There is an important question that the trekker who is doing trek asks, like what all things to carry while trekking. Below we have provided the details on everything you should carry; an easy way to remember is by Head to foot or foot to head. We have prepared from Head to foot.

1. Head Lamps – If there are treks which you might do at night and even when camping for the night. Headlamps help a lot.
2. Hats or Cap – Beanie Cap will protect you from winds and sometimes freezing temperatures for the night. Hats protect you from the sun during the day and also ensure they have a strap so the hat doesn’t blow from the wind.
3. Sunglasses – if you want to carry sunglasses, you will need specific sunglasses for trekking. The glasses should protect from UV rays, fit your face perfectly so it doesn’t fall while you climb, jump, or cross an obstacle, and be according to the weather conditions of the place; the glass should be made to fit different weather conditions.
4. Buff / Balaclava – You must carry this to protect your mouth or neck from extreme temperatures and keep it warm.
5. T-shirt / Long sleeve shirt – you should carry at least 4 to 5 T–shirts, so if one gets wet or dirty, you can wear another. Long sleeve shirts help to protect from sun UV rays.
6. Hiking / Trekking Jacket – down jackets (-5 to-10 C) or three-layer jackets.
7. Thermals – at least two pairs of thermals help keep the body warm during cold weather.
8. Undergarments – you can carry them according to your habitual and hygiene requirements.
9. Gloves – 1 pair of gloves will keep your hand warm and nice.
10. Shorts / Legging / Pants – Bring 3 to 4 warm, comfortable shorts. Leggings can be used specifically in the chilling morning and evening to keep your body warm and act as dry. You can carry some nylon blend and light and quick-drying pants. Warm covers ups like fleece-lined tracksuit pants or ski pants.
11. Socks – you should at least carry 3 to 4 pairs.
12. Footwear – Trekking shoes which are waterproof and have ankle support. Walking / Hiking sandals which can be used off the trek, i.e., in the morning and evening hours, basically to get your feet rest from heavy boots, sometimes used for crossing streams and rivers, it’s more comfortable and safer than crossing barefoot or wetting your boots. Sneakers (Optional) can be worn for normal driving days or used around the camp.
13. Rain Wears – you can carry a raincoat, rain jacket, and pants. During long rains, the waterproof jackets start leaking, but the poncho does get work in keeping you dry, so choose accordingly. Rain covers, small waterproof to cover your backpack and a daypack for your gadgets.
14. Backpack – Make sure your backpack should be comfortable, neither too big nor too small, and for a week’s trek, 60-70 litres of the backpack should be enough to hold all your belongings. Ensure your backpack has good hip & Shoulder support, and pockets should be accessible quickly.
15. Daypack – All trekkers should keep in mind that a daypack is very important; this will be a great help to you while on the trek, also every single day, you won’t be carrying your backpack; therefore, for day excursions, shorter hikers, sightseeing, you can carry your stuff in it.

Compulsory Documents to Carry

These files must be submitted to the Forest Department before your trek. With none of these, you will not be permitted to trek. Original and photocopy of government photo identity card. Carry Ids like Aadhaar, voter id, etc.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
• It is not for the first time trekkers. You should have done atleast 2 high altitude treks.
• All participants are expected to have a fitness level, stamina and the ability to sustain harsh environments.
• Every trekker will have to undergo a temperature and other vitals check every day.
• Do weigh your Gears post packing. It should not exceed the range of 10-12 kg – preferably on the lighter side.

Note

• Normally we expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
• Charges of offloading backpack:
• Offloading charges : Rs.650/- day / 10kg bag
• Incase buffer day is used, Rs.2800 per person / day will be charged.
• The backpack cannot weigh more than 10 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/ strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.