Visiting Pastors & Teachers - What to Bring

Typically, the cooler months are from February-March / October-November, and the warmer months are from April-May / August-September. Be sure to check the weather for Kathmandu before packing. 

Recommended items (based on a 1-week stay) to bring are as followed:

Clothing for Men
  • 1 - 2 pants
  • 2  jeans
  • 1 - 2 shorts
  • 3 - 4 collared shirts
  • 3 - 4 t-shirts (no tank tops)
             If you are teaching, please wear a collared shirt   
            and pants/nice jeans.
  • Underwear
  • Pajamas
  • 1 - 2 lighter jackets (a waterproof jacket may come in handy)
  • 1 warm jacket/sweatshirt (if visiting in February-March / October-November)
  • Socks
  • Shoes/sandals
Clothing for Women
  • 3 - 4 jeans/pants- no shorts (capris below the knee are okay)
  • 6 - 7 tops (no sleeveless)
  • 1-2 long skirts or Kurtas (if you plan on attending Nepali church)
  • Underwear
  • Bras
  • Pajamas
  • 1 - 2 lighter jackets (a waterproof jacket may come in handy)
  • 1 warm jacket/sweatshirt (if visiting in February-March / October-November)
  • Shoes/sandals
  • Socks
**Be prepared to wear your clothing more than once!
Recommended Medicines
     We have a first aid kit with some of these supplies, and the Nepali  
     pharmacies are very easy to purchase medicine from, but these are
     some items you may want to pack for your personal use.
  • Pepto Chews/Tums
  • Pepsid AC
  • Imodium AD caps
  • Nasal spray
  • Vitamins
  • Advil/Aleve
  • Mints/gum
  • Cough drops
  • Allergy medicine
  • Electrolytes

Miscellaneous
  • Wet Wipes
  • Travel Converter
  • Travel Alarm Clock
  • Flashlight
  • Umbrella
  • Shower Sandals
Recommended Toiletries
     Many of these items can also be purchased in stores here for a 
     cheaper price then US stores.     
  • Chapstick
  • Sunscreen
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Kleenex
  • Foot Spray
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Floss
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Hair Products
  • Towel & Washcloth
  • Hairbrush
  • Shaving Cream
  • Q-Tips
  • Nail Clippers
  • Feminine Products
  • Lotion    
Recommended for Your Carry-on
  • iPod/i Pad/Computer
  • Reading Materials
  • Battery Chargers
  • Snacks
  • Passport
  • Bible
  • Pens
  • Journal
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Earplugs
  • Neck pillow
  • Gum
  • Passport Holder/Wallet
  • 2-4 Passport Size Pictures
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