What is altitude illness?
Altitude sickness occurs due to a lack of oxygen and air pressure to meet the demands of ones body as you ascend. At sea level and below 8000 ft, there is sufficient air pressure and oxygen, however as you ascend up the mountain, pressure starts to drop and therefore oxygen levels drop also. Altitude sickness occurs when your body is unable to adapt to the changes in air pressure and oxygen levels.
Going trekking in Nepal? Don’t know where to buy the equipment, in Nepal or at home? Let’s give you our 5 cents on where to buy the equipment.
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For every season below we list the average temperatures in Kathmandu which lies at an altitude of 1300 m. If wanting to calculate the potential temperatures during your trek then please note that for every 100 meters of ascend the temperature will fall 0.5 degrees.
The Great Himalaya Trail is definitely a prime contender for the world’s best trekking route. At least, it is the longest and highest trekking route in the world. Spanning several hundred kilometres of amazing Himalayan terrain, this trail stretches over the full length of Nepal.
The trail itself passes through some of the most beautiful parts of the Himalayas – winding under the highest mountain peaks in the world. The nature and culture you’ll experience during the trek are simply spectacular. The incredibly remote villages and its inhabitants will make you wonder with awe just how resilient we humans are as a species.
With its cold, fresh environment, untouched mountains and unique wildlife, Nepal offers great trekking experiences for backpackers looking for an adventure, a test of their endurance, and a chance to witness nature at its best.
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Nestled between two of the most populous countries of the world, lies one of the oldest, most peaceful and yet, as surprising as it sounds, least explored travel destinations. Nepal distinguishes itself as one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, with its capital having the highest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
In case you’re looking for hiking partners, we recommend to check out the find hiking partners functionality available at Bookmundi. Rest of this article will revolve around the many reasons for always bringing a hiking partner along your next hike. Continue reading Find Hiking Partners for your Next Adventure!
Nepal has 8 out of the in total 14 mountains in the world which are higher than 8,000 meter. The country also has access to a very large part of the Himalayas, making the country an absolute mecca for climbers.
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Azim Afif is a mountaineer and climbed Cho Oyu in late 2014. This year he is planning for Mt. Everest. Climbing is his passion. We were so fortunate to have a talk with him regarding climbing in general and climbing Cho Oyu. Continue reading Climbing Mt. Cho Oyu-Interview with mountaineer Azim Afif on his Cho Oyu Climbing Expedition
