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How to avoid altitude sickness?
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 easy and not to trek in a hurry. Regular hydration of at least 5 liters of water a day is a must. Diamox (acetazolamide) is…
How safe is the water to drink?
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 stream water & snowmelt water is perfectly safe to drink, although there may be issues with silt mixed water on rainy days. We filter water…
For how many hours do I need to walk during the Lamkhaga pass trek?
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 five to six hours of daily walking on average. In a group trekking expedition, it is essential for us to gauge every individual’s stamina level…
What type of toilet facilities will there be available on the Lamkhaga trek?
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 toilet tent away from water sources and mountain streams, and on departure the next morning the hole will be filled and covered with dirt. We…
Will I need to put up my own tent?
We have a camp crew who set up the tents and also take care of the cooking and clearing up the trash. Raacho TrekkersWe trudge on the least explored trails and terrains of Kinnaur, Spiti, Uttarkashi and Garhwal region. raachotrekkers.com
Do I need to carry a first aid kit?
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 blisters that you may pick up along the way. The more difficult a trek is, the more exhaustive your personal first aid kit should be.…
Do I need to purify my drinking water?
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 bottle like Lifestraw Go Reusable Personal Filter Water Bottle. Raacho TrekkersWe trudge on the least explored trails and terrains of Kinnaur, Spiti, Uttarkashi and Garhwal…
What clothing do you recommend for Lamkhaga trek?
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 weather conditions and the time of day. Use a fabric that soaks moisture away from your skin and dries quickly. Your outer layer should be…
Do I need to bring crampons?
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 has a long snowfield stretch). Many people prefer walking on the glaciers without crampons. Raacho TrekkersWe trudge on the least explored trails and terrains of…
What kind of boots do I need for a trek like Lamkhaga?
You need good quality Gore-Tex boots with a strong grip and sturdy ankle support. Your boots must be fully waterproof and at higher altitudes (like the Lamkhaga base camp) we recommend boots with trekking gaiters to cross the Lamkhaga snowfields. Raacho TrekkersWe trudge on the least explored trails and terrains of Kinnaur, Spiti, Uttarkashi and…