Clothes and Gear For The Trek

This trek is most commonly described as 'hazardous'. The first thing to do is to take it completely seriously and pack carefully.
As the route is at a high altitude, 12000 - 14000 feet, there are cold winds, especially at night. The weather is unpredictable. Bright sunshine can quickly turn into torrential downpour. Therefore the clothing needs to be light, wind-proof and warm. Here's a list of the bare minimum gear we packed.

1. Wind-proof jacket (preferably with hood) 1 no.
2. Light cotton jacket which can double up as a suncoat 1 no.
2. Sweaters 2 full sleeves 1 half sleeve
3. Balaclava (Monkey cap) 1 no.
4. Woollen and leather gloves 1 pair each
5. Woollen socks 2 pairs
6. Cotton socks 10 pairs
7. Long pants 3 nos. (I wore light 6-pocket cargoes. Jeans are useless and cumbersome)
8. Shirts/T-shirts 6-7 nos.
9. Sun glasses (anti glare are preferable), with chain so it can hang around the neck
10. Trekking shoes 2 pairs (carry extra shoe laces).
The shoes are the most important part of the gear. The route is very slippery in places, so a sole with good grip is mandatory. My husband and I both wore trekking shoes from Reebok and they were fabulous. That's not to say other brands wouldn't work, but I can vouch for Reeboks personally.
11. Rubber slippers 1 pair. (To use at the end of the day when you need to air your feet.)
12. Peaked cap or broad brimmed hat 1 no. (for protection against the sun)
13. Water bottle (large) 1 no and (small) 1 no to hang from the waist.
14. Torch light (carry two sets of extra cells and one bulb) 1 no.
15. Raincoat (large size) 1 no. No ponchos, please!
16. Belt pouch for camera/money/ medicines/candy etc 1 no.
17. Large Plastic sheet for water proofing your luggage 1 no.
18. Strong nylon rope to tie luggage on the mule. About 6metres long.
19. Toilet paper
20. Sun screen lotion 1 no. Buy the biggest bottle with the highest SPF factor you can. You can get terribly sunburned out there.
21. Candles
22. Match box/lighter
23. Multipurpose knife 1 no.
24. Haversack (Large) to pack all the gear 1 no. This can be loaded on a mule.
25. Backpack (Small) 1 no. To hold water, some food, etc that you can carry while trekking.