Trekking in the lap of the Himalayas is a paradise and adventure at the same time. People should have good fitness and sound mental health for trekking in the mountainous region. When you plan to trek in the Himalayas, you may hope for the best and need to be ready for the worst. You must take medical kits with enough supplies and medications for the trek. We strongly recommend a complete check-up and immunization before going on a trek as a precaution.
Pre-existing conditions to consider before trekking in Nepal
- Sickle Cell diseases
- Risk of increased sickle cell crisis
- Pregnancy
- Puts fetus at risk at high altitude
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Increase risk for HAPE
- Carotid Surgery
- Difficulty to increase airflow in response to low oxygen at high altitude
- Congenital Heart problems
- High risk for HAPE
- Diabetes
- Recommended to manage blood sugar level and check readings regularly
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Hard to maintain fluid and acclimatize to low oxygen
- Anemia
- Bad fitness level
- Epilepsy
- You need to aware team members of your conditions
- Peptic ulcer
- Increase in risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
- High blood pressure
- You are recommended to check your blood pressure regularly and take medication regularly
Recommended immunization before trekking in Nepal
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella
- Influenza
- Tetanus
- Rabies
- Cholera
Following health problems can occur during trekking
- Upset Stomach, Constipation due to contaminated food
- Common cold, sore throats, and chest infection in the mountainous region
- Muscle pains, spams, and joint muscle strains
- Altitude sickness
- Eye infection and loss of energy
Recommended medications and trekking first aid kit for trekking in Nepal
- Antiseptic
- Moleskin
- Calamine lotion
- Pepto-Bismol /Imodium
- Aspirin
- Rehydration salts
- Antibiotic eye drops
- Decongestant for colds
- Pain Killer
- Bandages, Gauze, and tapes
- Scissors
- Thermometer
- Water purification tablets
- Sunblock creams
- Antacid tablets
- Diamox
Useful Tips for Trekking
One should go hiking between March and May, but can also go in the fall. Traveling while it is hot and cold might be hazardous, so avoid doing it in the summer or winter. Acclimatization needs to be a priority no matter how experienced you are as a hiker. Altitude sickness may develop at any time of the year. You should eat and drink as much as your body needs. Equipment selection, clothing selection, and medicine storage all need a high - level of concern when it comes to preparation. You get to meet new people and gain knowledge from everyone around you when you travel in a group. We strongly advise you to go on a group rather than a solo trek.