What to pack for a winter Spiti departure

Start with a warm base layer, a fleece, and a wind shell. The shell matters more than a heavy jacket during the day, because the sun is strong and the wind is stronger. Evenings want the heavy layer, a wool cap, and gloves you can still use a phone with.

Pack socks you trust, a small pharmacy, and copies of your ID. Lip balm is not a luxury above Tabo. If you bring one extra thing, make it a power bank — outlets in homestays are shared, and the group chat is how we confirm the next morning's start.