Travelling involves exploring new places, meeting with new people, making new friends and gaining new experiences. Because of travelling one gets to know deeply about the history, culture and background etc of the people of a certain place. According to studies, travelling also improves the overall health of an individual. Hence travelling as a therapy is also recommended by doctors nowadays. Apart from this travelling has other benefits also :- - Improves Communication Skills Travelling often leads to the areas where a only a certain language is spoken. Here you learn how to communicate with the people of different language by asking them about the way to your destination or about the nearest place of interest. - Improves Social skills Travelling also enhances the social skills of an individual, as while travelling you have to mingle with people of different culture and ethnicity. Here mixing up with the locals helps a lot in finding a good budget hotel or a good restaurant. - Peace of Mind Travelling gives you a disconnect from the normal stressful monotonous routine. It helps you to focus on your goals in life and helps in solving the problems as you get the required time to introspect. - Increases Creativity While exploring new places one gets out of his/her comfort zone and it is believed that getting out of the comfort zone enhances one's creativity as the thoughts become more clearer. - Enhances Tolerance Level Travelling leads you to unknown places where you might not be comfortable in staying or eating. Here travelling increases your tolerance level as you adjust with the situation as no other option is available. - Boosts up your Confidence Going to the unknown places increases the confidence level and the ability to cope up with the obstacles. This makes you a
Travelling involves exploring new places, meeting with new people, making new friends and gaining new experiences. Because of travelling one gets to know deeply about the history, culture and background etc of the people of a certain place. According to studies, travelling also improves the overall health of an individual. Hence travelling as a therapy
Winters in the Himalayas normally range between 10 degrees to around -10 degrees especially during nights. Surviving this much cold is not an easy task but if proper precautions are followed then it would become one of the best amazing experiences. However, some people do tend to get sick and face problems like Mountain sickness, frostbite and Hypothermia, out of which the worst nightmare of any mountaineer or hiker/trekker is-Hypothermia. Hypothermia is a situation in which the body loses its heat faster than it can produce it and the body temperature falls to subnormal. Factors like lack of shelter, over-exertion, inadequate food and fluids intake can trigger the situation further. Symptoms and Treatment The onset of hypothermia is typically gradual and the victim is often unaware that they need emergency medical treatment. Physical and mental capabilities of an individual gradually start diminishing. The key to successful treatment of hypothermia is early diagnosis. If you are trekking/hiking in a group, be alert to any changes in the demeanor of your hiking/trekking mates. If you are hiking solo, you need to be extra vigilant in regard to monitoring your own physical and mental state. If you notice certain unpleasant changes, take preventive measures as soon as possible. Mild to moderate Hypothermia symptoms- Slurred speech Shivering Loss of balance and coordination Loss of dexterity in the fingers Slowing in the response mechanism Severe case of Hypothermia symptoms- Shallow or no breathing. Weak or irregular pulse. Dilated pupils. Muscle rigidity. Increasingly pale skin color. Progressive loss of consciousness. Treatment While treating hypothermia the main aim is to prevent further heat loss of the body and to slowly rewarm the patient along with calling the medical help. Find or set up shelter. Remove wet clothing. Put on something warm and dry. Get into sleeping bag/blanket. Drink warm fluids. Avoid coffee and alcohol which dehydrates the body and accelerate heat loss. Eat high-energy snacks such as chocolate, dry fruits etc. Focus on rewarming the center area of the body – groin, stomach,
Winters in the Himalayas normally range between 10 degrees to around -10 degrees especially during nights. Surviving this much cold is not an easy task but if proper precautions are followed then it would become one of the best amazing experiences. However, some people do tend to get sick and face problems like Mountain sickness, frostbite and
Trekking includes long and strenuous journey to the areas where transportation is not easily available. Trekking is a team activity but some nature enthusiasts prefer going solo which involves being out on the trail all by yourself. Trekking/hiking alone can be rewarding in many ways as it enhances :- Outdoor skills - When you are alone, you have to take all the tough decisions along with cooking for yourself. Hence solo trekking will enhance your decision-making capabilities and outdoor skills. You will cook your own food and put up your own tent. Spiritual health - When you are in trekking in solitude, you get the time to introspect yourself. This ample time helps in sorting out your life and other problems. Here you meditate and feel close to he Mother Nature away from all your worries and hassles of life. Trek at your own pace - Solo trekking has the benefit of going at your own pace, which is not the case with group trekking. Here you can move according to your own pace fast or slow according to your choice. Conquering your fears/inhibitions - Many people have fear of being alone, wild animals, darkness, heights etc. Solo trekking enables you to overcome these fears. Increased proximity with Nature - Solo trekking enable you to be in more proximity with the nature. As you are alone you can relate more with the Mother nature. Flexibility - While trekking in group, one is bound to follow what other group members have to do. But in case of solo trekking one gets the chance to plan according to his/her time and choice. No doubt Solo trekking is adventurous but it has its demerits also:- Getting lost - The worst nightmare of a solo trekker is getting lost in the wild, with no
Trekking includes long and strenuous journey to the areas where transportation is not easily available. Trekking is a team activity but some nature enthusiasts prefer going solo which involves being out on the trail all by yourself. Trekking/hiking alone can be rewarding in many ways as it enhances :- Outdoor skills – When you are
Trekking is becoming a lifestyle nowadays for which you need proper equipment and gear. While trekking, your trek shoes are your best friend and they are among the key part of the hiking/trekking kit. Wearing proper shoes plays a major role in maintaining the correct walking technique and prevents injury. You simply cannot comfortably go on trekking/hiking just by wearing normal shoes. For trekking/hiking, it is always better to invest in a good pair of trek shoes. Selecting the right trekking/hiking shoes is not an easy task. A good pair of trekking/hiking shoe must provide safety, comfort and confidence to the trekker. A good quality trekking shoe must have :- Good Tread Hiking/trekking requires a good amount of grip or tread. While trekking one has to walk on uneven rough surfaces which might be slippery also. Here good tread provides the required grip to the shoe. Sneakers and tennis shoes provide only light tread which is not of much help while going on difficult treks. Support and Stiffness Hiking/Trekking shoes provide extra support and stiffness required while trekking. They generally have more ankle coverage and stiffer mid-soles. Ankle support/coverage also protects the ankle from injuries. Waterproof lining Trekking/hiking involves passing through rivers and streams. Here the shoes, socks and feet might get wet which is very uncomfortable. Here hiking/trekking shoes with waterproof lining comes to rescue and becomes the prized possession. The Right Fit Shoes with a good fit are a must while trekking for 4-5 hours. However during winters or extreme cold, going for one size big trek shoes would help a lot, as it will accommodate multiple woolen socks. Plus the large size would help in avoiding blisters. Also it is wise to wear your shoes for about a week prior to the trek. Cushioning and Padding Well
Trekking is becoming a lifestyle nowadays for which you need proper equipment and gear. While trekking, your trek shoes are your best friend and they are among the key part of the hiking/trekking kit. Wearing proper shoes plays a major role in maintaining the correct walking technique and prevents injury. You simply cannot comfortably go
Trekking has become quite popular these days and the numbers of trekking freaks are increasing day by day. For trekking the mountains play a vital role as they provide us varieties of places to explore along with the flora and fauna which makes our trekking memorable, enjoyable and beautiful. The majestic Himalayas comprise the most dominating geographical feature of India and are a boon to our nation. It is a well-known fact that they play a major role in protecting our nation from enemies as well as from piercing cold waves of Central Asia and also influence the climate of India, especially in bringing the monsoons to India. These are some of the facts which state the importance of the great Himalayas to us. So it is our duty to pay respect to them by following some basic ‘Mountain Etiquettes’. So before going to the mountains these points should be kept in mind:- Respect the Nature It is our primary duty to respect the Mother Nature, especially when we are in the mountains. We don’t dirty our homes, so the same thing should apply to the mountains as well. We should understand that the mountains are also like our home and keeping them clean and pollution free is also our duty. The government is already doing its part but we should also do it on an individual level. Do not litter During trekking, it should be made mandatory to not to litter the area with any kind of garbage, plastic, wrappers etc. It is good to keep the waste, litter etc. in a separate bag and dump it safely at the campsite. Good habits like this should be promoted. Toilet manners Maintaining toilet manners is also vital. Human waste contains bacteria, which are harmful to the mountain soil. Toilet tents
Trekking has become quite popular these days and the numbers of trekking freaks are increasing day by day. For trekking the mountains play a vital role as they provide us varieties of places to explore along with the flora and fauna which makes our trekking memorable, enjoyable and beautiful. The majestic Himalayas comprise the most
