Personal Checklist
Copy of Train Ticket/s
For those traveling by air (air tickets)
Always reach 30 before scheduled time for all activities reduces stress (better early than late, better sure than sorry)
Original + Copy of Passport or Driving License ID or Election ID-Card or any other government of India issued photo ID (at least 5 copies of photographs and photo ids; this will be required for permits at certain locations).
Please carry emergency money with you; this in addition to the money you have contributed towards camp fee (Rupees 10,000/-; and credit card); this fund is your reserve for any emergency is not shopping money). E.g. emergency like we are not able to reach the planned destination due to land slide or bridge breakdowns or due to any other un-avoidable circumstances we may have to halt at another place which was not part of the planned trip etc.; or it could be any other situation.
All items to be packed in 60 liter back pack; and additional (duffel bag / nap sack)
Clothes
Spare clothes (Carry clothes that are not very heavy /bulky to carry and store).
Also carry shorts and t-shirt for River Rafting (You may an opportunity)
One pair of thermal inners
Woolens
Light Jacket
Muffler / Monkey Cap
Poncho (Rainwear)
Woolen Socks – one or two pair
Normal Socks – two pairs
Spare Undergarments
Woolen gloves
UV Goggles
Cap / Hat
Towel
Sleeping bag or one bed sheet
all items are to be wrapped in plastic or poly bags
Carry on 2 meter x 2 meter plastic sheet
Shoes optionally with anklets & slippers or floaters (washable)
Spare laces for the shoe might be a good idea
Food and Water
2 small Cans of Food for emergency
Biscuits / Chocolates / Salad items (can be bought from Manali local market)
Empty 5 liter water can and 2 liter filled water bottle
Toiletries
Shaving kit
Pocket knife / spoon set
Sun Screen – SPF (30 to 40)
Lip Guard or Balm
Hand Sanitizer
Toothpaste and tooth brush
Moisturizer and cold cream
Liquid soap and shampoo
Paper tissue / hand towel
A roll of toilet paper
Medical Kit
Anti-septic skin cream
Velbet Skin cream
Asprin / Anti-vomit
Small bottle of dettol
Dimox or equivalent (Please consult your doctor)
Medicine for cough and cold
chlorivate
food poisoning medicine - diarrhea can be an unpleasant experience while trekking
bandages and cotton
generic antihistamine for allergy attacks
Food poisoning - Norfolk
generic painkiller
Any other personal medication
Camphor
Other items
Flash light and Spare Batteries for the trek days
padlock + chain for the train travel
Small mirror
Comb
ziploc bags for cameras
Camera with spare battery and memory
matches / lighter
Spike Guard – for mobile / camera charging (We may have only one socket per room in hotels, so kindly carry spike gard with multiple sockets)
Note: Most of the remote places only BSNL mobile is available (Leh / Kashmir most networks are available). In some places no network will be available.
Pre-preparation for expedition
One to two hour walk or any other cardio exercise every day at least 5 days a week
Breathing exercise
Stretching exercise
Drink plenty of fluid; especially during last week and on the trip
Avoid Alcohol / minimize smoking if possible avoid it totally
Eat good food (Add plenty of vegetables; salads; fruits to your diet).
General Travel Information
We will be gaining altitude very rapidly hence may face problems of High altitude sickness.
Especially from our route between Manali to Sarchu. We will cross Rotang Pass – 13050 feet; Baralacha Pass (16020 ft), Evening Tea Break at Bharatpur, Reach Sarchu (13953 ft) by late afternoon.
Few of us may get headache; some may have vomiting tendencies; mostly this condition should go in a day or two.
Precautions:
It’s advised that for first couple of days to minimize exertion as we will be rapidly gaining altitude (over 10,000 feet), so that our body has enough time to get acclimatized to the thin atmosphere.
For those taking Manali – Leh route (The day we reach at Manali; we will travel from Manali to Rotang and return back to Manali for overnight sleep; this will prepare us better for the next day.)
For those landing directly at Leh (11,500 feet); first day has to be spend sleeping and resting; evening you may go to market for a casual walk
We will be taking Dimox tables or equivalent a day or two before (kindly consult your Doctors on the medicines)
Sniffing Camphor is also helpful for those getting headache.
We have to carry Asprin tables.
We are also be carrying emergency oxygen bottles as extra precaution.
Drink plenty of fluids (non-alcoholic); this will also help.
Most days the Safari starts very early in the mornings; Always try to cross the high passes as early in the day as possible. As the day progresses, the glacier melt streams transform from a trickle to a heavy flow. The roads are bad at places, but that the local driver will be used to handling and will know his way about.
Keeping destination in, don’t forget to enjoy your journey/moments during the trip.
Get ready for adventure of your life time.
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