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T Female travelers should also consider sports bras, especially for days with long
overland transfers—the roads can be bumpy.

T For the extensions to Tibet—a warm jacket or coat. This is a year-round item for Tibet
because nighttime temperatures can be in the 40s even in summer.

Seasonal Clothing Recommendations
For winter (December-February)

T For 95% of the trip, you’ll want long, warm jeans or trousers, and not shorts. (One
possible exception is in Chitwan National Park, where it can still be warm even in
winter.)

T You’ll mostly want long-sleeved shirts, but might want a couple short sleeves for
Chitwan.

T Snow is common this time of year, so factor that into your footwear choice.

T Warm outer gear is a must. This means a winter coat, hat, and gloves.

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adds warmth without bulk and doesn’t take up much room in your luggage.

T Warm sleepwear is recommended. Hotels in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet have very limited
heating.

T If you are taking the extension to Tibet, it is even colder than Nepal—at freezing or
below freezing.

T During the rafting, the river water will be cold; you’ll need more than just a swimsuit.

For spring (March-May)

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winter and spring weather; May is a transitional month from spring to summer.

T It will be cool in the mountains and warm in Chitwan. You’ll want a mix of long jeans/
trousers and walking shorts, plus a mix of long- and short-sleeved shirts.

T Snow can occur as late as April in the mountains, so factor that into your footwear
choice.

T Some warm clothing is still a must, but it doesn’t need to be as heavy-duty as for
winter.

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