Himalayan Trekking Summer Camps 2026

These are documents required for legal purposes by Indiahikes and the forest department. Without any of these, you will not be allowed to trek.

1. Original and photocopy of government photo identity card. Anything such as a driver’s license, Aadhar Card, or passport will do. This is required by the forest department for your identification.  
2. Disclaimer certificate. This is a legal requirement. Download the PDF, read carefully and sign it. This must be handed over to your Trek Leader during the registration at the base camp – Download the PDF
3. Medical certificate. There are two sections in this. The first part must be filled by a practising doctor. The second part must be filled by you. Without the medical certificate, the forest department will not issue permissions for your trek. It is also a requirement by Indiahikes – Download PDF

Before you purchase any gear, visit the Crosstrek Rental store, where you can rent high-quality gear at 5% of the buying cost.

You can rent trekking shoes, backpacks, padded jackets, trekking poles, rainwear and headlamps for less than Rs 2000 for the entire duration of your trek. Visit our Crosstrek Rentals store here.

Here is a list of everything you need for your trek.

1. Shoes and a backpack

• Trekking shoes with ankle support (Available on rent)
• 45-55 Ltr Backpack with rain cover (Available on rent)

2. Warm Layers and Clothes

• 1 fleece 
• 1 sweater/fleece/thermal 
• 1 padded jacket (Available on rent)
• 3 full-sleeved T-shirts (Wear one, carry two)
• 2 quick-dry trek pants (Wear one, carry one)
• Waterproof gloves (Available for purchase)
• Balaclava/Bandana (Neck Warmer Available for purchase)
• Woollen socks (2 pairs of Dry fit + 1 pair of Woollen) (Waterproof Trekking Socks Available for purchase)
• High Ankle synthetic/cotton socks (carry based on number of trekking days)

3. Accessories 

• Sunglasses (Available on rent)
• Sun cap (Available for purchase), preferably with flaps
• Headlamp (Available on rent)
• Trekking poles (Available on rent)
• Rain jacket + pants / poncho (Rain Jacket Available on rent) (All Weather Shel Jacket Available for purchase)

4. Toiletries:

• Sunscreen
• Light towel
• Lip balm or vaseline
• Toilet paper (Wet wipes are strictly not allowed on our treks)
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Reusable plastic covers (for used clothes)

5. Cutlery:

• 1 Steel lunch box (Available on rent)
• 1 Spoon 
• 1 Coffee mug (Available on rent)
• Two water bottles or Hydration Pack (Water Bottles Available on rent) (Thermos Flask Available on rent)

Once you run through this list, don't miss this ultimate guide on what gear to take on a trek. It contains tips on what gear to choose, where to get it from and how much to spend on it.

Our only tip: Keep your backpack light. Indiahikes practices low impact sustainable trekking in every aspect of the trek. Carrying your own personal backpack reduces your impact on the mountains by 20%. We expect all our trekkers to carry their own backpacks unless they have a justifiable reason not to.

Nevertheless, we understand that some gears that cannot be rented due to hygiene issues. So visit our Crosstrek Merchandise Store for exclusive trekking gear, accessories and apparel.