{"id":8350,"date":"2018-12-07T10:53:01","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T10:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=8350"},"modified":"2021-03-03T12:29:11","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T12:29:11","slug":"what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Pack For A Trek In The Western Ghats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, Well, Well, You\u2019ve taken step one to experience something that\u2019s gonna alter your wiring forever. Trekking can be a rewarding experience for a lot of reasons and rightly so. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It pushes the mental and physical endurance of a person to limits that seem unfathomable sitting in the cubicle in concrete blocks. And What best place to choose other than Trek In The Western Ghats that is an overnight drive away from Bengaluru and are probably the escapade you\u2019ve been looking for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve decided to go on Trek In The Western Ghats, let me prepare you for the adventure. Read below to know about the things to carry for your adventure into the dense jungle.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa1b1892eb2d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa1b1892eb2d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Water\" >Water:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Clothes\" >Clothes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Shoes\" >Shoes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Camping\" >Camping:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Bonus\" >Bonus:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Rain_Protection\" >Rain Protection:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Torch_and_extra_batteries\" >Torch and extra batteries:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Hand_sanitizer_Because_you_cant_keep_using_your_drinking_water_to_clean_your_hands\" >Hand sanitizer: Because you can\u2019t keep using your drinking water to clean your hands.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/#Power_bank_just_in_case_your_phones_battery_runs_off_with_all_the_pictures_you_take_and_the_memories_you_make\" >Power bank: just in case your phone\u2019s battery runs off with all the pictures you take and the memories you make.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water\"><\/span><b>Water:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8351\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8351\" style=\"width: 208px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bottle-208x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bottle-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bottle.png 277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1 Ltr Water Bottle for Trekking in the Western Ghats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, this is a no-brainer folk! But how much water is too much water? The idea is to last for a day, so ideally 2-3 Ltrs of water should be sufficient. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019ve decided to go on the trek during summers or sunny days, then add another 1 or 1.5 Ltr. It adds weight but dehydration can be deadly while trekking. Our bodies constantly perspire even though we don\u2019t see visible sweat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Additionally, You may want to add Glucon D or energy powder to recuperate the lost minerals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clothes\"><\/span><b>Clothes:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/clothes-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best recommended to avoid cotton as cotton absorbs sweat and becomes heavy and you don\u2019t want to carry additional weight, do you? and perhaps wool or synthetic is best. Clothing is your first line of defense. Although we tend to prefer half sleeves if not sleeveless and shorts for treks, I\u2019d recommend full sleeves and full pants for trekking. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be pretty handy to protect yours from scorching heat, thorns, stinging needles, and mosquitoes too. Additionally, carry a plastic bag should you require to keep used\/wet clothes. Towels can come in handy to dry yourself during monsoons or should you get tired or find a lake to take a dip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoes\"><\/span><b>Shoes:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9077 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-300x201.png\" alt=\"Western Ghats\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-531x354.png 531w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-600x402.png 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min.png 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, If clothes are your first line of defense against everything else but the ground. And this is the most important contact point to keep your body balance right in turn keeping the whole trek balance right \ud83d\ude09 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is preferable to have lugged shoes that have good ventilation. Just like how off-road vehicles have a deeper tread, your shoe needs to have aggressive lugged outsoles. Because the mud can easily get trapped in smaller outsoles then the sole into a flat surface and then you\u2019re as worse as wearing a sneaker \ud83d\ude1b (Also, Happy Sliding and Wish goodbye to your back for some time \ud83d\ude09 )<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping\"><\/span><b>Camping:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8356\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8356\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8356 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tent-300x300.png\" alt=\"Western Ghats\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tent-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tent-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tent-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/tent.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camping gear for a peaceful night in the Western Ghats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning to camp overnight during the trek, the first thing you gotta do is to check if camping is allowed. Most of the treks in the Western Ghats are in protected areas and need special permits to camp overnight. Get that sorted so that you can drown yourself in the darkness and enjoy the uninterrupted view of the night sky. Secondly, a camping tent, a mat, a mosquito repellent, and a sleeping bag are all that you will need for camping overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Food:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9075 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-300x225.png\" alt=\"Western Ghats\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trickiest of all, while we can carry our favorite choco bars and fruits, it also adds weight. And you burn the same food to carry that weight, so it is important to choose food in such a way that is light to carry and at the same time gives you an energy boost i.e higher is Kcals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular choices among trekkers include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts, Seeds, or nut-based bars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry Fruits. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Veggies like Carrots and Cucumbers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits, especially Pears &amp; Apples. Since Bananas have a high percentage of Carbs, it gives an instant energy boost but won\u2019t help in fatigue because of lesser protein content. So Bananas are a good choice for one-day treks provided you\u2019ve decent endurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus\"><\/span><b>Bonus:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the season\/Time below items can come in handy<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rain_Protection\"><\/span><b>Rain Protection:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9076 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-300x300.png\" alt=\"Western Ghats\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s the rainy season and you don\u2019t want the spend the rest of the days after trek sneezing, then you should consider taking along rain protection. While there is a variety of rainwear available, I would definitely recommend a Poncho because the umbrella is useless as it ties off one hand, a two-piece rain jacket is not so good with perspiration and takes up a lot of time in putting them on and off. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ponchos are perfect because they take very little time to put them on and off, and they have ample ventilation for perspiration, thereby removing the moisture buildup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Torch_and_extra_batteries\"><\/span><b>Torch and extra batteries:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a frenzy to use Mobile Phone as a torch but that would be stupid because the phone has a purpose in an emergency, Torchlight doesn\u2019t. To save phone battery as much as possible and the least we could do to save that is to pack a torch and some extra batteries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hand_sanitizer_Because_you_cant_keep_using_your_drinking_water_to_clean_your_hands\"><\/span><b>Hand sanitizer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because you can\u2019t keep using your drinking water to clean your hands. <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_bank_just_in_case_your_phones_battery_runs_off_with_all_the_pictures_you_take_and_the_memories_you_make\"><\/span><b>Power bank:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just in case your phone\u2019s battery runs off with all the pictures you take and the memories you make. <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond material things, physical and mental fitness is very much needed. Physical fitness to endure the challenges the peak throws at you. Mental <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/\">fitness<\/a> to keep you moving forward and be a vigil at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a safe and fun trek mate!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, Well, Well, You\u2019ve taken step one to experience something that\u2019s gonna alter your wiring forever. Trekking can be a rewarding experience for a lot of reasons and rightly so. It pushes the mental and physical endurance of a person to limits that seem unfathomable sitting in the cubicle in concrete blocks. 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