injuried shoulders - can I travel w/ suitcase in Manali?

tmcat · Jun 14th, 2005, 20:15

My shoulder has been injuried and now is slowly recovering. However, I am told not to carry anything heavy on my shoulder. But I will be going to India next week for 2 weeks holiday in Manali, do you think I can just take my suitcase with me? (I know it looks a bit funny)

How about when I trek and camp in the mountain? Should I use Manali as a base and store my stuffs there? When I trek, do I need to carry a lot of things??? Plse help.

TM

Shikari · Jun 14th, 2005, 20:25

A friend has a similar problem having recently broken his collar bone. He's heading off to a music festival soon with all his gear in one of those funny shopping baskets on wheels.

mira4bai4 · Jun 14th, 2005, 20:32

Why not use a back pack as the weight is spread evenly and carrying a suitcase will only drag on the neck and opposite shoulder. There are always official porters at about RS10/- per bag so budget on some assistance even on the trek the would be a bag carrier/porter/sherpa available for a fee.

Don't spoil the holiday, budget for some assistance that is all.

tmcat · Jun 14th, 2005, 20:39

Thanks for the idea. (I love the shopping cart. Will be really cool trekking with that

I will get help from porter. But when I trek, do I need to bring warm clothing with me? I have no idea what to pack for the trekking.

Shikari · Jun 14th, 2005, 20:42

Go with the shopping trolley. People will think you're an eccentric poet and flock to you and sit at your feet waiting for your words of wisdom.

machadinha · Jun 14th, 2005, 21:56

The trolly you will have to carry most of the way however so nice thought but not very practical I'm afraid.

Shikari · Jun 14th, 2005, 21:58

Off-road tyres perhaps???

machadinha · Jun 14th, 2005, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shikari

Off-road tyres perhaps???

And a little engine, yes. Make it a trike while you're at it

Nick-H · Jun 14th, 2005, 23:35

Luckily I came back to this thread second time.

I just totally failed to appreciate it the first time...

Through The Jungle With A Shopping Trolley

The Himalayas and a Shopping Trolley

Cities of India and a Shopping Trolley

and more, no doubt. All great adventures and all great books. But you'll have to get yourself a grey rinse and a tartan skirt!

Fabulous idea: Go For It.... Please. I really want to see it done

Jun 14th, 2005, 20:15	#1
tmcat Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: HK Posts: 28	injuried shoulders - can I travel w/ suitcase in Manali? My shoulder has been injuried and now is slowly recovering. However, I am told not to carry anything heavy on my shoulder. But I will be going to India next week for 2 weeks holiday in Manali, do you think I can just take my suitcase with me? (I know it looks a bit funny) How about when I trek and camp in the mountain? Should I use Manali as a base and store my stuffs there? When I trek, do I need to carry a lot of things??? Plse help. TM

Jun 14th, 2005, 20:25	#2
Shikari Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: A small country on the edge of europe Posts: 81	A friend has a similar problem having recently broken his collar bone. He's heading off to a music festival soon with all his gear in one of those funny shopping baskets on wheels. Attached Thumbnails

Jun 14th, 2005, 21:56	#6
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,127	The trolly you will have to carry most of the way however so nice thought but not very practical I'm afraid. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Jun 14th, 2005, 23:35	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,763	Luckily I came back to this thread second time. I just totally failed to appreciate it the first time... Through The Jungle With A Shopping Trolley The Himalayas and a Shopping Trolley Cities of India and a Shopping Trolley and more, no doubt. All great adventures and all great books. But you'll have to get yourself a grey rinse and a tartan skirt! Fabulous idea: Go For It.... Please. I really want to see it done __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Jun 14th, 2005, 20:32	#3
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,195	Why not use a back pack as the weight is spread evenly and carrying a suitcase will only drag on the neck and opposite shoulder. There are always official porters at about RS10/- per bag so budget on some assistance even on the trek the would be a bag carrier/porter/sherpa available for a fee. Don't spoil the holiday, budget for some assistance that is all.

Jun 14th, 2005, 20:39	#4
tmcat Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: HK Posts: 28	Thanks for the idea. (I love the shopping cart. Will be really cool trekking with that I will get help from porter. But when I trek, do I need to bring warm clothing with me? I have no idea what to pack for the trekking.

Jun 14th, 2005, 20:42	#5
Shikari Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: A small country on the edge of europe Posts: 81	Go with the shopping trolley. People will think you're an eccentric poet and flock to you and sit at your feet waiting for your words of wisdom.

Jun 14th, 2005, 21:58	#7
Shikari Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: A small country on the edge of europe Posts: 81	Off-road tyres perhaps???

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