The gear listed below is recommended for this trip. We encourage you to get all the equipment listed below for the trip and please check and try each piece of equipment. You can also buy or rent them in Kathmandu and Ladakh as they are available in many trekking shops in Kathmandu and Ladakh, from branded to local manufacturer.
Clothing and Footwear
– Hiking boots & Hiking socks
– Trekking pole/s & Hiking pants
– T-shirt with wicking qualities
– Fleece Sweater & Wind stopper jacket
– Gore-Tex /down pants & jacket (if trekking in high passes)
– Hat (sun/cold) & Gloves/mitts
– Gaiters (if trekking in High passes)
– Fleece pants & Vest /Beanie
– Thermals: Top, pants, gloves, socks, balaclava
– Rucksack/backpack with cover
– Weatherproof pack cover
– Sleeping bag & Sleeping bag liner
– Head torch & Spare batteries & globes
– First aid kit & Water bottles
– Sunglasses & Sun block
– Toothpaste & toothbrush
– Rain coat or Umbrella (if trekking in Monsoon)
– Toilet trowel
– Water purification tablets (if water use by purification)
– Camera & accessories
– Pencils and note books, reading books
Documents
– Passport with visa and validity of 6 months after your trip completion
– 4 copies of passport size photos for permits and official formalities
– Travel Insurance (Please refer to the general information page for more detail about it)
– Flight tickets
– Credit cards in case of emergencies
– Driving ID or any other ID in case of loss of your passport.
(Please carry the photocopy of all the documents along with you and leave a copy to next of kin)
