Sahil Malik Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Trekkers can share their experiences and opinions on the aforementioned topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shailendra Jindal Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 There is no faster way to acclimatize yourself. Body takes time to get acclimatized. Best way is keep yourself hydrated and keep your body warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilak Ram Rawat Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Reach the base camp a day early, donot rest as soon as you reach the campsite stay out and cool down as mentioned above stay hydrated eat well and rest. Go out for a hike nearby the campsite. Always hike up rest low. These are the few tips to acclimatize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishani Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Make sure that you are fit enough, and then a little more Drink atleast 4 litres of water every day for 2 weeks before the trek. Maintain or increase during trek Slack off on intense physical workouts 3 days prior. Eat extra carbs to fuel up. Make sure you hydrate well on the trek Avoid consuming outside food or going out too much the week prior to your trek - don't tire yourself out basically... Reach your pick up point a day early - don't do crazy touristy things though! Don't skip meals on the trek - mountain food is AMAZING! Eat local foods as much as you can - Nature has made them for that climate and weather, don't ruin what could be an incredible food with things like instant noodles. Maintain a slow, consistent walking pace. No need to rush to the front to show off - the view is going to be the same for everyone I've attached a research paper, you might find it useful 🙂 Happy trekking! Nutrition and Altitude.pdf 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandravadan Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Reach the mountains / high altitude by road instead of landing there by flight (specially Leh). Walk slowly for the first day, avoid shouting. Drink lots of water Don’t rush or compete with others. If you are new to mountains, take it easy and enjoy in a relaxed way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashcourse2013 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 It is not safe to acclimatise faster ! The physiological processes of acclimatisation have to be respected. Any attempt to short cut this will be at increased risk of altitude sickness. Its important to budget adequate time for acclimatisation when plans for the trek are being made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priya Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Has anyone ever tried Shilajit to help with the acclimatization process? I've read about it online and came across anecdotal evidence showing that it works. It's a very powerful medicine in Ayurveda, and has been used for hundreds of years by people living in the Himalayan region to help with symptoms high altitude sickness. PLEASE NOTE: I'M NOT A DOCTOR, AND THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. I'm just sharing what I've come across. Consult your doctor before taking anything, and do your own research. Do not use this as a replacement for the life-saving medication that actually cures AMS, HACE, and HAPE. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44657792_Shilajit_A_panacea_for_high-altitude_problems https://www.detoxandcure.com/shilajit-and-high-altitude-sickness-my-experience/ https://wanderthehimalayas.com/2015/12/10/can-shilajit-help-trekkers-overcome-fatigue-and-altitude-sickness/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachinayak Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 In treks conducted by Indiahikes, you almost always get black tea/hot water first thing every morning. I have seen quite a few trekkers skip this to grab some extra sleep. From my personal experience, I would advise everyone to drink as much as you can before you start your trek - Black tea, Milk Tea or even warm water. Hydration is one of the best ways to acclimitize naturally and during your trek you may not always have ready water sources or may not always remember to drink water. Hence, try maximizing your fluid intake right at the start, which will certainly help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahul Paul Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Hello Everyone! I believe there is no faster way to acclimatize. Your body takes it own time to acclimatize. I have prepared an ACRONYM to remember the natural ways to get acclimatized faster. It is HELPER H- Hydrate (Drink at least 3-4 liters of water everyday on trek) E- Eat Well (Do not skip any meal of the day! It is going to give you the required energy to trek. Have nutritious food.) L- Layer Up (As soon as you reach campsite, layer up yourself. Cover your extremities- Head, fingers and feet. The idea is to layer when you are not feeling cold as we have to trap the body heat) P- Pace Up (DO NOT pace up on the trail. You are on a trek, not a race. Find your rhythm and trek at your own, but steady pace) E- Eat Well (I am telling this again because of the importance it holds) R- Rest Well (Take proper rest to recover your body from fatigue-ness of day's trek) The idea of this acronym is that you have to be your own HELPER in mountains. If you do not help yourself, no one is going to help you. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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