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izzy 101 Izzy Post Count: 4 Msg: #1 280 days ago, February 16th 2009 | Hello, | To anyone who has done it before. I am going to Nepal and India with my husband in april and may but we have no idea what and how much to pack. I know it is going to be pretty hot but in the altitude it gets colder. We're gonna be backpacking all over so our bags cannot be too heavy. So how many t-shirts, underwear,etc... And what should we get here and what should we buy there, like sleeping bags, basic gear (compass, maps, down jacket...)  Mell Mell Post Count: 13894 Msg: #2 280 days ago, February 16th 2009 | Hello Izzy |  For things like t-shirts and underwear, I would only take 2 of each, if the weather is warm. When it is warm you can just handwash them and leave them in your room to dry. Mel izzy 101 Izzy Post Count: 4 Msg: #3 280 days ago, February 16th 2009 | Great thanks. That doesn't seem like a lot at all ;-) | Also, do you know anything about travel insurance ? Mell Mell Post Count: 13894 Msg: #4 280 days ago, February 16th 2009 | I dont know much about travel insurance. I only ever get medical insurance, and that is only when medical care in a country I am travelling to is very expensive. | Mell Mell Post Count: 13894 Msg: #5 280 days ago, February 16th 2009 | Travel insurance. What to get? |  gtimmermans Gerry Timmermans Post Count: 2 Msg: #6 280 days ago, February 16th 2009 | It really depends on what order you're doing things and what you plan on doing. Several years ago I travelled across Tibet (in Sept/Oct) and froze my butt off for a few days, but bought a whole bunch of winter-gear upon arrival in Kathmandu for trekking and rafting in Nepal. Then I shed most of this altitude gear when I continued on to India. | So, if you're doing Nepal (and/or high-altitudes) first, then I'd suggest bringing the warm gear along and then donating it when you don't need it anymore (ie. when you go to India). If you're doing Nepal (and/or high altitudes) last then buy the warm clothing while you're there. Some things you don't want to take a chance on though, I'd for sure bring my own lightweight sleeping bag, a fleece, other essentials that you might not be able to find in India/Nepal. But, for the most part you can buy anything that you forget (and much cheaper than you'd be able to buy it at home). gtimmermans Gerry Timmermans Post Count: 2 Msg: #7 280 days ago, February 16th 2009 | I just remembered that I have an entire checklist that I used for my last short trip. I must give credit to my friend (and RTW travelling companion) Eric who put most of this list together. This checklist is more suited to a Round-the-World type of trip so some of it may not apply, but, it'll give you a starting point. | Clothes 2 Pants 1 Sport shorts 3 Tshirts 3 Underwear 3 Socks 1 Polypropelene socks 1 Fleece sweater 1 Pyjamas 1 Baseball hat 1 Windbreaker 1 Shirt 1 Belt Footwear 1 Shoes 1 Tevas Toiletries 1 Shampoo 1 Soap 1 Shaving cream 1 Deodorant 1 Razor handle Some Razor blades Some Immodium 1 Lip stuff 1 Toilet roll 1 Nail clipper 1 Toothbrush / paste 1 Sunblock 1 Skin cream Some Qtips 1 Mirror 1 Dental floss 1 Hair product 1 Listerene Medical 1 Eye drops Lots Ibuprofen 1 Malaria tablets 1 Polysporin Food stuff Some Gum 1 Salt & pepper 1 Spoon & fork Paperwork 1 Immunization records 1 PADI dive card 1 Passport photocopy for day use 1 Passport Less Traveller's cheques 1 Visa 1 Non-Visa credit card 1 Plane ticket Some Extra photos 1 Driver's license Health insurance details Miscellaneous Lots Plastic bags 1 Glue stick 1 Deck of cards 5 Clothes clips 1 Clothes line 1 Sleeping bag Lots Ziploc bags Many Matches 1 Swiss army knife (in main bag for air travel) Several Pens 1 Day pack 1 Beach wallet 1 Lonely Planet 1 Towel 1 Flashlight 1 Lock 1 Bug repellant 1 Water filter 1 Needle & thread 1 Paperback 1 Candle Electronics 1 Camera 1 Battery Recharger 1 Extra battery for camera 1 Watch 1 Outlet converter 1 USB memory card interface  Tanya_0608 Tanya Deshmukh Post Count: 132 Msg: #8 279 days ago, February 17th 2009 | Wow Gerry! That is an amazing list, I could travel anywhere now and just look at ur list while packing. Really useful, Thanks! | izzy 101 Izzy Post Count: 4 Msg: #9 279 days ago, February 17th 2009 | Yes it is great. Also I found a good list on <snip>, a great store in NYC. And budget wise, does anyone know how much money we're going to spend ? We'll be more on a budget than staying in 5 stars hotel but still allowing us to do some fun things. And should I bring all the money in traveler's checks ? | [Edited: 17:28 - Mell - Removed URL] Administrator B Travelblog Administration Post Count: 224 Msg: #10 275 days ago, February 21st 2009 | 1 post deleted. 1 account deleted. 1 URL blacklisted. No spamming on these forums. |  sukkim Sukkim Lama Post Count: 5 Msg: #11 232 days ago, April 5th 2009 | Namaste Izzy. | How much money you need, It's depend on your opinions. Yah, some money you can bring in the TC, also you can use your international cards. Thank you. Sukkim Lama <snip> [Edited: 09:10 - Mell ] Travelnepaldot Narayan Post Count: 2 Msg: #12 217 days ago, April 21st 2009 | hey izzy ! | Greetings from Nepal !Buy the important technical stuff which may required while traveling but clothes and accessories can find easily in nepal. Make a free time for shopping in Kathmandu, explore thamel where you can buy locally made Nepalese products. Other side you are helping to promote sustainable tourism buying locally made products. Marcin22 Marcin Niedziolka Post Count: 14 Msg: #13 216 days ago, April 22nd 2009 | Yeah u can find easily in Nepal...but generally there are not a good quallity...I have been coming to Nepal for a while and honestly if I would decide on getting some good quallity clothes for trekking/climbing etc. I would decide to buy them abroad at you home place... | Thats my opinion, M. izzy 101 Izzy Post Count: 4 Msg: #14 215 days ago, April 22nd 2009 | Thanks a lot. I actually am in Nepal now, syuck by a strike in Hetauda....not fun. I see what you mean by all the products around thamel though. | Number of Users: 8 | Number of Posts: 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
