The only packing list you need for teahouse treks
What our guides actually carry, what you can rent in Thamel for a few dollars, and the three things trekkers always over-pack.
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Gear14 Jun 2026 · 8 min
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Planning guides, gear lists and trail stories from our guides and office team.
Both seasons deliver — but for very different reasons. Weather patterns, crowd levels, flight reliability from Lukla, and what the Khumbu actually feels like in each window.
Read Article →GearWhat our guides actually carry, what you can rent in Thamel for a few dollars, and the three things trekkers always over-pack.
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CultureWhy the guides’ favourite meal is also the smartest altitude food — and how teahouse kitchens keep you fuelled on the climb.
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RoutesPermits, crowds, difficulty and teahouse comfort — which circuit fits which trekker, from a team that guides both every season.
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SafetyOximeter numbers, the symptoms that matter, and why our guides call rest days early. Altitude explained without the fear-mongering.
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RoutesWhile the south drips, the Kingdom of Lo stays dust-dry. Why June to August is prime time behind the rain shadow.
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PlanningPeak-season flights leave from Manthali, four hours from Kathmandu. How we plan around it so it never ruins a trip.
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