Clothing & Equipment

Required clothing varies depending on towns and elevations, however because Nepal is so close to the equator, the weather is surprisingly mild even at very high elevations. The grid below describes clothing necessary around the Kathmandu region.

For those arriving in Nepal without the proper trekking and hiking equipment such as sleeping bags, mattresses and tents, the necessary equipment can be either bought or rented from numerous stores in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Namche Bazaar. Store in Kathmandu generally provide a better range of selection and quality. Here is a list of approximate rental prices for various equipment.

Season	Clothing
March-May	Sweaters or jackets for the mornings and evenings and light clothing for the afternoons.
June-Aug	Light clothing and raincoats
Sept-Nov	Sweaters or fleece for the mornings and evenings and light clothing for the afternoons.
Dec-Feb	Sweater or jackets for the mornings and evenings and light clothing for the afternoons.