Some Basics Regarding Trekking.........

rocky_mystic

hi,


my name is rakesh... to start with..I am very much intrested in trekking.. a bit passionate...coz i like to spend more time in nature... but the question is....Can trekking be made a profession? How can we arrange funds for trekking.. as i can see lot of people doing trekking.. i often wonder how are they able to do so..how could they arrange such money and time.....


kindly reply

ks_bluechip

By first Retiring and then spending the Retirement-funds! That's how you get both time and money!!

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rocky_mystic

but i dont think... every one is trekking after retirement...

amarshah

Rakesh, if planned in advance most are not all that expensive. Its subjective though...

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Sadanand Kamath

Rakesh,
I did trekking in the himalayas every year during 1984-1999. I started with Youth Hostel Association of India (YHA) treks which were least expensive. For example, I did Pindari trek in Oct'85 under Rs.700/-. In the earlier phase of my trekking days, I used to travel SL class in trains up to last train heads and get into local buses. Later on as my financials improved, I started travelling in 3AC and travelled to the last road heads by share jeeps/hired cars.

As to the time, it all depends upon how you convince your boss if you are in employment. I used to tell my boss that I am going on a trek to have change of scenes as well as fresh air to enhance my efficiency in work. Honestly, on return from my treks, I used to feel very enthusiastic about the office work.
Also you do require support from your family members.

Sadanand

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chits007

What I am doing currently is taking a 5 day off total 9 days (including weekends) fortunately in my office i get 5/6 guys who r interested in trekking ; we make a group and go for treks..
- we go upto last rail head by SL or 3AC whatever available and then have a full booked jeeped (Sumo/Maxx) upto last road head which cost us 3500 divided in 6/7 guys ..and then afterward everything we do cost around 5K for 9 days per person which I guess is pretty good in my opinion ..

U can check my planning & details @ http://chitrang.blogspot.com

brownboy66

(the other method is to send your wife out to work and then spend her income....)

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ks_bluechip

bb66: your solution is even better wish I had got that idea some 25 years ago!