Trekking is an amazing journey that can be long or short based on the starting and ending point. If the trekking duration is long and elevation is higher than 3500m such as Everest base camp trek, Gokyo Cho La pass trek, Everest three passes trek, Annapurna circuit trek etc, then you should be well prepared before starting the trek. Here we are with the best methods to prepare the trek.Â
WalkingÂ
Walking is the best way to prepare for the trek. We should walk around two hours daily three month of the trek. Walking trained you to cover the long distance during the trekking.
Running
Running is the alternative of walking. It is more effective than walking because it tightens the muscles and increases your stamina. We should run for around an hour to maintain fitness for trekking.
Physical training
Physical training is very important to maintain fitness. Squat, planks, and pushups are the most common trainning we can practice to prepare for the trek.Â
Cycling
Beside walking and running, cycling is also effective mode of preparation of the trek. We should practice an hour or half an hour to make your muscles stronger.
Medical check upÂ
We should do our medical checkup to know the health condition and take all medication before planning for the trek.Â
Selection of time
We should remain conscious about the right time of trekking. In Nepal, spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, November) are the best time for trekking. If you select any of these months, we can enjoy the mind-blowing view of mountains and landscapes.
Booking
Booking the trek is also comesunder the preparation. If we book the trek on time then we can get good rooms, flight tickets and make the trek easy.Â
Permit
We should take necessary permits of the respective national park or conservation area before starting the trek. Permit let you to enter into the trekking site and it should be shown after exiting as well. It keeps records of tourist and insure either you have safely visited the area or not.
Conclusion
Over all preparation of the trek is very important for making your trekking successful. The preparation let you to be fit for gaining the elevation and complete the trek without trouble.Â