8 Apr 2026 - Arjun Kulkarni
Ladakh punishes under-packing and over-packing equally. You need sun protection (SPF 50+, lip balm, sunglasses) and warm layers for evenings below 10°C in summer. A buff or scarf handles dust on road days.
Footwear: broken-in trainers for town days, sturdy sandals for river crossings if trekking. Power banks matter - cold drains batteries fast. Download offline maps before leaving Leh.
We send a trip-specific list after booking. The items people forget most: electrolyte tablets, nail clippers (swelling fingers at altitude), and a paperback for acclimatization days.