform your Tour Leader of your condition at the start of your tour.
• Contact lens solution
• Spare pair of glasses & Safety cord
  If you wear contact lenses, dust can be a big problem. If you are on a long trip you should also take the prescription for your glasses.