FAQ Category: Trek FAQs
Who will carry my backpack?
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You need to carry the backpack/daypack. The daypack consists of essentials like water, a camera, snacks, and rain gear. The heavy luggage will get carried by a porter.
How to avoid altitude sickness?
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The key to preventing altitude sickness is to acclimatize properly. In high altitude areas, you should not gain more than 600-800 m of altitude. We advise you to take things […]
How safe is the water to drink?
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Throughout the trek, numerous mountain streams of the Baspa Valley & Kyarkoti and the glaciers of Baspa & Jalandhari Gad are the main source of drinking water and cooking water. Mountain […]
For how many hours do I need to walk during the Lamkhaga pass trek?
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The trekking hours are not fixed. The prevailing weather conditions, terrain and walking pace of the group will determine the daily trekking hours. In general, we plan the trek for […]
What type of toilet facilities will there be available on the Lamkhaga trek?
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There will be toilet tents. Our team digs a hole in the ground and then erects a toilet tent around it for privacy. We brief our guides to erect the […]
Will I need to put up my own tent?
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We have a camp crew who set up the tents and also take care of the cooking and clearing up the trash.
Do I need to carry a first aid kit?
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Our trek leader is going to carry a first aid kit. We recommend that you bring a small personal kit of your own to deal with any bruises, scrapes or […]
Do I need to purify my drinking water?
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Generally, it is not required. The water from mountain streams is already purified and much better than the tap water you get in cities. You can carry a filter-fitted water […]
What clothing do you recommend for Lamkhaga trek?
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The rule of thumb is to use several thin layers rather than just one or two thick layers. It helps you to peel or strip layers depending on the current […]
Do I need to bring crampons?
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If you have no prior experience of walking long stretches on glaciers, you should bring crampons. Crampons fitted trekking boots help you get past the snow with ease(Lamkhaga trek route […]