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How to stay safe during Sikkim Himalayan Heritage Trek

Sikkim Himalayan Heritage Trek is very safe as far as the trekking trail is concerned. The trail is a well-laid village footpath and shortcuts and is even wide though there are loose gravel, rocks, and occasional cliff section on some days.

Proper exercises for physical fitness will allow you to stay safe and healthy during the trek. Your physical fitness and preparation are what make you safe in the mountains. Having prior trekking experiences is an added advantage on your side. Knowledge about Himalayan terrain will greatly help you in case such an issue arises during the trek.

Even though Sikkim Himalayan Heritage Trek is a Low Altitude Trek with the highest point at around 2200 m but in a mountain region, one can get affected with altitude sickness. “Altitude Sickness” is a common term for different kinds of illnesses – as simple as a headache, dizziness to swelling of fingers to an acute state like fluids accumulations in your lungs and brains.

AMS - Acute Mountain Sickness

HAPE - High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

HACE - High Altitude Cerebral Edema

Some of the scientific Medicine used to treat Altitude Sickness is –

Diamox is a diuretic. To put it simply, it helps speed up acclimatization.

Dexamethasone (Dex) is a steroid. It prevents your body from releasing substances that cause inflammation. That’s how it helps temporarily treat edema.

Nifedipine is a drug that reduces your blood pressure. You use it only if you have HAPE.

The closest primary health center and the hospital are always within short driving distances each day so there is nothing to worry about. The primary health center at each Village has only basic facilities with oxygen availability. The main district hospital is at Geyzing.

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Mingma! Julay!namestey! hope you are in good health. Sorry to write you lately. Our trip to Thiland made us busy so we were unable to write you back. Mingma the trekking was well organised and I had a wonderful time with you.. . Ladhak is a wonderful place and your guiding made it much much better. We all are very happy and eager to visit your country sikkim next time.
The way you describe sikkim, it really seems to be a nice place. We will promote for you wherever we go. Thanks for your support when the chips were down..
Convey our regards to Jigmee,Arun and Horse man. Hope we will meet then again. Harry,Dorris Michael and Gracy Switzerland 2009

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Max, hope you are doing fine business. We are thankful for your warm guidance and wonderful trekking arrangements in a short time. Mingma the food was excellent. We will return to sikkim with friends and family someday. We would no doubt recommend your company mountain tours and treks to all of our friends who want to visit India and specially sikkim and Darjeeling. Adam and wanda Netherland. 2010

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Mingma, hi
Hope you are doing your bussinesss well. How is the weather in yuksam? Out here in germany its snowy everywhere and very cold. Your sister’s hat is of great use out here too as it did in the goechala trek. All the staffs were good and the food was fabulous. Your guide is very good and honest and wish he become more interactive as he is les talkative. We are fully satisfied with your service and hope to come to your country again. Till then stay in touch Sophia and stephenie Singapore 2010 to Goechala Trek

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Mingma, thanks for your mail. We are still in kerela and doing familiarization trip. Its very hot out here. Mingma your trekking arrangements was good and we had no hesitation in recommending your company. Your guide and cook was very good. We had more than enough varieties of food everyday. We surely hope that you will do well.
Well take care and best of luck Andrew, Roben and David Switzerland 2011 feb

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Mingma, hi
Hope you are doing your bussinesss well. How is the weather in yuksam? Your sister’s hat is of great use out here too as it did in the goechala trek. All the staffs were good and the food was fabulous. Your guide is very good and honest and wish he become more interactive as he is les talkative. We are fully satisfied with your service and hope to come to your country again. Till then stay in touch Sophia and stephenie Singapore 2010 to Goechala Trek

Dear
Mingma, hi
All the staffs were good and the food was fabulous. Your guide is very good and honest and wish he become more interactive as he is les talkative. We are fully satisfied with your service and hope to come to your country again. Till then stay in touch Sophia and stephenie Singapore 2010 to Goechala Trek

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