We are going to talk about Things to keep in mind when trekking in Himalayas
For those who enjoy exploring new places, trekking is the main draw. so the basic things to keep in mind when trekking in Himalayas are necessary to know. The trekking season lasts about from September to the middle of June, with the winter months being a rather lean time. The monsoon season is not the best time to go trekking because of the heavy rain and cold. The altitude spans from 6000 to 16000 feet above sea level, and trekkers with a respectable level of physical fitness can handle it without any prior experience. All year long, jungle camps and hikes are perfect in the foothills of the Himalayas.
A protected area permit (PAP), an inner line permit (ILP), and a restricted area permit are required for travel to several areas of the Eastern Himalayas (RAP).
Foreign nationals are eligible for the permits, and in some circumstances, so are Indian nationals.
For licensing photo , ID evidence, visa , passport photocopy etc are required.
Easy -Moderate Himalayan treks
- Triund Trek | 1 Day
- Kedarkantha Trek | 6 Days
- Brahmatal Trek | 6 Days
- Nag Tibba trek | 2 Days
- Valley of Flowers Trek | 4 Days
- Tarsar Marsar Trek | 6 Days
- Hampta Pass Trek | 5 Days
- Deoriatal-Chandrashila Trek | 3 Days
- Dayara Bugyal Trek | 4 Days
- Marchoi Trek | 4 days
Moderate – Difficult Himalayan treks
- Roopkund Trek | 9 Days
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek | 11 Days
- Kashmir Great Lakes Trek | 7 Days
- Rupin Pass Trek | 5 Days
- Buran Ghati Trek | 7 Days
- Markha Valley Trek | 8 Days
Difficult Himalayan treks
- Chadar Trek | 9 Days
- Pin Parvati Trek | 9 Days
- Everest Base Camp Trek | 12 Days
- Bali Pass Trek | 8 Days
- Pangarchulla trek | 6 Days
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Trekking in the Himalayas is doable, but because of temperature changes, you should expect moderate hardship.
The temperature will often range from -10 °C to 15 °C. This means that during the day, you will only be wearing two to three garments.
Wear layers to shield yourself from the bitterly cold at night. To trap heat and keep warm, wear several layers as opposed to one bulky one.
For a seamless Himalayan trekking experience, you should pack at least five layers for every circumstance and engage in physical activity.
Things you should carry to protect yourself:
- Winter Cap: Made of wool to cover Head and Ear.
- Balaclava: Made of Fleece or wool for the neck, nose and mouth
- Sun cap: Don’t be tied up with a myth that the sun will never show during a winter trek. If the weather is clear, you will be in contact with the sun most of the time.
- Sunskin Cream: 50+ SPF
- Sunglasses in snow: High-altitude UV-protected sunglasses are compulsory to avoid snow blindness and other problems.
- Thermal (Layer 1, at night)
- Base Layer (Layer 2) This layer is the thinnest and is preferably made of cotton to soak up your sweat.
- Dri-fit collared full-sleeve T-shirt (Layer 3)
- Fleece Jacket (Layer 4, at night)
- Padded or Down Jacket (Layer 5) to avoid wind and water.
- Waterproof Hand-gloves: Preferably with a fleece liner.
- Rain Wear/Poncho for snowfall or rain
Don’t forget to bring along a flashlight, rain clothing, a knife or multi-tool, sunscreen, sunglasses, a trash bag, a whistle, plenty of water, and climbing ropes with various knots.
Keep in mind that if you don’t bring water on a hike, you risk getting dehydrated and getting cold.
Perform ten rounds of two minutes of really intensive labour (high heart rate, high respirations, and muscle burn) followed by a minute to a minute and a half of rest after a ten minute warm-up.
This kind of exercise will challenge you and build the mental toughness required for high-altitude trekking.
Treks can vary enormously in terms of daily distances, ascent, descent and altitude, but all require specific preparation to ensure you get the maximum from your trekking trip. Here are 10 tips :
1.Start Your Trekking Training Early
2. Choose The Correct Footwear For Your Trek
3.Don’t Forget Your Walking Socks
4.Build Leg Strength With Gym Work
5.Build Your Walking Training
6.Train On Similar Walking Terrain
7 .Practice Using Your Backpack
8.Use Walking Poles
9.Fuel Your Trekking.
10.Hydrate Yourself Frequently When Walking
You should always choose the right organizer. There are many companies who arrange the treks. You should be beware of the rebranding of the companies and who try to convince you by saying we are the local operators.
