The Land of High Passes or ‘Ladakh‘ is a different ecosystem of its own. Ladakh is a cold dessert in the Northern part of India, where the weather changes every now and then. It could be raining, snowing, windy any minute. If you are planning to go there you need some specific items. Here is my checklist on some of the most necessary items (especially if you are planning for a bike trip or otherwise) that we took on our trip. It is advisable to wear cloths in layers so that they could be take off or added based on the climate.
The list is divided into four categories – first Clothes and apparels, second Medicines and Toiletries, third Electronics and forth Miscellaneous items, along with the links to some of the items.
List # 1 – Cloths – This is what you will need for a week. Items needed for bike trip are marked separately.
Cloths and Apparels Online Links
Thermal – 1
Jeans – 2 to 3
T-shirt – 6
Leather Gloves – 1
Monkey Cap -1
Balaclava – 1 Le Gear Pro
Heavy Jacket – 1
Woolen Socks – 6 RC Royal Woolen Socks
Riding Jacket – 1 (for bike trip only)
Inners – 6 pairs
Muffler-1
RainCoat-1
Shorts – 2
Specks/Lens – 2
Face Mask – 1
Towel – 1
Thermal Shoes – 1 Wildcraft Amphibia
Slippers – 1
Belt – 1
Pullover/Light Jacket – 1
Riding Thermal Waterproof Gloves – 1 (for bike trip only) Scoyco Bike Riding Gloves
List # 2 – Medicines and Toiletries – You can make a small pack of essential medicines and toiletries that you might need on a Ladakh trip.
Medicines and Toiletries Online Links
Diamox (must)
Crocin
Digene
Combiflame
Volini
Avomine
Cetrizine
Camphor (incase of low oxygen)
Sunscreen Neutogena Ultra Sheer
Shampoo
Shower Gel/Soap
Lip Balm
Wipes
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Talc
Comb
Ziplock
Deodorant
Moisturizing Cream
Crepe bandage
Odomos
Paper Soap
Glucose
D Cold Total/Vicks 500/Sinarest
Fash Wash
Nasal Drop
Bandaid
Body Warmer (an awesome product that will keep you warm) Warmee
List # 3 – Electronics – The beauty of Ladakh is mesmerizing and you would like to capture it as such as possible.
Electronics Online Link
DSLR/Camera
DSLR/Camera Battery Charger
Mobile Phone
Mobile Charger
Power Bank Ambrane
2 Pin Multiplug GM Plug
Tripod Manfrotto Mini Tripod
Pendrive
Hard-disk
SD 2 USB Card Reader SeCro Card Reader
SD Cards for DSLR and Phone
Full Tripod
Action Camera
Action Camera Extra Batteries
List # 4 – Miscellaneous – Some must have items.
Miscellaneous Online Link
Lock and Key-1
Half liter Bottle
Chocolates
Dry Fruits
Driving License (must for bike trip)
Aadhaar
Itinerary Printouts – 2
Pen/Pencil/Paper
Rope Royal strap
Swiss Knife
Jute Bags – 2 (to stop littering)
This is the checklist that we followed and you can add/delete items as per your needs. Go conquer Ladakh !!
