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DRESS CODE

No Ladakhi man or woman wears shorts or crop-tops. It goes without saying that tourists, out of respect for local customs, should not wear such clothes. Although a Ladakhi would rarely point out improper dress to anybody, wearing it is considered offensive. You should wear loose clothes covering your legs and shoulders; T-shirts are fine, but strapless tops are not! No head covering is necessary, but you should wear a hat or cap as protection against the strong sunlight.

Sadly many tourists, both in Leh and the villages, disrespect these rules. You will even see visitors to monasteries wearing shorts and strapless tops. Again, no one is likely to say anything, but just because Ladakhis dislike complaining it does not mean that they don’t mind!

What to take on trek

Don’t treat the following information as a checklist, but rather as a suggested list of items that are necessary for a trekker in Ladakh. On organised treks, where much of the equipment may be supplied (and you may be given a kit list in advance) some items could be unnecessary: you will not, for example, have to worry about what type of tent to take, but are still likely to supply your own sleeping bag and possibly sleeping mat. An independent trekker, however, must always consider the weight of equipment when purchasing and working out what is essential to take.