Most treks in Himalayas, including the popular ones in Ladakh, are not exactly wilderness adventures. The trails wind through mountain villages, past meadows with herdsmen's huts:
rarely does one enter entirely uninhabited, uncharte areas. while that robs you of the romance of a wild wandering, the conveniences that comes as a result make trekking so much easier
and enjoyable in the himalays.
 Permits
Permits are required for all foreigners and Non Ladakhi & non Zanskari Indians.
Mountain Sickness
At an altitude above 10,000ft. from the sea level, acute mountain sickness can occur to anybody. The most common symptoms of acute mountain sickness are: headache, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, breathlessness, lassitude and lack of concentration. Therefore, to avoid mountain sickness make sure to take complete rest on the day of your arrival.
¤ Temperature and Rainfall ¤
| City |
Elevation |
-- |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
| LEH |
3,170m |
Max: |
-2.8 |
0.8 |
6.4 |
12.4 |
17.1 |
21.1 |
| Min: |
-14 |
-11.8 |
-6.3 |
-1.2 |
2.8 |
6.7 |
| Rain: |
11.8 |
8.6 |
11.9 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
4.3 |
| City |
Elevation |
-- |
July |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| LEH |
3,170m |
Max: |
24.7 |
24.4 |
20.9 |
14.2 |
7.9 |
1.6 |
| Min: |
10.2 |
9.6 |
5.4 |
-0.9 |
-6.6 |
-11.1 |
| Rain: |
15.7 |
19.5 |
12.2 |
7.1 |
2.9 |
8 |
First -aid Kit
These are the medicines (available without prescription in Ladakh) and other items that may be taken on the trek as a first-aid kit. If you are allergic to any of the medicines listed, consult a doctor fror alternatives.
Medicines
» R x Azithromycin 250 mg for Respiratory infections; 6-8 tablets.
» R x Norfloxacin 400mg or Ciprofloxacin for diarrhoea; 10 tablets.
» R x Tinidazole 500mg for giardiasis/ amoebiasis; 12 tablets.
» R x Ibuprofen 400mg for aches, pains; 12 tablets.
» R x Calpol(paracetamol) 500mg for frvers, colds; 16 tablets.
» R x Lemolate or Actifed for colds; 12 tablets.
» R x Ranitidine 150mg, for acidity; 12 tablets.
» R x Miconazole 2% or Clotrimazole 1% for fungal infections; one tube.
Other Items
» Band-Aid sticking plasters; 15 pieces.
»Gauze pads, for bandaging wounds; 6 pieces.
»Stretch Bandage.
Awareness
» Respect privacy when taking photographs.
» Respect holy places.
» Refrain from giving money to children as it encourages begging.
» Respect for the local etiquette earns you respect.
» Let the Himalayas change you - Do not change them.
» Protect the natural environment.
» Leave the campsite cleaner than you found it.
» Limit deforestation - make no open fires.
» Burn dry paper and packets in a safe place.
» Burn dry paper and packets in a safe place.
» Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
» Have a break and give the World one.
Equipments
The following list only mentions the essential elements. You have to prepare a list of clothes and small personal articles you will need during the trek.
» A small backpack. About 40 lt. It will contain all what you need during a trekking day and nights carried by you.
» A kit-bag with padlock or a big backpack. It will contain the 12 kg personal belongings, which will be carried by porters.
» A good sleeping bag.
» A walking stick optional.
» A frontal lamp or an electric torch.
» A foam mattress is provided, but if you have a self-inflating mattress, we advise you to bring it.
» Hiking shoes.
» A sweater.
» A fleece jacket.
» A waterproof jacket preferably Gore-Tex.
» Good trousers.
» Waterproof trousers preferably Gore-Tex.
» Gloves and cap.
» Sunglasses.
» Sun cream.
» A water bottle.
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