Chiang Mai Trek makes memorable in the magnificent areas
Trek in the rain forest of the North is one of Chiang Mai’s most popular tourism actions. It gives the best way to experience mutually the wildlife natural environment also to see the ethnicity of the region’s several hilltribes. Of meticulous concentration are the six main hilltribes which inhabit the high ground, the largest group being the Karen, followed by the Hmong, Lahu, Yao, Akha also Lisu. Each tribe has its own distinctive religious beliefs, ceremonial dress, languages, customs, rituals, dances and agricultural practices. Trendy “ jungle treks” last from 1 to 7 days also take trekkers through forested mountains and high valleys also meadows, as well as visits to more faraway high-altitude hill-tribe settlements for overnight stays. The best guides are hilltribe youths who customarily speak English, Thai also at least 3 ethnic dialects. Eco trek generally feature tours by foot, sometimes by boat, elephant-back, horse-back or jeep, or regularly a combination of 2 or three modes of transport. Tourists are advised to contact the visitor Police or the TAT for information on the most reliable in Chiangmai Trek companies.
Guests must keep in mind to:
• Admiration hill-tribe beliefs and religious symbols also structures.
• Costume modestly. hilltribe people are commonly modest and inappropriate dress might offend them.
• Ask permission before photographing someone. Some villages do not allow photography.
• Refrain from trading Western medicines also articles of clothing. Gifts something like pens, paper, needles, thread & cloth
Thing to do before Trekking
Untouched forest is the highest dream of adventures and challenge lover. You will find a lot of pathway for treks, just like, to distantly wonderful water fall which has never been entered by any person, or on peak of Sky-scrapper Mountain which only doughty person can get there. These pathway may necessitate trekker to walk above 1 mountain & another, and take overnight tenting for days. The truth is, it is not that too difficult if tourists take well preparing.
Trekking in the Creek
Most of the trek is trekking in the creek even though it is smooth. Though, it is challenging to walk. An unpracticed person wants to wear proper boots. Have to see toward & trek on the big rock by using the center of foot stepping on the rock. The best way is follow the experience persons.
Walking in the Jungle
In the jungle is very humid also hot during the day because the airflow is not so well, more than ever in the valley. You must to use more power to adjust the hotness. The problems are the humid; your sweat can not dry quick so will make you feel awkward. So if you feel very hot, call for to stop and clean your face to cool down but not sit in the water. Shouldn’t wear thick clothes but wear long sleeve shirt.
Climb the Steep Hill
Because you require to use more power to climb up hill for 15 times compare to the flat. Take a deep breath for more oxygen and stop shortly do not walk very speedy. Need to use hands to hold the branches so can help your knee. Bring some candy to give more power.
Cramps Preventing
When you walk for some times, your body will lose more water then can cause cramps. Cramps are from the stress in muscle so need to sit down & lay your legs higher to help the blood flows well. Take some salt to refresh the salt that loses with sweat.
Preparing
– At first, visitors should ask for the guideline of the zone from the national park’s office, such as, condition of the route, weather in the area, & geography, then schedule the using time & target, day by day, & do not forget to make an appointment with the park’s officer for leading the trip.
– The next important thing to arrange is mind & physical healthiness of tourists in that will be used to fall apart the obstacles happened along the way.
Outdoor Gears
You will find necessary things for trekking trail that guests have to bring together, as follows.
– Outfit should be long sleeves shirt, full-length trouser, dry easily and comfortable. Each visitors should bring three outfits–one for daytime, another for nighttime, also the last one for the day back. Woolen coat or raincoat should be brought together–this depends on the weather of that area.
– Shoes or boots that are well fit the owner, not too hard, too soft, also too much weight. tourists should wear socks to prevent graze during walking.
– Hat is to use for protecting its owner from sunlight, & prickle while that person walks through bushes.
– Backpack should be suitable for its owner’s body, usually not over 20% of the owner’s weight. When the backpack has so much weight, tourists should use waist belt to transfer its weight to the visitor’s waist also body.
– Tent should be brought only suitable for the visitors, also, or using hammock is a kind of expedient because it is light & easy taking. Moreover, one thing so important is plastic sheet for covering over the tent to prevent rain also dew.
– Other necessary gears are personal medicine, sleeping bag, flashlight, camping knife, water canteen, outdoor cooking utensil, rubbish bag, 2-3 cords with 2-3 meters, etc.
– Supply should be prepared, in general, more than the schedule about two meals because tourists may accidentally stay in the forest longer than expected. In addition, guests should prepare food for the park’s officer who lead the trip. That is for showing generosity.
Trekking Lessons
– Always walking, do not walk in a speed.
– Walking in row, the follower should always see the leader, also the guide should wait for the follower if he or she is out of sign, until seeing each other then gets going.
– Do not make loud noise, it is not only no use but also reduced the chance to convene wild animals along the way.
– Take a rest 5-10 minutes every 1-2 hours, not rest more because tourists will be more tired than ever before.
– Do not go out of the route and go trekking alone, even set-off or go-back trip. When doing so, & before the guests can be realized, he or she may be lost in the forest already.
– When find drinking water, please fill the water canteen every time.
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