Essentials to Pack For a minimum of one week to a maximum of three-week stay or more to the highest mountain range in the world—the Himalayas, here are a list of things to pack

Travelling gear:

• A rucksack of a minimum 60L.(mandatory) {No other kind of bag will be allowed on the trip}
• A day pack to move around with ease.(must have)
• A camera with a minimum of 8GB, a spare battery s good to carry along.(optional)
• Sleeping bag. (If camping is in the blueprint)
• Carrying a one liter water bottle along is a great thing for every person who hits the road in the Himalayas.(must have)
• A backpack rain cover.(optional)
• Hiking Pole. (optional)

Essentials to Pack clothing

• One cotton long sleeves and two short sleeve T-shirts or shirts. Avoid carrying new T-shirts as clothes get faded easily there.
• Two short pants and two long pants. Cargo pants are favorable due to multiple pockets and their quick dry quality. Please avoid carrying jeans.
• Four sets of undergarments and three sets of socks. Please avoid white socks.
• One thick sweatshirt.(must have)
• Gloves are optional and can be purchased there as well in case the need arises.(optional)
• UV protected sun glares. (must have)
• Cap
• A half towel is preferred to a full size one as it saves on space in the bag pack.
• A pair of shoes that are comfortable and have a good grip. Anklets are preferable.(must have)
• Slippers or flip-flops.(must have)
• Rain sheet.(can be purchased on the trip)

Essentials To Pack Personal:

• Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap bars, shampoo sachets or small bottles of shampoo.
• Toilet roll.(must have)
• Paper soap, hand sanitizer, detergent soap sachets.
• Sun screen with a minimum of 40 SPF, lip balm and cold cream should be carried along.(must have)
• Body sprays are also good, but glass bottled perfumes are better kept at home.
• Two thin bed-sheets.(must have)

Accessories:

• Power board to charge multiple gadgets is a must as most lodging and boarding places have only one plug point.(must have)
• A 3 meter nylon rope proves to be very handy as it can be used to dry clothes and to tie things along the way.(optional)
• A LED torch and a box of candles along with a lighter is a safe carry along choice as the lights tend to go out rather often in the Himalayas.(must have)
• Ten garbage bags to carry dirty clothes while travelling is good to have. These also help to junk the trash and keep the natural setting clean and green.(must have)
• A small knife while on the road is a safety measure that is advised.(optional)
• 10,000mah power bank. (Must have)

Medical:

• Glucose powder.(must have)
• Tablets for headaches, diarrhea, motion and altitude sickness.
• Bandage.
• Cotton.
• Aspirin.
• Medication for rashes.
• Carrying at least 20 cold and throat relief lozenges proves to be a boon on the trip.(must have)
• Sprain relief plasters.
• Any personal medication that you have been advised by your doctor.(must have)

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