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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]