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Items List
Mountain weather is very changeable. We will be crossing high passes which can sometimes be cold
and wet, the valleys are often warm to hot!
• Helmet (Simple cheap helmets are available in India)
• Sunglasses
• Sun Block (30+)
• Good moisturizer
• Riding jacket and pants, (waterproof and warm), or wet
weather gear
• Boots
• Walking shoes or sandals
• Woolen jumper
• Sun hat
• Several pairs of woolen socks
• Sleeping bag (optional but recommended)
• Light summer shirts and pants
• Towel, a small lightweight one
• Warm clothing (long underwear)
• Rucksack / small daypack (that can be strapped onto the bike)
• Flashlight
• Echinacea Lozenges, headache tablets
• Insect repellent
• 2 photocopies of your passport (including the visa
page)
• 4 extra passport photographs for innerline permits
• Some "Energy Bars" for snacks at high altitude
• Multi vitamins and "Citrus Seed Extract" drops or tablets
• Travel insurance is needed for everyone, also a
valid drivers license
• Traveller's checks - In US $ (American Express or
Thomas Cook Checks only!)
• Cash US$ or € are the easiest to change. Master card or
Visa card can be used in Delhi, Manali and also in Leh in
the ATM machines, but be aware that due to power and
other breakdowns these are not allways operational.
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