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Pilgrim Packing Checklist

What to carry for a long day on the ghats.

Water bottle and light snacks; comfortable slip-on footwear; light cotton clothes and a spare set for after the bath; a towel; ID card and photocopies; some cash in small notes; basic medicines; a power bank; a small bag you can carry on your front in crowds.

Please confirm dates, timings and rules with official notices before you travel.

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