3. Clothes appropriate for the weather. (A warm coat in winter and an umbrella during the monsoon are essential).
4. A towel and washcloth.
5.
Toiletries (soap, shampoo and laundry detergent powder or bars can be purchased from Arughat market).
6. A good flashlight.
7.
Camera and Spare batteries for camera.
8.
Sleeping bag is preferred but not required as they will offer clean blanket for you.
9.
Any personal medication that you may need along with the travel basics like pain relievers, diarrhoea medication, antacids, Band-Aids and first aid cream.
10.
Sunscreen.
Optional Extra's
1. Snacks and foods such as cheese, pasta, jam, ketchup or other commodities can be purchased in Kathmandu to sooth any cravings.
2. Photos of your family and friends are always appreciated and are an easy way to help villages get to know you better.
3. A musical instrument, if you play one, will win you many friends.
4. Small items such as stamps, postcards and trinkets from your home country make appropriate gifts. Teaching materials or Medical books can also be donated to the school, health post for future use.
Please Note: You are traveling into a remote area of Nepal that has no proper shop facilities for two hours of where you will be staying, therefore if you desperately want something make sure you take it with you.
