Know the essentials to carry while trekking the rugged beauty of Kashmir

Witness the ever-changing weather and the stunning beauty that lies with it. An amalgamation of spectacular landscapes, delicately-framed lakes, majestic waterfalls, rare wildlife, and alpine glaciers, Nature can't get better than this. Kashmir, as incredible as it sounds, offers a treacherous path to walk on.

Whether it's the sprawling meadows of Tarsar-Marsar Lake, the historical originator of Kolahoi Glacier Trek lakes, Kashmir's Alpine Lakes Trek, or the famous Great Lakes Trek, the trail leading to these destinations requires a particular preparation in advance.

Traverse through its bumpy trail, rocky alignment, and wet paths—Trek all the way and experience a journey like never before. Check out the necessity you may require to trek Kashmir regions like a native.

1- Hiking boots: Trekking to unknown regions often involves risking getting hurt and coming out of harsh conditions. For durable support and a comfortable trek, ensure to bring the hiking boots to walk on muddy, rocky, or wetland. Travel boots provide good traction on slippery, rough terrain. It also protects feet from getting injured and bruised in the process. A hiking pole may come in handy to measure the unaligned paths.

2- Camping Tent: As a trekkers’ paradise, Kashmir flourishes with many camping spots. Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg boast the best camping locations. As such, it’s highly recommended to use a resilient tent that can face the wrath of natural change. The wind gusts may take you by surprise. It can be fierce and freezing.

3- Rain-proof stuff: Be sure that whatever you carry is either waterproof or can be rain-proofed. Keeping yourself dry while trekking the snowy mountains or during monsoon season helps you cover the rest of the journey with much ease. It doesn’t matter what the weather forecast predicts; compromising on dry clothes is a big no-no. You don’t want to arrive all wet at your campsite.

4- Portable Charger: The perfidious land may lead you to the wrong path or, worst, the remotest area with no basic facilities such as electricity. Portable chargers are lifesavers. Not only are they lightweight, but they also serve as an ideal companion along the journey. Keep a spare battery to charge your phone so that you make your way right in case you feel lost.

5- Lightweight cooking gear: So, you have arrived at your destination - safe and sound. Tent all set, bonfire ready, what’s next? The preparation doesn’t end here. A foldable pot is ideal when you’re on a weekly or fortnightly trip. Also, it is advisable to camp and cook in designated areas.

6- Camping food: Carry food with little or no packing. Pack food that weighs less such as milk powder, chocolate powder, and energy bars in ample to survive your trekking days. In case there is a shortage of food, you can also try edible fruits growing on trees and shrubs but be sure of what it looks like.

Who knows, the last leg of the trip may very well compel you to be back to the Paradise of Earth again. Visit Kashmir Online to learn more about the best tourist destinations in Kashmir. Kashmir Online is a an online platform which offers all the necessary information to travel your trip to Kashmir. The whole purpose of Kashmir Online is to create seamless and enjoyable travel experiences for the tourists across the globe & experience the warm hospitalitiy of Kashmiri people. It is about changing the perception & motivating people all over the world to visit the most beautiful places and lesser-known nooks and crannies of beautiful Kashmir with ease.