Trekking Preparations

You don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of adventure and are not afraid of walking, you qualify. There are excellent trekking agencies who will take care of all the details like government permits, air/bus tickets, guides, porters, food, tents, and equipment. All you have to do on the trail is concentrate on putting one foot before the other. On many popular trekking trails, you can also trek in what is known as "tea house style"- eating and staying in the many lodges and tea houses on the way instead of camping in tents.

Equipment:
Your trekking agency will provide equipment like sleeping bags, foam mattresses and tents. All you need to bring are your personal wear like walking boots and sand shoes, a water-and wind-proof jacket, woollen shirts, T-shirts, a thick pullover, shorts/skirts, and trousers/track suits. Thermal underwear is necessary for high altitudes and cottons are best for lower and warmer altitudes. Also don't forget a water bottle, Swiss army knife sewing kit, torch light with spare batteries, extra boot laces, sun glasses, sun cream, and personal medical supplies. Bring an elongated canvas bag or duffel bag to put your clothing and equipment in. There will be porters to carry the kit bag.

Trekking Equipments:
1. Sleeping bag
2. Down Jackets
3. T-Short and half paint for day walking
4. Wind proof jacket and trouser
5. Sweeter
6. Warm Short
7. Sun hat
8. Sun cream
9. Trekking shoes
10. Sport shoes for morning and Evening use
11. Sandal
12. Sun Glass and snow glasses
13. Glove
14. Walking stick (If needed)
15. Day pack
16. Water bottle
17. Some medicine
18. Knife
19. Umbrella or Rain coat