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High Altitude Sickness and High Elevation Trekking in Nepal

Every time when we talk about trekking in Nepal, the only question that pops up is, “How high did you go?’’. We all know Nepal is best known for its high elevation trekking around the world. The territory of Nepalese Himalayas bestows various radiant trekking courses. The best treks in Nepal for the one can be found by taking a gander at the one’s inclinations over the highlights offered by the trekking. Trails in Nepal move higher than the summits of the tallest mountains in Europe, and vanquishing the high goes of the Himalaya is a symbol of respect for any climber worth their climbing boots.

In Nepal, a secure elevation to which you can climb quickly and straight away is 2,700–3000 m and the highest altitude of is 8,848 meters. The hike to these monstrous mountains will test your muscles breaking point. There is no accountability to climb the most noteworthy passes; probably the most compensating treks in Nepal take after the twisting valley of the middle hill, glancing through a mesmerizing drapery of the ancestral community. Nepal’s most dramatic passes includes The Cho La (5,420m), The Renjo La (5,345m), The Kongma La (5,535m), Makalu Base Camp and the Sherpani Col (6,145m), The Thorong La (5,416m), Dhaulagiri Circuit, Everest Base Camp Trek (5,600m max. elevation), Annapurna Base Camp Trek (4,130m max. elevation), Gokyo Ri (5,357m max. elevation) and so on. There are numerous trekking courses in Nepal which are astoundingly delightful, yet including every one of them is impractical for us.

High altitude sickness also is known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is the body’s response to the concentrated air pressure and reduction of oxygen when at the higher elevation. Acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and high altitude cerebral edema are the types of altitude sickness. Altitude sickness can arise from the elevation of 2500m above sea level but symptoms are likely to be evident after the hike above 3,600 m. A mild headache, lack of appetite, sick stomach, fatigue, difficulty in sleeping, feeling dizzy etc. are some of the health issues that may arise amid the trek to the Himalayas.

Why Altitude Sickness Happen at High Elevation and what are its Symptoms?

The major cause of elevation ailment is escalating to the higher altitude rapidly. Elevation ailment is caused due to the diminishing measure of oxygen accessible as height increments. Ascending too high and lingering there for a long time is likely to cause altitude sickness. The atmospheric consolidation of oxygen at sea level is around 21%. Higher elevation does not change the environmental oxygen concentration but it may result in the decrease of the number of oxygen molecules per breath. Every breath roughly contains for about only 50% of the oxygen at around the elevation of 5,550m as a result high altitude sickness is very likely to occur.

Syndromes of high altitude sickness often create in the vicinity of 6 to 24 hours in the wake of accomplishing height above 3,000m above sea level. Symptoms resemble those of the terrible cerebral pain which includes:

· Cerebral pain

· Nausea and vomiting

· Wooziness

· Tiredness

· Decreased appetite

· Shortness of breath

· Difficulty in sleeping and breathing

The symptoms generally get worsen around the evening.

What are the Key Precautions and Immediate Action to Avoid High Altitude Sickness?

The diagnosis of high elevation affliction depends upon the patient’s signs and symptoms. Subsequent to venturing out to a high elevation, side effects of loss of craving, unsteadiness, shortness of breath amid exertion, queasiness, or a cerebral pain related with a sleeping disorder may demonstrate high altitude ailment. The precautions for these symptoms are:

1. Descending Moving to a lower height is presumably the best move to make if manifestations create. Individuals with direct manifestations more often than not react well on the off chance that they plummet only 1,000 ft (305 m) and remain there for 24 hours.

2. Deep breathing When you first notice any shortness of breath, begin contemplating your relaxing. Make extending breaths and littler strides until the point that you have a manageable pace once more. On more extreme segments, purposely setting each foot and slowly inhaling might be the approach.

3. Slower Pace On the off chance that you are not expecting the absence of oxygen, you will end up requiring regular rest stops to recuperate. Be that as it may, by abating your pace as you pick up height, you will keep your body working without overexerting.

4. Even rhythm Keeping up a breathing/venturing rhythm is significantly more critical at higher altitude than drop down. It will help shield you from overexerting yourself.

5. Hydrate Try to keep your body hydrated. Drinking more water helps to curtail the symptoms.

6. Reduce exertion The harder you push your body, the more prominent your danger of getting manifestations. Thus, try to reduce exertion in order to curtail the symptoms.

The elevation is not something to take lightly in Himalaya. Altitude sickness causes due to the fact that your body fails to adjust the change in the altitude. For people, it just creates gentle manifestations that enhance with rest and time spent at elevation. Nevertheless, in a few people, it can prompt more genuine indications which can progress toward becoming life-threatening. This is especially a hazard if the signs are not perceived and the individual does not move down (slide) to a lower elevation.

Upscale Adventures has been able to set remarkable footprints in operating high altitude treks to various destinations of Nepal. Upscale Adventures has prior experiences in handling such situation when occurred during the trek. We request our customers to present a copy of their insurance preceding to the departure. Every agent of our company from the guide to other staff are aided with cell phones and satellite cell phones during the trip to remote areas in case of emergency. Thus, client’s safety and satisfaction are of utmost importance to us.

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Exploring Tengboche Monastery

Tengboche monastery is the most famous and the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. It lies on the way to Everest Base Camp. The flight from Kathmandu will first take you to Lukla and then the walk will bring you to Namche Bazaar. Further ahead along the rocky and trekking trail the monastery lies on a small hill. As it is the mountainous region the surrounding offers the exceptional beauty with roaring Dudh Koshi and Imja river flowing nearby and stunning mountain peaks in the background. It lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area which is the UNESCO world heritage site and is also regarded as one of the popular tourist destination.

The monastery was built in 1916 and has been renovated several times to keep it nice shape after it was damaged by earthquake and fire. Great efforts have been made to keep the history of the monastery and its religious and cultural artistic beauty intact. The monastery still looks colorful and beautiful. A large number of monks live in the nunnery nearby the monastery. Various Buddhist cultural and religious practices are carried out throughout the year and large number of national and international tourist visit here to observe the unique practices. Visiting the monastery will benefit the travelers two ways. On the one hand it offers the best chance to observe Buddhist cultural and religious practices from up close and on the other the great Himalayan beauty can be enjoyed at the same time.

The monastery experiences large number of visitors during the famous Mani Rimdu festival. It is the most important festival of Sherpa people. The festival falls during the month of October/November and is observed by huge crowd of locals as well as tourists. A number of religious rites are performed during the festival and is observed for 19 days. You may choose to take part on any day of the festival. Various kinds of songs are sung, mantras chanted and mask dances performed during the festival.

If you are thinking of visiting Everest region, planning the trip during the festival time will be the special bonus. It offers you a nice chance to get closer look of Sherpa culture and tradition. The exceptional beauty of Himalayan region blended with the unique culture of mountain people will give you incomparable gratification that will surely be your life time experience.

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A journey into the heart of Himalayas

Welcome to Nepal-the kingdom of Himalayas, where you can discover the unbeatable combination of unbound natural beauty and rich culture, fluttering prayer flags and snow-capped mountains, yak caravans and epic mountain adventures. Nepal in many ways is a dream destination for people around the world. After all, why would it not be? Nepal possesses everything you could ask for; beautiful close-up view of rich artistic cultural heritages, earthy caves, and ultralight aircraft flying with the breathtaking view of snow-capped Himalayas, and serene natural beauty.

Believe it or not, Nepal is a heaven of mountains, mantras, and magic, history and Himalayas, caste and creeds, festivals and traditions. When we talk about Nepal, it is obvious that we start with the astounding high Himalayas. These magical Himalayas swaddle and safeguard the Himalayan lifestyle and culture. Ranging from the enormous mountains to flat plains it is noteworthy to say that Nepal has the vast range of natural landscape with ancient lifestyle, culture, customs, and traditions. Nepal is also known as the multi-religious country to the entire world. People belonging to different ethnic groups follow their own religious practices, lifestyles, language, culture, and traditions. Nepalese people still preach “Kumari”, hailed as the living God. These traditions have remained consistent since the beginning of the settlement.

Being home to the highest peaks on the planet, Nepal is one of the world’s greatest holiday destinations which have always been ready to embrace and welcome people from all over the world with its exceptional hospitality. Nepal accommodates to the Great Himalaya Trails which covers Nepal from Humla and Darchula in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. Nepal’s natural diversity is one thing that has been always fascinating people to the uttermost. The diversity of trekking in Nepal cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Travelers from all over the world prefer visiting Nepal for an exclusive experience of the dramatic Himalayas and test their audacity. The geographical diversity of Nepal plays a vital role in determining the range of trekking here. Nepal Himalayas where adventure and culture go conjointly, one can trek to beneath of world’s highest mountains, get insight into a diversified culture, and share a heartwarming bond with local people. Dominated by the world’s most imposing mountains, the exceptional beauty, and rich culture are bound to make your journey life changing. The trips might be difficult and may demand the most physical endeavor you have ever undertaken. But the satisfaction of reaching your goals and making a difference in your ultimate reward. Capture the spirit of adventure and be left breathless by the views.

Here, weather also plays a significant role in making Nepal a truly mountaineering paradise destination. Nepal possesses an ideal weather. During December, January and February weather in the Himalayas is extremely cold however March, April and most of the times in May Nepal have the best weather. Similarly, June and July are the rainy days in Nepal. During September, October, and November we have pleasant days in Nepal with warm sunlight and utmost mornings and evenings. The ideal time for starting a trek to mountains would be pre-monsoon (March-June) when the weather is better especially in the altitude. Similarly, autumn is good for the trekking. By the all of 14 highest peaks in the world, 8 of them lie in the territory of Nepal including the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest. Nepal is known by the people around the world because of its glorious mountains. The most popular trekking areas- like Everest, the Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu region have a network of good lodges to stay in. The trekking trails are maintained timely and perfect your walk.

Why are people around the world attracted towards the Nepalese Himalayas? It is not just the height of the Himalayas that give them glory. The air of mystery of mountains, the vast untamed and pristine areas of Himalayas, the diversified rich culture gives them the grandeur. Nepal with its profound history and a rich diversified culture, not only bestows you with spectacular mountains but also with rivers, wildlife, and countless historical sites. A journey into the heart of Himalayas is not only challenging yet have been proved to be life-changing as well.

Nepal Ascent Treks is based in Kathmandu and operating since a long time through tour, trek and hiking and more. We organize eminent trekking packages in the popular destinations of Nepal. We bestow you with the best services by planning and organizing your entire holiday package. We heartily welcome our adventurer lover clients from all around the globe and undertake the responsibility to provide our clients the ultimate heavenly Himalayan experiences. We ensure the safety and refinement in all of our packages. Join us our exciting trips for spring 2018 and create your own memorable and life-changing experience.

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