What is trekking ?

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Trekking is a form of walking,undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. Walking is the good habit of humans. It can increase our health and reduce our stress. So trekking can increase our immunity and health.

Trekking Safety:

  • Before starting your trekking, study that area. Avoid trekking during bad weather or bad climate situation.
  • Carry rain coat or windsheeter. Climate can change any time.
  • Carry trekking bag. The bag should spacious enough to carry all the important trekking essentials while trekking.
  • Keep lighter,knife,blanket,water bottle,winter attire in your carry bag.
  • Wear full sleeves shirts and pants,especially for trekking to prevent insect bite.
  • Carry trekking rope of about 50 meters of length with you.
  • Take a direction compass and a map. This is must while trekking in mountains.
  • Keep medical kit,for your safety.

Trekking Health Guide

Keep such accessories which are easy to carry and may add grace to your overall look
  • While planning your trekking trip,check your medical fitness. This is very important to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. You may also prefer to have medical precautions against diseases like malaria,cholera,tetanus,typhoid and hepatitis.
  • Carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke,headache,cough,dehydration and hypothermia.
  • Wear proper trekking shoes while trekking. Uncomfortable pair of shoes can hurt your feet and cause serious foot injuries while trekking. So wear proper trekking shoes before heading for trekking.
  • Carry food items which carry larger amount of carbohydrates.
  • Take important medicines and first aid box with you.
Keep all these points to avoiding health problems while trekking.

Don't trek Alone

Don't take trekking lightly. Accidents can happen to the strongest and most experienced of trekkers. In fact,experts recommend traveling in groups of minimum of five (5) people.

Always coordinate with your group leader when you trek. Never leave the group if you need to inform the group leader.

Please keep all the instructions and enjoy your trekking.

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