We at Embark have spent a lot of time thinking about what to bring on a trek in Nepal. And, of course, it’s something that many of our clients ask us about.

That’s why we really enjoyed a post we came across at a site called the Clever Hiker. This is a comprehensive post about teahouse trekking, where you stay in small lodges along the way instead of tents. This is how an independent traveler can go trekking in Nepal. It is also how we do some of our trekking trips, like the Annapurna Circuit.

So we now send you off to the Clever Hiker for his excellent packing advice.

Nepal is an unbelievably beautiful country with a radiant culture and some of the most fantastic scenery you’ll ever lay eyes on. Making a pilgrimage to this trekking mecca should be on every backpacker’s bucket list.

One of the nicest things about trekking in Nepal is that it’s accessible for a wide range of travelers. Many of the most popular routes are “teahouse treks” …

continue reading at cleverhiker.com.