{"id":1321,"date":"2023-04-25T16:53:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T16:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arteastic.in\/blog\/?p=1321"},"modified":"2024-08-17T16:25:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T16:25:22","slug":"backpacking-for-a-vacation-some-useful-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arteastic.in\/blog\/backpacking-for-a-vacation-some-useful-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpacking for a vacation? Some useful tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you scour the internet, you will get many helpful tips for serious treks\u2026especially in India, a lot of Himalayan or sub-Himalayan treks get mentioned and detailed route planning, gear requirements and essential packing tips abound. This is essential information for serious trekkers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heritage trips<\/a>, sightseeing and family vacations <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

A lot of us are however, not so serious when it comes to trekking. Usually, we have a fun trek included in a vacation, while the focus often is on seeing places and travelling. Many travel with family or in groups with varying age range, and therefore, the treks are often not too difficult. Oftentimes though, there is a lot of walking that happens without our realizing. Take for example a heritage trip. We visit a fort or a palace, a temple or a museum, or maybe a monastery perched on a hilltop, or even a heritage walk in an old city, and find ourselves facing a walk or a climb with lots of levels and steep inclines or declines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Simple trekking planning and essentials<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

These are the times when we might realize that some planning should have gone into the day and the walking it requires. I have often seen ladies with big handbags, guys with multiple cameras and side bags, improperly attired tourists et al, huffing and puffing through such visits, smiling only for the camera! It certainly takes the fun out of the day, especially so if the climate is not too conducive to outdoor activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moreover, you will often find locals going about these routes with the least difficulty. Once, during a particularly steep climb that I was struggling to tackle, a young guy almost skipped past me while whistling to himself. I felt seriously depressed and started sincerely considering becoming a sage and learning the art of levitation. The fact that I was unused to the terrain and not suitably attired to tackle it, added significantly to my mournful mood!<\/span><\/p>\n

Which sets the context for this small article. This is not for serious treks; this is for those so-called simple treks and walks that we often do not plan for during vacations. So what do we need to think about? Here are some tips that you could find handy\u2026they are not exhaustive and I would love to know what you think could be added.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do your homework<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Firstly, before embarking on the vacation, do some research on the places that you will be visiting. Read about the architecture<\/a> you might see, the history of the monument or the temple that you plan to visit, the difficulty of the terrain or the trail that you want to take, the dress code that may be required (especially in temples, mausoleums, or monasteries) etc. This will give you a reasonable idea of the kind of walking and trekking you will be doing as well as what your attire should be.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tips for your attire<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Some simple things to keep in mind about attire are:<\/span><\/p>\n