Winter trekking is a layering game, not a heavy-jacket game. Three smart layers beat one bulky one every time — because you'll be shedding and adding them all day.
The three-layer system
Base layer: a snug thermal top and bottom that wicks sweat. Never cotton — wet cotton at altitude is genuinely dangerous.
Mid layer: a fleece or light down jacket for insulation. This is your workhorse layer at camp.
Shell: a padded, wind-resistant outer jacket. Rent one from us (₹499) if you don't own one — no point buying for one trek.
What beginners overpack
Extra jeans (useless on a trek), more than two spare t-shirts, a full toiletry kit, bulky towels and 'just in case' electronics. Your target: a packed rucksack under 9 kg so it's offloadable — and your shoulders will thank you either way.
The five things people forget
Sunscreen (snow doubles the UV), lip balm, a wide-mouth water bottle (narrow ones freeze shut), spare woollen socks, and a headlamp — your phone torch doesn't count on a 3 AM summit push.
