Himalayan Expedition Medical & Altitude Sickness Kit

Fingertip pulse oximeter, Diamox, oral rehydration salts, water blister pads, and comprehensive mountain medications.

Transparent Dual Pricing (NPR & USD)

Purchase Price

NPR 7,500

≈ $56 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 150 /day

≈ $1.15 USD/day

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Kathmandu & Pokhara Advice: Pharmacies in Thamel (Kathmandu) and Lakeside (Pokhara) sell Diamox and Jeevan Jal over the counter at very inexpensive local rates.

Recommended Routes & High Passes

📍 Any trek ascending over 3,000m (9,800ft)📍 Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Gokyo Ri📍 Remote wilderness routes

Why You Need This in Nepal

Medical facilities are absent in the high Himalayas. A specialized mountain first aid kit provides the diagnostic and treatment tools needed for altitude acclimatization, blister prevention, gastroenteritis, and minor trauma before emergency helicopter evacuation can be coordinated.

Expert Advice & Mountain Protocol

•Record your SpO2 oxygen levels morning and evening; sudden drops below 75% require immediate descent.
•Consult a travel doctor before taking Diamox, and drink 4 liters of water daily as it is a mild diuretic.

Technical Specifications

✓Digital OLED fingertip pulse oximeter (monitors SpO2 blood oxygen & pulse rate)
✓Diamox (Acetazolamide 250mg) altitude acclimatization medication
✓Broad spectrum antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin) for traveller's diarrhea
✓Hydrocolloid blister patches, sterile gauze, zinc oxide tape, and trauma shears
✓Electrolyte rehydration salts (Jeevan Jal) and high-strength Ibuprofen

🏔️ Renting in Kathmandu / Pokhara?

High-altitude equipment (down jackets, -20° sleeping bags, crampons) can be rented for $1.50 - $3/day in Thamel. Always test zips and inspect seams before setting off on your trek.

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