subject: Tips for comfortable hiking in North India [print this page] Tips for comfortable hiking in North India
Hiking in North India, particularly at various Uttarakhand destinations, is one of the most popular holiday trips around. Hiking trips are fondly beheld by people of all age groups and budgetary constraints for their representation of a nice Nature walk along the river front or trekking over a mountain or following a forest trail. If you enjoy good health, fit body and have a reasonable taste for adventure, you are also fit to take a hiking trip. In fact, any one who enjoys walking and likes to cross patchy terrains purely for the sake of adventure and fun it hints at, would certainly enjoy hiking trips as well.
However, in case you are also planning to go on a hiking trip in near future, it needs some prior preparations.
The first thing to take note of is your clothing to wear during hiking trips. It is necessary that the fabric you wear lets your skin breathe; it should let you sweat, however, without letting you feel wet. During cold weather, polypropylene such as Thermostat or silk microfiber is the most suitable. Warmer weather renders it necessary to use polyester for an undershirt. The shirt and trouser may be made of fleece or wool, to suit your preference. Also, you could carry a water-resistant and wind proof jacket, which you could always take off once start feeling warmer upon walking.
Another imperative for a good hiking trip is to choose the right pair of good shoes. Since hiking is all about walking, it should be absolutely comfortable and enjoyable to walk in your shoes. Ideally, a hiker should have a separate pair to meet every topographic scenario, you may come across. However, to keep it budget-friendly, you should buy rugged shoes in preparation of a Nature walk along off-beaten trails. You should also make sure that the shoes you purchase are lightweight and water resistant.
Further, water bottles should not only be carried along, but also made use of every half an hour. It is a proven fact that water intake at regular short intervals gives your body more stamina and higher comfort levels.
