Things to Carry

For riding : -

  1. Riding pant/jeans/cargo pant. (anyone of these but for riding pants, visit http://www.cramster.in/default.php)

  2. Riding Jacket / Wind cheater/ Waterproof jacket. (for riding jacket, visit http://www.cramster.in/default.php)

  3. Good riding shoes. (Ones with ankle support would be most comfortable, visit http://www.cramster.in/default.php)

  4. Tree pairs of Woolen and three pairs of cotton socks. (Minimum 3 pairs)

  5. Riding gloves/ Leather gloves for riding. (For riding gloves visit http://www.cramster.in/default.php)

  6. Good helmet and Balaclava. (Full face helmet recommended)

  7. Good sun glasses. (With UV protection and covering eyes completely)

  8. Two-piece rain coat. (Needed in the plains - between Chandigarh and Manali)

  9. Lumbar support belt.

  10. All Bike Documents.

For City Use : -

  1. Pant / jeans. (one sufficient and preferably dark colored)
  2. Sweatshirts. (2 at most)
  3. Night suit. (1 only)
  4. Inner wear. (3-5 pairs)
  5. Wollen cap.
  6. Muffler/ scarf.
  7. Woolen gloves.
  8. Thermals.
  9. Floaters or Sandals.

Other things: -

  1. Sleeping bag/ blanket. (Optional)
  2. Torch.
  3. Water bottle. (Very important for high altitude sickness)
  4. First aid kit/ Medical kit + any specific medicines that you may need.
  5. Sun screen lotion ( SPF 30+) .
  6. Body lotion + Lip guard/ chapstick.
  7. Paper soap.
  8. Toilet kit . (Tooth paste, Tooth brush, Shaving cream/ foam, Razor, Shaving brush, Comb, Hair Oil/ Gel)
  9. Camera and charger and memory media. (Might be a good idea to carry extra batteries/ memory cards for camera)
  10. Phone and charger.
  11. Lighter/ Matchbox.
  12. Knife.
  13. High-energy snack bars/ Chocolates.
  14. MP3 Player/ Walkman/ CD Man with charger/ batteries.
  15. Polythene covers.

Note: Between Manali and Leh, you would not have to chance take bath because Temperature between 10 to 25 *C & and you would be staying in tents / guesthouses.

For your bike :-

  1. Luggage carrier/ Saddle bag. (For saddle bags, visit http://www.cramster.in/default.php)
  2. All important tools for your bike.
  3. Tyre tubes. (2 in number)
  4. Spark plug. (1 in number)
  5. Clutch cable. (2 in number)
  6. Front brake cable. (For bikes with drum brake only – 1 in number)
  7. Accelerator cable. (1 in number)
  8. Head light bulb. (1 in number)
  9. Tail light bulb. (1 in number)
  10. Electric fuse. (1 in number)
  11. Chain link lock. (1 in number)
  12. Brake lever, clutch lever, Yoke.
  13. Point, Point condenser and Charging rectifier. (Only if your bike is with point)
  14. Any 2T oil or engine oil for top up in your bike.
  15. Funnel.
  16. Spare bike key.  (Preferably leave it with us or a friend.)
  17. Polythene for bags covering luggage/ bike in rain and dust..
  18. Jerry can 3 to 5lts for petrol for your bikes.
  19. Bungee cords for your luggage. (At least 5 bungee cords) 
  20. Net bungees for your luggage. (2-3 net bungees)
  21. Rope/ Twine.
  22. Insulation tape.
  23. Puncture kit/ + tire levers + valve pin.
  24. Brake shoes.
  25. Good rear view mirrors

Note: Before the trip, get a complete service done (Change - Oil and all cables, Check and replace if necessary - Brake shoes, chain- sprockets set , Sparkplugs, Air filter etc.)

Things to avoid on the bike


  1. Extra lights. (May drain battery)
  2. Extra heavy horns. (May drain battery)
  3. Non standard high rise handlebars. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
  4. Number plates fitted on the front mudguard. (Are likely to break)
  5. Extended front forks. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
  6. Modified swing arms. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
  7. Any other non necessary add ons.

Note : The things you might need on a trip like this is unlimited. However, the things you will end up using is limited. While packing for the trip, use the weight Vs utility ratio to decide whether or not to carry a certain item. Bottom line is "ALWAYS ride light".

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