How to Prepare for High-Altitude Challenges on Roopkund Trek

How to Prepare for High-Altitude Challenges on Roopkund Trek

The Roopkund trek is a high altitude trek that takes you on a breathtaking journey from forests, meadows and rugged Himalayan terrain. The rise in altitude brings you stunning vistas but also increases difficulty. The Roopkund Lake is at a height of 16,000 feet from the sea level, which makes things a little difficult for someone who is not ready for the physical challenge that comes with the trek.


Here are some of the things that you can do to prepare yourself for the High - Altitude challenge on the Roopkund trek.


Physical Training


You must follow the following training plan for at least 6 weeks in advance. While training you should remember that you are doing this to increase your endurance, stamina and strength to be able to climb on the tough himalayan terrain with ease.


Weekly Plan (Minimum 5 Days/Week):

Cardio (30–45 mins):


Strength Training (2–3 days/week):


Weekend Practice Hikes (once a week):


Fitness Benchmark: By the trek date, you should be able to



Over the height of 3000 meters above the sea the risk of getting altitude sickness increases. It happens because the body is not able to get the appropriate amount of oxygen as one ascends. The mountain sickness can also affect the experienced mountain trekker if he is not prepared and ascends too quickly. 


The symptoms of Acute mountain sickness include:



Tips To Prevent AMS:




Essential Trekking Gear:


You must be prepared for the unpredictable weather of the high himalayas packing the right gear for any condition; 

 


Roopkund Trek is a mystical and ancient trek tucked in the high himalayas. It is required that you are physically fit, and are carrying the right gear and also getting the right nutrients, to fully enjoy the trekking experience. To come unprepared is to cause unnecessary hassles that affect the overall experience of your trek.