Equipments for a trekking trail

If you plan to do hiking on your own, you will have to bring all your equipments with you. Make sure that you take all the necessary belongings. Sort them out into three different parts:

What will you wear on the trail?
What will you bring in the day pack?
What will you pack in the duffel bag?

Your bag will carry necessary things, which will be transported by the porter during the Trekking. Be sure that, you bring the requisites for the day packed separately in a small

backpack which you will carry. If you are carrying heavy equipments like cameras or any expensive equipment, then you will have to pay extra for this.

Trekking Equipments List:

• Water proofed trekking boots
• Shoes and extra sleepers
• Jacket
• Heavy wool shirt or sweater
• Cotton shirts, trousers or shorts
• Woolen trousers, skirts for women, cotton and woolen socks
• Sun hat with brim, woolen gloves, or balaclava
• First aid kit, including common remedies.
• Tablets of water purification.
• Sunglasses, snow goggles, with extra pair
• Toilet kit, with paper soap and towel.
• Flashlight including extra batteries
• Water bottles of at least one liter, preferably wide mouthed.
• Swimming costume, raincoat
• Boosters, snacks
• Pocket knife
• Pencils, Pen, notebooks, telephone directory
• Sleeping bags, and duffel bag
• Some plastic bags: small sized and big sized.
• Light weighted duffel bag, especially waterproof.

List of Optional Accessories:

1. Camera and film with cells or digital.

2. Binoculars
3. Umbrella

4. Needle, thread, tape, glue, scissors.
5. Extra water bottles

6. Pens, pencils, books, etc.

Precautions:

Health: Consult doctors before going for hiking tours. Get assured about your health.

Fitness: It is important to go for medical check up before visiting high altitude treks.

It is necessary to carry a medication who suffers from Nausea and shortness of breath.

Do not take snaps at the spiritual or holy places like temples/ monasteries and military base where shooting is restricted.

• While going for Adventurous Sports like Rafting and Trekking, always take a help of an expert guide.
• When you are trailing, drink water as much as you can.
• Stay out of direct sun. Use hats and caps as well as sunglasses.
• Apply sunscreen lotion.
• Avoid the hours between 10 am to 2 pm, when the rays of sun are strongest.
• Enjoy an early morning hike, and then rest in the shade that afternoon.
• Avoid skipping meal; make sure you provide your body proper nutrition.

Precautions for foreigners:

• Special permits are not necessary for trekking in Indian Himalayas except certain areas.
• Essential to carry your passport when you are on such travel.
• Special permits are taken before 6 months of your hiking trip.

Trekking in Uttaranchal

Uttaranchal is covered with under forest and comprises mainly of hilly terrain, all the three Himalayan ranges. It is also famous for its lakes, mountains, forests, national parks, and sanctuaries.

Uttaranchal has craggy terrains that are untouched and far away from the daily hustling and bustling life. Uttaranchal is a trekker's paradise, with so much of raw, natural wilderness. That's where the trekkers step in.

Trekking is mainly done in Kumaon and Garhwal Himalaya region of Uttranchal.

The merriment of Trekking in this place lies in covering the land on foot, being as close

as possible to what the land offers, to move at your pace observing closely.

Trekking in the different valleys of pure wilderness , harboring different cultures offer a chance to have a close encounter with out standing views of greater Himalayan range, alpine meadows, rare high altitude flora and fauna, the lifestyle of the mountain people.

So many trekkers actually trek along the routes; they do not lost on any of their natural beauties. The reason is that there are many trek routes; each of the main trek routes is accompanied by several smaller ones!

Every trek is unique in its own way. The snow capped peaks, steep climbs, streams and lakes, all these in the trek route only make it more fascinating.

The stakes are somewhat high, which add thrill and adventure to the trekking. While trekking further, you will see the astonishing view of great Himalayas, which will provide you unique opportunity of meeting the Himalayan tribes, the mountain folk and knowing their lives.

Another place for trekking is Nainital, one of the most famous hill resorts in Kumaon. Its main treks start from Nainital (1938 m) is to Snow View (2270 m) and Naukuchiya Tal(1800 m), Uttarkashi (1158m) is one of the most beautiful places in Uttaranchal filled with panoramic views of Himalayas. Other treks also reach to Yamontri and Kedarnath and other places in the hills. Treks in Mussorie are the most popular treks for people who undertake trekking for fun.

Uttaranchal is that kind of destination where you would enjoy thrilling treks if you decide to under take them! The land holds loads of excitement and Adventure for trek-lovers.

Trekking Adventure in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh is craggy with the altitude ranging from 350 meters to 7000 meters above sea level. The entire region is marked by four mountain ranges like The Himalayas and Zanskar, Dhaula Dhar, Pir Panjal.

It is said that, Himachal Pradesh is divided into three distinct regions, the Shivalik or outer Himalayas, middle Himalayas or inner Himalayas, and greater Himalayas or the alpine zone.

All the regions have a rich cultural heritage that reflec

ts in the life styles of the local villagers. Himachal has the most diverse trekking routes in the Indian Mountains.

While trekking, you would observe some of the more famous places like

the Mani Mahesh, Pin Parbati, Kinnar Kailash etc. it is the path less often traveled

, will offer you the enthusiast an amazing range of options.

Here trekking appears to be a delightful experience when you see a wide array of the landscape into Lahul Spiti.

The valleys of Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu and Manali, Kangra and Chamba are the most exciting in the region for trekkers and mountaineers. Lahaul and Spiti dwell in the north-western region of the state and comprise of a vast mountain area, much of which is above the tree line and represents a high altitude desert landscape.

The rest of Himachal is dominated by Hindu; the person of Lahaul and Spiti are mainly Buddhists, and has a number of interesting monasteries, which dot the area. Spiti separates from Lahaul by a hig

h mountain rib running north from the main Himalayan range. Lahaul has a central mass of high mountains and glaciers with peaks rising above 5,000 meters.

Most of the treks into the Lahaul and Spiti valleys are originated from Manali. While trekking, you will explore two valleys unite in the Kunzam pass at an altitude of 4,000 meters. Other popular trek is from Kullu Valley to Lahaul, exhibits a magnificent contrast in views and offers the trekkers a chance to eyeshot the glaciated lake at Chandratal and the mountain peaks of Deo Tibba (6,001 m) and Indrasan (6,221 m).

You can almost choose the sketches that you want to capture and then embark on your journey, but some things are best left unsaid, for discovering them yourself adds to the pleasure infinitely!

Himalaya peak expeditions

For people who love adventure, scaling the Himalayas is the ultimate challenge.

Thousands of trekkers come every year to turn to reality their long-cherished dream of looking down at the world from atop its lofty peaks.

There are several trekking options in the Himalayan ranges. The options for Himalayan expeditions in the Uttaranchal are Garhwal and Kumaon regions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Kedarnath, Gangotri, Bhagirathi and Nanda Devi are the various well known trekking options.

In the eastern part of India, the states of Sikkim and West Bengal offer mountaineering and trekking expeditions in Himalayas. One of the most commonly undertake

n treks in eastern India is the one through high altitude areas across the Singalila range in Darjeeling. The trek begins at Maneybhanjang (2134 m), goes via Meghma (2900 m), Toughu (3070 m), Gairibas (2621 m), Sandakphu (3636 m), and Phalut (3600m). The return trek to Darjeeling is through Ramman, Rimbick and Bijanbari.

There is another interesting high altitude trek in the Kalimpong region from Relli, Pankhasari, and Neora to the highest peak in the areas, Rochella (3,400 m). It is followed by a steady descent to Tangta, Jhalang along the foothills to Samsing. On the way down, the exotic varieties of Himalayan flora, bird, and wildlife charm the trekkers all throughout. Nepal is another Himalayan destination which caters to a huge array of Adventure Sports. The more you explore, the more there is to explore.

Pre trek preparations are the most crucial which decide the success of the en

tire trip. Pre journey medical examinations are essential if you decide to undertake Himalayan expeditions. You also need to make sure that you have sufficient trekking equipments, arrangements for insurance cover and wireless communication sets. Also it is essential to carry proper warm clothing, trekking boots and other necessary amenities for the entire expedition.

The best time to visits these places are during the months of September to December and March to April, the major treks here include Annapurna Region, Everest Region, Langtang & Helambu Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, Dolpo Trek, Nepal Mustang Trek, Manaslu Trek, Makalu Trek, Rara Jumla Trek and Dhaulagiri Trek.