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Nepal has many fine handicrafts that
are made to high standards, most of these are found in Kathmandu or
Pokhara. Some of the more popular buys are hand knotted carpets,
Pashmina shawls, sweaters and a variety of colorful knitwear, wood
carvings, traditional Thanka (religious) paintings, brass and copper
work, jewelry and naturally made paper. There are many shops selling a
variety of handicrafts where one should barter for a price that feels
right for them. Nepali articles of over one hundred years old need
clearance from the Department Of Archeology if you are planning to
export from the country.
Some of the things that the trekking need to bring or they can
buy in Kathmandu trekking shops are as given
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Tent - (For Camp Trekking)
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Sleeping bag - zero degrees
Fahrenheit
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Sleeping pad - Therma rest or
Ensolite
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Sturdy hiking/trekking boots
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Wool socks & sock liners
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Gaiters
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Gloves
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Hat - with brim to keep sun off
face and neck
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Wool cap
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Good quality sunglasses
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Water purification system - pills &
pump
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Water bottles
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Medicines for common trekking
ailments - bad stomach, blisters, sunburn, etc....
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Comfortable pants
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Sweater or fleece and other
articles suitable for layering
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Warm jacket
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Scarf - to keep dust and sun away
from face
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Rain clothes
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Day pack
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Duffel bag and rain cover for
porters to carry your gear
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Inflatable wash basin
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Environmentally safe soap
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Flashlight
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Knife
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Comfortable shoes for ?around camp?
and river crossings
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Trail snacks - bars, tang, nuts,
dried fruit, etc....
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Sewing kit and tape
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Toilet paper
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Trekking Poles
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Harness (For technical & more
adventure high passes )
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Helmet, ice axe and crampons? (for
high passes, mountaineering & expeditions)
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For clothing please keep an extra dry
piece for when needed - socks, shirt etc.
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