• Travel Guide / Map Print Out (at least 2)

• At least two Copies of PhotoIDs for all members

• Mobile

• Mobile Charger

• Pen and a small Diary

• Bag locks (2 or more)

• Backpack or Carry bag

• Extra spectacles with cover

• Spectacles cover

• Torchlight

• Small Scissor

• Watch

• Sunglasses, if required

• Small water bottle, say 500 ml

• Match Boxes or Flint or Cigarette Lighter

• Plastic Bags / Plastic ZipLock Bags

• Twist-ties, safety pins

• Novels or two

Eateries

• Chocolates, toffees, chips, chewing gums, mouth fresher, dry fruits etc

Camera Kit

• Camera with bag

• Camera Charger and its cable

• Camera Battery

• Extra Camera Battery, if possible

• Tripod

• Filters

• Remote Release with spare battery

• Extra memory cards, if possible

• Photography Handbook

Toiletries

• Tooth Brush

• Tooth Paste

• Toilet Soap

• Shampoo Pouches according to the schedule or a small shampoo bottle

• Tissue Papers

• Face wash if required but common for girls

• Hair Oil

• Deodorants

• Moisturizing Cream

• Lip Guard

• Cologne Talc

• Comb

• Small Mirror

• Feminine Hygiene, if required

Shaving Kit

• Shaver / Razor / Trimmer

• Shaving Blades ( If possible keep some extra blades)

• Shaving Foam or Cream

Air Travel

• Clothes as per the schedule

• Towels

• Socks

• Handkerchiefs

• Slippers

• At least one light jacket

Air Travel

• Air-ticket Printout (if flying with e-tickets)

• Credit/Debit Card photocopy both side from which booking was made — Don’t forget to strike of CVV number

• Authentication Letter if someone else’s Credit/Debit Card

Mountains Must Haves

• Digital Thermometer (Optional)

• Cold Cream

• Lip Guard

• Hats / Caps

• Heavy Woolen Clothing including woolen socks (Severe Cold / Snow)

• Woolen Hand Gloves (Severe Cold / Snow)

• At least 2 pairs of thermal.

Trekking Must Haves

• Mountains Must Haves

• Hard Wooden Stick (Also handy in snow for the grip)

• Rain / Snow Protection Gear like Rain Coat / Rain Suit

• Hats / Caps

• Gaiters for snow or water

• Water Bottles (Snow trek needs more water than we think)

• Trekking Shoes

Beach Must Haves

• Hats / Caps

• Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50 or greater) or Sunblock

• 2-3 Extra Shorts

• An extra slipper and extra towel for back pack

• Thin single bed sheet – if not interested in beach shack / bed always

• Lip Guard with sunscreen

• Long-sleeved overshirt and a thin pair of pants as night gets a bit cold at beaches

Medicine or First-aid Box

• Pain Relief Spray

• Betadine – Antiseptic cream

• Combiflaim – Pain Killer

• Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting

• Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)

• Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)

• Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)

• Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)

• Eye Tone for soothing eyes

• D-Cold Total or Vicks Action 500 for cold

• J&J Band-Aid FastHeal Washproof – Long, Square and circle patches

• Cotton and Dressing Bandage

• ORS or ORS-L Tetra Packs

• Ongoing Regular Medicines, if any

Disclaimer– Well medicines listed here are just my suggestion as it suits me and you shall always consul your doctor before taking any of these.