What to bring:

• Flight info, printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border
• Insurance info, passport, required visas or vaccination certificates with photocopies
• Vouchers and pre-departure information
• Binoculars
• Camera
• Cash, credit, and debit cards
• Day pack, used for daily excursions or short overnights
• Ear plugs,
• First aid kit (including lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, band-aids or plasters, tape, antihistamines, antibacterial gel or wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight or torch
• Headlamps are ideal
• Fleece top or sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Moneybelt
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries, preferably biodegradable
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
• Long pants or jeans.

What to wear:

• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders
• Long pants and skirts
• Shirts that cover shoulders
• Shawl or scarf for temple visits
• For warm weather, please bring: sandals or flip-flops, shorts or skirts, longer shorts or skirts are recommended, sun hat or bandana, swimwear.