Firstly, Nepal has a diverse weather and climatic variation, thus both light and warm clothing in casual and comfortable styles are recommended. Nepalese people dwelling in the urban areas are reasonably liberal and open-minded in comparison to the conservative portion of the population about the dressing code of the tourists. If you are here for village tours or mountain treks, it actually pays off carrying clothing that are not too concealing and mostly covers the arms, shoulders, abdomen and areas of thighs and down below. Visiting holy places such as temples, monasteries or other religious sites looks decent and well-appreciated by the locals when you are adequately dressed. Fleece and rain-jackets are highly appropriate in the mountain areas. A down-jacket, warm gloves and warm hats are mandatory during winter season or at places that are at altitudes over 4500 m / 14,765 feet.

Travelers who consider taking up sporting activities such as white-water rafting, canyoning, kayaking or simply swimming at your hotel pool are advised to carry a swimming costume and a comfortable pair of sandals. Although shoes and clothes are very cheaply available in Kathmandu, we do not recommend buying your pair of shoes here. For trekking tours, you ought to bring comfortable hiking boots or shoes that have previously been broken, to avoid blisters on your foot. Other essentials to pack for Nepal treks include a good quality lip-balm, a wide-edged hat, and polarized sunglasses for the eyes. Consider wearing a face mask while you are in Kathmandu to combat the city’s high pollution rate. Going out without a face mask in the city is extremely perilous to your health especially if cycling or mountain-biking is what you have on your mind.