Top Nine Tips for Trekking in Nepal

Trekking in Nepal, the Himalayan country is always an exotic and admirable job. It is also challenging and adventures journey. Some safety measures must be applied before trekking to overcome the possible accidents. We in collaboration with experts are delighted to present some important tips regarding the solution to the problem arise during the Nepal trekking journey. This tips is designed for those who enjoys heading out for sustained periods and wants to protect themselves from possible accidents.

The tips are listed below:

1. Get a right Choice -

Get a right choice before you start your journey. You should be compatible to the external and internal forces of surroundings. If you desire to trek alone, you must have the complete knowledge about the probable problems occur during the ascent, descent and long walking. Similarly, Knowledge about the government law and local law should be importantly acquired during the trekking. We recommend you to choose a right, reputed and experienced trekking agency in Nepal if you are a beginner. A good trekking agency provides you an expert and experience guide with everyday itinerary package. An experience guide helps you lead the way to the trek and cope every single problem arise during the trek. Do some research, get some recommendation and choose right trekking company for your safe journey.

1. Get knowledge about altitude Sickness :

Generally, Altitude sickness starts from the height of (1500 – 200 m) upward. Trek to Himalayas of Nepal goes often more than (4,000 m) where there is high risk of getting altitude sickness. The ignorance to the altitude sickness leads many treks to death or serious illness many year in Himalayan region. Some of symptoms of altitude sickness are enlisted below:

a) Headache and Vomiting

b) Nausea

c) Fatigue and dizziness

d) Loss of appetite and poor sleep

The person may lose the sense of touching, visibility and so on shortly if these symptoms are not treated seriously.

Get a proper medical checkup before embarking journey. Prepare yourself with recommended medicine and acclimatize with the climate properly to ignore the altitude sickness. Visit Altitude.org for more information.

Note- Do not forget to attend the seminar and consult doctor posted on different trekking locations.

1. Pack all the essentials and make a proper backup :

You must know trekking is a long journey accompanied with long days walking. Generally, Trekking and hiking in the Nepal Himalayan region involves high risk, adventure and is quite challenging. As a beginner, you must know food, clothes and medicines may not be available to the location where you are trekking to. Make yourself equipped with food, water, medicines and clothes in sufficient amount. The amount of essentials depends highly upon the place where you are trekking to, what you are wearing on the trail and the time you spend on the trail. Here are the list of some essentials you must carry during the trek:

1. Sufficient water to get rid of dehydration

1. Waterproof trekking boot

1. Down jacket, pair of woolen sweater, trouser and socks

1. Running boot

1. Sun glasses and sun hat

1. Personal first- aid kit

1. Wind gear, Rain gear with hood

1. Torch with backup

Note – All the necessary essentials will be advised by the trekking company and guide depending upon the nature of trek.

1. Weather Forecast :

Climate in Himalayan belt changes rapidly and is very difficult to predict. You must check out the weather forecast frequently in order to make your trekking safe and pleasant. Many trekkers lost their life due to heavy snow and rain fall. www.mountain-forecast.com and www.meteoexploration.com are two good site for weather exploration in Himalayan region. Learn about the weather chart before ascent to the upper location.

1. Make a proper schedule:

Design a complete schedule, guide line and itinerary on basis of climate and situation of trekking destination. Get your family and friends informed about the schedule so they can rescue you if you get into the problem.

1. Work on legs and make sure you are physically fit :

As you know trekking has no substitution but a long day walking. Let me trouble you another fact, Himalayan Trail involves many twist and turns with numerous ascents and descents and note you will be walking every challenging steps with heavy backpack. Do some leg- based cardio and make it strong enough to trek. Cycling is a good form of leg exercise for trekking. Do comprehensive medical checkup and make certain you are physically fit to encounter the challenges during the trekking.

1. Manage your Budget:

Sometimes expenses goes high than expectation due to some unforeseen expenses that may come up on trekking trip. Make clear budget sheet and separate small amount for your personal expenses for shopping and food adventure.

1. Be conservative and know your limitation:

Another key factor that I should not be missing to mention is to know the personal limitation. If you are not used to for long walking, try covering short distance. Dizziness and fatigue will soon attack you if you are not familiar with your personal limitation and walk hard. Know your personal strength and make wise decision. Take a rest unless you are physically confident to make another strenuous step.

1. Global Rescue:

Join a global rescue to make your evacuation process easy and cheaper in the case of emergency. Helicopter rescue from high altitude are now common these days that makes trekking more safe and reliable than in past. The charge is quite expensive to global rescue. Make an evacuation agreement with trekking operator beforehand.

Www.himalayannepaltrek.com is a famous travel agency located in Kathmandu, Nepal.