Tips for Trekking in Himalayas

A marathon requires long time, whereas a sprint needs short time. Trekking in the Himalayas is more like a marathon than a sprint for nine reasons: 1.     Trekking devours energy Trekking requires more energy than simple walking. If you go for a sprint that itself a high impact activity, in ...
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You can trek anytime. However, remember that the Himalayan weather is a complex system that can even trick experienced trekkers. Each season throws different challenges and offers variety of sights to cherish. If trekking is an adventure, season-specific problems actually enhance the adventure quotient. The most suitable trekking season therefore ...
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As a result of wide altitudinal, latitudinal, and longitudinal diversity and extent, the Himalayas is a home to an assortment of physical and cultural landscapes. Many of these landscapes are challenging and unique due to remoteness and lack of modern infrastructure. These “backward” or, I should say, non-urbanized areas offer ...
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Nepal issues Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) cards to ensure safety and security of the tourists trekking outside the controlled/restricted areas. The TIMS records trekkers’ data that helps in conducting timely search and rescue operations (S&R op) in case of accidents and natural calamities and weeding out illegal trekking operators ...
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If you are planning to trek along a popular route in any of the Indian Himalayan states like Himachal Pradesh (HP) and Uttarakhand,  you can savor hot Maggi (instant noodles), omelets and tea, and / or ready to eat snacks, including biscuits, chips…, because locals build temporary tea stalls along ...
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1. Trekking shoes with good ankle support are a necessity for trekking in rough terrain and wilderness, as the support significantly reduces the chances of the ankle injury. 2. The shoes with ankle support are a boon for hikers / trekkers with poor balance and / or weak ankles. 3 ...
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Intelligent Planning Can Prevent PTD I remember, in one of my treks to the Himalayas, a team member openly confessed that “hangovers” of these trips always last for a few days after reaching home. And you may also be experiencing the same after a nice winter holiday. These post travel ...
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