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| General Information |
| Trekking |
| The best way to experience Nepal’s unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural richness is trekking. Trekking does not mean mountain climbing but refers to walking on trails. Neither you need any advanced training nor have to be very sportive. So anyone with a pair of strong legs and adventurer spirit will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the foothills of Nepal Himalayas. |
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Altitude Sickness |
| Altitude sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is a very important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. |
| The symptoms of AMS are as following |
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Nausea, vomiting
Loss of appetite
Insomnia/sleeplessness
Persistent headache
Dizziness, light headedness, confusion
Disorientation
Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs
Slight swelling of hands and face
Breathlessness or irregular breathing
Less urine output |
| Prevention of AMS |
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Acclimatization: After 1000m ascent stay one more night for acclimatization
Do not make rapid ascent
No alcohol, no sleeping pills, no smoking, no sex
Drink more: about 3-4 liters day-clean water (boiled, filtered or medicated), tea, coffee, soup, and juice
No heavy backpacks
Climb higher, always sleep lower
Ascent less than 300m a day above 3.000m of altitude
Never trek alone |
| Treatment of AMS |
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Descent is the best remedy; do not wait for the helicopters or medical help.Three medications have been proven useful:
Diamox
Nifedipine (ordinarily used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure)
Descomethasone (an important drug to carry for emergency use).
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| Personal Equipment Checklist |
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For all treks |
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Footwear
Trekking or running shoes
Camp shoes
Socks |
Clothing Down or fiber-filled jacket Jumper or pile jacket
Hiking pants Waterproof jacket or poncho Umbrella Sun hat |
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Other equipment
Rucksack and duffel bag
Sleeping bag
Flashlight and batteries |
Miscellaneous items
Toilet articles and towels
Toilet paper Small knife
Sunscreen lotion
Medical & first-aid kit |
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For treks going above 4.000m |
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Foot wear
Mountain trekking boots
Woolen socks
Light cotton socks |
Clothing
Insulated pants
Windbreaker Wind pants
Thermal underwear
Woolen hat Gloves Gaiters |
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Miscellaneous items
Sunglasses
Sun block for lips |
Optional equipment
Camera and lenses
Films Binoculars
Books to read |
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