Professional Advice for Reliving Altitude Sickness when Traveling to Ngari
The possibility of suffering from altitude sickness is indeed closely related to altitude. The average altitude of Ngari (4,500m) has deterred a considerable number of tourists, not to mention that the highest point of the Mount Kailash Pilgrimage reaches an astonishing 5,600 meters. I strongly oppose some tourists with average physical fitness choosing to go to Ngari Prefecture rashly. At the same time, I also hope that some tourists will not worry too much and miss the rare beauty in the world.
Preparations for Preventing Altitude Sickness before Going to Ngari Prefecture
You should carefully monitor and assess your health conditions, especially those with high blood pressure, heart disease and respiratory diseases, need to follow the doctor's advice. And I do not encourage tourists over 60 years old or those who are too young to visit Ngari.
Regarding medicines, rhodiola rosea needs to be taken 7 to 10 days before departure. If the doctor deems it suitable, take acetazolamide 24 hours before arrival. Dexamethasone is only for emergency use during the acute phase and must be used as directed by a doctor. Never abuse medication on your own.
Try to adjust your schedule, get enough sleep and avoid exhaustion 2 weeks ahead of time. Never underestimate the impact of psychological effects on physical health. Just maintain a good state of mind.
Carefully prepare your luggage. All items related to sun protection, wind protection, oxygen supplement and warmth should be complete. The supplies in Ngari Prefecture are limited and the prices are relatively high. Therefore, it is recommended to replenish the supplies in Lhasa and get them ready. Wind-cold is usually accompanied by altitude sickness. It is always essential to avoid catching a cold.
In terms of itinerary arrangements, even if you come to Tibet only for a trekking trip to Mount Kailash, don't let your Tibet itinerary only include the trip to Ngari. The consequence of rashly heading to the world's highest plateau is that your body cannot adapt to the drastic altitude changes. It is generally recommended that before going to Ngari Prefecture, you can arrange some trips in Nyingchi, Lhasa and Shigatse. This is not only beneficial to your health, but also makes your itinerary more colorful and comprehensive.
Essential Dos and Don'ts When Traveling in Ngari Region
A good timing of oxygen inhalation gets twofold results with half the effort, while a bad timing leads to the opposite results. Only inhale oxygen when altitude sickness symptoms such as dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, and accelerated heartbeat occur. If there is no obvious discomfort, regular oxygen inhalation is not necessary and dependence should be avoided. Blood oxygen saturation may be lower at night on the plateau, so oxygen inhalation before going to bed can improve sleep. If there is significant hypoxia after intense exercise, oxygen can be replenished for a short period of time.
Before you officially start your trek around Mount Kailash, you can pay porters and yaks in Darchen to help you reduce the burden of your luggage during the trek. After all, the better your physical condition is, the further away you will be from altitude sickness. However, when you want the luggage carrying service of the porters halfway through, it will be a bit difficult.
As for diet, drink plenty of warm water, avoid alcohol and smoking, and eat more easily digestible food. In fact, when you come to Ngari Prefecture, you will find that there are very few food choices here. Nevertheless, foods like noodles and butter tea are sufficient for you to eat to your heart's content and enjoy a good meal.
Conclusion
Your tour guide in the group is an absolutely reliable assistant you can't ignore. No matter what difficulties you encounter, especially those related to altitude sickness, you must take them seriously and directly seek help from your tour guide! They have many years of experience in dealing with situations and can help you make the best judgment.
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Hi , we are planning a Cycling Trip once Tibet opens for Tourism. The plan is we shall arrive to Kathmandu , travel to the border and enter via Kerung. Can you pls send a day to day Itinerary starting from Kerung - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Asthapath. We shall go around Kailash on foot and resume Cycling back to Kerung. We are a Group of 6-8 persons. Thanks Pls send ur reply to Kevin
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