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What to buy for Dharamshala & McLeodganj

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Triund essentials

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Trekking shoes (waterproof)Essential
Headlamp + spare batteriesEssential
Fleece or down mid-layerEssential
Rain shell / ponchoEssential
Trekking poles
Water bottle (2L minimum)Essential
Cash Rs 2,000-3,000Essential

Overnight camp additions

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Sleeping bag (3-season)Essential
Tent (or rent in McLeodganj)Essential
Camping permit from HP Forest DeptEssential
Power bankEssential
Warm hat and gloves (Oct onwards)Essential

Indrahar Pass additions

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4-season sleeping bagEssential
Ice axe (Jun-Jul snow)
Diamox (consult doctor)
Extra food for 3 daysEssential
Topo map / offline GPSEssential
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