Necessary equipments for your Tibet trip
According to the weather of high altitude, the sunshine here is very strong, and you may be easily hurted by the ultraviolet radiation. In this case, you'd better take some cream for protecting your face, the sunglasses, sunhat and lipstick are also necessary.
There is a big difference on the temperature during the daytime and night. You'd better take the down Jacket or sweater with you even in spring (March, April and May), earlier summer (June,July) and Autume (October). You do not need down jacket if you travel in Tibet in August and September.
There are some addtional equipments needed if you are going to trek/hike in Tibet
- Trekking boots
- Sleeping bag ( you can take yours if you prefer to use your own)
- Walking sticks (you can buy it in Tibet)
- Water bottle ( you'd better to drink more water in high plateau)
- Day backpack or soft travel bags
- Gloves
- Cold weather trekking trouser (fleece inside)
- Fleece jacket
- Towel
- Plastic bags
- Knife
- Camera, film, batteries
- Watch
There are more equipments you may need during your trekking or hiking(normally, we will arrange the following well before your start)
- Supported vehicle for equipment, luggage
- Cook
- Gas stoves (for cooking), gas containers
- Cooking utensils, plates, cutlery, cups etc.
- Food for cooking
- Hand towels, towels for dishwashing
- Water for cooking, hand wash (water tank)
- Foldable table and chairs
- Mountain Quality Tents (plus additional for Guide/Drivers/Cook)
- Sleeping mats (one per person)
- Gas or petroleum lamps
- Yaks for Trekking (carry luggage)
- Yakman for leading the yaks
