Going to Nepal in October and is looking to by some photo equipment. I am looking at the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3,5-4,5 USM lens and most likely a couple of Polarization filters.

The price here would be around 1200 us dollars. Anyone know what an estimated price in Kathmandu would be?

In my experience you'd do as well to buy at home where there is more competition and discounts and a greater range.

Trekking, Island Peak and Lobuche East.

I hope to upload a bunch of jaw dropping pictures

Unless you are going through Singapore or maybe Hong Kong along the way, I suggest that you buy your camera at home and bring it.

I have no way to verify this until next month but:

Kathmandu is a good place to buy the more expensive cameras from Canon and Nikon, the price is the same as the cheapest price you can find in the USA. The very latest cameras sometimes arrive quickly, sometimes it takes a couple of months before they are available. The full range of Nikon and Canon SLR lenses is available, including the top of the line ones.

from

http://www.project-himalaya.com/treki-gear-camera.html

Thanks for your replies and especially the link.