{"id":9007,"date":"2019-01-05T03:38:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-05T03:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=9007"},"modified":"2020-06-16T10:13:10","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T10:13:10","slug":"guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To Acclimatization In The Himalayas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aae979641791\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Acclimatization_101\" >Acclimatization 101<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#How_do_our_bodies_Acclimatize_naturally_to_High_Altitude\" >How do our bodies Acclimatize naturally to High Altitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Symptoms_of_Acute_Mountain_Sickness\" >Symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Primary_Symptoms\" >Primary Symptoms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Loss_of_Appetite\" >Loss of Appetite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Vomiting\" >Vomiting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#A_headache_occasionally_accompanied_by_dizziness\" >A headache occasionally accompanied by dizziness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Swelling_of_Hands_feet_and_face\" >Swelling of Hands, feet, and face<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Nose_Bleeding\" >Nose Bleeding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Severe_Symptoms_Symptoms_that_indicate_life-threatening_altitude_sickness\" >Severe Symptoms: Symptoms that indicate life-threatening altitude sickness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Persistent_Dry_Cough\" >Persistent Dry Cough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Fever\" >Fever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Shortness_of_breath_even_when_youre_resting\" >Shortness of breath even when you\u2019re resting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#A_gradual_loss_of_Consciousness\" >A gradual loss of Consciousness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Increased_Nausea_or_Vomiting\" >Increased Nausea or Vomiting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Ground_Rules_for_Acclimatization\" >Ground Rules for Acclimatization<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Climb_High_Sleep_Low_What_this_rule_essentially_means_that_you_need_to_sleep_at_a_lower_altitude_than_what_youve_climbed_during_the_day_It_is_said_that_when_hiking_above_3000_m_9843_ft_you_should_not_increase_your_sleeping_altitude_ie_the_altitude_at_which_you_make_camp_by_any_more_than_300_m_984_ft_per_day\" >Climb High &amp; Sleep Low: What this rule essentially means that you need to sleep at a lower altitude than what you\u2019ve climbed during the day. \u00a0It is said that when hiking above 3,000 m (9,843 ft), you should not increase your sleeping altitude (i.e. the altitude at which you make camp) by any more than 300 m (984 ft) per day.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Ascend_Slowly_This_is_another_important_rule_for_a_good_trek_experience_We_tend_to_push_ourselves_to_achieve_more_and_more_While_that_can_be_a_good_motivating_factor_for_life_it_is_generally_a_sure-to-fail_plan_for_a_trek_in_the_Himalayas_The_idea_is_to_not_be_demanding_of_the_body_because_the_oxygen_is_already_less_and_pushing_oneself_will_only_worsen_the_situation_with_the_increased_oxygen_demand\" >Ascend Slowly: This is another important rule for a good trek experience. We tend to push ourselves to achieve more and more. While that can be a good motivating factor for life, it is generally a sure-to-fail plan for a trek in the Himalayas. The idea is to not be demanding of the body because the oxygen is already less and pushing oneself will only worsen the situation with the increased oxygen demand.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Avoid_Alcohol_while_trekking_Alcohol_has_the_effect_of_depriving_the_body_of_water_which_is_not_exactly_the_best_situation_to_be_when_youre_in_the_middle_of_a_high-altitude_trek_in_the_Himalayas\" >Avoid Alcohol while trekking: Alcohol has the effect of depriving the body of water which is not exactly the best situation to be when you\u2019re in the middle of a high-altitude trek in the Himalayas.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Let_the_Ears_be_exposed_Ears_are_the_pressure_cold_sensors_for_the_body_So_its_important_to_keep_them_exposed_provided_youre_not_in_the_middle_of_a_blizzard\" >Let the Ears be exposed: Ears are the pressure &amp; cold sensors for the body. So it\u2019s important to keep them exposed provided you\u2019re not in the middle of a blizzard.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Proper_Blood_Circulation_Observe_your_gear_and_ensure_you_havent_strapped_any_part_of_the_body_tight_Strapping_any_part_tight_might_restrict_the_blood_circulation_to_the_downstream_organs_Additionally_ensure_you_exercise_lightly_and_drink_Garlic_Soup_to_ensure_proper_blood_circulation\" >Proper Blood Circulation: Observe your gear and ensure you haven\u2019t strapped any part of the body tight. Strapping any part tight might restrict the blood circulation to the downstream organs. Additionally, ensure you exercise lightly and drink Garlic Soup to ensure proper blood circulation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Look_out_for_Symptoms_Keep_an_eye_out_for_the_symptoms_Inform_the_trek_leaders_immediately_even_if_is_a_really_minute_thing_as_a_headache_If_they_suggest_you_to_return_from_the_trek_please_do_that_right_away_Dont_be_stubborn_they_care_for_you_all_the_time_and_know_best_in_such_situations\" >Look out for Symptoms: Keep an eye out for the symptoms. Inform the trek leaders immediately, even if is a really minute thing as a headache. If they suggest you to return from the trek, please do that right away. Don\u2019t be stubborn, they care for you all the time and know best in such situations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/guide-to-acclimatization-in-the-himalayas\/#Never_leave_anyone_with_AMS_alone_While_one_should_never_leave_anyone_alone_during_the_trek_but_invading_someones_privacy_is_the_last_thing_you_need_to_do_when_someone_showed_symptoms_of_AMS_early_on_Watch_out_for_them_and_keep_the_trek_leaders_informed_if_you_think_the_symptoms_have_developed\" >Never leave anyone with AMS alone. While one should never leave anyone alone during the trek, but invading someone\u2019s privacy is the last thing you need to do when someone showed symptoms of AMS early on. Watch out for them and keep the trek leaders informed if you think the symptoms have developed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acclimatization_101\"><\/span><b>Acclimatization 101<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, I see you\u2019ve finally decided to take a break from the hustle and head straight to the Himalayas for a high altitude trek. That\u2019s commendable, but it is also important to pay attention to the challenges this step will throw at you. Read below to know all about Acclimatization in the Himalayas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of which and perhaps the most important challenge is to acclimatize oneself while in the Himalayas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this a never-heard-before term for you, then don\u2019t worry. Over the next few minutes, I will introduce the phenomenon and why it is your best friend in the high altitudes and how to actually use it to your benefit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dictionary definition of <\/span><b>Acclimatize <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is to become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions. In other words, <\/span><b>ADJUST<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s all there is about it, Acclimatization process helps your body to adjust and allows the body to function normally in the myriad of difficult climatic conditions that the Himalayas throw at you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are other means to acclimatize oneself, I would highly recommend the natural way. Our bodies are a miracle in a way that they can acclimatize naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_our_bodies_Acclimatize_naturally_to_High_Altitude\"><\/span><b> How do our bodies Acclimatize naturally to High Altitude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a well-known fact (If it isn\u2019t, it will be after you read this) that as the altitude decreases, atmospheric pressure decreases. What a decrease in atmospheric pressure results in having more space for the air molecules to occupy. So naturally, they disperse and move away from each other. And Since air also consists of Oxygen, this means that our bodies receive lesser oxygen per breath. The magical machine that our bodies are, detects this scarcity and increases the breathing rate(number of breaths you take in a minute), to compensate for the lesser oxygen per breath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, the body also increases the hemoglobin count in our blood and this increases the thickness of the blood. This increased thickness makes the heart to apply more pressure to make the blood reach organs that are extremely far from Heart. This further increases the blood pressure. So increased blood pressure is quite normal in higher altitudes.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Acute_Mountain_Sickness\"><\/span><b> Symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body like I said before is a fantastic machine. It gives out symptoms quickly enough for you to react. But make sure you\u2019re not ignoring the symptoms and take appropriate measures. The symptoms of <\/span><b>Acute Mountain Sickness <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(which is the medical condition for negative health effect caused due to High Altitudes) are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primary_Symptoms\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Primary Symptoms<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loss_of_Appetite\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of Appetite<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vomiting\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_headache_occasionally_accompanied_by_dizziness\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">A headache occasionally accompanied by dizziness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swelling_of_Hands_feet_and_face\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling of Hands, feet, and face<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nose_Bleeding\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Nose Bleeding<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Severe_Symptoms_Symptoms_that_indicate_life-threatening_altitude_sickness\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Severe Symptoms: Symptoms that indicate life-threatening altitude sickness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Persistent_Dry_Cough\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Persistent Dry Cough<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fever\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Fever<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shortness_of_breath_even_when_youre_resting\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Shortness of breath even when you\u2019re resting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_gradual_loss_of_Consciousness\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">A gradual loss of Consciousness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Nausea_or_Vomiting\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Increased Nausea or Vomiting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve looked at the symptoms, let\u2019s look at ways to acclimatize in the Himalayas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ground_Rules_for_Acclimatization\"><\/span><b>Ground Rules for Acclimatization<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though our bodies may come off as reliable machines, there are few ground rules for acclimatization to happen smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climb_High_Sleep_Low_What_this_rule_essentially_means_that_you_need_to_sleep_at_a_lower_altitude_than_what_youve_climbed_during_the_day_It_is_said_that_when_hiking_above_3000_m_9843_ft_you_should_not_increase_your_sleeping_altitude_ie_the_altitude_at_which_you_make_camp_by_any_more_than_300_m_984_ft_per_day\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Climb High &amp; Sleep Low:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What this rule essentially means that you need to sleep at a lower altitude than what you\u2019ve climbed during the day. \u00a0It is said that when hiking above 3,000 m (9,843 ft), you should not increase your sleeping altitude (i.e. the altitude at which you make camp) by any more than 300 m (984 ft) per day.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ascend_Slowly_This_is_another_important_rule_for_a_good_trek_experience_We_tend_to_push_ourselves_to_achieve_more_and_more_While_that_can_be_a_good_motivating_factor_for_life_it_is_generally_a_sure-to-fail_plan_for_a_trek_in_the_Himalayas_The_idea_is_to_not_be_demanding_of_the_body_because_the_oxygen_is_already_less_and_pushing_oneself_will_only_worsen_the_situation_with_the_increased_oxygen_demand\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Ascend Slowly:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is another important rule for a good trek experience. We tend to push ourselves to achieve more and more. While that can be a good motivating factor for life, it is generally a sure-to-fail plan for a trek in the Himalayas. The idea is to not be demanding of the body because the oxygen is already less and pushing oneself will only worsen the situation with the increased oxygen demand.<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drink Lots and lots of water:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Guess you have already come to terms with the fact that oxygen is scarce at that altitude, but you who has it plenty? No prizes for guessing, It is water. Keep yourself hydrated and add ORS or other rehydrating agents to help you stay hydrated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Alcohol_while_trekking_Alcohol_has_the_effect_of_depriving_the_body_of_water_which_is_not_exactly_the_best_situation_to_be_when_youre_in_the_middle_of_a_high-altitude_trek_in_the_Himalayas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Avoid Alcohol while trekking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Alcohol has the effect of depriving the body of water which is not exactly the best situation to be when you\u2019re in the middle of a high-altitude trek in the Himalayas.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_the_Ears_be_exposed_Ears_are_the_pressure_cold_sensors_for_the_body_So_its_important_to_keep_them_exposed_provided_youre_not_in_the_middle_of_a_blizzard\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Let the Ears be exposed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ears are the pressure &amp; cold sensors for the body. So it\u2019s important to keep them exposed provided you\u2019re not in the middle of a blizzard. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_Blood_Circulation_Observe_your_gear_and_ensure_you_havent_strapped_any_part_of_the_body_tight_Strapping_any_part_tight_might_restrict_the_blood_circulation_to_the_downstream_organs_Additionally_ensure_you_exercise_lightly_and_drink_Garlic_Soup_to_ensure_proper_blood_circulation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Proper Blood Circulation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Observe your gear and ensure you haven\u2019t strapped any part of the body tight. Strapping any part tight might restrict the blood circulation to the downstream organs. Additionally, ensure you exercise lightly and drink Garlic Soup to ensure proper blood circulation. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_out_for_Symptoms_Keep_an_eye_out_for_the_symptoms_Inform_the_trek_leaders_immediately_even_if_is_a_really_minute_thing_as_a_headache_If_they_suggest_you_to_return_from_the_trek_please_do_that_right_away_Dont_be_stubborn_they_care_for_you_all_the_time_and_know_best_in_such_situations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Look out for Symptoms:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep an eye out for the symptoms. Inform the trek leaders immediately, even if is a really minute thing as a headache. If they suggest you to return from the trek, please do that right away. Don\u2019t be stubborn, they care for you all the time and know best in such situations. <\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Never_leave_anyone_with_AMS_alone_While_one_should_never_leave_anyone_alone_during_the_trek_but_invading_someones_privacy_is_the_last_thing_you_need_to_do_when_someone_showed_symptoms_of_AMS_early_on_Watch_out_for_them_and_keep_the_trek_leaders_informed_if_you_think_the_symptoms_have_developed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Never leave anyone with AMS alone.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While one should never leave anyone alone during the trek, but invading someone\u2019s privacy is the last thing you need to do when someone showed symptoms of AMS early on. Watch out for them and keep the trek leaders informed if you think the symptoms have developed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Hope this guide helped you in preparing yourself better for the high-altitude treks in the Himalayas. Also, consider taking a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/what-to-pack-for-a-trek-in-himalayas\/\">what to pack for a trek in the Himalayas.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a fun and safe trek \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acclimatization 101 Well, I see you\u2019ve finally decided to take a break from the hustle and head straight to the Himalayas for a high altitude trek. That\u2019s commendable, but it is also important to pay attention to the challenges this step will throw at you. Read below to know all about Acclimatization in the Himalayas. 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