Experts tip for your first trek to the Indian Himalayas

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Trekking is an activity in which people take multi-day hiking trips through rural, often rugged territory. It is different from other types of travel for several reasons. It tends to be less structured than other sorts of travel, because weather conditions and topography can influence trekkers' travel plans more than plane flights or hotel availability. As travelers move on foot through often-rural areas, trekking gives them an up-close view of the scenery. Many trekkers travel through isolated areas and get a travel experience that is much different from that of people who travel in organized groups to popular destinations. This often allows trekkers to interact with nature while doing things such as climbing a rock wall or navigating through a mountain range. Here are some experts tips that will help you dodge the newbie mistakes and ensure your journey exceeds expectations.

1. Choose an easy trek first:

A beginner should not go for the tough treks as they are generally meant for the experts. Choosing an easy trek first will be a wise move as you will get experience, enjoy the thrill and can relish a wonderful tour on such trek as a beginner. A tough trek may prove hazardous for you.

2. Research about the trek

The planning and research for the trek should be done very carefully. A proper research is extremely essential and its importance grows even bigger if you are a beginner. Only after you have done proper research on the location and climate that you may encounter during the trek, you can do further planning of your excursion.

3. Schedule everything in a proper manner

Make a comprehensive schedule when you are planning for your adventure; the schedule should be designed as per the climate and situation of the destination. Even make sure that you should inform one of your relative or a friend about your schedule, as they can come to your aid if you get into any problem.

4. Set your budget

If you’re trekking independently, make an estimate of hiring a guide, porters, food, accommodation and transportation and then double it. That should take care of all other unforeseen costs that always seem to creep into a tight budget.

5. Pack All the Essentials Carefully

a beginner should must know that the foodstuffs and clothes are something that may not be available during the trek. So you must carry food and clothes in sufficient amount. The quality of the clothes should be good as during the trail, there is a possibility of clothes being torn.

6. Trekking essentials

Here is the list of items you must take along with you on your trekking tour:

1. Waterproofed trekking boots

2. Running shoes

3. Down jacket or something like this that has a hood

4. A sweater as the weather may get chilly

5. Two cotton shirts

6. A pair of woolen trousers

7. Three pairs of underwear as you may wash them on the tour

8. Wind-gear and rain-gear having a hood

9. Sun hat

10. Woolen hat

11. Woolen gloves

12. Cotton socks

13. Woolen socks

14. Personal first-aid kit including medication for common ailments such as headaches, dysentery etc., moleskin, antiseptic cream, surgical tape, band aids, sun cream and medicines

Tablets to purify the water

15. Toilet kit that includes extra towel, toilet paper and soap

16. Torches with extra cells

17. Sunglasses

18. Water bottle that can hold sufficient water

19. Pocketknife

20. Swimsuit

21. Plastic bags

22. Weight daypack

23. Waterproof Duffel bag. Hopefully this piece of information will help you out on your first trek and make it a cherrishable one.