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- A small pack bag.
- Down sleeping bag (we can provide it in Katmandu as well).
- First aid kit (typical backpacking kit for minor injuries/our guide also will carry).
- Toiletries kit (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, towels etc.).
- Water bottle (1 liter).
- Boots (light-weight Gore-Tex/hiking boots).
- Tennis shoes.
- Wool socks (around 4 pairs).
- Wool/polypropylene long underwear (shirt and pants, which is easier to were while doing kora).
- Down Jacket (we can provide it in Katmandu as well).
- Underpants (3 or 4).
- Gloves.
- Flashlight with headband and batteries.
- Sunglasses.
- Sun lotion cream.
- Nuts, biscuits, powder juice.
Caution and Remarks :
- Even though participants do not need to submit any health certificate, those with a history of medical problems, particularly cardiac or respiratory, should consult a doctor before deciding to undertake the trip (especially Kailash or Tibet trip is rigorous and challenging, where all the time is spent at high altitudes).
- Carry appropriate substitutional drugs for individuals allergic to any of the above.
- Avoid medication such as sleeping tablets, sedatives, strong painkillers and anti-histamines, which depress the respiration and increase the risk of 'Acute Mountain Sickness' (AMS) especially while sleeping.
- Flying or driving to high altitude, increases the risk of developing severe 'AMS'. Consider using Diamox™, first dose the day before you ascend and continue for four or five days.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Descend if the symptoms get worse.
- A portable hyper baric chamber called a 'Gamow Bag™' may be helpful in reversing the effects of mild to severe 'AMS'.
- Peripheral Edema (swelling of the eyelids, face, hands etc.) is probably more susceptible for the development of signs of AMS. The use of medicines such as Furosemide (Lasix™) is not recommended. Rather Diamox™ works more or less as alternative medicine.
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