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What all do I need to pack for a week-long trek in the Himalayas?
Some of the most important things to take with you for a week-long trek in the Himalayas are:
- A pair of good quality trekking shoes (not sport shoes!) made of rubber-sole.
- A 40-50 liters backpack with a rain-protection cover.
- A knapsack, to offload your main luggage.
- Good, warm, and basic clothing followed by accessories like gloves, scarves, socks, etc.
- A pair of polarized sunglasses and sunscreen for UV protection
- A trekking pole
- A medical kit carrying all the essential medicines and bandages in case of a medical emergency
- Two water bottles, 1 liter each.
- A raincoat or waterproof clothes
- A flashlight or a head-torch (recommended)
- Power banks to charge mobile phones or other devices
- Required documents and ID Proof
Harshit Patel : Co-Founder at Trekmunk. A certified Mountaineer, Skiier, has led more than 50 high altitude treks in the Indian Himalayas. He is an Engineer by profession but a traveler by passion. He has led treks in Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim and Nepal. He is a NOLS certified First Aid Responder and has covered 185,000+ km on Motorcycle. A Poet, Drone Pilot and Videographer at Insane Traveller Productions.