North India is a treasure chest for trekking enthusiasts. Here is a list of the most essential things to carry for trekking in the North Indian region:
- A 40-50 liter Backpack.
- Trekking shoes for better grip.
- A rain-coat or poncho (even in summer, because the weather is quite unpredictable on the northern mountains).
- Warm and comfortable clothing.
- A pair of polarized sunglasses for protection from UV rays.
- Other accessories like gloves, socks, scarves, caps, etc.
- The first-aid box for medical emergencies.
- A trekking pole and a head-light
- Toiletries and other items necessary to maintain personal hygiene.
- Sleeping equipment like a sleeping bag, neck-pillow, and fleece blankets, etc.
- Necessary documents.
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.