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Getting back safely
from a trekking trip should be the number one
priority of all trekkers. Security must be kept
in mind at all times. It is not a hidden secret
that Nepal is a very safe country to go trekking
although trekkers must always must sure that all
basic rules are followed. Should you enrolled
with a trekking agency, it is assumed that most
contingencies are being handled by the agency
staff. Always keep in mind that one could get
lost or hurt and help may not be around you
should you decide to go trekking alone by
yourself.
It is advisable for
trekkers to avoid trekking alone and it is
better for trekkers to either trek with agencies
or hire reliable and experienced guides if you
are trekking in a smaller group. Women trekkers
always have the choice of hiring women guides.
To minimize your risk while trekking is to have
a thorough planning, following the rules and
realizing the limitations involved especially
your own capability.
In the event of an
accident, a short detailed message should be
dispatched to a reliable organization or
individual immediately for rescue operation. If
communication facilities are not available,
normal first aid principles should be applied
until professional help arrives. Among the
safety rules to follow are never trek alone by
yourself, never show off your wealth during
trekking, always keep personal belongings secure
and within sight, remember to make arrangements
for handling emergency situations before hand as
in the case of to be safe first rather than to
be sorry later and never forget to register your
personal information and provide your trekking
plan with your respective embassies.
It is always
recommended to buy travel insurance policy that
covers helicopter rescue cost as this will safe
you a lot of money should an accident happened
to you deep in the mountains. It is better to
leave a copy of the insurance details with an
agency in Kathmandu. Lastly, always choose only
authorized government registered trekking
agencies, guides and porters as they are both
dependable and more experienced.
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