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This is why a Trip to Ladakh is a Must, at least once in your Lifetime!
Ladakh, being located in the Trans-Himalayan region of Jammu & Kashmir, in North India makes it a popular spot amongst nature and adventure enthusiasts. This mountainous region remains thronged by the tourists from all across the world to explore its mesmerizing nature.
It is not only popular for its scenic beauty but is also known throughout the world for its amazing Buddhist Monasteries of ancient times. It is considered as ‘Little Tibet’ for sharing its border with Tibet and having a population that follows Tibetan Buddhism.
Ladakh offers a lot to its visitors but while traveling to Ladakh, one has to keep in mind certain things and need to take some precautions to have a pleasant trip in this barren land, at higher altitudes with low atmospheric pressure and low level of oxygen.
Dealing with High Altitude in Leh Ladakh
It is very important to get adapted to the low atmospheric pressure before choosing the itineraries for Ladakh. Therefore, don’t be in a hurry during your trips and let your body to adjust with the high altitude of the place by staying two days in Leh. Don’t try to head towards Nubra or Pangong soon after your arrival in Leh, doing so may lead you to suffer from acute mountain sickness such as severe headaches, restlessness, nausea and ataxia. It may leave you unable to walk or think, spoiling your holiday.
Acute mountain sickness may affect physically fit people as well. Therefore, one should keep in mind the following points:
One has to be physically fit in-order to take a trip in the region of Ladakh.
Climb the mountain gradually to let your body get adjusted with the atmosphere.
Halt for at least 2 days in Leh to adjust with the low atmospheric pressure.
People suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure and asthma should avoid visiting Ladakh.
Over Hydration could harm you. So, increase the intake of water slowly.
To prevent your head from the harsh winter winds, cover your head and ears with woolen.
As the level of oxygen remains low at this altitude, don’t include too much of physical activities in-order to avoid fatigue, breathlessness and not to run out of excitement.
Carry a box of first-aid having preventive medicines to treat altitude sickness. The must to have medicine in the box is Diamox (its natural version is garlic soup).
As soon as you notice any sign of acute mountain sickness like headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, etc. then take rest at a high altitude.
Smoking and drinking at a high altitude should be avoided to prevent acute mountain sickness.
Keylong, Darcha and Jispa will be your stoppage if you are taking Leh-Manali Highway. Kargil will be your stoppage if you are traveling through Leh-Srinagar Highway.
You need to take rest for 2 days if you are flying directly to Leh. Short trips to Hemis, Thiksey, Nimoo, Shey and Stok etc. for visiting palaces and monasteries are recommended during this period.
