Druk Path Trek- 8 Days

Packing List

Here’s a general overview of the personal items you might want to bring along for the trek. Everyone has their own preferences, but the key thing to remember is to pack enough warm clothing to handle the chilly conditions.

On a supported trek, heavier gear is transported by porters or pack animals like horses and donkeys. You’ll need to carry a small daypack with essentials you’ll use during the day- like money, a water bottle, rain jacket, sunscreen, camera, toilet paper, and similar items. For this reason, it’s best to organize your things into two separate bags.

If you’re flying out from Kathmandu, we’ll provide you with a complimentary duffel bag that’s both water and wind-resistant. This bag will be used during the trek and carried by the porters. After the trek, it’s yours to keep.

You can rent these equipment as well.

 General

• Four-season sleeping bag
• Duffel or Rucksack bag (Porters or horses will carry this during the trek)
• Daypack
• Down Jacket (Optional/You can rent one if you really need)

Upper Body

• Sun Hat or Cap, Bandana
• Warm Wool or Synthetic Hat
• Balaclava
• Glacier Glasses
• Headlamp
• Ear-Muffs (Optional)
• Neck Warmer (Optional)

Torso

• 2 T-shirts
• Light and Expedition Weight Thermal Tops
• Fleece Jacket or Pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper Jacket (Optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) Shell Jacket
• 2 Women’s Sports Bras (Synthetic)

Lower Body

• 2 Pairs of Nylon Hiking Shorts- Quick-drying, not cotton
• Underwear (4)- Avoid cotton
• 2 Pairs of Lightweight Long Underwear- Capilene or other synthetic
• 1 Pair of Soft Shell Pants- Synthetic, full-zip top and bottom preferred
• 2 Pairs of Trekking Pants- Preferably with zip-off knees to double as shorts
• 1 Pair of Hard Shell Pants- Waterproof/breathable, Gore-Tex or equivalent. Should zip top to bottom for easy on/off over boots in case of weather changes
• 1 Pair of Cotton Pants- Loose jeans or khakis
• Waterproof Stuff Sacks or Large Plastic Bags- To keep clothing dry

Hands

• 1 Pair of Liner Gloves- Thin wool or synthetic, useful alone or as a layer inside another gloves/mitts
• 1 Pair of Warm Gloves- Heavier fleece or wool
• 1 Pair of Shell Gloves or Mitts- Gore-Tex preferred for keeping hands dry
• Instant Hand Warmers- Optional, as proper hand protection should be sufficient

Feet

• 4 Pairs of Liner Socks- Synthetic or capilene
• 3 Pairs of Heavyweight Socks- To be worn over liner socks
• 1 Pair of Lightweight Socks- Good for lower/warm parts of the trail
• 1 Pair of Lightweight Waterproof Hiking Boots- Ensure a good fit with layered socks. Break them in before the trek to avoid blisters
• 1 Pair of Light Trekking Shoes or Sneakers- Good for around camp/lodges and in Kathmandu
• 1 Pair of Hiking Gaiters- Optional for keeping dust, rocks, and moisture out of shoes/boots
• 1 Pair of Sandals- Optional

First Aid Kits and Medications

Note: Our guides carry a basic first aid kit, but personal supplies are strongly recommended.

• Extra Strength Excedrin (for altitude-related headaches)
• Ibuprofen (for general aches and pains)
• Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules (for upset stomach/diarrhea)
• Diamox (Acetazolamide)- consult before use
• Small personal first aid kit with blister treatments (moleskin, band-aids), waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments

Other Essentials

Tip: Thamel is full of gear shops where you can purchase or rent tour essentials at a reasonable price once you’re in Kathmandu.

• Valid Passport
• 4 passport-sized photos
• Airline Ticket- Leave a copy at our office in Kathmandu in case you need to change the date
• Lip Balm- At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. Consider a string to hang it around your neck
• Sunscreen- SPF 40 recommended and should be relatively new
• Pocket Knife- Small Swiss Army type
• Water Purification Tablets or Polar-Pure Crystals
• Toiletry Kit- Include toilet paper in a plastic bag, hand wipes, liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.
• 2 Bandanas
• Waterproof bags for documents/money