{"id":8498,"date":"2018-12-14T14:31:29","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T14:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=8498"},"modified":"2021-03-02T06:57:37","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T06:57:37","slug":"what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Pack For A Trek In The Himalayas?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Himalayas, which in Sanskrit means a \u201c<\/span><b>temple\/abode of snow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.I am not sure about the snow part of it but I definitely identify the\u00a0Trek In The Himalayas as a temple. A temple that has the power to change people and apparently heals broken souls and many people have made the mountains their home leaving fortunes behind them in the chaos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/10-best-treks-in-himachal-pradesh-that-you-cant-miss\/\">Himalayan<\/a> range is home to 9 of the 10 highest peaks in the world and offers something for every adventure freak. I have heard many stories about how a trek in the Himalayas has changed someone forever and if you\u2019re reading this, then probably you have heard them too and are inspired to conquer the mighty peaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While that is a commendable and challenging thought, a little preparation will make it a pleasant one too. So, I\u2019ve listed things that you need to take care of before heading for Trek\u00a0In The Himalayas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, without further ado, let\u2019s jump into the details.<\/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-6aa195f48780a\" 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-6aa195f48780a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='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-himalayas\/#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-himalayas\/#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-himalayas\/#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-himalayas\/#Trekking_Stick\" >Trekking Stick:<\/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-himalayas\/#Camping\" >Camping:<\/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-himalayas\/#Food\" >Food:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/#Bonus\" >Bonus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='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-himalayas\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/#Medical_Kit_Though_we_dont_intend_to_get_hurt_during_the_trek_sometimes_we_do_and_its_better_to_be_prepared_for_the_worse_Hence_carrying_a_medical_kit_that_has_basic_antiseptics_crape_bands_and_Reli-spray_would_be_helpful\" >Medical Kit: Though we don\u2019t intend to get hurt during the trek, sometimes we do and it\u2019s better to be prepared for the worse. Hence carrying a medical kit that has basic antiseptics, crape bands and Reli-spray would be helpful.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/#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><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/#MiscellaneousIf_you_think_theyre_required\" >Miscellaneous(If you think they\u2019re required):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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=\"wp-image-8351 size-medium\" title=\"Water for a trek in the Himalayas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bottle-208x300.png\" alt=\"Trek In The Himalayas\" 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\">Water for a trek in the Himalayas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course folks, this is a no-brainer. But how much water is too much water? The idea is to start with enough water at the start of every day and at the end of it, you can refill from the fresh streams or the place of camping, so ideally 4-5 Ltrs of water should be sufficient. It adds weight but dehydration can be deadly while trekking. Our bodies constantly perspire even though we don\u2019t see visible sweat. Additionally, You may want to add Glucon D or energy powder to recuperate the lost minerals. Though it is a widespread myth that water from streams in the Himalayas is really pure, it isn\u2019t completely correct. So you should choose specific places that can potentially have fresh running water.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8499\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8499 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ef-chlor-water-purification-tablets-33-mg-500x500-300x116.png\" alt=\"Trek In The Himalayas\" width=\"300\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ef-chlor-water-purification-tablets-33-mg-500x500-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ef-chlor-water-purification-tablets-33-mg-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Water Purification tablets for a trek in the Himalayas-Image for reference only<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, running water is better than stagnant water as running water isn\u2019t an ideal place for bacteria, viruses to grow. Natural springs if you can find one, are better. If you don\u2019t find anything at all, it is advisable to carry a few chlorine tablets to treat the water before drinking. These tablets can spoil the taste, so add some tang to give it a flavor.<\/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-9081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/clothes-min-1-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/clothes-min-1-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/clothes-min-1-600x424.png 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/clothes-min-1-768x542.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/clothes-min-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first line of defense from the biting cold of the Himalayas. You should be very serious when you\u2019re packing the bags with clothes. Throughout the trek, you can wear T-shirts(preferably dry-fit ones) and trekking pants. Would be good to avoid track pants but if push comes to shove then choose a thinner track pant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermal inner wears are a necessity. Don\u2019t wear boxers and go on a trek :P. A fleece jacket and woolen gloves are a must to save yourself from the biting cold.<\/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-9082 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-1-300x201.png\" alt=\"Trek In The Himalayas\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-1-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-1-531x354.png 531w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-1-600x402.png 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-1-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shoes-min-1.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 ankle support(preferably <\/span><b>high cut<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) along with good ventilation. Just like how off-road vehicles have a deeper tread, your shoe needs to have aggressive lugged outsoles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the snow\/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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing to keep in mind while choosing shoes for Himalayan treks is for them to be waterproof. Because you\u2019ll keep encountering either water or snow or something that wets your feet and trust me your feet are very much irritating when it\u2019s wet and may also cause cracks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So it is recommended to have waterproof shoes, though this comes at an extra cost it is totally worth it considering the situation of a multi-day Himalayan trek.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trekking_Stick\"><\/span><b>Trekking Stick:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, no description here as pictures are enough \ud83d\ude1b<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8500\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8500 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Trekking-Stick-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trek In The Himalayas\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Trekking-Stick-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Trekking-Stick-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Trekking-Stick-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Trekking-Stick-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Trekking-Stick.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trekking Stick for a trek in the Himalayas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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=\"\" 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 trek in the Himalayas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the treks in the Himalayas are multi-day treks and require you to camp at an <\/span><b>\u201cA\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> location. The choice of camping gear is also important. Camping ax and matches or lighter will come in handy to light up a fire for cooking or to warm yourself. It can also help you cut vegetables should you decide to cook a good meal to reward yourself for the achievement so far. If you choose to go with a trekking group, chances are that the organizers will sort these things out or give you a list of essentials that you need to carry. Please do not forget to keep carry bags with you, to carry the waste back to the mainland. Let\u2019s keep pristine nature in its natural form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food\"><\/span>Food:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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. Idea is to replace the lost calories and give muscles some protein to reconstruct them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-1-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-1-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/food-min-1.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/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;\">Dry Fruits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that lunch and breakfast are carb-rich. However, a precaution is to go for complex carbs since they take time to be broken down, the release of energy isn\u2019t instant but gradual. Keeping your energy at the required level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For treating fatigue, protein-rich food is very much needed. But meat which is a protein-rich food usually takes a long time to digest hence best avoided. Alternatively, eggs are a good choice and will help greatly in the replacement of broken-down muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid chocolate bars as they\u2019re only an instant source of energy. They give you an instant boost of energy and you\u2019ll feel hungry soon after the boost dies down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus\"><\/span><b>Bonus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\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 size-medium wp-image-9083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rain-min-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s a rainy season and you don\u2019t want the spend the rest of the days after the trek, sneezing, then you should consider taking along rain protection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 Phones 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=\"Medical_Kit_Though_we_dont_intend_to_get_hurt_during_the_trek_sometimes_we_do_and_its_better_to_be_prepared_for_the_worse_Hence_carrying_a_medical_kit_that_has_basic_antiseptics_crape_bands_and_Reli-spray_would_be_helpful\"><\/span><b>Medical Kit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Though we don\u2019t intend to get hurt during the trek, sometimes we do and it\u2019s better to be prepared for the worse. Hence carrying a medical kit that has basic antiseptics, crape bands and Reli-spray would be helpful.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MiscellaneousIf_you_think_theyre_required\"><\/span><b>Miscellaneous(If you think they\u2019re required):<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisturizer, Lip Balm, Toilet paper rolls, Soap Papers, <\/span><\/p>\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 fitness 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Himalayas, which in Sanskrit means a \u201ctemple\/abode of snow\u201d.I am not sure about the snow part of it but I definitely identify the\u00a0Trek In The Himalayas as a temple. 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