Summer vacations are on and if you are still wondering where to fly to enjoy good Weather and quality time with family, then I am here to help. Mountains are a great place in summers to enjoy beautiful locations and lovely weather. Cold weather, blue sky and lush green valleys can vanish all the stress and exertion. But, carrying useless stuff on steep mountains can leave you with unnecessary burden.
I have been to mountains many times and it is also one of my favorite landform to enjoy vacations. I love being at the top of the hill, enjoying fresh air and view of the city below. Earlier, I used to pack some useless stuff that proved to be worthless most of the times, but now I am grown as a traveler. Now, I know what is going to work for me when I am traveling to hills. So, let’s talk about the packing essentials of mountains.
What to Pack for Hill Stations

A Warm and Cozy Jacket

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The first thing that you should take out from your winter closet is a nice warm jacket or overcoat. Pick out your favorite one that you think is great in style. It is a must to protect yourself from harsh weather conditions. It will also take your style quotient a notch higher.

Boots

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Boots are the second most important thing that you should carry for vacationing on hills. The kind of protection they give to the feet, and the kind of boost they give to the whole look is just incomparable. Pairing them up with jeans or warm leggings make you look winter ready. A pair of comfortable boots is just perfect for cold mountain weather. So, make sure to carry your favorite pair along.

Warm Scarf/Muffler

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Along with making a style statement, protect your ears and neck from cold windy breezes with mufflers and scarfs. They look super trendy and goes with almost all types of overcoats and sweaters, all these factors make them a must carry for mountain vacations.

Umbrella

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Unpredictable weather conditions of mountains make it important to carry an umbrella. It helps you stay prepared for every weather condition, just carry a fold-able umbrella that can easily fits in your bag.

First-Aid Kit

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Those who reside in plane areas generally face altitude sickness, so it’s good to be prepared in advance. Carry all the important medications along to keep nausea and headache at bay. A first aid kit is also required with ointments and Band-Aids because steep hilly paths can be harsh sometimes.

Backpack

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The ease of carrying backpacks while keeping the hands free make them ideal for mountain vacations. Those who love to climb mountains can easily carry their essentials in a backpack.

Dry Fruits and Energy Bars

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Walking on steep mountains may take up a lot of your stamina and make you feel tired, in that case, nuts are a healthy option to keep you energized and warm throughout, so instead of chewing in unhealthy sweets, opt for healthy nuts.

Thermal Clothing

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The one and only thing that can help you avoid sitting in hotel room alone are thermals. Carry everything, right from the caps to socks to gloves. Make a point to carry thermal inner-wear as well.

So, take out some time to chill out yourself in the pleasant weather of mountains, just make sure to carry only the necessary stuff. Happy vacations!