You must be aware of what to bring before setting off on your journey if you intend to visit Kashmir soon. More than for any other vacation, packing for Kashmir is difficult. Depending on the time of year and your destination, you could have to decide whether to pack fashionable or warm clothing. This is because even if the day is nice in the summer, the night will still be chilly. Make sure you bring these necessities with you in order to tour to Kashmir, which is a fantastic place.

What to Pack for a trip to Kashmir

“Prepare for an enchanting journey to Kashmir by packing a mix of warm layers, cultural curiosity, and a dash of adventure, ensuring you’re ready to embrace the mesmerizing landscapes, rich heritage, and diverse experiences that await in this picturesque destination.”The following is a list of the necessities you need to bring to Kashmir:

Clothes For the Kashmir Trip

Summer

The Valley is surrounded by greenery in the summer when the temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius. To go with your attire, put on light cotton clothing, khakis, leggings, or denim jeans. For evening or night, lightweight wool clothing, thermals, or zippers would work.

Winter

Wear many layers of warm wool clothing because the towns are covered in a thick layer of snow. Wear long sleeves, sweaters, coats, jackets, shawls, thermals, mufflers, gloves, and mittens to protect oneself from the cold. Bring an insulated water bottle and a waterproof duffle bag as well.

Things To Carry To Kashmir

Documentation:

If you have had two doses of immunisation, bring the printout of the doses with you to the airport in addition to your RTPCR negative report.

Your original identification card, such as your Aadhar Card, passport, or driver’s licence, must be carried at all times. Any photocopy of one of these IDs should also be carried.

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If you’re taking your own cab, you must have your driver’s licence and any other required documentation.

Mobile Connectivity

You must be aware that all pre-paid sims that have been activated outside of Kashmir Valley will not work here while you are there. You must have a working post-paid sim, ideally from BSNL. Even in remote locations, including as popular tourist destinations like Aru and Sonamarg, BSNL has the strongest signal. If you arrive in Kashmir without a post-paid sim card, you can purchase one upon arrival.

Summer Essentials

You should be aware that the summertime high in Kashmir is around 30 degrees if you plan on visiting. Furthermore, the sun is harsher in hill towns like Pahalgam and Gulmarg than it is in Srinagar. The list of items to pack for a vacation to Kashmir in the summer is provided here.

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Bring the necessities, such as sunscreen and a water bottle

Carry a pair of dry-fit T-shirts, ideally long sleeves, if your itinerary includes hikes or walks around popular tourist attractions.

Power Bank

There are many tourist spots in Kashmir Valley, so you will likely stop frequently to take pictures with your phone or camera of its beauty. To keep your camera charged, you must always have a power bank with you. If you plan to climb or go on a trek, it is much more crucial.

Carry the sufficient Cash

Unlike large cities like Delhi or Mumbai, where every store on every street corner accepts cards or UPI payments, Kashmir does not. Make sure you have enough money to cover daily costs like snacks, etc.

Carry Umbrella/Raincover

Kashmir experiences rain for a few months, thus you should bring an umbrella. Additionally, you may purchase it at any of the markets in Kashmir. In Kashmir, it can rain at any time.

Emergency Medicine

Remember to bring your necessary medications with you. Even though Kashmir has a good medical facility, you still need to bring your medication with you when you travel, especially outside of Srinagar. This should be at the top of your list of items to pack for your trip to Kashmir.

No Ola, Uber, and Zomato in Kashmir

Here, your entire trip will be reliant on local transportation. The best recommendation is to schedule your transportation along with the trip. Ola and Uber are not offered in this location.

Head Scarf

You should carry a headscarf with you and put it on as you enter any Muslim sacred sites in Kashmir, such as Hazratbal and Jamia Masjid. Even though it is not a strict requirement, paying a visit to one of these places of worship will be a sign of respect for the locals.

Winter Essentials

Good footwear Winter-appropriate footwear is required; regular walking or athletic shoes will not do. You must take the appropriate trekking shoes with you if you decide to go on a winter hike or trek. Ideally, your shoes should reach your ankles.

Cold creams/moisturizers: In the winter, since the cold weather makes your skin tough and brittle, you should always take necessities like lip balm and moisturisers.

Skiing Essentials

Skiing necessitates carrying more gear than a typical Kashmir winter visit would. If you’re travelling to Kashmir to go skiing, you should bring the following items: Ski boots that can fit in ski equipment, a warm jacket or a down jacket for use when not skiing in the morning and evening, a ski jacket, ski trousers (salopettes/ski pants), multiple pairs of ski socks, ski gloves and ski goggles.

Trekking Essentials

Trekking has its own unique list of additional items that you must bring with you. The best hiking location in India, according to many, is Kashmir. The following are some items you should bring with you when trekking through Kashmir.

Backpack and rain cover, high-ankle hiking shoes, a day pack to carry the trek’s necessities, such as a lunch container, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, protein bars, etc., a headlamp or torch, a trekking pole and a personal medical kit.

Items for personal hygiene including sunscreen, lip balm, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand towels, sanitary napkins, thermals, fleece, feather, waterproof pants, etc.

For more information about what to pack for a trip to Kashmir contact Kashmir Tour Travel one of the leading tour operators in Kashmir.