Hampta Pass & Chandrataal Lake Snow Trek (Jaipur to Jaipur)

• 50–60L rucksack with rain coverMUST
• Small daypack (15–20L) for daily essentialsMUST
• Reusable insulated water bottle (1L × 2)MUST
• Headlamp or torch with spare batteriesMUST
• Trekking poles (single or pair)Saves your knees on long descents
• Dry bags / plastic covers to waterproof clothesMUST

• 4–5 quick-dry t-shirts / trek teesMUST
• 2 pairs quick-dry trek pantsMUSTAvoid denim — it stays wet for hours
• Down / padded jacketMUSTNights near 14,065 ft drop below freezing
• Thermal inner layer (top + bottom)MUST
• Fleece or woollen mid-layerMUST
• Woollen cap, neck gaiter & insulated glovesMUST
• Rain poncho or waterproof jacketMUST
• Quick-dry undergarments & 4–5 pairs of socksMUST

• High-ankle waterproof trekking shoesMUSTBreak them in before the trip — never trek in brand-new shoes
• Woollen socks for camp nightsMUST
• Floaters or sandals for river crossings

• Personal medication with prescriptionMUST
• Basic first-aid: band-aids, antiseptic, pain reliefMUST
• SPF 50+ sunscreen & SPF lip balmMUST
• UV400 sunglassesMUST
• Hand sanitiser & wet wipes
• Diamox (acetazolamide) — only if your doctor approvesMUSTConsult your physician before the trip. Never self-prescribe.
• ORS / electrolyte sachetsMUSTAltitude dehydrates you faster than you notice

• Original government photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport)MUSTMandatory at every checkpost
• 3 photocopies of your IDMUST
• 2 passport-size photographsMUST
• Cash — ATMs are scarce past the last townMUST
• Inner Line Permit documents (we file these for you)Carry the ID copies your captain requests in advance

• 10,000mAh+ power bankMUSTCharging points are limited at camps
• Charging cables & universal adapter
• Offline maps and downloaded musicNetwork drops out for long stretches
• Spare camera batteriesCold drains batteries roughly twice as fast

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) risk at 14,065 ft

This itinerary crosses 14,065 ft, where oxygen is roughly 40% thinner than at sea level. Your captain records SpO₂ and pulse twice daily, and the schedule builds in acclimatisation before every high camp. Report headache, nausea, or breathlessness immediately — descending early is always the right call.

Emergency oxygen & portable altitude chamber

Every high-altitude batch carries sealed oxygen cylinders, a pulse oximeter, and a comprehensive high-altitude medical kit. Evacuation routes to the nearest road head are mapped for each camp before departure.

NIM & ABVIMAS certified expedition leaders

Every batch is led by a mountaineering-institute graduate with wilderness first-aid certification. The leader-to-traveller ratio never exceeds 1:8 on technical sections.

24/7 operations desk & emergency contact tree

Your captain checks in with our central ops desk at fixed intervals. Emergency contacts you provide at booking are called directly if you are out of network for longer than expected.

Travel insurance strongly recommended

Insurance is not included in the trip cost. We strongly recommend a policy covering high-altitude adventure activity and emergency evacuation. Your captain can share the details insurers usually ask for.