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Char Dham Yatra Packing List

By Indian Pilgrim Yatra Desk · Updated 6 October 2026 · 3 min read

In short

Pack for cold mornings, rain and long walks, even in May and June: layered warm clothing, a rain poncho, broken-in walking shoes, your medicines, the photo ID used for registration, and some cash. Keep a small daypack for the Kedarnath and Yamunotri walks.

Clothing

  • Thermal inner wear (2 sets)
  • Fleece or sweater, and a down or padded jacket
  • Woollen cap, gloves and socks
  • Rain poncho and a light waterproof jacket
  • Comfortable trousers or salwar suits for walking
  • Clothes for temple visits

Footwear

  • Broken-in walking or trekking shoes with good grip
  • Slippers or floaters for hotels and temple queues

Health

  • Your regular medicines, plus extra for delays, and prescriptions
  • Medicines for headache, fever, stomach upsets and motion sickness
  • ORS and glucose
  • Sunscreen, lip balm and sunglasses

Documents and money

  • The photo ID used for registration, with a photocopy
  • Yatra registration letter, printed and on your phone
  • Cash: ATMs are unreliable above Guptkashi and Uttarkashi
  • Power bank and torch

Leave behind

Heavy suitcases (leave them in the vehicle or hotel), expensive jewellery and too many clothes. For helicopter packages, there is a strict baggage limit. See Char Dham by helicopter.

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