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

T November is a transitional month into winter.

T If you are taking one or both of the optional extensions, keep in mind that Bhutan and
Tibet will be cooler than Nepal. Tibet in particular gets cold early—winter starts in
November.

Provided Items

T Complimentary O.A.T. bag: We will be sending you a complementary overnight bag that
you should receive about a month before your trip. Please bring it with you. (Or if you
prefer, bring one of your own small bags.) For details on the use of this bag, see the
luggage section.

T For the trekking in the Annapurna mountains: We will be providing a trekking daypack,
a water bottle, a walking stick, and a rain poncho; these are for your use during the
trek only. We will also provide a sun hat or a sun scarf that you may keep.

T For the river rafting: We will be providing a “splash jacket” and pants for your use
during the rafting only. These items are not waterproof. If you prefer to bring your own
waterproof clothing, you are welcome to do so. But it is not a requirement. If you are
traveling from October-March, the water will be cold during these months.

Essential Items

T Daily essentials: toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, etc. Our hotels will provide
the basics like soap and shampoo, but if you are sensitive to fragrances or new
products, you may wish to bring your preferred brands. Most hotels do not provide a
washcloth, so you may wish to pack one.

T Sunglasses

T Sunscreen, SPF 30 or stronger

T Insect repellent with DEET. It’s not just for mosquito season; you may also encounter a
variety of other biting insects like gnats and midges.

T Pocket-size tissues—most public restrooms will be out of toilet paper. (And out of
soap, so bring some anti-bacterial hand lotion too.)

T Packets of moist towelettes can be useful for cleaning hands when no soap is available
or to refresh yourself on hot and muggy days.

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