Adi Kailash Yatra Packing Checklist (Printable)

Luggage space in Vyas Valley 4x4s is limited, and evenings at Gunji are cold even in June. Pack in one soft duffel (max ~10–12 kg) plus a small daypack you keep with you in the vehicle.

Documents (non-negotiable)

• Aadhaar card (original + 2 photocopies)
• Passport-size photos (keep 4 spare)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Printed or offline copy of your itinerary PDF

Clothing — think layers, not bulk

• Thermal base layer (top + bottom) — worn on darshan days
• Fleece or woollen mid-layer
• Insulated jacket (down or synthetic) for Gunji evenings and Jolingkong
• Windproof/waterproof outer shell
• Trek pants ×2 (avoid jeans — cold when damp, slow to dry)
• Warm cap covering the ears, sun hat, and buff/scarf
• Woollen gloves + a windproof outer pair
• Warm socks ×4, regular socks ×3
• Broken-in walking shoes with grip; slippers for the homestay

Health & personal

• Personal medicines (in the daypack, with the prescription)
• Sunscreen SPF 40+ and lip balm — UV at 4,500 m is fierce
• Sunglasses with proper UV protection (snow glare is real)
• Basic kit: ORS sachets, paracetamol, motion-sickness tablets, band-aids
• Hand sanitiser, wet wipes, toilet paper roll
• Moisturiser — the valley air is dry

Gear & small essentials

• Water bottles ×2 (1 litre each) or bottle + thermos for hot water
• Power bank (10,000 mAh+) — charging is scarce beyond Dharchula
• Torch or headlamp with spare batteries
• Dry-fruit/energy snacks for jeep days
• Small locks for the duffel
• Cash — there are no reliable ATMs beyond Dharchula, and no card machines in the valley

What NOT to bring

• Drones (restricted in the border zone — seriously, don’t)
• Excess luggage — porters are limited and vehicles are packed
• Valuables and heavy jewellery

Print this page (it is print-friendly) and tick items off as you pack. Anything you are unsure about — ask us on WhatsApp; we answer packing questions daily in season.