What to pack is realy depends on where to go... for how many days and the weather you are suppose to deal with. You may find extreme cold in Himalayan range and very hot in Southern area in the same season. Some areas like North - East are going to be more humid even in late autumn than in the Central Himalayas or Ladakh region. If you are trekking in the Sahyadris in monsoon to enjoy the magnificent aura of the surroundings or in the valley of Flowers to check out the alpine flowers, well ensure that your trek doesn't get washed out by packing rain gear and keeping your backpack dry, wrapped protectively in a plastic sheet. Finally, what to pack depends on whether you are traveling sahib or alpine-style. The former would mean you would have to worry about your personal kit only. The latter mean your personal kit plus camping gear and food. If there are four of you then it is suggested carrying two small tents as it would be far more comfortable than cramming into one big tent. One stove, adequate kerosene or other stove fuel, one pressure cooker to cook instantly, one pan for tea, soup and heating pre - cooked vegetables. If you are more than four in group it is recommended that carry another set of pots, pans, stove and fuel rather than trying to cook for six to eight people on one stove.
