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.