
What are things to carry on my Leh Ladakh trip?
A list of things to carry on a Ladakh trip is one of the topmost questions that I may have answered in the last decade of running my blog. However, I will be concise here and suggest that you may carry the following essentials on any Ladakh trip:
- Basic Travel Kit Essentials
- At least two copies of PhotoIDs for all members
- Pen and a small diary
- Bag locks (2 or more)
- Backpackor Daypack
- Extra spectacles with cover
- Torchlightor Flashlight
- Small Scissor
- Hand Watch
- Sunglasses – Recommended
- Multi-Plug – Recommended for remote areas
- Match Boxes or Flint or Cigarette Lighter, Couple of candles
- Plastic Bags / Plastic Zip Lock Bags
- Twist-ties, safety pins. You can find twisties at the link: Twist Tie 20m (Pack of 2)
- Swiss Knife(optional) I have a Victorinox Huntsman Red Swiss Army Knife which I have been using since 6-7 years. It has helped in many situations in mountains and still works as new. One of the best products I have bought in life.
- Small water bottle, say 500 ml
- Pens, pencils, colors, crayons, chocolates, toffees for distribution among local children
- Toiletries, Grooming & Hygiene
- Hand sanitizer
- Oral Hygiene – Toothbrush and paste
- Bathing essentials – Soaps, Shampoos, Face wash, Hair Oil
- Tissue Papers
- Deodorants
- Moisturizing Cream
- Lip Guard
- Cologne Talc
- Comb
- Small Mirror
- Feminine Hygiene, if required
- Shaving Kit
- Clothing & Mountain Must-Haves
- Cold cream
- Cold Cream
- Sunscreen lotion(SPF 50 or greater) or Sunblock
- Lip Guard with sunscreen
- Hats / Caps
- Clothes as per the schedule
- At least one light jacket
- Heavy woolen clothing including woolen socks (Winters)
- Woolen hand gloves(Winters)
- At least 2 pairs of thermal
- Towels
- Socks
- Handkerchiefs
- Slippers
- Camera Kit & Other Electronic Essentials
- Camera, charger, spare batteries, cleaning kit, memory cards, tripod
- May carry, remote releases, filters, headlamps for night photography
- Mobile, charger, power banks, AC-DC converter for the car
- Basic First-aid, medical kit & any ongoing medicines
In the end, I have prepared for you this comprehensive list of things to carry on Ladakh trip, which covers all the items listed above in detail.
Also read: A Guide to Travel Solo with your Child