get yourself some good waterproof boots(motocross type boots that keep out water from entering the boot would be my choice)/ by july end the snow melts and u will hAVE TO CROSS NUMEROUS ICY COLD HIMALAYAN STREAMS.wet feet is not very comfy up in the hills.if u are going to camp out nights might become chill. pack thermal wear, good jacket,gloves/waterproof gear('duckback' is good if u wanna buy in india as in july august before u enter the gateway passes to the himalayas rain can be a bitch.) .i have ridden the himalayas in july 2001, and in the 3rd week of october2002(was very extreme).will be up there in july august this year.plan to get up 'marsimik la '/ the highest road newly opened.(used to be khardungla).have a gr8 ride/
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