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Jul 6th, 2009, 20:48
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| Trekking to Gomukh Can I take my son (5+) to trek along with us to Gomukh.? |
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Jul 6th, 2009, 21:30
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You can but but I think it would be too adventurous. It better to avoid places like these which are remote. Sorry for discouraging you. Soura | |
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Jul 7th, 2009, 11:17
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| IM what IM  Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here !
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| Gomukh is a little tough trek, introduce the kid to some lighter day treks first and then start taking him on bigger treks. Your intention of inculcating a spirit of adventure in your son is laudable, but it's advisable to buildup things slowly........
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Jul 9th, 2009, 11:43
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| if I take a porter along to gomukh trekking then will I be able to take my 5 years son along with us |
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Jul 9th, 2009, 12:07
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If you take a porter who will be carrying your son then your son will not feel exhausted but that is only one part of the problem. What I am worried of is the temperature and the ambience(at Bhujbasa and other places after Gangotri) which might affect your child adversely. However if you are going in a group and your son will have company post trekking then you might venture into this tour. However I would still request you to consider other safer options. I am myself a Trek enthusiast and have done several treks, but I have been advised by several experts not to venture into this kind of adventure outings till my daughter is 10 yrs old. Regards Soura | |
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Jul 9th, 2009, 12:32
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| Yes...I also agree with Soura Brata. Why dont to take you son to milder treks like Hilley-Varsey (4 km) in SIkkim...that is low is altitude and an easy one..and you can check his endurance.....it would be enough for a 5 year old...expose him to Gomukh or something like it later on as he grows up.
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Jul 9th, 2009, 13:31
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| Right Soura Brata Roy! around 10 years would the ideal age to introduce kids to the adventure activities. |
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