- Do carry medicines and first aid kit along with oxygen cylinders to use if running out of oxygen.
- Stay hydrated, drink lots of water throughout the trip.
- Your body needs time to adapt to high altitude so be prepared for acclimatization.
- Do carry camphor for inhaling, really helpful when running short of breath.
- Do carry enough heavy woollens, keep your body warm to avoid sickness.
- Do make sure that the driver is comfortable for hill driving as the roads in and around needs full attention.
- Be very careful if planning a bike ride, as the roads are very adventurous and have sudden bumps in them which can be very dangerous. Therefore need very careful driving.
- Keep national ID proof and driving license along with all vehicle documents(must) with you if you are planning to drive, else just national I’d will do.
- Keep track of fuel while on the trip else it would be difficult to arrange if your vehicle ran out of it.
- Online transaction and number of ATMs are not that high; better carry cash.
- Postpaid Sim of BSNL and Airtel would work in J&K but once you reach Sonmarg, no reception.
- Download offline maps to avoid deviation in routes while travelling.
- Keep downloaded music/pen drive with your favourite music else you will end up listening to the driver’s choice.
- If you want vibrant pictures, carry colorful clothes. Also, do not forget to carry sunglasses/reflectors and shoes with good grip (must).
- There are chances of rain, carry Rain jackets/Umbrella.
- Please don’t litter, Let’s keep the place clean 🙂
