What to Pack for Langtang Valley Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek?

Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek is a popular trekking in Nepal. It is a moderately adventurous trip in the Nepal Himalayas, which is one of the best renowned treks in the world. While planning the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu trek, you should have a general idea about what to pack for the trek. Here is a list about what to pack for the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu trekking in Nepal.

 

 

General

Down sleeping bag (you can borrow with us if required).

Duffel or Rucksack bag  (you can borrow with us if required).

Daypack

Down Jacket 

Walking poles (optional, you can borrow with us if required).

Water bottle with purification tablets.

Hand wash liquids.

Lip guard.

Sun block cream.

Toiletry kit. Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.

Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes

Cap and ears covering hat.

Head torch

Ear-muffs and neck warmer is another piece of gear for extra warmth (optional)

 

Hand

Hand gloves

 

Core Body

T-shirts.

Light and weight thermal tops.

Light jacket.

Wind and rain jacket.

Shirts and warm shirts.

 

Lower Body & Legs

Long and short hiking pants.

Lightweight long underwear.

Rain and windproof trousers.

 

Feet

Thin and thick socks.

Trekking boots, light shoes and sandle.

 

Medicines and First Aid Kits

(Our guide will carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. We still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as you feel it necessary).

Headache and fever medicine.

Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.

Burnt cream.

Immodium or Peptobismol capsules for upset stomach and diarrhea.

Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide). Please discuss with us before starting to take this medicine.

Antibiotics.

blister treatments such as mole skin, hand plastsband-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc.

 

Miscellaneous

Passport and extra passport photos (2 copies).

Durable wallet / pouch for travel documents, money and passport.

Pocket knife.

bandanas.

Favorite snack foods and energy bars

Paperback books, cards, mp3 player. Avoid players with moving hardware as it may not function. Remember, keep these items light weight

Binoculars

Camera

All garments should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.