Himachal Summer Packing List (April-June)

Layered clothing, sun protection and the one jacket you'll thank us for at 12,000 ft.

Go2Himachal Editorial1 March 20255 min read
Apr-Jun

Summer in Himachal ranges from 32°C in Kangra to -2°C at Rohtang. Pack for both.

Clothing

Base layer:

  • 3-4 cotton t-shirts / shirts
  • 1 pair full pants + 1 shorts
  • 1 fleece / light down jacket
  • 1 windproof shell (for passes)
  • Thermal top (for Spiti / Rohtang day trips)

Footwear

  • Waterproof trekking shoes
  • Sandals for river / hotel
  • Wool socks × 3

Sun & skin

UV at altitude is brutal.

  • SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Polarized sunglasses (essential above 10,000 ft)
  • Wide-brim hat

Health

  • Diamox 250mg (for altitude, doctor-prescribed)
  • ORS sachets × 6
  • Ibuprofen, antacid, anti-diarrhoeal
  • Personal medication

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