Packing Checklist
Uttarakhand / Rishikesh
Mountains, rivers, temples, and adventure sports. Packing depends on whether you're doing trekking, rafting, or temple circuits.
Total Items
24
Essentials
16
Climate
0–35°C (highly variable by altitude)
Best Season
March–June, September–November
👕Clothing10 items
Layered clothing (temperature swings significantly)Essential
Light to medium jacketEssential
Comfortable trekking pants (2–3)Essential
T-shirts / quick-dry topsEssential
Quick-dry clothes for rafting and water activitiesEssential
Trekking shoes / hiking bootsEssential
Sandals (for Rishikesh ashrams and ghats)Essential
Modest clothing (temples / ashrams)Essential
Woollen cap + gloves (Kedarnath/higher altitude)
Raincoat / poncho (Kedarnath gets rain)
🧴Health5 items
Sunscreen SPF 50+Essential
Insect repellentEssential
Altitude medicine (for Kedarnath, Tungnath 3,500m+)
Consult doctor
Basic first aid kitEssential
Personal medications
📄Documents4 items
Government IDEssential
Registration for Char Dham yatra (online)Essential
Mandatory at chardhamregistration.uk.gov.in
Hotel / ashram booking confirmationEssential
Cash + cards
🎒Gear5 items
Day backpack (20–30L)Essential
Trekking poles (for Kedarnath/Tungnath)
Power bankEssential
Headlamp (temple treks start at 3–4am)
Water bottle / thermos
Do NOT Bring
- ✕Non-vegetarian food near temple towns (offensive to locals)
- ✕Alcohol near holy towns (Rishikesh, Haridwar are dry)
- ✕Leather items inside some temples
Local Tips
- →Rishikesh is the yoga / rafting capital — try both
- →Char Dham yatra requires online registration — do it months in advance
- →Kedarnath helicopter bookings open in April — book immediately
- →Carry cash beyond Rishikesh — ATMs sparse in villages
