{"id":46,"count":16,"description":"Being a soft-adventure sport, almost anyone in reasonable physical condition can go trekking. To get initiated into trekking begin with day hikes, returning to your starting point in the evening. Move on to a multi-day trek which is relatively easy, in order to get to know your ability and aptitude. You can venture into the mountains with an experienced trekker, join an adventure club, or go with a reputed adventure travel company. It is not a good idea to venture out into the mountains alone \u2013 unless you happen to be a distant relative of the mythical Himalayan yeti (or an aspiring Reinhold Messner, the first person in the world to have climbed all fourteen 8000m peaks, including the first oxygen-less ascent and later the first solo ascent of Everest).\r\nA basic knowledge of camp craft, map reading and first aid is essential before you go trekking. It\u2019s a good idea to do an adventure course from one of the mountaineering\/ adventure institutes in India. A basic course in mountaineering and a first-aid course are recommended if you decide to take it up more seriously and trek to remote\/high-altitude areas. Get as much information about the trekking area as possible \u2013 the people, their culture, the geography, terrain, medical\/rescue facilities and weather conditions \u2013 before you go.\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3>Trekking in India<\/h3>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nTrekking in India started when the land was inhabited in prehistoric times. There are perhaps as many trekking routes in India as there are Indians. It was in the 1970\u2019s and 1980\u2019s that trekking started gaining in popularity as a recreational\/adventure sport. A number of religious sites and shrines across the country, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, and in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand \u2013 such as Badrinath, Amarnath, Gangotri, Hemkund, Joshimath, Kedarnath, Vaishno Devi and Yamunotri \u2013 entail trekking for a couple of days in the mountains. Trekking in India has grown in leaps and bounds and the current trekking scenario is very promising, with thousands of Indians and foreigners hitting trekking trails each year.\r\nWhat India can boast of is some of the most stunning trekking routes in the world \u2013 many of the mountain passes in the Ladakh and Zanskar Himalayas are above 5000m. But there are plenty of gentler and smaller trails, at different altitudes, both in the mountains and in the forests. If you\u2019re looking for less arduous hikes, you\u2019ll find plenty in in the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills of south India (Munnar and Wayanad in Kerala, Coorg in Karnataka, and around Ooty in Tamil Nadu).\r\n<h3>Equipment<\/h3>\r\nIt is possible to rent\/buy trekking equipment all over India from clubs and adventure- gear manufacturers. Do thoroughly check all gear before venturing out into the mountains.\r\n1. Small rucksack \/ knapsack\r\n2. Sleeping bag\r\n3. Lockable duffel bag\r\n4. Karrimat \/ Therm-a-Rest\r\n5. Tent\r\n6. Personal toiletries\r\n7. Water bottle (at least 2 litres)\r\n8. First-aid kit\r\n9. Camera with spare batteries and film (carry more film than you think you will need!)\r\n10. Headlamp\/torch with spare cells\r\n11. Maps\r\n12. Diary\/pen\/reading material\r\n13. Sewing kit\r\n14. Swiss Army knife\r\n15. Whistle\r\n16. Sunscreen \u2013 with high SPF (at least 30, to better protect you from harmful UV rays)\r\n17. Lip salve\/ChapStick\r\n18. Sunglasses with retainers\/spare prescription glasses\r\n19. Lighter\r\n20. Emergency rations\/goodies\r\n21. Parachute cord\r\n22. Ski-stick\/ice-axe\r\n23. Rope (for high-altitude treks)\r\n24. Plastic bags and Ziplocs for packing gear\r\n<h3>Best season in India<\/h3>\r\nMay\/June and September\/October for Garhwal, Kumaon (Uttarakhand), Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh\r\nJune\/July and August\/September for Ladakh and Zanskar (Jammu and Kashmir)\r\nOne can trek in the foothills of the Himalayas from October through till March\r\n<h3>Trekking destinations in India<\/h3>\r\n1. Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh, Zanskar)\r\n2. Himachal Pradesh\r\n3. Uttarakhand\u00a0 (Garhwal, Kumaon)\r\n4. Sikkim and Darjeeling\r\n5. Northeast states (Arunachal Pradesh)\r\n6. Western Ghats\r\n7. South India (Nilgiris, Coorg)\r\n<h3>Tips<\/h3>\r\n1. Hydration\r\n2. Clothing \/ staying warm (\u2018Cover your head if your feet are cold gentlemen\u2019 is an old English saying)\r\n3. Packing a rucksack\r\n4. Pacing yourself on a trek\r\n5. Timing \u2013 \u2018Start early and arrive early\u2019 is the cardinal rule of trekking\r\n6. Porters and guides \u2013 A guide, or guide-cum-cook, is important on routes that are remote, tougher and relatively less trodden. Porters, with the option of ponies, will come in extremely handy on longer trips, especially if you\u2019re carrying lots of provisions.\r\n7. Mules and horses on the trail\r\n<h3>Medical concerns<\/h3>\r\nIf you have a previous medical condition, do remember to carry the necessary prescribed 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