Below are the list of personal articles which are required for a trek on the Himalayas. This guide helps you to give an idea about the things that you need to bring in as a trek member. Depending upon the number of days of trek, the articles quantity may vary and this list is made considering the trek duration being 5 to 7 days (week long treks).

Trek essentials:

• 01. Sun hat.
• 02. Torch with extra battery.
• 03. Light Jacket.
• 04. Heavy Jacket.
• 05. Trousers.
• 06. T-shirt.
• 07. Socks.
• 08. Identity Card with photocopy.
• 09. Ruck Sack
• 10. Water Bottle.
• 11. Raincoat or Umbrella.
• 12. Pullover.
• 13. Balaclava or woolen cap.
• 14. Hand gloves.
• 15. Passport size photo.
• 16. Mattress.
• 17. Sleeping Bag.
• 18. Sports shoe.
• 19. Slipper.
• 20. Cold cream.
• 21. Tissue paper.
• 22. Soap Paper.

Always try to avoid unnecessary Cloths, toiletries which are heavy and of little use on mountain. Pack light.

For selection of personal gear/equipment and backpacking please read the articles carefully, before buying an item:

Rucksack/Back Pack : A Must item. Between 40 to 50 Litres. Don’t buy more than 60L unless you are in expeditions. These will be heavier and can cause discomfort if not fully loaded. You can buy it online or offine from trekking gear store. We can help you to find the right one.

Sleeping Bag : You can hire from us or bring your personal one rated for high altitude in case you have. Personal one is always better for hygiene. You can purchase from us. http://www.majestichimalayan.com/final/hire-a-guide

Trekking Shoe / Boot : A must item. A good quality trekking shoe/boot must have the following specs :

i) A sticky rubber sole with lug (indentations for better grip).
ii) Ankle support (Medium or high ankle).
iii) Waterproofing membrane. (A must for high altitude and winter treks).

Mattress (Foam/Rubber) : It is very cheap. You can buy it from Hardware shop or trekking gear shop.

Micro spikes/Anti slip grip & Gaiters : Its necessary only for snow trek, specially in winter time.

Rucksack cover (Waterproof): Advised. MUST for protection from rain/dust/stain etc. (Alternately you can keep your clothing and warm jacket inside polythene pack. Do get the pack(s) back to home and re use/recycle).

Daypack/Knapsack : Optional (Can carry along with you with water bottle, food, camera and wind/water proof etc.) if you want to offload your Rucksack in permissible routes.

T-shirt (Base layer while you are hiking) : A must item and as per need. Take at least one Dry fit/Quick dry type which can ventilate sweat/moisture wicking. These are made of synthetic materials. Cotton T-shirts are NOT advised and avoid especially when you walk.

Warm Jacket (Mid layer clothing for warmth ) : A must item. Warm Fleece Jacket/Synthetic fill (Some refer as Hollow Fill Jacket/Down feather Jacket.

While hiking you will not require this unless you are hiking in cold conditions. Use this when you cool down at campsite. You can but from us - http://www.majestichimalayan.com/final/hire-a-guide

Windproof Jacket/Wind Cheater (Outer layer clothing for protection from wind and rain/snow fall) : A MUST item. A hooded one made of water resistant/repellent material is highly advised.

Use this along with Base layer (t-shirt) while hiking unless it is warm and sunny weather. Wear this always as outer later to protect from wind chill be while hiking or at camp site.

Thermal wear (Base Layer once you reach campsite) : Upper and lower (Woolly cot). Must for winter treks.

Trek pant : A must item. Can be Track pants (avoid cotton), 3 quarter/Cargo or Convertible kind.

One Dry fit/Quick dry track pant is advised. Water repellent/proof quality is a plus.

For altitude above 5000m/16400ft you should use wind proof and water proof trek pants.

Raincoat/Poncho/Waterproof clothing: Waterproofing is MUST during your trek in the Himalayas, be it in summer or winter.

This can be achieved by any of the following:
i) Use your windproof jacket and hiking pant having water repellent/proofing quality.

ii) A Poncho/Raincoat.

Balaclava/Woolen skull cap/Monkey Cap : A Must item for protection from cold. Made of woolen/synthetic warm material.

Sun cap/Wide-brimmed Hat/Bandana : For protection from sun while you hike.

Under garments/Inner wear : As per need.

Hiking Socks : 3/4 pair. Use full length socks (Don’t use tennis socks). 100% Cotton socks are NOT recommended as these absorb sweat and dry slowly. A pair of woolen material is nice to have especially in winter treks.

Woolen gloves : A Must item.

Waterproof gloves : Optional. Useful especially on high altitude treks where snow/ice is encountered.

Camp sandal : Can be a strap on sports sandal or a Hawaiian sleeper.

Walking Sticks/Trekking Poles/Ski Poles : Nice to have, reduces the pressure on knees and gives balance specially while descending. Advised at least one pole for treks involving snow/ice.

Knee cap : Optional. Makes a difference especially if you have knee injuries/problems (Neoprene added variant is better).

Water bottle/Hydration pack : Must. Good quality plastic bottle.

Sunglasses : This is MUST for all the high altitude treks and winter treks. Polarised/Anti-glare is always a better option in snow with UV400 (UV A & B) protection. Trekkers using spectacle can order custom make powered sunglasses.

Torch/Head Lamp with extra batteries : A MUST item. Head torch keeps your hands free.

Accessories/Toiletries : Optional and try to share when you travel in group.

Sunscreen lotion – Optional. At least 30/40 SPF.

Chap Stik/Cold & Moisturising cream – Optional. As per need. Use small tubes/bottles.

Tooth brush and tooth paste – Carry smallest available tube of tooth paste.

Soap/Soap strip – Carry small pocket size soap, or Soap strip.

Hand sanitizer – Optional. Small bottle.

Tissue roll ( Toilet paper) – This is a must item as water may not be available in the vicinity.

Towel – Medium size (light weight).

Anti-Fungal Powder – Optional. This helps to keep the socks and the trek shoe drier and odour free to an extent. Carry smallest container.

Camera with extra cells: Optional. Normally there is no charging point on the Himalayan trek routes, carry spare batteries/power bank.

Dry food items(Kit): Must. Carry some dry fruits, chocolate/energy/protein bars and GluconD/Tang/Getorade.

Personal First-Aid Kit: Optional – Anti septic cream, Betadine/Dettol/Savlon, Band aid, cotton, crepe bandage, safety pin etc.

Medicines Kit: This is a simple guide line and a doctor’s consultation is recommended.)

• a) General medicines comprising of headache, fever, vomiting, stomach upset and pain killer (Volini gel/spray)
• b) Anti Diarrhoearal
• c) Antibiotics – ( choose broad spectrum antibiotics for treating a variety of infections – carry a course of each)
• d) Mild analgesics – (Aspirin/Paracetamol etc but DONOT take Codeine based painkillers).
• e) Strong analgesics (Co-Proxamol/Ponstan/Temgesic, use with care).
• f) Anti-inflammatory (Nurofen or diclofenac sodium)
• g) Diamox – This helps in acclimatisation (a proper dosage is must if taken. Drink lot of water as this is a diuretic drug.

Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure

In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

• 30 days & prior to arrival – 10% of the tour/service cost.
• 20 days to 18 days prior to arrival – 20% of the tour/service cost.
• 14 days to 16 days prior to arrival – 25% of the tour/service cost.
• 10 days to 08 days prior to arrival – 50% of the tour/service cost.
• 07 days & less, prior to arrival or no show – NO REFUND.

Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.

In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

Refund

In regard to refund of unused / unutilized services (which are paid for and cancelled in advance) the refund amount would be worked out on the basis of cancellation policy as described above and the money would be accordingly refunded to the person who has made the payment to us. Please note that the refund process may take 2 – 4 weeks due to banking procedures. If the refund is made to the credit card account OR to Bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the refund amount.