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Trekking
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Nepal
is a Himalayan Kingdom, known as
a trekkers' paradise. One who has
interest, can trek along hill isolated
outposts or beaten trails. Trekking
can be as difficult or easy, as
you want it to be. It is included
walking into special beautiful areas
such as Khumbu (Everest), Langtang,
Annapurna, Kanchanjhanga, Manaslu
and so on. Camping and tea House
treks are available in Nepal. Camping
trek also is known as Tent trek. |
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It includes sleeping on the ground inside
the tent, cook, food other necessary things
are taken by porters. Tea House treks also
is known as live off the land trek, means
accommodation, local lodge provides fooding
and lodging. These both are full Service
treks.
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When
to trek: |
Fitness
while trekking |
| When
to trek: December and January are
the coldest months with heavy snowfall
in the upper hills, crossing high
passes at this time can be impossible.
February and May are warmer in lower
altitude but in high hill can still
be very cold and heavy snowfall.
In raining season June and July,
is just possible for short trekking
because of dangerous flooding. From
September to November is the most
suitable season for trekking as
rain is at a minimum, Sky seems
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We
recommend you to be checked by your
Physician before trekking and those
who are suffering from heart disease,
respiratory diseases such as Asthma,
emphysema are not advisable to attempt
to high altitude treks and any strenuous
activity. So, one should be physically
fit for trekking. |
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One
should bring following articles
for trekking |
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Sleeping
Bag |
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Warm
down-filled and wind proof Jacket
to protect from cold |
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Light
weight trekking Shoes |
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Woolen
Socks |
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Comfortable
Trousers or loose Skits for
women |
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Flashlight
and Batteries |
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Hat
Sunglasses and Sun cream to
protect from sunburn |
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Gloves |
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Raincoat
and other personal things like
Camera, extra cloths etc. |
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Acute
Mountain Sickness (AMS) |
AMS is the affect
of high altitude on those who
climbs above 3,600 meter too rapidly.
AMS also is known as altitude
sickness (AS). It affects rapidly
to those who have respiratory
problems and aged people. Early
symptoms of AMS umbrage much as
headache, lethargy, anorexia (loss
of appetite), shortness of breath
and sleeplessness. Even being
strong, fit and young cannot be
helped. So, do not ignore these
warnings, as serious symptoms
can be caused of death within
a few hours. Medicine and oxygen
can be provided, a doctor is available.
Sometimes, it couldn't be helped
client must go down, even if given
treatment.
For
as information, contact to Khunde,
Pheriche and Manag if you are traveling
in Khumbu and Annapurna region.
Though hospitals are available with
good doctors, to reduce or avoid,
AS you should walk slowly with frequent
rest. Do not move too fast or in
too high, if you feel unwell, retreat
to a lower altitude immediately.
It will save your life. |
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