Clothing
Base Layer (Thermals) – 1st Layer
Worn directly on skin
Should be body-fitting but comfortable
Comes in midweight or heavyweight
Function: Retains body warmth & wicks away sweat
Casual Layer – 2nd Layer
Trek pants, T-shirts, Salwar suits
Avoid heavy jeans or thick T-shirts
Should be loose and breathable
Bring 5 pairs of casual wear
Insulating Layer – 3rd Layer
Sleeveless down vest or light jacket
Adds warmth but allows mobility
Ideal for moderately cold areas like Lhasa or Saga
Outer Layer – 4th Layer
High-quality Down Jacket
Preferably goose down with 550+ fill power
(Provided by Aradhya Tours if you don’t bring your own)Waterproof Jacket & Rain Pants (or Ski Pants)
Protect against rain & wind during Parikrama
(Poncho will also be provided by Aradhya Tours)
🧤 Gloves
Thin Gloves or Glove Sleeves – 1 pair
Thick Waterproof Gloves – 1 pair (must be insulating)
🧦 Socks & Footwear
Woolen Socks – 4 pairs (insulating & warm)
Cotton Socks – 6 pairs (daily use)
Heat Socks – 1 pair (for freezing nights)
Hiking Boots – Lightweight, waterproof
Floaters/Sandals – For bus rides & camps
🧢 Caps & Face Protection
Summer Hat/Cap – 1 (sun protection at high altitudes)
Monkey Cap / Balaclava / Face Mask – 1 (for cold wind & sun glare)
📅 Day-Wise Clothing Plan
| Day | Place | Suggested Clothing |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kathmandu | Summer clothes |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu | Summer clothes |
| Day 3 | Kathmandu | Summer wear / Sari or Salwar Kurta for Rudrabhishek |
| Day 4 | Kathmandu ➡ Lhasa | Summer clothes for flight |
| Day 5 | Lhasa | Full-sleeve T-shirt, pants, light jacket; optional thermal |
| Day 6 | Shigatse | Same as above |
| Day 7 | Saga | Add a jacket if cold; thermal optional |
| Day 8 | Mansarovar | Thermals, full-sleeve T-shirt, pants, sweater; light jacket if needed |
| Day 9 | Derapuk (Parikrama Day 1) | Thermals, full-sleeve T-shirt, pants, sweater, thick jacket |
| Day 10 | Zutulpuk (Parikrama Day 2) | Same as above |
| Day 11 | Darchen (Parikrama Day 3) | Same as above |
| Day 12 | Return Journey – Saga | Full-sleeve T-shirt, pants; carry jacket if weather changes |
| Day 13 | Kerung ➡ Kathmandu | Summer clothes |
| Day 14 | Kathmandu | Summer clothes |