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Finished your trek in Nepal and wondering what to do with all the extra luggage?
If you have completed the Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, or another trek, you may have trekking equipment, clothing and personal belongings that you do not want to carry on your flight home.
Instead of travelling with several heavy bags, you can arrange to send your trekking gear and excess luggage from Kathmandu to your home country.
This guide explains what you can typically ship, how the process works, what to check before packing, and how to arrange collection from Kathmandu.
After a trek, you may have more luggage than you originally planned for. You may also have purchased additional clothing, souvenirs or trekking equipment during your trip.
Sending some of your belongings separately can help you:
Many ordinary trekking and personal items may be suitable for international cargo, depending on the destination and carrier requirements.
Common examples include:
Always check the applicable rules before shipping anything that contains batteries, liquids, chemicals, food, medicines, valuable materials, or other potentially restricted items.
Not every item can be transported through international cargo. Restrictions can come from the airline, shipping company, Nepalese authorities, customs authorities, or the destination country.
Examples of items that may be prohibited or restricted include:
Do not pack a restricted item simply because it is allowed in your airline baggage. Cargo and checked-baggage rules can be different.
Extra care is required when shipping antiques, archaeological objects, religious artifacts, artwork, or other items that may have cultural or historical significance.
Depending on the item, documentation or clearance from the relevant Nepalese authority may be required before export.
If you are unsure whether an item qualifies as an antique or culturally protected object, ask before packing or shipping it.
Do not assume that an old-looking statue, artifact, religious object, or traditional item can automatically be taken out of Nepal.
Yes. If you are staying at a hotel or guesthouse in Thamel, Kathmandu, you can ask about arranging cargo collection from your accommodation, subject to service availability.
This can be especially convenient after returning from a trek when you have several bags and equipment with you.
Good packaging helps protect your belongings during handling and transportation.
Pack clothing tightly and use a strong box or appropriate shipping bag. Keep the contents dry and make sure the outer packaging is securely sealed.
Clean mud and dirt from footwear before packing. Let the footwear dry completely and protect other belongings from dirt.
Compress the sleeping bag appropriately and place it inside protective packaging before putting it into the shipping carton.
Collapse the poles if possible and protect sharp or exposed ends so they cannot damage other packages or packaging.
Empty all pockets before shipping. Check carefully for batteries, fuel-related products, knives, food, medicines or other items that may have been left inside.
Before handing over your trekking gear, check every pocket and compartment.
Trekking bags often contain small items that can cause problems during cargo screening, including:
If you find anything questionable, tell your cargo provider before shipping it.
The price depends primarily on your destination, chargeable weight, dimensions, shipment type and any applicable additional services.
For example, the cost of sending a 10 kg shipment to Australia may differ significantly from sending the same shipment to the UK, USA, India or another destination.
Large but lightweight trekking equipment can also have a higher volumetric weight, so the dimensions of your packed shipment are important.
For an accurate quote, provide your destination, package weight and dimensions.
Transit time depends on the destination, shipping method, carrier schedules, customs processing and final delivery arrangements.
Before sending your luggage, ask your cargo provider for the estimated transit time and whether the quoted time includes customs and final delivery.
The exact requirements depend on the destination and contents of the shipment. You may need information such as:
Your cargo provider can advise you about the documents required for your particular shipment.
Arrange shipping before your international departure whenever possible. This gives you time to check restrictions, prepare documents and resolve any packaging issues.
Do not simply put batteries, liquids, aerosols, medicines or other questionable items into your cargo. Ask whether they are permitted before shipping.
Keep a record of what you packed, the declared value, shipment reference and recipient information.
Taking photographs of the contents before sealing the package can be useful for your own records.
If you are staying in Thamel, ask whether collection from your hotel or guesthouse is available. This can save you from carrying heavy luggage across Kathmandu.
Yes, many ordinary trekking and personal items can be shipped from Nepal to Australia, subject to carrier and Australian import requirements. Restricted items must be checked before shipping.
Yes. Depending on the contents and destination, you may be able to send excess personal belongings separately as international cargo.
Collection availability depends on the cargo provider and location. Contact us with your hotel or guesthouse details to confirm whether pickup is available.
Yes, backpacks can generally be shipped when properly packed and when their contents comply with the applicable shipping regulations. Check all pockets before handing over the bag.
Trekking poles may be accepted depending on the shipping service and destination. They should be properly packed and declared to the cargo provider.
Power banks and lithium batteries are subject to specific transport regulations. Do not assume they can be placed inside your cargo shipment. Ask your cargo provider before sending them.
Some souvenirs can be shipped internationally, but antiques, archaeological objects, religious artifacts, wildlife products and culturally significant items may be subject to additional restrictions or documentation.
Finished your trek and don't want to carry all your equipment on your flight?
We can help you arrange international cargo for permitted trekking gear, excess luggage and personal belongings from Kathmandu.
Send us your destination, approximate weight, package dimensions and list of items to check the available shipping options and receive a quotation.
Planning to ship from Thamel? Ask us about collection options from your hotel or guesthouse.
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