Markha Valley Trek Packing Checklist

Your packing list for Markha Valley Trek covers Basic Layering, Footwear, Safety & Protection. The items most commonly forgotten: a headlamp with spare batteries (critical for early summit starts), a personal first-aid kit, and sufficient sun protection above the treeline. Your operator typically provides sleeping bags and basic camping equipment — confirm this before packing.

On a 6-day route like Markha Valley Trek, your operator provides all meals from base camp onwards. Carry personal snacks (energy bars, nuts, chocolate) for summit day when appetite often drops at altitude. Avoid heavy, oily foods the night before high-altitude sections — they worsen AMS symptoms.