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CLOTHING:
1) 2 pairs of convertible pants/shorts (pants that
zipper to shorts) for hiking mountaineering – these are worn
a lot on the trek and are very practical.
2) 4 pairs of very good hiking socks (ie: Smartwool
brand available at REI stores or on-line at www.rei.com, www.campmor.com,
Adventure 16 stores or on-line at www.adventure16.com)
3) 1 bathing suit (for Kir Ganga or other times when
jumping in a lake would be great!)
4) High quality long underwear tops and bottoms (ie:
Patagonia’s Capilene brand – expensive but keeps you warm
when needed, cool when needed and very breathable!)
5) A quick dry camping towel available at stores
mentioned above
6) For women: (Read Culture Shock-India in depth!)
It may be a summer in India (very hot) but it is not appropriate generally
to wear Western-style tank tops and shorts outside of remote areas
where it is only your trek team around. Bring loose, breathable long
sleeve tops and pants and very few skin baring clothes (esp. if you
plan on traveling post-trek in India)! Also – dress covered
when visiting temples, monasteries (gompas) and DEFINITELY mosques!
7) A rain poncho and small travel umbrella for very
wet days on trek – it’s monsoon season!
8) A waterproof hat that is also warm and covers
you from the sun OR a waterproof hat, a hat for sun and also a hat
for the cold mountain nights where it can get below freezing.
9) Gloves
7) A rain poncho and small travel umbrella for very wet
days on trek – it’s monsoon season!
8) A waterproof hat that is also warm and covers you from
the sun OR a waterproof hat, a hat for sun and also a hat for the cold mountain
nights where it can get below freezing.
9) Gloves
10) Sport sandals are a must (ie: Tevas)
11) Bandana
12) Good (well worn in before trek) hiking boots that have
been water sealed
13) gators for snow or mud
14) breathable quick dry under garments (women might want
to consider bringing sport bras)
15) Ski/down warm jacket
16) wind/water resistant parka/jacket (could include a
lining that makes it a warm winter jacket)
17) Extra pair of warm socks for nighttime – not
for hiking
18) Several t-shirts for hiking, sleeping, etc. (easy,
breathable, quick dry running or hiking t’s recommended)
19) Women might want to consider wearing a “wedding
ring” if not married to prevent some irritation – though it’s
impossible to prevent (though a wedding ring in India is not the sign of
being married in that country culturally it is somewhat understood as a
Western sign of marriage)