Things you must carry in Ladakh Trip

It is always advisable to travel with less luggage to avoid different issues. We should only have essentials in our bag, but in high altitude mountains like Ladakh, we should be more careful. Below is the list of things to carry for your Ladakh trip.

Clothes

• 2 X Cotts Wool set (Both upper and lower)
• 3 X Jeans
• 3 X Shirt/T-Shirt
• 2 X Warm Jacket
• 1 X Windcheater
• 2 X Joggers
• 2 X Shorts
• 5 X Underwear
• 2 X Woollen Gloves
• 2 X Hat
• 5 X Socks
• 2 X Woollen Socks
• 5 X Hankerchief

Toiletries

• Soap
• Face Wash
• SPF 40+ Sunscreen Lotion
• Body Moisturiser
• Vaseline gel/ Boroplus / Boroline
• Shampoo pouch
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

Miscellaneous

• Comb
• Sun-glass

Camera & Accessories

Get yourself a Digital SLR or a handy point & shoot camera as per your budget. Ladakh and its surrounding places have a lot of beauties to capture. These photos will further help you to nourish your memories in the future.

• 1 X Camera
• 2 X 16 GB Memory cards
• 2 X Battery if possible (In cold climates, batteries drain faster)
• 1 X Tripod & UV Filter (If you are a professional photographer)

Mobile

• 2 X Phone charger (In case one malfunctions)
• 1 X Power Bank minimum 10400 mAh
• 1 X Spare phone (if possible)

You should download all the maps on your phone. Google Maps and Here Maps are both feature-packed. In case you are riding or driving yourself, keeping offline maps downloaded on your phone is a must; you can use them for reference.

Tools and spare parts for your bike

Check out our detailed article on How to ready your Vehicle for Ladakh and what spares you should carry.

Foods & Water

Keep lots of ORS sachets, dry fruits, biscuits, and cakes of your choice. You may carry protein bars. Every hour or so, you should take a little bit of food and water. Try to drink lots of ORS water to keep yourself hydrated.

Waterproof

You should buy yourself a good quality, lightweight, and breathable rainwear if you are riding else keep an umbrella. The weather is quite unpredictable in the mountains.

Riding Gear

Riding gear is very important to keep yourself protected while falling. These are the most neglected parts for many, but can be a lifesaver in situations. Below are the musts

• A helmet with DOT/ECE certification and an anti-fog visor is a must. A Dual visor helmet is recommended. Check out our Helmet Buying Guide
• Riding Jacket and pants with certified protectors and thermal liner recommended. I had a very good experience with the Rynox Urban riding jacket. Check out my review.
• Two riding gloves, one for regular use and the second one for waterproof & winter use. Both of the gloves should have good-quality protectors.
• In case you are riding, try to use a Tank bag and Saddlebag makes luggage management easier. I had a Rynox Optimus M tank bag.

In case you are not ready to have riding gear or a good quality Helmet, I do recommend you to read my story, How a Helmet Saved My Life.

Note: It is advised to break in all leather gear before the ride and get used to with Helmet, Jacket & pants in advance, else during the ride you may feel uncomfortable.

Maps

As advised earlier, download offline maps for the entire trip route. J&K will have limited internet connectivity. If possible, note down the routes on paper and keep 2-3 of those in a separate place. You can carry a paper map of all en-route states (Optional).

Documents

• Voter card / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving License (Any two)
• 5 X Passport-size photos
• Emergency contact noted in a paper
• If riding or driving, carry below
  • Driving License
  • Registration Certificate of your vehicle
  • Pollution Certificate
  • Tax Token
• If the vehicle belongs to another person
  • Consent letter from the owner.
  • Identity proof of the Vehicle owner (Self-attested)

These posts are for both riders and non-riders. Hope these make your trip successful and memorable. Get Leh’ed soon.

Being a remote place, visiting Ladakh needs lots of preparation, it mentally, physically. Do check out the links below to make this trip successful, I am sure you will never regret.

• How to prepare for Ladakh
• Medicines needed in Ladakh
• Mobile Network Connectivity in Ladakh
• Inner Line Permit Procedure for Ladakh
• How to Fight AMS or High Altitude Sickness
• Complete Guide for your Ladakh Trip

Conclusion

If you are doing a road trip to Ladakh, you may find my Kolkata – Ladakh – Kolkata on a Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 journey helpful, here.

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