Kashmir Trekking information about Do & Don’t and Importance of gears for trekking and hiking in Kashmir valley The trekking gears are very important during your trek in Himalayan region. below is list of gears. and For Packages. list of items for solo trekkers.
1.Day pack 20 liters
2.Good trekking shoes no sports shoes
3.water bottle
4.sun glass for snow and glaciers
5.rain cote unpredictable rains some time.
6.sweaters
7. full jacket with cap
8.inner trouser
9 tracking pants
10. trekking poles
11.torch
12.slippers
13.thick sock two pairs
14.cold creams and lips cream 15 lunch box and spoon 16 keep your passport or id card with you during trekking
Fitness for trekking in Himalayas
How to prepare beginners
The tenderfoots need at any rate months arrangement to appreciate the trek,regular running up to 3 to 5 km daily, start with gradually and surpass the pace by day by day wise,do a few squats and extends to expand your stamina.food has parcel to do with your stamina ,home cures have awesome result,take garlic soup each dinner,use ginger tea in breakfast.The high elevation passes needs essential Fitness as the trekkers need to run over the challenges,trekkers need to adjust before endeavoring the trek.Regarding any medical problems or ordinary examination the well being focuses are in Sonamarg and Naranag If you are looking all the more simple trek then is ideal trek for learners in Himalaya.
Kashmir trekking Information about Do and Don’t Do
1:Do acclimatize and train at lower altitudes before you leave for a trek
2:Get professional advise on acute mountain sickness
3:Do carry adequate food,fuel and first aid kit on the trek
4:Do use UV sunglasses at higher altitudes to avoid damage to eyes
5:Do take adequate sunscreen lotions and lips balms on the trek
6:Do not cut tress plans,vegetation or cause damage to the environment
7:Do not damage ,uproot and collect plants along the trek route
8:Do not mark names writing on natural resources
9:Do not throw trash and garbage along the trek
10:Do Stay on trail and avoid shortcuts to prevent damage to vegetation
11:Do not feed,touch,chase,frighten or approach wildlife encountered
12:Do camp at designated campsite only
13:Do select a site close to water and tree cover
14:Do not camp on low ground to avoid water seepage if it rains
15:Do not camp at places near slopes which are avalanche prone
16:Do not light a fire or cook inside tent
17:Do not make noise by playing loud music on the trek
18:Do not dispose organic waste material close to the camp site
19:Do dispose human waste at least 100 m from any water source
20:Do pack and bring back all trash and garbage for proper disposal
21:Do leave the camp site clean before moving out
22:Do not take photos of locals without permission
23:Do not enter anyone’s house or place of worship without permission
24:Do leave off your shoes outside, if you are permitted to enter inside
25:Do not wear revealing clothes which may cause unnecessary attention
26:Do not change your dress in the open ,Maintain privacy at all times
27:Do not hug,kiss or display sexual acts in public areas
28:Do not act or conduct or exhibit any behavior,which can be normal to you but contrary to local culture and tradition, you are requested to respect the local culture,norms and values.
Save the Environment
Please bring back your trash and dump at the designated place only.