Mum travelling to Leh. Suggestions?

delhi2009 · 4th July 2010, 02:34

Hi All
My mother has to travel to Leh for some official work on a very short notice so she's kind of paranoid going to such heights ! Worse, i've been unable to book myself a ticket on the days she's flying so that's making her more paranoid ! I was wondering, if any of you guys have travelled to Leh during these months and if, you could suggest some precautions or other tips for such high altitude travels ? Thank you all for your help !

KPS · 4th July 2010, 09:19

I have just returned after a biking trip there. I would suggest the following for your mother

Go a day early and largely rest. Give as much time for your body to adjust. No physical activity on day one
Drink a lot of water and be hydrated all the time
Ask you mother to be cool and never do any rigorous physical activity
Whenever she feels breathless pause a while take some deep breaths and rest a bit if possible

You could also consult your Doctor for the option of medication with "Diamox". This is preventive and needs to be taken a day before the journey and a few days into the journey.
Please Google for "Acute Mountain Sickness" for Do's and Don'ts.

Hope she has a great time

Cheers

KPS

Holyghost · 4th July 2010, 10:38

24Hrs rest is all she needs once she lands there. Though she might feel uncomfortable on day 1, She will get aclimatized the next day.
And as KPS mentioned, Drink lot of water and no rigorous physical activities.
The climate is moderate in these months. So nothing to worry on that front.

delhi2009 · 4th July 2010, 22:24

Thank you guys for this help !

4th July 2010, 02:34	#1
delhi2009 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 114 Thanked: 24 Times	Mum travelling to Leh. Suggestions? Hi All My mother has to travel to Leh for some official work on a very short notice so she's kind of paranoid going to such heights ! Worse, i've been unable to book myself a ticket on the days she's flying so that's making her more paranoid ! I was wondering, if any of you guys have travelled to Leh during these months and if, you could suggest some precautions or other tips for such high altitude travels ? Thank you all for your help !
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4th July 2010, 09:19	#2
KPS Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,756 Thanked: 11,503 Times View My Garage	I have just returned after a biking trip there. I would suggest the following for your mother Go a day early and largely rest. Give as much time for your body to adjust. No physical activity on day one Drink a lot of water and be hydrated all the time Ask you mother to be cool and never do any rigorous physical activity Whenever she feels breathless pause a while take some deep breaths and rest a bit if possible You could also consult your Doctor for the option of medication with "Diamox". This is preventive and needs to be taken a day before the journey and a few days into the journey. Please Google for "Acute Mountain Sickness" for Do's and Don'ts. Hope she has a great time Cheers KPS
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4th July 2010, 10:38	#3
Holyghost BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 593 Thanked: 1,129 Times	24Hrs rest is all she needs once she lands there. Though she might feel uncomfortable on day 1, She will get aclimatized the next day. And as KPS mentioned, Drink lot of water and no rigorous physical activities. The climate is moderate in these months. So nothing to worry on that front.
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4th July 2010, 22:24	#4
delhi2009 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 114 Thanked: 24 Times	Thank you guys for this help !
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