Travel Hazards

Sometimes travellers face health hazards mainly due to the high altitude. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a frequent problem in the Himalayas. It can affect a traveller in various ways that have little to do with age, sex or physical fitness. Acclimatization to altitude above 3000m takes time to adjust. The body undergoes several physiological changes, including increased pulse and respiratory rate. Others appear slowly over a week, like the change in acid-base balance and extra red blood cell production. These changes and the effect of intense sunlight, strenuous walks and dehydration may cause mild or vague symptoms such as loss of appetite, fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, sleeplessness, and breathlessness.

The best treatment is prevention. Do not exert yourself or walk too fast. Do not let dehydrate your body; eat well and watch for warning signs. Keep physical activity to a minimum. If you have a history of pneumonia and respiratory and heart problems, please consult your doctor before embarking on any of our trips.