Trekking means a journey to be undertaken on foot in areas where motorized transport is generally not available. Trekking is only for pleasure and exercise, The duration of your trekking plan depends on you. It can be day long trek or can be go for 2-3 weeks depending on your interest. Theoretically trekking can even go on for months. Whatever may be the duration, meticulous planning and trekking gear plays an important role in all trekking expeditions.
What constitutes the essential trekking gear? A sturdy backpack (which can be used up to 10 Kilo or 20 pounds), the light pair of trekking shoes or boots, warm clothing (depending on where you are planning), flashlight or torch light, first aid kit and a few small packs of eatables like dried fruits, nuts and cookies or biscuits.
The right backpack and the trek shoes are so important that it can make a big difference between enjoyable trip and unforgettable painful trip. Trekking usually is the multi-days joyful walking trip and which lets you to enjoy nature in its wonderful form;, snow tops,rugged hills and beautiful valleys. So make sure your backpack is good and big enough to carry what you need and your shoes doesn’t make you to growl in pain midway.
What about Food and accommodation? Trekkers ends up in one of the two options, either make use of lodges/hotels run by the local people or tented camping. Most lodges meet all the basic requirements for trekkers to stay overnight - a dormitory, a restaurant, toilet and a shower room. The quality of food offered may vary from lodge to lodge but most serve simple meals. If you prefer the second option, ensure you carry enough food and water as you may end up in a place where you may not be able to get anything .
What to expect on a given day? Obviously trekking is often less structured and all you need is essentially data on pre-determined track and the final destination for that day. As everything is greatly depends on the weather conditions and the topography of your targeted destination, be prepared to meet the unexpected challenges, while with nature at its perfection.
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