Preparing to rendezvous with the Sahyadris?
Here’s an exhaustive checklist of all the things you’ll ever need for your adventure!

For Summer/Winter One-Day treks:

• Basic First Aid kit*
• Identity Card
• Trail/ region map
• Cap/ Scarf/ Bandana & Sunglasses
• Water (Minimum two litres.)
• Electrolyte Powder/Drink (Electral/Gatorade/Glucon D, etc.) OR Lemon and salt.
• Calorie dense snacks (Nuts & Dry fruits, Plum Cake, Chocolate bar, etc.)
• Fruit Juice/drink (Mazaa, Tropicana, etc. )
• Insect repellent (Odomos, Good Knight fabric roll-on, etc.)
• Hand Sanitizer (Dettol, Lifebuoy, etc.)
• Spare newspaper & Tissues
• Multi-Tool/ Swiss Army Knife
• Torch/ Headlamp with spare batteries.
• Powerbank
• Safety Pins, Rubber bands & Whistle (Useful in emergencies.)
• Optional: Rope, Camera.

For Monsoon treks:

• Quick Dry T-shirts are preferable over cotton tees.
• Poncho
• Additional set of clothes, socks, etc.
• Plastic sheet to wrap electronic devices.

For Multi day treks (in addition to above):

• Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
• Rehydration pouch/ bladder
• Tent & Sleeping Bag/ Mat
• Trekking pole
• A spare set of clothes & footwear (Floaters, sandals, etc.)
• Water filter/ Thin cotton cloth & water purification tablet.
• Instant food (soup, noodles, etc.)
• Utensils
• Antiperspirant powder
• Magnesium Flint/ Match boxes (Or candles, to be used as last resort.)
• Cotton swabs (Use it to loosely cover your ears at night.)
• Basic Toiletries: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Chewing Gum, Mouthwash, Shower gel (for use as face wash, shampoo & washing clothes, etc.)
• If there are few/ unreliable commercial establishments at the destination, carrying a toilet seat sanitizer spray is a good idea (Peesafe, Uspray, etc.).

*First aid kit:

• Scissor
• Band aids (Regular & Waterproof)
• Analgesic spray (Relispray, Volini, etc.)
• Antiseptic Liquid (Savlon, Dettol etc.)
• Antiseptic powder (Povidone-Iodine based powders like Cipladine, Savlon, etc.)
• Cotton roll & Bandage
• Crepe Bandage
• 1 inch wide medical tape (paper or cloth.)
• Micropore tape
• Tablet for motion sickness (Avomine), Acidity (Gelusil, Digene, etc.).
• Mild pain relief tablet (Crocin)

Note: Always consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Do’s:

-Always carry a bit of extra cash and preferably in different places.
(I learnt this the hard way 😛 )
-Always make sure someone knows where you are going (You have seen 127 Hours, right?) and the tentative schedule as well, if possible.
-Always check frequency of public transport from remote locations as well as time for the last bus/train back from the village.
-Preferably wear full sleeved/ length clothes that won’t restrict your movement and also protect you from insect bites and scratches.

Don’ts:

-Never wear valuables or jewellery.
-Do not smoke, litter or vandalize.
-Do not consume liquor or other intoxicants.

NOTE: The information provided in this post is for informational purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore, strictly at your own risk.

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Cheers!
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