Kashmir & Gurez Backpacking

• Waterproof and good quality backpack or rucksack is recommended over trolley bags since you’ll be changing multiple accommodations during the entire trip.
• Warm woolen jackets/sweaters, air/water resistant jackets, body thermal wears, gloves, caps and extra pairs of socks to protect yourself from wind chill and low temperatures.
• Sunglasses, comfortable clothing and sports shoes.
• Personal water bottle (avoid single-use plastic) to avoid dehydration issues.
• Quick snacks for journeys like dry fruits, biscuits, chocolates, energy bars, glucose sachets.
• Personal care items, sunscreen lotion (prefer SPF30 or higher), lip balm, toiletries, wet wipes and hand sanitizer.
• Diamox (altitude sickness drug), camphor tablets, medicines for motion sickness, fever, stomach ache, headache, cold, body pain and any other personal medicines.
• Phone, camera, power banks and photography equipment.
• ATMs and an adequate amount of cash for shopping, cafe visits.
• Personal identity document like Aadhaar, driving licence, passport, etc, since it is needed while applying for inner line permit and other security checks.

Important Note

Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. may cause itinerary change. In such a case, we will look for the best possible alternatives, as feasible. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing as per the call taken by locals, the driver and your trip leader.