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Basic Travel Kit

Itinerary Printout (at least 2) Travel Guide / Map Print Out (at least 2) At least two Copies of PhotoIDs for all members Mobile Mobile Charger Pen and a small Diary Bag locks (2 or more) Backpack or Carry bag Extra spectacles with cover Spectacles cover TORCHLIGHT Small Scissor Watch Swiss Knife Sunglasses Recommended Multi-Plug Recommended for remote areas Small water bottle, say 500 ml Match Boxes or Flint or Cigarette Lighter Couple of candles Plastic Bags / Plastic Zip Lock Bags Twist-ties, safety pins Novels or two Pens, pencils, colors, crayons, chocolates, toffees for distribution among local

children

Eateries

Chocolates, toffees, chips, chewing gums, mouth freshener, dry fruits etc. Pre-cooked food if possible

Camera Kit

Camera with bag Camera Charger and its cable Camera Battery Camera Cleaning Kit including Lenspen Tripod Filters Remote Release Photography Handbook Extra Camera Battery, if possible Extra Remote Release Battery, if possible Extra memory cards, if possible

Toiletries

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Tooth Brush Tooth Paste Toilet Soap Shampoo Pouches according to the schedule or a small shampoo bottle Tissue Papers

Face wash if required but common for girls Hair Oil Deodorants Moisturizing Cream Lip Guard Cologne Talc Comb Small Mirror Feminine Hygiene, if required

Shaving Kit

Shaver / Razor / Trimmer Shaving Blades ( If possible keep some extra blades) Shaver Brush Shaving Foam or Cream

Clothing Kit

Clothes as per the schedule Towels Socks Handkerchiefs Slippers At least one light jacket

Air Travel

Air-ticket Printout (if flying with e-tickets) Credit/Debit Card photocopy both side from which booking was made Dont forget to

strike of CVV number Authentication Letter if someone elses Credit/Debit Card

Mountains Must Haves

Digital Thermometer (Optional) Cold Cream Lip Guard Hats / Caps Heavy Woolen Clothing including woolen socks (Severe Cold / Snow) Woolen Hand Gloves (Severe Cold / Snow) At least 2 pairs of thermal.

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Trekking Must Haves

Mountains Must Haves Hard Wooden Stick (Also handy in snow for the grip) Rain / Snow Protection Gear like Rain Coat / Rain Suit Hats / Caps Gaiters for snow or water Water Bottles (Snow trek needs more water than we think) Trekking Shoes

Beach Must Haves

Hats / Caps Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50 or greater) or Sunblock 2-3 Extra Shorts, An extra slipper and extra towel for back pack Thin single bed sheet if not interested in beach shack / bed always Lip Guard with sunscreen Long-sleeved over shirt and a thin pair of pants as night gets a bit cold at beaches

Medicine or First-aid Box

Disclaimer Well medicines listed here are just my suggestion as it suits me and you shallalways consult your doctor before taking any of these.

ORS or ORS-L Tetra Packs at least 5 in number Pain Relief Spray Pain Relief Cream or Gel Betadine Antiseptic cream Savlon or Dettol Antiseptic solution Combiflaim or Flexon Pain Killers Crocin or Paracetamol Mild Fever Avomine Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting Digene Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild) Zinetac 150mg Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe) Eno Sachets Quick Gastric Relief Entroquinol Relief from Loose motion (mild) Metrogyl Relief from Loose motion (high) D-Cold Total or Vicks Action 500 for cold Pudin Hara for stomachache Crepe Bandage 2 (for fractures) J&J Band-Aid Fast Heal Wash proof Long, Square and circle patches Cotton and Dressing Bandage Becosules for vitamin B-complex and sometimes energy Eye Tone for soothing eyes Nasivion for blocked and dry nose Ongoing Regular Medicines, if any

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Apart from that, following is the general list of clothes which I prefer to carry on Ladakh trip:

2-3 Pairs of Inner Thermal Suits. 3-4 sets of Heavy woollens in most part of the year except July and August where one

can get away with light woollens.

1 heavy woollen jacket is always handy throughout the year even in the months of Julyand August (personally I feel) where it can act as a backup. But, you should carry 1 lightwoollen jacket as well in the month of June to August, may be, there could be days whenyou need just your light jacket only.

3-4 pairs of woollen socks. And if going to Ladakh in winters from November to March,you also might need good insulated shoes as well to protect your feet from the cold.

Carry at least one or two caps to protect yourself from direct sunlight as it is too harsh inthis region. Kids specially should wear caps or hats all the time when out there in sun.Especially, in the month of September and October the UV rays are harshest and youmust protect your skin using Hats / Caps and a good high SPF sunscreen lotions.

Carry at least 1 Balaclava too to protect yourself from cold entering the head.

Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflections from snow especially from Januaryto June when there is too much of snow and looking directly at reflecting sunshine fromsnow will cause sense of irritation in the eyes or watery eyes. So, do carry sunglasses forsure or photo chromatic spectacles.

Hand Gloves, must have in the months of October to June. Always good to carry themwith you.