Clothing

• Trekking Boots/Footwear
• Camp/Lodge footwear (e.g. runners, sandals)
• Socks
• Underwear
• Thermal Underwear (long sleeve tops and pants)
• Walking trousers and/or long shorts (jeans are not suitable)
• Weatherproof jacket
• Weatherproof trousers

• T-shirts - preferably quick dry & sup; with good moisture wicking properties
• Polar fleece pullover(s) and/or jacket
• Warm beanie or balaclava
• Sun hat
• Gloves
• Neck scarf
• Sunglasses (100 % UV filtering)
• Down booties

Equipment

• Day Pack
• Torch -small flashlight or head torch. Spare batteries
• Personal first aid supplies and medicine
• Small towel and toiletries
  (Please try to bring biodegradable varieties where possible)
• Lip balm
• Sunscreen

• Water carrying capacity of at least 2 liters.
  (Water bottles are easy to purchase in Kathmandu. If using a hose hydration system, we suggest you also bring a single liter bottle as backup - it also makes a good hot water bottle at night!)
• Camera, film, spare batteries, battery recharger
  (Electricity is 220V/50 cycles and generally only found in major towns. Sockets are 2 or 3 round pins socket adapters can be bought in leh Ladakh)
• Please carry used batteries home with you. There are no disposal facilities for batteries in Leh Ladakh.

General

• Money Belt + Padlocks
• Passport + Visa
• Airline Ticket
• Itinerary
• Cash / Travelers Cheques

• Passport photos
  (bring several. You will need at least two if obtaining your visa on arrival)
• Insurance Policy
• Pens
• Prescription glasses if needed

• Waterproof Trekking Boots - leather or Gore-Tex
• Bigger day pack - 50+ liters
• Good quality waterproof & windproof outer layer - trousers, jacket and gloves
• Gaiters
• Head torch rather than a hand-held one
• Plastic boots (available for hire in Kathmandu for approx US$ 3/day)

• Ensure your sunglasses provide adequate protection
  Bring the wrap-around variety, or even ski goggles. Bring a spare pair!
• Ensure you have enough warm layers, socks and gloves. Bring extra!
• Ensure your head will stay warm
  A balaclava as well as a beanie and neck warmer is recommended

• Small Binoculars
• Snacks such as glucose-based sweets/nuts/chocolates etc
• Walking poles - available for hire in Ladakh
• Playing cards, tennis ball, Frisbee etc
• Reading material
• Dust mask or light scarf

• Travel alarm clock
• Ear plugs
• Sewing kit
• Insect repellant
• Biodegradable laundry soap
• Thermarest for camping treks
• Silk inner sheet

All Treks

• Kit Bag
• Sleeping Bag + inner sheet

• Map
• Down jacket - depending on season and area visited

camping treks

Climbing treks

• 2-person tent
• Sleeping Mat

• Crampons, Harness and Ice Axe
• Prussic Loops and/or Jumar, Carabiners