Kit list


LIST OF THINGS FOR THE YATRA :

  • Back pack (water proof)
  • Duffel bag (water proof)
  • Money belt
  • Black bin bags (to water proof bags and for wet clothes)
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Hot water bag
  • Emergency kit

CLOTHING :

Clothing should be normally light capable of providing enough warmth preferably dark colors so that dirt is not easily remarkable.

  • Track Suit 
  • Shirts long sleeved made of wool of flannel 
  • Towels & Napkins 
  • Pairs of cotton or woolen Socks
  • Muffler 
  • One pair woolen and one pair cotton hand gloves.
  • Pair of sandal with back strap 
  • One pair of Hiking / Tracking boots.
  • Under garments 
  • Skirt for lady (good for open toilet) 
  • Shawl 
  • Woolen sweater with high neck 
  • Monkey cap (Balacave) / snoot
  • Wind Cheater with a hood (water proof)
  • Pants loose fitting 
  • Thermals pairs 
  • Night wears.
  • T-shirts.
  • Lycra top for Mansarovar for bath (optional)

TOILETRY :

  • Sun block cream – 30+ SPF
  • Tooth paste and brush
  • Soap & Shampoo
  • Skin moisturizer
  • Toilet tissue rolls
  • Hand mirror
  • Wide tooth
  • comb / Brush.
  • Lip balm
  • Wet Wipes 
  • Body Wipes
  • Tissues
  • Panty liners (women)

MISCELLANEOUS :

  • Alarm clock (Optional)
  • Video and steel camera with extra batteries.
  • Torch with batteries.
  • Note book – Record your Thoughts & Feelings. (Optional)
  • Water can with m-seal (Sealant) for bringing the Manas Holy water.
  • Good Sun glass with retainer (thread/chain) 
  • Whistle to hang around neck while doing Parikrama/Kora.
  • One litter thermos flask Holder with mug cover.
  • One liter water bottle.
  • Swiss army knife or multi nail cutter.
  • Shaving kit.
  • Locks for bags.
  • Air Pillow for tent & Neck rest pillow for car & airplane.

FIRST AID MEDICAL KITS :

We highly recommend you to consult your own doctor before you start the trip and bring the medications as per his/her advice. However following items are worth full to bring.

  • Daimox 
  • Paracetamol (crocin)
  • Pain killer
  • Eye drops for burning eyes
  • Multivitamin pills
  • Muscle relaxant
  • Antibiotic
  • Motion sickness and high altitude sickness medicine
  • Vicks vaporub
  • Neosprin ointment
  • Band aid
  • Antihistamine (contact cc)
  • Knee-cap
  • Electral powder
  • Thermometer
  • Dust Mask 
  • Cotton ear plugs for protection from cold wind
  • Camphor (tie in cloth and made hand band- to be sniffed occassionally as soon as you hit Tibet)

EATABLES :

Bringing your favorite snacks are highly recommended like – Biscuits, Khakras, Dry Indian snacks & sweets, Dry fruits, Granola Bars, Candy, Precooked foods etc. Ensure salty snacks and protein bars are in the pack. Things like dry fruit Chikki, peanut bars, soup powders come in handy. Mink chewing gums and mint sugar candies come in handy on long travel days and also during trekking.

Puja Samagri – As per your tradition. You will need this in Mansarovar. We did Rudrabhishek in Mansarovar and the group had made all the preparations for it.

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