What should you pack for Har Ki Dun Trek:- The Har Ki Dun trek is located at 12000ft and has one of the best views of the Garhwal Himalayas. The Har ki Dun Trek is also known as “The Valley of Gods”. The Har ki Dun Trek is considered one of the best river valley trail treks. Some believers also believe that this is the same path which Pandavas took after the Mahabharat which leads to heaven. So when visiting this trek people have many questions about what should they carry with them to the trek. Many first-time trekkers do not know what they should carry while trekking and the amount of stuff they pack for the trek is too much to carry which hampers their speed and efficiency while trekking.
In this Guide, we will be answering all your questions so that you do not pack more than you require. And still, if you have any doubts regarding the items comment down below or ping us on our social media accounts.
Things you should carry for Har ki Dun Trek
Now we will be listing all the items below for your ease of packing.
Note:- you can bring them at your convenience and requirements. Not necessary to bring every item.
Essentials:- Must Carry
- An identity card (Driving License, Voter’s ID Card, etc.) MANDATORY
- Track pants / Cotton pants / Cargos. Denim aren’t recommended for treks
- Trekking Shoes
- 3 pairs of socks
- Up to 40-50 ltr Backpack,
- 1 Water Bottle (1ltr)
- Cold cream & sunscreen lotion.
- Lip balm
- Personal toilet kit and toilet paper
- Powerbacks (Electricity is not available while in the wild)
- Sun cap
- 1-2 Light and quick-drying towels.
- Gloves
- Your Dental Kit
- Windcheater
- Carry a few plastic bags in case your clothes get wet
- Rain Poncho
Good to Have
- Lightweight LED torch
- Bio gradable Soap
- Shampoo
- Deodorant / Talcum powder
- Nail clipper
- Sanitary pads/tampons (For female travellers)
- Your other personal items that you use daily
- Extra Batteries for your electronics
Medical Needs | Personal Medical Kit
- Antiseptic towel or water syringe (to clean the wound)
- Butterfly bandage for a small cut
- Cotton and elastic bandages and sterile gauze pad for larger wounds
- Medicine for Diarrhea (Upset stomach)
- Medicine for cold, flue/fever headache
- Some pain killers
- ORS pouches
- Quick pain relief spray (External use)
- Any personal medicine prescribed by your doctor
- Dimox / Similar for high altitude sickness
- Bug Repellent
- Carry some nutria/energy bars and drinks
Hope this list of things will help you plan better for the Trek. If you have any doubts regarding more items drop a comment below or ping us on our social handles. We are happy to help you out. And if you have any friends who are going out for a trek share this with them as sharing is ❤️.