The article shares learning from a trekker's own experience and mistakes on numerous treks in the Himalayan region. Covers 5 common mistakes that trekkers commit, causing problems like Sun Burn, Snow Blindness, Mountain Sickness, Dehydration, and Cold Injures. Read on to know more on how we can easily avoid or manage these problems & enhance your trekking experience manifold.
5 mistakes that most trekkers make!
"Contest entry for The Adventurer Blog Contest November 2017 by Bikat Adventures"
"To me, trek no more means lots of snow, or beautiful landscapes. These are the obvious bonus to it. Instead it is meant to strengthen the ability to listen to the heart to circumvent the brain (that becomes a hurdle when one is tired). Since I have been following Bikat Adventures, got an opportunity to go on a peculiar voyage(Exploration trek) with them. Had many questions with me, but somewhere I knew, the answers to all my queries would render me in fuss, so I controlled and followed the instructions. I didn't Know anything about the the region, the arrangements, or anything else. I was told we were going to explore Meru and Kirti Bamak Glaciers. Though tried exploring the region on internet, I hardly could find any piece of information. I got the phone number of two fellas, with whom I had to leave. None of us had much information, I was feeling as if we were going on a treasure hunt. :D "
- Aditya Gupta ( Exploration Team Member)
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Futchas at Kirti Bamak and Meru Glacier
Trekking is usually the first and the most repeatedly pursued adventure activity, especially among young adults, both men and women. However, just like any intense physical activity, the capacity of women to cope & perform here too is doubted. They are caged as nervous and socially vulnerable beings. Several instances, science, and social bias back this view. And, men fetch the slot as better trekkers. Fortunately, these are more of a myth. Lets dispel them.
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How Women Can Be Better At Trekking Compared To Men
There are many question that come to the mind of anyone out there planning for this coveted cycling Expedition. No one can answer these questions better than someone who has been there and done that. We asked one of the participant from our Manali Leh Expedition 2014 to answer these questions for you. Here are the excerpts from yasho's experience of Manali Leh Cycling Expedition.
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A participant interview - Manali Leh Cycling
This six week practice schedule can be followed by people planning to do Manali Leh Cycling Expedition. The expedition itself takes ten days & crosses over many high altitude passes. The expedition route comprises of different type of terrains & riding conditions. These terrains are breathtakingly beautiful but at the same time challenging to ride on. As the saying goes "practice hard play easy", in order to make the whole experience of expedition enjoyable it is very important for you to practice.
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Practice Schedule For Manali Leh Cycle Expedition
Long days at work, mental & physical drain, a backbreaking workload, and you are zapped. The year closing in March 'is' tearing, no doubt. The sad part, the cycle is ceaseless. If not closing, as some other task, but this pain keeps recurring at least once every yearly quarter. Bugging? Hell, yes! Now, how to shed the fatigue and jump back to the grind again?
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4 Reasons for Trekking This Long Weekend
The sole reason I wanted to do the Hampta pass trek was to see Chandra Tal lake (read the Fairy Chandra kahani behind the lake and maybe to see this lake will also be on your travel list), I had dreamed of seeing this lake since April 2012 and the dream finally came true in September 2014. The D-days arrived and I took the first step (board the bus to manali).Little did I know that the world beyond Rohtang had way too much in store for me, more than what I could have dreamed or expected. Firstly to see 2 completely different types of mountains while walking ( Himachal Pradesh mountains all green, the kind you see in Manali, Nainital etc. & Lahaul Spiti mountains naked and barren, raw mountain beauty). Secondly to actually experience the symptoms of High Altitude(from hearing people say pratty (instead ofparty), mausham (instead of mausam) amongst other fun experiences on the trek .To clarify here high altitude can make you stammer. Thirdly the people/strangers that you travel with can really add life long memories.
World Beyond Rohtang - Hampta Pass Trek
