Every batch has this debate on day one: carry your own rucksack, or offload it to a mule? Here's how it actually works — and our honest advice.
How offloading works
You hand your rucksack (under 9 kg, soft-sided, no wheels) to our support team each morning. It travels camp-to-camp by mule or porter and is waiting when you arrive. You walk with a light daypack — water, snacks, rain layer, camera.
It costs ₹1,400 per bag for the full trek if booked online, or ₹350 per day at basecamp.
When offloading is the right call
First trek and unsure of your fitness? Offload — enjoyment beats ego. Recovering from an injury, trekking with kids, or on a photography trip where you're carrying camera weight anyway? Offload without guilt.
When to carry
If you've trained with a loaded pack and want the full mountaineering feel, carrying your own bag is deeply satisfying — and it keeps you disciplined about packing light. There's no wrong answer; there's only the trek you'll enjoy more.
