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seekers, especially trekkers are attracted to India
like bees to a honey pot! For the sub continent of India
offers some unmatchable trekking and hiking trails that
are irresistible to any mountain buff! Add to that the
number of pilgrimage places that are located in lone,
out of the way hill summits, with trails that weave
through beautiful mountain slopes, and you have a veritable
hiker’s paradise in India.
Nature is at its generous best in India and draws people
to its beauty from all over the world. The beauty and
purity of the surroundings are most enjoyed when you
are trekking at your own pace in these beautiful environs.
Nothing can match the peace of mind and the joy felt
deep inside the heart while trekking the high hills
of the Himalayan range in India. No wonder then that
tourists flock here not only for spiritual guidance
but also to quench their thirst to travel to the unexplored.
The Europeans introduced the concept of adventure sports
in India after they established hill stations all over
India. These hill stations became the starting points
for treks that were undertaken. Then base camps were
introduced and the adventurers gradually explored the
neighboring areas on their own. The amateur trekkers
turned professional and the most often traversed routes
were explored and recorded for future travelers. Today,
trekking is indulged in by many people who whole-heartedly
participate in this sport, without any discrimination
on the basis of age or sex.
Nature walks and low altitude trekking can be undertaken
by anyone. For high-altitude trekking like the mountaineering
and climbing the person should not be suffering from
high/low blood pressure or obesity. Anyone between the
ages of 16 and 60, who is mentally sound and physically
fit can participate in this adventure sport.
Amateur trekkers should avoid the monsoon months. The
months of February/March are best suited for low-altitude,
and April/May for high-altitude trekking in the Himalayas.
You may head towards the Western Ghats anytime from
December to April since the weather is clear and lush
greenery provides a picturesque backdrop to these regions.
The Western Himalayas covering the states of Jammu &
Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttaranchal form a major
trekking area in India. It is followed by the Eastern
Himalayas covering Darjeeling in West Bengal, Sikkim,
and Arunachal Pradesh.
The treks in the area around Gangotri and Yamunotri
and the areas beneath the Kumaon region are also renowned.
In the east the area with the tea gardens and the green
environs is provided in the states of Sikkim, Arunachal
Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Permits and licenses are required for trekking in sensitive
areas where security may pose a threat. In case you
plan on undertaking a trekking expedition in India the
following guidelines will prove to be helpful in planning
your holiday.
• Decide upon the number of days of your expedition
in accordance with your budget and climate.
• Consider the level of difficulty and your level
of physical fitness
• Participate in nature walks or high-altitude
trekking depending on what is comfortable to you.
• With every bit of increase in altitude prepare
yourself gradually, and never hurriedly.
• Plan your holiday with ample time for altitude
acclimatization.
• Get the medical fitness tests done before hand
• Carry the necessary medicines
• Gain correct training for handling mountaineering
equipment
• Learn how to deal with high-altitude sickness
or high-altitude madness
• Protect yourself from snow blindness, frostbiting,
and sun burning during the expedition.
• Follow the instructions completely and seek
permission to enter sensitive areas in advance.
Adventure Trekking Holidays in India can be a truly
happy adventure trekking experience if you keep the
above-mentioned points in mind. So get ready for an
exciting Adventure trekking holiday in India, the next
time around!
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