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First-Aid Kit: Safety First! Be It Trekking or Hiking

In an organized group-trek, you can be assured that your guide will have all the necessary items in a first-aid kit for emergencies. But, it still is a good idea to carry your personal first-aid kit as those contents will have essentials that are customized to your needs and can come handy in various situations.

For your personal first-aid kit, make sure you have following items:

Water purification tablets -

Even if the stream or tap water looks clean enough to drink, don't! All water except for bottled mineral water must be purified before consuming. You don't want to get sick mid-way on a trek. This way it also reduces the risk of you suffering from Traveler's Diarrhea, if you are trekking in a foreign country.

Diamox for AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) -

While trekking in high altitudes, if you feel unwell, it can be for various reasons but unless proven otherwise, you should assume it's because of altitude sickness. So, do keep Diamox within your reach, it's fairly normal to get hit a case of AMS when hiking at higher elevations, mainly 2500m above sea-level.

Painkillers -

Trekking in high altitudes isn't an easy feat. You'll have to walk for 5 - 6 hours each day for many days. Painkillers will help reduce the pain and help you to keep moving on.

Medicines -

You never know what illness may affect you on a trek. Keep medicines for diarrhea, constipation, fever, skin, eye and ear problems ready. DO NOT forget to take personal medications for your ailments and allergies, if you have any!

Tapes and Bandages -

Get different size tapes for cuts and bruises; they'll prevent the affected areas from getting infected. If you get injured with big cuts or have a sprained muscle, you can tie these bandages in the affected area and reduce the swelling and protect it from further damage.

Thermometer -

In case you get a fever while on the trek, this will come in useful to keep track of it.

Aspirin -

Headaches can be a nightmare and can make your trek a miserable one, so, pop in some aspirin in case of such headaches. Stay alert for other symptoms of AMS, as headaches are one of them.

Anti-allergic and Anti-septic cream -

Take some anti-allergic and anti-septic creams for insect bites- you'll definitely get bitten by any number of insects on the trek. These creams can reduce skin irritation if you have any.

Eye drops -

It is mostly dry and windy at higher altitudes. Even if you wear protective glasses, you will still need eye drops to lubricate the eyes and ease some that discomfort caused by dry eyes because of dry conditions at those heights.

Salt for leeches -

If you happen to be trekking during monsoon season or in wet areas, you'll attract a lot of leeches. Salt is a great way of getting those leeches off of you easily.

There are other few optional personal items that you can carry with you, such as:

- Moleskin for blisters

- Safety pins (several creative uses)

- Anti-bacterial gel (to keep those clean hands EXTRA clean)

- Pocket knife and/or scissors

- Insect repellant

- Tweezers (in case you need to get splinters or thrones out of you)

- Sewing needle and thread (if duct tape doesn't cut it!)

- Anti-bacterial soaps

- Pain relieving creams or sprays for strained muscles

- Burn ointment

Ready to lace up those trekking boots!

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Hiking in Nepal - A Unique Lifetime Experience

Few places in the world can harmonize the breathtaking beauty and charming culture of Nepal. Adventure enthusiasts talk wildly about it. And more and more tourists are planning for the trek in Nepal on the positive appraisals of others. In my point of view trekking is the best way to experience the marvelous amalgamation of fantastic nature beauty and rich culture which is unbeatable. This beautiful land is often referred to as the "Trekkers' Paradise". Annually more than 20000 travelers visit Nepal and enjoy trekking to experience fantastic nature beauty, breathtaking views of mountains, picturesque landscapes, rich flora & fauna, vibrant culture, unique tradition and glorious history. Travelers leave this beautiful country with splendid tales to share with their family, relatives, colleagues and friends. You will love Nepal, it beauty, it culture and it friendly people - I am sure.

There are many trekking routes and locations in Nepal where travelers can seek their delights. Popular locations for Nepal Treks are following.

Everest Base Camp Trekking - Kala Patthar Trek - If you have set you mind for highest summit then it is the perfect & very exciting trek location in Everest region. It gives trekkers a golden opportunity to fulfill a dream and watching some of the most spectacular scenery in the majestic Himalayas. This deserving location is very popular among trekkers, climbers and adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. The scenic train to the base camp of the mountain has been one of the most popular routes for trekking in Nepal.

Everest Trekking Via Jiri - This the one of the best ways to do enjoy the charm of exciting trekking tours of Everest. It allows trekkers to follow the footsteps of the old approach route followed y Everest expeditions. It provides trekkers a wonderful opportunity to watch densely populated middle hills and the high altitude magnificence of the Everest or Khumbu.

Mera Peak, Kanchanjungha Peak, Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Sanctuary, Mustang Trekking, Dolpo Trekking, Rara Lake Trekking, Langtang Region, Gokyo Lake Trekking, Singla Pass & Jemrung Trekking etc are some of popular options for Nepal treks.

For Hiking in Nepal has been classified into four grades according to their nature and type. Grade A is easy treks. Grade B is moderate treks. Grade C is strenuous treks. And Grade D is challenging treks. If you too want to enjoy the charm of this beautiful country, trek Nepal according to their grades and your desire and treasure a unique lifetime experience.

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Hiking In Nepal