Packing is what travelers must take account carefully before heading for any expedition or adventure alike. Proper Packing assures safety and somehow reduces your overall touring cost. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek takes you to the remote area and extreme altitude where you need proper and perfect gears. There are no trekking gears shops available in other region of Nepal except in Pokhara and Kathmandu. We suggest you to pack all the gear from your home except buying expensive trekking gears or let us manage your all trekking gear. Trekking gears are expensive and they have no use once you complete your mountain trekking expedition. For Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek or other extreme altitude trekking, there are many shops at Kathmandu and Pokhara that rents expensive trekking gears at affordable price.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is high-altitude and moderately difficult trek that does not need technical climbing skills or previous trekking experience. What you pack and take on the trip depends hugely on how you enjoy the trek. If you choose Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek as your next trekking trip, we have prepared the full packing list for you that has been useful for many successful trekkers with us before.
Following are the most important gear list for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek:
Necessary Documents for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Passport
Passport is the main source of identity that allows safe and secure passage to the country you are travelling to. Make sure you have more than 6 months of passport validity date. Obtain not less than 1 month of Nepal visa for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.
Permits
Some part of region is restricted area and needs special permits to enter the area. KBC trek is restricted area in Nepal that requires permits for entrance.
Cash
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trail lies at remote far-eastern part of Nepal. You will not find ATMs in KBC trail except at Kathmandu and Biratnagar. We suggest you to carry enough cash that you can exchange in many exchange at Kathmandu. You can bring $2,000 without having costume declared upon arrival.
Travel Insurance
Travelling is not always safe. Some unforeseen accidents and emergencies are inevitable. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is high altitude and extreme trekking with huge altitude sickness risk and other hazards.
We suggest you to get insured that covers stolen items, trip flight cancellation, medical emergency and others. For KBC trek you must need a plan that covers emergency evacuation and rescue service.
Wearing For Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Clothes are important packing list which you can either pack from home or buy easily in Kathmandu. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking trail traverses from lowland Terai to alpine pasture land, so layering is the most things to concern.
Clothes
- 2 short sleeved T-shirts and 2 long-sleeved T-shirts
- Pair of trekking-pants
- 4-6 pair of Wool-blended trekking socks and 4 pair of light socks
- 4-6 pair of underwear- sweat absorbent is preferable
- Fleece Jacket
- Windbreakers
- Raincoats
- Pair of hiking boots
- Light-weight gloves and warm, waterproof gloves
- Bandana
- Hat
- Buff/Balaclavas/Headband
- Slipper
Rucksack for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
We suggest you to bring a bag that have enough space and can hold everything you need for the trek. Bring 80-100 L duffel bags made of waterproof materials with sturdy zippers and shoulder straps.
If you duffel is carried by porter, you will carry a daypack that consists pair of cloths, medicines, documents, water, cash and other items.
If you are solo traveler, it is easy to carry 45-65 L rucksack. If you are traveling at monsoon, don’t forget to bring rain-cover.
Sleeping Bags
As Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is an extreme and alpine trekking, you must ensure a warm and good night sleep for proper rest. You can rather rent sleeping bag at Thamel than buying it.
We also suggest you to get sleeping bag liner for more comfort and cleanliness inside the rented bag. Also bring light-weight pillow for extra-comfort.
Other Gear for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
- Trekking Poles
- Headlamps
- Sunglasses (UV protection)
- Water Bottle and water purifier
- Trekking Towel
- Camera
- Bag locks
- Waterproof zip lock bags
- Books
- Power Bank and extra batteries
- Chargers
Medicine for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
- Diamox for altitude sickness
- Water purifier
- Isotonic powder for enhancing the taster and increasing energy level
- Paracetamol for headache and cold
- Neosporin/Imodium for diarrhea
- Painkiller
Personal Stuffs
- Deodorants
- Sunscreen for UV radiation
- Hand sanitizer
- First aid kits
- Wet-wipes
- Toiletries including toilet paper
- Blister plaster
- Oximeters
- Maps
- Duct Tape
- Head Phone
- Solar Charger
- Nail Chipper
Snacks
You cannot buy deluxe and luxurious snacks along the route of Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking Trail. You can bring your favorite chocolates, protein bars and other favorite stuffs from home. This gives you a better feeling at exhausting days when you don’t like the served foods. Also carry tea or coffee bag, as it gets expensive at KBC trekking trail.
These gear lists will ensure safe, comfortable and enjoyable trekking experience. Don’t carry the stuff that is over-weighted or covers more space. You can carry some extra stuffs to donate to the bypassed community along Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking Trail.
You can contact us, Visit Himalaya Treks Pvt. Ltd. for the Best Trip to Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek HERE.
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