Safe Trekking In The Himalayas During COVID-19 

Safe Trekking In The Himalayas During COVID-19

Due to this COVID-19 pandemic, we all have stayed away from our beloved Himalayas far too long. But the risk of pandemic is still here. So what to do?? We'll tell you how to safely trek the Himalayas in the current times and even after the pandemic.

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Posted by Himanshu Gupta Wednesday, August 12, 2020 4:55:00 PM

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What To Look For In Your Sunglass For The High Altitude Himalayan Trek 

What To Look For In Your Sunglass For The High Altitude Himalayan Trek

In a Himalayan trek, you venture out in the high altitude terrains exposing yourself to the high intensity UV rays. The reflection of light from various shiny objects from the surrounding can be harmful for your eyes. This may cause you headache and

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:33:00 AM

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Which Shoe To Buy For A Himalayan Trek 

Which Shoe To Buy For A Himalayan Trek

Your trekking shoe are your best friend in a trek. It helps you walk safely, comfortably and confidently on a difficult terrain, protects you from the cold, keeps your feet dry and identifies you as a trekker in the mountains. Its one of the most imp

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Saturday, April 16, 2016 4:32:00 PM

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How To Prevent And Treat Blisters In Wilderness 

How To Prevent And Treat Blisters In Wilderness

BLISTERS : They are small pockets of fluid within the upper layers of skin caused by rubbing under the skin ( not rubbing on the skin). IT SIMPLY MEANS BLISTERS ARE NOT ACTUALLY CAUSED BY RUBBING BUT DUE TO SKIN SHEAR (RUBBING UNDER THE SKIN). The

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Posted by Himanshu Garg Tuesday, March 29, 2016 4:12:00 PM

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How To Treat Drinking Water On A Trek 

How To Treat Drinking Water On A Trek

Water is a common cause of stomach problems on a trek. On the other hand you need to drink lots of water to stay hydrated and also keep AMS away !! So it very important that you drink it right and hence treat your water before you drink.

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Saturday, March 26, 2016 8:14:00 AM

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How To Use Layering, Pack Light And Still Beat The Cold 

How To Use Layering, Pack Light And Still Beat The Cold

"How many woolens do I need to pack for the trek " is a question very frequently asked to me and my answer to it always brings out an unique reactions !! :-) Well, I say Carry No Woolens At All !! ...

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Wednesday, March 23, 2016 7:27:00 AM

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How To Chose Your Trek - An Aid 

How To Chose Your Trek - An Aid

Trending articles and big companies in this market say a lot of JUNK to sell their treks. Nowadays, in the e-World, such articles are trending like "10 must do trek before you die", "30 treks to do before you turn 30", etc. By reading those ....

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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How To Pack Your Rucksack For Your Himalayan Treks 

How To Pack Your Rucksack For Your Himalayan Treks

A rucksack should be packed in such a way that you don't even feel it. Trust me.. some people just do not feel comfortable without their rucksack on their shoulder !! Modern day rucksacks are ultra light weight and ...

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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How To Prepare For A High Altitude Trek 

How To Prepare For A High Altitude Trek

The two important areas of focus on any high altitude treks are Mental Endurance and Physical Endurance. To enjoy a trek to the fullest,you need to possess both. Otherwise you will always remain conscious about your physical inability and will not...

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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How To Prevent Diarrhea On Treks 

How To Prevent Diarrhea On Treks

Diarrhea is by far the most common problem we encounter on any trek. On an average, 1 out of 4 trekkers are affected by it. If not well handled, the same diarrhea might had been a nightmare for him, forcing him to retire from the trek itself !! ...

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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When Should You Use Diamox On Your High Altitude Himalayan Trek 

When Should You Use Diamox On Your High Altitude Himalayan Trek

Few suggest to be on Diamox right from Delhi, compromising the entire ethics of the so called High Altitude Trek. For them, Diamox is an aid, just like your trekking pole. Even then, people die !! Not once, but many a times !! WHY ?? Starting Diam...

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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Things To Get On Your Trek 

Things To Get On Your Trek

Below is a generic list of things which you should carry on a trek. While packing for your trip, do keep in mind that you should take only the necessary things and try to be resourceful. General Items, Rain/Snowfall Protection, Cold Protection, ...

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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Himalayan Medical Kit | A Must Have 

Himalayan Medical Kit | A Must Have

On any trek, you should atleast carry these bare minimum medicine kit with you. While preparing your medical kit, take care that you do not increase the weight of the kit due to too many medicines. On the other hand, you should atleast take all of...

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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How To Choose Your Campsite  

How To Choose Your Campsite

Camping is fun and is a very important aspect in any activities in the Himalayas. However, you cannot just camp anywhere and the selection of your campsite is guided by lot of factors. In this article, we will talk about the various factors involve..

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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How To Camp Eco Friendly - Leave No Trace - Camping Etiquettes 

How To Camp Eco Friendly - Leave No Trace - Camping Etiquettes

Any principle or a good cause is difficult to follow but it takes a good heart and strong intentions to follow that. We just cannot keep taking from nature, keep destroying it and give it nothing in return. We cannot leave things thinking that ...

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Posted by Suman Chowdhury Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:01:00 AM

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