Women may prefer to wear trousers but mid length skirts will make you more acceptable to the local population. When the temperature falls it is best to adopt a layering system for maximum warmth. Below are guidelines for clothing requirements. Please contact us to discuss any specific clothing requirements for winter or monsoon treks. Woollen hats and gloves can be bought in Kathmandu waterproofs - jacket and trousers.
Breathable fabrics are the best option.
A good pair of leather boots with good grip and ankle support are preferred for coping with rough, stony ground and snow. Lighter goretex boots are also suitable for most trekking but give less ankle support. 3 pairs of good quality inner and outer socks should suffice. When placed inside a sock, metal Sigg bottles make lovely hot water bottles for those cold nights iodine tablets - essential for water purification, brand names are Lifesystems or Potable Aqua. You can also buy neutralising tablets that remove the iodine taste or alternatively a few drops of lemon juice will have the same effect .