Ultimate Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek in Tibet

The Everest base camp trek is a trip of wildness and physical challenge in Tibet. Passing through valleys and glaciers, you will trek to the high altitude of 5200 m at the camp. Therefore, whether you are a green hand or an experienced trekker, you need to be careful with the things to pack for the trip.

1. Clothing for EBC Trek in Tibet

Being at such an altitude, it’s certain that you have to face chilled weather and some of its turbulence too. Therefore, while you are on EBC trip, pack your clothes very carefully. The basic essentials that might be needed are:

• Hats, caps, and woolen scarves of every type.
• A pair of woolen gloves.
• Both the cotton and woolen socks.
• Overcoats and woolen jackets.
• Cotton clothes are needed. Keep all your casual stuff in cotton.
• Raincoats, flannels, and windcheaters for safety measures.
• Trousers should be in both cotton and woolen.
• Choose your inner wears very carefully. Take both cotton and woolen inner wears but go for cotton wears the most.
• Hiking shoes of good quality.

Clothes

2. Trekking Gears

Trekking gears are important while trekking to EBC. The basic gears required in trekking are:

• Trekking poles. Bring rented trekking gears instead of buying it as they are quite costly. And we provide the rental services of trekking poles, at a low price.
• Sufficient batteries and flashlights.
• Goggles. Though you may have sunglasses, still you need goggles for trekking.

Trekking Gear is needed when hiking to EBC.

3. Accessories

The first and the foremost thing you require is a big bag which is spacious enough but light in weight. Other accessories may include covers that are waterproof. You also need a waterproof tent so that you may camp anywhere you like. It is also good to carry sleeping bags, or you can rent them from us. Chargers and batteries, camera kits, and head torch are important accessories to carry.

4. Personal Stuffs

You must pack your personal stuff with a little extra care. Always remember that the EBC trek route is a bit toilsome. This is a very arid and remote region. Therefore there is always a scarcity of amenities. So you must carry your own stuff with you so that you may not face any difficulty there. The basic stuff that you need there includes:

• Sufficient newspapers and baby wipes.
• High SPF sunscreens in high altitudes, as the sun rays here cause maximum damage to the skin.
• Moisturizers for keeping the chapped skin moisturized and preventing frostbites.
• Lip balms that contain sun protection vitamins.
• Necessary toiletries, especially for females should be carried.
• Toothpaste, toothbrush, and pouches of shampoos and oils.
• Towels and even some extra pair of towels too.
• Dry shampoos and insect repellents also.
• Combs.
• Foot sprays to keep the odor of socks away for long.
• Flannels or sponges.
• Soaps.

It is good to keep all your stuff personal, especially all the toiletries are absolute to be kept personal.

5. Medicine and First Aid

If you are traveling at high altitudes, you should keep first aid and medicines to treat small injuries and problems. As the condition of the road is not smooth, the trekkers may have to face blisters and cuts. Therefore a first aid kit should be well prepared.

Take Diamox with you. It is a medicine to counter the ill effects of high altitude sickness. Take it at least 24 hours before you start the trek or take it when are feeling the symptoms of it. The basic essentials of your first aid kit should include:

• Antiseptic creams, and ointments for treating injuries.
• Syrups for digestion so that no problems in digestion are faced.
• Tablets to purify drinking water.
• Medicines of all types such as altitude sickness and diarrhea.
• Ibuprofen or painkillers.
• Blisters plasters that could attend your blisters.
• Band-Aids.

Medicine and First Aid

6. Beverages and Food

The food may or may not be hygienic. If there is any doubt regarding the meal quality, then it’s better to keep the raw ingredients with yourself and cook the food on your own. You may also carry chocolates, dry fruits, and carbohydrate-rich food with you. Instant noodles can be a life savior for you in the journey. Drink at least 3-4 liters of water a day while trekking. Never allow your body to get dehydrated. The water should be boiled.

If we talk about beverages, carry raw tea and coffee along with cups and flask with you. These drinks help to keep your body warm. Also, carry your own drinking water with you. Never drink water from flowing streams and rivers, no matter how clean they may appear. Carry packed water with you along with tablets to purify it.

Avoid those beverages that contain alcohol. It is obvious that no one wants a hangover and experience altitude sickness. Also, give up cigarettes while you are on the trek. Moreover the air there is thin and it is very hard to breathe through mouth or nose there. So smoking is no option there. Reserve your tobacco and liquor for the last day when you will be back in Lhasa.

Food and beverage

More Tips

The basic fact to keep in mind is that trips like EBC are usually high-budgeted. Thus keep your overhead expenses in control. You can rent the trekking gear and need not buy them.

There are many shops in Lhasa from where you can take rented things. Always take the document which confirms your rented products, their date of renting, and all other necessary information.

Also, there is no need to hire porters if the number of your luggage is less. Porters charge a huge sum of money. But if you find a need of hiring them, they are always available for your service.

Conclusion

Packing is a necessary step for preparing for your Everest Base Camp Trek in Tibet. And it is not so complicated as long as you follow our advice. And our local Tibetan guide will also take care of you all the time during the trek. If you have any needs or feel discomfort, they will always try their best to help you. If you still have any question about EBC trek in Tibet, just contact us or leave your comments below.