Altitude sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a particularly important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations above 3000 meters. The initial symptoms of AMS are as follows:
Nausea, vomiting
Loss of appetite
Insomnia/sleeplessness
Persistent headache
Dizziness, light headedness, confusion
Disorientation, drunken gait
Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs
Slight swelling of hands and face
Breathlessness and Breathing irregularity
Reduced urine output
These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of an appearance of any of the above symptoms any further ascent should be avoided; otherwise more serious, even life-threatening problems can occur. The only cure for Altitude Sickness is to descend to lower elevations immediately. Acclimatization by ascending to no more than 300 to 500 meters per day above 3000 meters, and the proper amount of rest and rehydration are the best methods for prevention of AMS.
If you follow the simple advice of our trained guides, you won't have to worry about complications from mountain sickness. We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high altitude, and arrange alternative itineraries for those at risk.
Trekking Season
The best Trekking season in Nepal is during spring & autumn seasons Febuary to may & Sepetember to November Warm days make this season favorable for trekking & Expeditions. The monsoon season June, July and August. During this period, trekking is possible in the Mustang, Dolpo, Humla, Jumla, Rara Lake of Nepal & some Treking areas in Tibet.
Annapurna region Treking is the most popular Regions in Nepal also the trekking in Everest region is more strenuous and high altitude trekking another most popular trekking area is the Langtang region. Several pieces of gear help make trekking more
enjoyable. One is a comfortably-fitting backpack. Many
trekkers travel for extended periods and need to carry
all of their belongings with them. A sturdy backpack can
comfortably fit more than 20-40 pounds of
clothing and gear. Next important item is sturdy
hiking boots. When covering long distances, wearing the
right pair of boots can make the difference between
enjoying a trip and being in pain.
The best way to explore Nepal's unbeatable combination of authentic natural beauty and traditional cultural riches is walking on ones' organic rhythms of feet. Presently it is known as trekking. The dramatic contrasts in elevations and the climatic condition found here will support to the equally spectacular mix of lifestyles, wide range of vegetation and wildlife. More than 110,000 visitors go for trekking to Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal itself.
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