India Trip

Checklist

Clothing

• Moisture-wicking long and short-sleeve t-shirts (2)
• Heavy fleece/down jacket or Gortex/waterproof jacket with hood (1)
• Windbreaker & Rain poncho
• fleece pants and hiking shorts (1)
• trekking and waterproof pants (2)
• warm thermal socks (1) & hiking socks (10)
• Underwear (10) and long underwear (2)
• Hiking boots with ankle support
• Camp shoes or tennis shoes
• Light inner gloves/glove liners
• Insulated wool or down mittens/gloves
• Sunglasses
• Broad-brimmed hat
• Neck gaiter or bandana (for sun protection)
• Wool hat or balaclava (should cover ears)
• Gaiters (needed Dec-Feb)
• Sweatshirt (optional)
• Sock liners (optional)

Trekking Gear & Supplies

• Duffle bag for carrying gear via porters.
• 40L Daypack for carrying essential stuff during the trail.
• Waterproof cover for daypack.
• Water bottles or hydration bladder Sleeping bag rated to -18°C/ 0°F Trekking poles
• Headlamp with extra batteries
• Lightweight water filter or iodine water tablets (personal preference)
• Hand warmers
• Travel pillow or pillowcase
• Sleeping bag stuff sack
• Dry bags in several sizes
• Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
• Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
• Small lock(s) for duffle bag and daypack
• Sleeping bag liner (optional)
• Quick-drying trekking towel (optional)

Food & Snacks

• Snacks (combine protein & carbs for well-balanced energy)
• Thermos (optional for hot beverages)
• Re-hydration gels or powder

Toiletries

• Sunscreen with a Lip balm
• Toilet Paper & Wet wipes
• Moleskin, medical tape, and/or duct tape for treating/preventing blisters
• Advil or Ibuprofen
• Diamox (for altitude sickness)
• Personal prescriptions
• Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
• Anti-chafe balm (e.g. Body Glide, to prevent chafing)
• Diaper rash cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
• Soap & Deodorant
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Razor (as needed)
• Shampoo and hand sanitizer
• Feminine hygiene products (as needed)
• Face lotion
• Hairbrush & hair ties
• Earplugs (for sleeping)

Additional Supplies

• Portable solar charger/power bank
• Book & Journal/pen
• Entertainment uses (Playing cards)

Important Documents

• Travel insurance
• Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
• Visa
• Money ($200-300 cash is recommended—while there are occasional ATMs on the trail, they are almost always out of order)
• One passport-sized photo if trekking in the Annapurna Region (needed at times for trekking permit). Not needed for Everest Treks