Zanskar River rafting

River wear:

• A pair of trainers or Keens that cover your toes and provide grip on wet rocks.
• 2 pairs of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• 2 Swimming costumes or bikinis for ladies.
• 2 Long sleeved thermal top and bottoms to wear under your personal floatation device. Capilene, Polypropylene or Merino wool is best. (not cotton)
• A rash vest (not cotton) as an alternative to the thermal layer.
• A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• Sunglasses.
• Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line.
• 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle or Camel-back hydration system.
• Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
• Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
• Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum.

Around Camp:

• 2 pairs of warm tracksuit pants or trousers.
• 2 Lightweight tops – long sleeved shirts or t shirts.
• 2 Fleece or wool jumpers.
• Light weight down jacket.
• Rain jacket
• Shorts.
• Wide brimmed sun hat.
• Underwear.
• Woollen socks.
• A 4-season sleeping bag. (Can be hired in advance)
• Travel Pillow.
• Trainers or walking shoes for wearing around camp.
• Thermal top and bottoms. (Good to sleep in)

You do not need to bring tents, sleeping mats or wetsuits.

We provide personal floatation jackets and helmets.

Personal items:

• Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
• Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
• Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.
• Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
• Small pack towel.
• Insect Repellent.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries.

Optional:

• Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your river memories.
• Sketchpad.
• Binoculars.
• Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere.
• Spare memory card.
• Solar or portable charger.
• Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free.
• Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)
• The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items, gratuities and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink.

Personal Spending:

• The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink. Please remember that many of the countries we visit do offer Credit Card and ATM facilities and for a small charge you can withdraw cash either from your account or Credit Card for convenience.
• If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guide we leave this entirely up to you.
• Basically, we advise you to keep things as light as possible, without skimping on the necessities. It is great to bring back a load of goodies for everybody back at home.