Sikkim Darjeeling Tour

Sikkim / Darjeeling Package Tour From India

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Trip Facts

Max Altitude 5400m
Grade Moderate
Duration 9 Days
Group Size 2 - 15

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Overview

The Darjeeling Sikkim Tour is a wonderful experience to witness the magic of nature and the eternal beauty of the northern state of India. This tour package includes the highlights of Darjeeling and Sikkim which is a popular tourism destination in India. Likewise, this tour offers the scenery of Mountain ranges and an unbelievable array of Flora and Fauna. On the other hand, this tour is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle life of the city. If you are a nature lover, you can never miss the delightful scenery this place offers. You are soaked with the essence of Darjeeling and Gangtok.

Besides, the culture and tradition of this place make it worth visiting. They welcome the travelers with the cultural dance that brings the spirit of celebration. Moreover, the descendants of this place are Lepchas, Nepalese, Tibetans, and Indians. Therefore, you will find the essence of multicultural and multilingual people having their way of life.

Darjeeling

The beautiful Darjeeling located in West Bengal is famous for the tea industry and various flora and fauna. It lies in the foothills of the lower Himalayas from where one can enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayas. This town became the tea hub in India and produced the finest tea leaves in the country.

Initially, this town was popular as the Queen of Hill station as well as the toy train station. On the other hand, Sikkim is a state in India that borders three different countries, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. It is home to over two hundred monasteries and is strongly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.

Sikkim indeed is the land of a fairytale with its glistening high-altitude lakes, rolling green mountains, rhododendron fields as well and vivid monasteries, not to forget, this place is famous for the wonderful view of Mt Kanchenjunga.

The tour starts from Bagdogra, a small hill station town in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. From Bagdogra, you will drive for nearly 5 hours to Gangtok. The distance between Bagdogra to Gangtok by road is 123 km. Similarly, the drive offers you the beautiful lanes of Sikkim.

Sikkim has a lot to offer such as Tsomgo Lake, Tashi viewpoint, Ranaka Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, and Dordul Chorten stupa. In addition to this, you will visit Lachung famous for Yumthang Valley and Zero Point. Furthermore, this tour lets you have a thrilling rafting experience at the Teesta River.

Finally, our last destination will be Darjeeling which is popular for tea gardens as well as Tiger Hill and Ghoom Monastery.

Trip facts

Tour Name: Darjeeling Sikkim Tour

Duration: 9 days

Country: India

Max altitude: 5400m

Season: All round the year

Transportation: flights/ comfortable rides

Start and end city: Bagdogra

Itinerary

Day 01

A tour to Darjeeling and Sikkim starts with your landing to Bagdogra Airport. Our representative will pick you up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer you to the hotel in Gangtok. We will hold a pre-tour meeting where we will introduce you with your guides. Gangtok has a lot to offer you as it is popular for its Buddhist monasteries along with the natural landscapes. However, the real tour to Gangtok begins the next day as today you will be resting in the hotel after an exhausting long ride. Overnight at a hotel in Gangtok.

Day 02

Today we will spend our day in Gangtok. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and it has a lot to offer to the visitors. The well-managed surroundings, the peaceful environment, and the beauty of nature make Gangtok an even more amazing place for travel. For anyone willing to enjoy the nature and natural scenario Gangtok is the best destination for you. Early morning after breakfast we will visit Tashi viewpoint which is about 8km from Gangtok. Nothing seems much more satisfying than enjoying great pictures of sunset and sunrise as well as the startling view of the entire great Himalayas from the viewpoint. Then after breakfast, we will visit the Ranaka monastery, 20km from the town. Ranaka monastery is also called Lingdum Monastery where one can know about Buddhism and its culture. Besides, Banjhakri Falls is our next destination from there we will go for a ropeway ride.

Later, we will visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and Dordul Chorten stupa. We can go to the flower exhibition in the evening. Overnight at the hotel in Gangtok.

Day 03

Our destination for today is Lachung. Lachung is the mountain village in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is close to the Tibetan Border, in northeastern India. Early in the morning, we will make our way to Lachung which is about 117km from Gangtok. Lachung village is the home to a 19th-century Buddhist monastery. Moreover, Lachung is popular for its waterfalls, pine forests, and hot spring. En route, we will visit Bhim Nala Waterfalls which is one of the tallest waterfalls in Sikkim. It is at a distance of 13km from Lachung situated at Khedum Village. This waterfall is popular for its height and it looks like a three-stage waterfall. You can enjoy the whole scenario from the small viewpoint which is just opposite the falls. Similarly, Lachung offers you the stunning views of tall dark Himalayas, gushing waterfalls, Striking fruit orchids, and winding glaciers rivers. Overnight at Lachung.

Day 04

Lachung is one of the best destinations when it comes to nature and natural scenery. There are several places to explore in Lachung. Today we will spend the rest of our day exploring Lachung. Early in the morning after breakfast, we will visit Yumthang valley and Zero Point. Zero Point also is known as Yume Samdong is close to the India-China Border. This place is covered with snow throughout the year. It is 23km from Yumthang at an altitude of 15000ft. You will get marvelous scenic views from this point. you get to enjoy the hot spring bath at the river called Cebu Chhu. On the other hand, you will explore Yumthang valley which is a valley of flowers and a nature of Sanctuary with rivers, hot springs, etc. Therefore, you will encounter picturesque grazing pastures surrounded by the mountains along with the Himalayan flowers. Overnight at Lachung.

Day 05

Today we will bid a farewell to Lachung and proceed to Gangtok. We will enjoy the 3-hour ride observing the natural scenario that this route offers.on our way, we will make several stops to view nature and capture it in the memories of photographs. Upon our arrival in Gangtok, we will enjoy the local folk dance.you will enjoy the Lepcha dance, Bhutias dance as well as Nepalese dance in the evening. This diverse dance from Sikkim signifies peace and harmony, love, integrity, and mutual respect among the multiracial. Overnight at Gangtok

Day 06

When exploring Gangtok how can someone miss the high altitude scenic lake- Tsomgo lake. Tsomgo lake is one of the must-see places in Gangtok and a prime attraction place for tourism. Early in the morning, we will visit Harbhajan Singh Mandir which is a holy shrine that honors Indian army soldiers. From there, our journey to Tsomgo lake begins which is 40 km from Gangtok at an elevation of 12,310 feet. Tsomgo is a high altitude scenic lake regarded as sacred by the Sikkimese. The lake remains frozen during the summer season. However, It is like a fairytale lake with icy blue water reflecting the striking peaks of the Himalayas. Yakes rides are offered at the side of the lake.

On the other hand, you can visit Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary which is situated around the area adjoining Tsomgo. It is 31 km east of Gangtok which covers 31 sq km of total area. Therefore, you will spend your day at Tsomgo lake and in the evening return back to Sikkim. Overnight at a hotel in Sikkim.

Day 07

Today we will explore another place popular as a hill station- Darjeeling. But before that, we will enjoy the thrilling water experience in the Tista River. After breakfast, we will visit the Tista River for the thrilling Rafting experience. Tista River is a 315 km long river that rises from the eastern Himalayas. Rafting in this river is one of the popular sports adventures. Consequently, the long stretches of this river make rafting comfortable for even beginners. As you raft down, you will experience the captivating view of dense forests along the slope of the mountain. Moreover, the chirping of the birds, green lush vegetation, and the river scenario create another unforgettable memory in this place. After rafting, we will have lunch and continue our journey to Darjeeling. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 08

Darjeeling is a town in India’s West Bengal state. Darjeeling has a lot to offer to tourists. The graphic landscapes, tea plantation, eternal weather, the slopes and the stunning views of the Himalayas make it one of the best destinations for tourism. Whereas, we will be spending our time in Darjeeling today. Starting with the Tiger Hill at an altitude of 2590m, our journey to Darjeeling sightseeing begins. From there, we can enjoy the sunrise view in the Kanchenjunga range. A visit to Darjeeling is incomplete without a joyride to the Darjeeling Himalayan railway. It is also called Darjeeling Toy Train that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. It was constructed between 1879 and 1881 and is 88-km long in distance. Besides, we will explore the Ghoom monastery at an altitude of 8000 feet.

Likewise, We will even explore the happy tea valley state at an altitude of 6800feet. It is the second oldest tea estate in Darjeeling which consists of 437acres in total land area. It reflects the growth of the finest shrub as well as offers a natural scenic view.

Day 09

Today is our final day of the Darjeeling Sikkim tour. Early morning after breakfast bidding a farewell to Darjeeling we will proceed to Bagdogra Airport. Our representative will drop you at Bagdogra airport and wish you your happy and safe journey.

Note: BD Plan, BL Plan, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch content will appear here. Above itinerary can be designed along your preferences. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter.

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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast at 2 to 3 stars level, Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking, both ways domestic flight tickets from KTM/Lukla/KTM, necessary permits, all the ground transportation by tourist vehicles, an experienced guide and porter and all the necessary permits.

Dear Babu, "We are spanish people. My husband and I, we made our trek to Base Camp- Kalapattar at the end of september 2008, with Shem (the guide) and Kumar. We are reminded often of our adventure. In this photgraph are the four. Shem and Kumar left, and my husband and I (red) to the right of the image. I regret not having written before, but remain in our hearts." Antonio Martínez Talavera [Spain]

"We did the Annapurna Circuit in October 2011. The weather is phenomenal and the tour was excellent. Babu from unique path trekking arranged everything for us, including overlooked travel insurance. Apart from the devastating scenery, our guides and porters made the trip ridiculously awesome. Bharat is the man, always quick with a joke and to light up smoke, full of smiles and passion for the mountains, it rubbed off on us and actually energised us during the really hard parts. Cutting through Thorang Pass was one of my life’s greatest highlights and I would recommend it to anyone, sooner rather than later. Thanks to Babu, Bharat and the rest of the crew, including the pretty girl who runs the office for an epic experience. I will be back again, hopefully sooner rather than later." Marc Schroeder [South Africa]

Dear Unique path, We would like to thank you for organizing our trek in Nepal. There are no words to describe our time in your beautiful country. First we must congratulate you and your staff. The porters, assistant and guide were truly the best in the world. They treated us with kindness. We learned so much from them. They sang, danced and helped us every step of the way. They were always smiling. They are among the kindest people we have ever met. Ram is a wonderful guide. He is so caring. so knowledgeable, so talented and we truly consider him a member of our family forever. We were sad to leave your country, but we have memories to last a lifetime. We are already trying to plan when we can return. We will tell everyone we meet about your outstanding company. Please take care of yourself. Sincere regards, The Scott and Meloche Families

Namaste Babu, Bryant and I wanted to thank you again for the excellent services your company provided for us while we were in Nepal. Our EBC/Gokyo Lakes trek was the trip of our dreams. Special thanks to our guide, Shyam. He made the trip very special because of his thoughtfulness, sense of humor, and knowledge of the culture and environment. We will always remember our porter, Jeevan, also. Not only would he carry a heavy load with a big smile and happy spirit, but he would always be waiting at technically difficult areas to lend an extra hand or offering to carry my pack at the end of a long day. We also were very pleased with all of the arrangements that you provided for all of our other activities while we were in Nepal. Our visit to Chitwan Park with private transportation and river side accommodations suited us perfectly. Our day of mountain biking with our guide was a fun way to see a different area of the Kathmandu valley. We appreciate how you handled all of our in country transportation so that our trip was relatively stress free. We hope to return to Nepal very soon and we will definitely use Unique Path Trekking. Sincerely Robin and Bryant [United States]

Hi Babu Our trek at the start of the season to EBC & Goyko Ri was one to remember. With other tour companies not confident, we were very impressed with Unique Path’s expertise, enabling us to be the first group of the new season to trek across the high pass to Goyko. This was the highlight of our trek and I am so glad we were able to experience this as a small group in amongst huge mountains. The food & hospitality was better than expected, with so many great moments had by all. We can’t fault the guide & porters they did a terrific job!! From the initial enquiry to the departure at Katmandu, all was handled professionally and without a hitch. We would highly recommend Unique Path to others. Thank you Babu and all the team. Marcello Viselli [Australia]

Dear Babu "I just wanted to pass on my apprecialtion for the wonderful trek you planned for us and the excellent work done throughout the trek by Jeevan Ale. Everything was scheduled out very well but Jeevan kept us on track to complete the trek in the time allotted. He kept us moving, provided excellent service and interaction with the various guest houses, shared a wealth of knowledge of the area and culture, and did so in a fun and respectful manner. We were all impressed with his ability to lead us but all the while doing so in a way that made us feel we were setting the pace. In reality, we could not have done nor seen nor done near as much as we would had he not been there. I am sure you are aware of what a valued asset Jeevan is to Unique Path Trekking but wanted to express my appreciation as well. I am glad my friends recommended Unique Path Trekking to me and will continue to pass that information on to others in the furture. I also thank you for your day to day responses to my neverending questions and your professional approach to pulling this together for us. Here is to continued success in the future!" Respectfully, Bob Leonard [United States]

Trekking with Unique Path was amazing. By far it has been one of the best experiences of my life. I will never forget it. There are so many memories from this trek that I can not recall them all, but you can check out my website to view all the pictures and stories from trip Thanks for such a great time. Jeff Timmerman + Nic [United States]

Myself and husband have just completed the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Ri. It was a 20 days trip and we enjoyed everyday. Our guide Ram was excellent and very professional. Unique organized our accommodation in Nepal as well as Chitwan leaving us nothing but to enjoy our holiday. Thank you again Unique Path. Kristy and Andrew Bracic [United Kingdom]

I would like to that Unique Path Trekking for their help in organising our first trek to Everest base camp. From the moment we arrived in Kathmandu till the moment we left they were very helpful. Our guide Sonam Gurang and porter KB, were awesome!! They were always able to explain local cultures and answer any question we had. I didn’t expect their English to be as good as it was, which made the trek so much easier. They always guided us to our required speed and capacity, which was a great plus on the steep climbs we were faced with. The company owner Babu was also very helpful and accommodating, and was 100% contactable at all times which was amazing when booking the trek from the other side of the world. Use this trekking company! They are very professional and will help you out in any way they can. With their guides and porters experience we were able to immerse ourselves in local culture along the way, which added to a wonderful experience. I am already in the planning and saving process to organise another trip back to Nepal to conquer some more of the Himalayas, and will definitely be using Unique Path for this journey. Alister Hughes [Australia]

Dear Babu, I'm fine here. Trekking with Unique Path was a great experience. Our guide - Jeevan shared his stories and trekking experiences which are valuable to Nepal first timer like us. And we also need not worry about the accommodation, transportation and food issue, probably you just need to gear up yourself and enjoy the scenic mountains view every day. And now we miss Nepal, nice people, nice food, nice weather and nice view. We'll be back for other trekking route and definitely will be looking for you again, Babu. Thanks for the nice trip and well arrangement for the whole trip. Regards, Gerald Walh [Malaysia]

Hot Drinks	Black tea, Milk Tea, Lemon tea, Hot Lemon, Ginger Tea, Masala Tea, Jasmine Tea, Black Coffee, Milk Coffee, Hot Chocolate
Soup	TomatoSoup, Vegetable Soup, Mushroom Soup, Chicken Soup, Chicken -, MushroomSoup, Onion Soup, Garlic Soup, Potato Soup, French Onion Soup, MixSoup( Veg, Chicken, Mushroom, Cheese), Noodle Soup, Egg-Veg-Noodle Soup
Potato Variety	BoiledPotato, Fried Potato, Fried Potato with Veg., Fried Potato with eggTop, Fried Potato with cheese, veg & Egg, Potato Chips, French fry, Massed Potato, Potato bread
Delicious Noodle / Pasta	DeliciousNoodle/Pasta, Fried Noodle plain, Fried Noodle with veg, Fried noodlewith Egg, Fried Noodle with Cheese, Mix Fried Noodle( Veg, Cheese,Chicken, Egg)
Italian Taste	CheeseTomato Pizza, Cheese Veg Tomato Pizza, Salami Pizza, Mushroom Pizza,Tuna Piza, Mix Pizza, Spagatti Cheese, Macaroni Cheese, Lazani Cheese
Maxican Gourmet	Chhese Bean Burrito, Cheese been Inchilada, Tacco
Indian Kitchen	Indian Kitchen, Veg Curry with rice, Chicken Curry With Rice, Egg Curry With Rice, Chapati & potato Curry
Chinese Dine	VegThukpa, Veg Egg, Chicken Thukpa, Chinese noodle, Tibetan Bread, VegMo:Mo, Chicken Mo:Mo, Mix Mo:Mo( Veg, Cheese, Egg), Fried Rice Plain,Chicken Fried Rice, Mushroom Fried rice, Veg Fried rice, Mix Fried Rice
Nepali Traditional Special	Rice, Veg & Dal soup (serve with Picle, Papad , Salad)
Breakfast	Boiled Egg, Fried Egg, Scrambled Egg, Poached Egg, Omlet plain, Veg Omlet, Cheese Omlet, Emlet Tomato, Potato Omlet Chapatiplain/jam/honey/butter, Toast Plain/Jam/Honey/Butter, TibetanBreadPlain/Jam/Honey/Butter, Musley fruit curd, Mushley With Milk orCurd, Corn Flask with Curd or Milk, Granola with Milk or Curd, Porridgewith Milk, Plain Porrige
From Bread Item	Pancake plain/Jam/honey/Butter, Apple Pancake, Cinamon Rool, Apple Strudle, Brown/ white bread plain/jam/Honey/Butter
Mouth Watering Desert	Apple Pie, Custard pudding, Rice Pudding, Lemon Sugar Pancake, Chocolate Cake
Occasional Teste	Chicken Sizzler, Chicken Fried, Chicken Tawa, Chicken Curry, Chicken Steak, Yak Steak.

Grade A: Easy *

Trekking is essentially day hiking and doesn’t require any special training. However, good physical condition, a love of walking, and a desire to enjoying the spectacular views of the mountains and encounter village life are essential. We offer a diverse range of easy treks. Categorizing a trek as easy means that no difficult climbing or ascents to high altitudes is involved. They take usually no more than a week and are suitable for anyone. Be assured that a loss of altitude in no way means a loss of interesting things to see and experience. While our more challenging treks get you closer to a small number of mountain ranges, lower altitude treks often provide better viewpoints from which to enjoy the colorful horizons of a whole series of ranges. The duration of a trek can be from 4 to 9 days with an average of 4 to 5 hours walking per day. The elevation of the trail will be between 800m/2624ft and 2800m/ 9240ft above sea level.

Grade B: Moderate **

These treks are suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and energetic. They are a combination of some longer and shorter walks and hill-walking experience is desirable. The duration is usually from 10 to 15 days. Following the up and down terrain of Nepal and walking to higher elevations contrasts these treks to those in the easy classification. However, you will be rewarded for your efforts with spectacular close-up views of glaciers and of the high Himalayas. Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous hiking experience is useful. There may be up to 6 hours a day on the trail and the elevation rises and falls from 800m/ 2624ft to 4000m/13210ft above sea level.

Grade C: Fairly Strenuous ***

Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 16 to 21 days. Typically, a gradual ascent through a green river valley will lead you up to a number of high passes, where you will reach the altitude of 5416m. Often times, you will get a close insight into the Tibetan culture. Participants should except to trek above 5416m/17872ft.

Grade D: Strenuous ****

These real adventure treks are both technical and highly strenuous. Excellent physical condition is essential and mountaineering experience is preferable. Following rough terrain, they involve steep ascents to high altitudes with the possibility of some rope climbing. Stamina is needed to complete one of these treks, as it can take from 20 to 28 days to reach the heart of the wildernesses that they transverse. Participants should except to trek above 5600m/18480ft

EQUIPMENTS & GEARS

EQUIPMENTS, GEARS AND GUIDES

Nepal is one of the best places in the world for river rafting. Numerous fine rivers offer excellent opportunities for rafting, canoeing and simply immersing oneself in the magnificent landscape. Nepal’s thundering waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalayan, provide unmatched thrills.

Clothing

Down Or Fiber Filled Waterproof Jacket And Trousers	1
Fleece Jacket Or Pullover	1
Warm Cotton Trousers	2 Pairs
Shirts And T-Shirts	4 Pieces
Lightweight Cotton Long Pants	3 Pairs
Long Under Wear	2 Pieces
Short Under Wear	4 Pieces
Sun Hat Or Scarf	1
Woolen Hat	1
Sunglasses	1
Lightweight Gloves	1
Rain Coat	1
Heavyweight Gloves Or Mittens With A Waterproof	1

Footwear

Trekking Boot	1 Pair
Thick Socks	4 Pairs
Light Socks	3 Pairs
Camp Shoes	1 Pair
Sandals	1 Pair

Other Equipments

Sleeping Bag(4seasons)	1
Down Jacket	1
Daypack	1
Water Bottle	1
Sun Cream, Sunglasses
Flashlight With Spare Bulbs, Batteries, Lip Salve, Gaiters.

Optional

Insect Repellent	Toilet Articles	Note Book & Pen	Toilet Roll
Laundry Soap	Pocket Knife	Towel	Sewing Kit
Plasters	Binoculars	Camera	Film
Cards And Personal Medical Kit

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc.

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For South-Africa

For Indians

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Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is common at high altitudes sickness. In general may occur when people ascend too quickly normally in altitudes of over 3000 m. The symptoms of altitude sickness are due to lower air pressure at high altitudes, which results in lower oxygen levels as you breathe the air in. The air is under less pressure and this makes it harder for your body to get the oxygen out of the air and into the circulation. It’s this extra strain on the body that causes altitude sickness.

Symptoms tend to be worse at night and include headache, dizziness, and lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea, breathlessness and irritability. Difficulty sleeping is another common symptom.

MAJOR SYMPTOMS OF ALTITUDE SICKNESS

INITIAL SYMPTOMS

Periods of sleeplessness
Runny nose.
Extra tiredness
Occasional loss of appetite
Feeling laziness
Wish to vomiting
Periodic breathing

Above are normal symptoms which may occur into your body that you should not be worried. Every trekker will experience some or all of these, no matter how slowly they ascend.

ADVANCE SYMPTOMS

Headache and vomiting
Dizziness
Racing heartbeat
Exhaustion
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Loss of apatite
Weakness
Hard to breath
Extra tired
Dry Raspy cough
Sleeplessness

When above symptoms will occur into your body, these symptoms usually resolve by spending one or two extra nights at the same altitude or using medicine. Even you are resting at the same altitude or using medicine, if symptoms are becoming worse, then it is necessary to descend.

SERIOUS SYMPTOMS

Worsening headache and vomiting
Swelling of hands and face
Reduced urine output
Walking with a staggering gait
Confusion
Increased tiredness
Breathing irregularity
Visual hallucinations (seeing things that are not real)
Changes in the ability to think
Changes in normal behavior

If above serious symptoms will occur into your body, these extremely dangerous symptoms are called High Altitude Cerebral Edema (or HACE). They can lead to unconsciousness and death within 12 hours. Increasing shortness of breath, cough and tiredness may also be signs of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE. HAPE can also be rapidly fatal if ignored.

TO PREVENT ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS

If possible, don’t fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) and walk up.
If you do fly or drive, do not overexert yourself or move higher for the first 24 hours.
If you go above 3,000 metres (10,000 feet), only increase your altitude by 350 to 500 metres (1,000 feet) per day
Climb high and sleep low! You can climb more than 300 to 500 metres in a day as long as you come back down and sleep at a lower altitude.
If you begin to show symptoms of moderate altitude sickness, don’t go higher until symptoms decrease.
Drink plenty of water, tea or juice etc (at least three to 4 liters per day). Urine output should be copious and clear to pale yellow.
Eat high-carbohydrate foods (rice, pasta, cereal) for more energy.
Take it easy and don’t overexert yourself when you first get up to altitude. But, light activity during the day is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, exacerbating the symptoms.
Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of dehydration, and don’t smoke.
Don’t push yourself when climbing up to passes, rather take plenty of breaks.
Avoid taking sleeping pills.
Avoid active movements and try to relax in the first one or two days upon arrival at the high altitude areas.
Bring adequate medicine.
If nothing else works, return to the areas with the lower elevation.
Allow sufficient time for acclimatization (After 3000 meters).
Don’t make rapid Ascent. Don’t go too far too fast.
Do not trek/travel alone, take guide/porter.
Follow the advice from your guide, hotel, local, guide book.
Descent if mild symptoms rapidly getting worse.
Never leave or descent sick person along.
Avoid getting cold.
Take an easy and comfortable trekking route even if its longer

MEDICINE

Following is a list of items you should consider including in your medical kit – consult your pharmacist for brands available in your country.

Aspirin or paracetamol – for pain or fever
Antihistamine – for allergies, eg hay fever; to ease the itch from insect bites or stings; and to prevent motion sickness.
Antibiotics consider including these if you’re traveling well off the beaten track’ see your doctor, as they must be prescribed, and carry the prescription with you.
Loperamides or Diphenoxylate ‘blockers’ for diarrhea’ Prochlorperazine or metaclopramide for nausea and vomiting.
Rehydration mixture to prevent dehydration, eg due to severe diarrhea; particularly important when traveling with children.
Insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops.
Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or aloe vera-to ease irritation from sunburn and insect bites or stings.
Antifungal cream or powder – for fungal skin infections and thrush.
Antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine for cuts and grazes.
Bandages, band-aids or plasters and other would dressings.
Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer (note that mercury thermometers are prohibited by airlines)
Cold and Flu tablets, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant.
Multivitamines – consider for long trips, when dietary vitamin intake may be inadequate.