Basic Requirement for Trekking

Essentials:
# Well fitting strong shoes with a couple of socks. The shoes should be sufficiently used before treks to avoid blisters.
# Personal medicines.
# Raincoat, taking into account the uncertainties of weather.
# Woolen jacket, woolen cap, woolen clothes, a pair of shirt, a pair of trousers, three pair of extra regular under wears, P-cap.
# Sunglasses, sunscreen, vaseline, cold cream, personal toiletries.
# Flash light/torch with extra batteries.
Optional:-
# Camera and film, bring extra film as it is expensive and not easily available at trekking routes.
# Umbrella.
# Repair kit with needle and thread, tape, glue, scissors etc.# Small supply of personal energy snacks.
# Reading material, playing cards, lightweight chess board or scrabble, etc.