Briefing Session:
A briefing session on 17th May at Hotel Shanker at 0830 hrs. You will be given a complete description about trekking and information about the race. Each runner will be provided the marathon t-shirt and a kit bag (with the event logo), which shall be taken during the trek.

Weight Limit:
Each person on the trip is restricted to a 30lbs baggage, which includes your sleeping bags, so pack wisely. If you really need to bring more than 30 lbs you are responsible for any overweight charges (currently US$ 1 per kg) on domestic flights along with portage staff.

Kit Bag:
A FREE kit bag with the event logo will be provided to you upon arrival at Kathmandu to pack your necessary clothing and accessories during the treks which will be ferried by porters to camps/lodges.

What to bring on the trek: 
We suggest the following items or trekking gears for personal use depending upon the grade and duration of the trek.

1. Good pair of trekking boots, runners or sand shoes
2. Sleeping Bags
3. 4 pairs of normal socks
4. At least 6 pairs of woolen socks to be used during the trek
5. Rucksack as Day pack
6. Personal medical kit
7. Water bottle
8. Woolen Beni
9. Down Jacket
10. Sleeping Bags
11. Good pair of trekking boots Runners or sand shoes
12. Windproof/waterproof jacket Gloves
13. Scarf's
14. Thermal underwear and vest
15. Sun Glass
16. Sun screen cream
17. Torchlight
18. 4 pairs of normal socks
19. Plastic garbage bags to keep things dry
20. Water bottle
21. Stamina or Rehydration powder
22. Ski poles (optional) for walking

Cosmetics (helpful during the trek): 

1. Chap Sticks
2. Vaseline
3. Sun Screen
4. Mouth Wash
5. Cold or Wind Cream (depending upon the area of trekking ).

Toiletries :

1. Shaving Kits for men
2. Tissue Paper
3. Sanitary napkin for females if required

Note: Toilet rolls will be provided at camps during the trek  

Recommended items for Day Pack :

1. Camera
2. Water Bottle
3. Reading Materials
4. Towel and Toiletries
5. Warm & Rain gear

Note: Porters will carry other trekking accessories. 

Weather: 
The weather during most of May is clear and pleasant with day temperature of 10 - 20 degree Celsius and in the morning & night time the temperature might drop to - 5 to - 10 degree depending upon the altitude and the wind chill factor.    

Medical kits for the trek: 
Our Sherpa Guide or Leader will carry a complete medical kit. However, you should carry personal medication prescribed by your doctor. General medication needed are - Asprin, Para-Cetamol, Brufen, Anti-diarrhea pills, metronidozole (Fasign) to cure bugs, Anti Acid Tabs and Antiseptic Creams, Band Aids and some cotton & bandages including Elastic Bandage. Consult your Sherpa team leader before taking any pills during the trek. Do not take sleeping pills while trekking, as it is dangerous to use at high altitudes. Marathoners are recommended to go for a thorough medical checkup prior to their trek departure.

Food on Trek: 
Food can vary from camp to camp and places according to availability during the season and at the Saturday market as well. Normally, the food menu prescribes Nepali Dal Bhat (rice & lintel soup) with mild vegetable curry, fried rice, noodles and soups of variations. In some places, steaks, continental foods like hash brown potato, breads, pancakes, boiled vegetables, stew, pizzas, cinnamon rolls, cakes and pies etc. are available. But, as you go higher the food menu becomes limited.    

Drinking Water for the trek:
While on trek, we make sure that the clients get clean bacteria-free water every day. Water is boiled and cooled for the group member to drink and to rinse their mouth. Iodine can be used but it only kills the taste of the water. Purification tabs only works 40-50% as the Himalayan Water has strong mineral contents. So it is best to drink boiled water on trek.    

What to expect in the trip: 
The region that you will be trekking in is one of the most popular area for the walking journey and expeditions in the world, so you might come across many other trekkers and mountaineers with teahouses and villages at every hour or so with constant views of the Himalayan peaks. After Namche and Thyangboche, the area will be barren with few vegetation like juniper, alpine shrubs & bushes as Everest area happens to be inside the Sagarmatha National Park, so there are chances of seeing some wildlife like Impeyan Pheasants (Danfe), musk deer and other mountain antelopes en route.    

Customs you will find during your trek:
As you trek along you will encounter Sherpa villages and their rich culture and religion most of the way specially in Namche and Thyangboche. On the trail, you will come across some religious shrines and prayer walls or manis where one has to walk clockwise as it is the custom of Tibetan Buddhism. 

Currency for the trip:
At present 1 US $ = Rs. 78. Nepali rupees denominations bills of Rs. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500 & 1000 are available. 100 paisa makes a rupee like dollars and cents. Coins are seldom used. On trek try to carry bills of smaller denominations.
 
Common phrases that can be used during the trek:

1. Namaste - Hello, (a formal greeting)
2. Dhanyabad - Thank you
3. Kasto Chha? - how are you?
4. Uukalo - uphill
5. Owarolo - down hill

In Nepal and during treks, the local people address each other by saying Brother or sister –

1. Bhai for younger brother and Dai for elder brother
2. Bahini for younger sister and,
3. Didi for elder sister.

Notice
Everyone should remember that clothing can be washed on rest days or in the evening. You should carry only the items that you'll take/need during the actual adventure or trek. Your travel and street clothes will be left behind at the originating (event) hotel, locked in a secure claim check, until your return from the trek. If your trip doesn't return to originating city everything will be delivered to you.