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[[File:Gorbeia park.jpg|thumb|240px|Trekkers in [[Gorbea]] park, south of [[Biscay]] in [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]], [[Spain]].]] |
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A '''trek''' is a long, adventurous journey undertaken on [[walking|foot]] in areas where common means of [[transport]] are generally not available. Trekking should not be confused with [[mountaineering]]. In [[North America]] the equivalent is [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacking]], while [[New Zealand]]ers use the word tramping. |
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==Etymology== |
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The term derived from the [[Dutch language|Dutch]] word ''trek'' (noun), ''trekken'' (verb), (literally meaning to "pull, travel"), became a word in the [[English language]] in the mid 19th century, and means a long arduous journey, typically on foot.<ref>[http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/trek Definition of trek] from Oxford Dictionaries</ref> |
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==Trekking in the Himalayas== |
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The [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] routes are famous for attracting a large number of trekkers. Typical trekking regions in [[Nepal]] are [[Annapurna]], [[Dolpo]], [[Langtang]], [[Manaslu]], [[Kangchenjunga]], [[Mount Everest]]. In India, [[Kashmir Valley]] holds the best trekking routes of the world.<ref>{{cite book|title=Illustrated Atlas of the Himalaya|author=Zurick, Pacheco, J.Shrestha, Bajracharya, B.|ISBN=9788183860376|url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=S20hk99x_-MC|year=2006|publisher=India Research Press}}</ref> [[Vishansar Lake]], [[Gangabal Lake]] and [[Tarsar Lake]]s are accessible only through different trekking routes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kashmirtreks.in/treks|title=KashmirTreks|publisher=KashmirTreks.in|accessdate=2014-05-15}}</ref> Other popular trekking routes in include [[Chandra Taal]],Dzongri, Goechala, [[Gomukh]], [[Hemkund]], [[Kafni Glacier]], [[Mount Kailash|Kailash]]-[[Lake Manasarovar|Manasarovar]], [[Kedarnath]], [[Kedartal]], [[Milam Glacier]], [[Nanda Devi National Park|Nanda Devi Sanctuary]], [[Pindari Glacier]], [[Richenpong]], [[Roopkund]], [[Sar Pass Trek|Sar Pass]], [[Satopanth Tal]], [[Saurkundi Pass Trek|Saurkundi Pass]], and [[Valley of Flowers National Park|Valley of Flowers]]. |
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==Essential gear== |
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Trekking requires a lot of equipment, but a loaded backpack should weigh no more than 25% of a person's weight. A good backpack is essential as well as a good rain gear, touchwood, rope, snacks, water, tent, pocket knife, boots, and whistle.{{Citation needed|date=April 2014}} |
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==See also== |
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*[[Backpacking (wilderness)]] |
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*[[Hiking]] |
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*[[Long distance trail]] |
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*[[Walking tour]] |
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==References== |
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{{Adventure travel}} |
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[[Category:Adventure travel]] |
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[[Category:Types of travel]] |
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[[Category:Afrikaans words and phrases]] |
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[[eu:Zeharkaldi]] |
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[[ru:Пешеходный туризм]] |
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Revision as of 22:19, 22 July 2014
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A trek is a long, adventurous journey undertaken on foot in areas where common means of transport are generally not available. Trekking should not be confused with mountaineering. In North America the equivalent is backpacking, while New Zealanders use the word tramping.
Etymology
The term derived from the Dutch word trek (noun), trekken (verb), (literally meaning to "pull, travel"), became a word in the English language in the mid 19th century, and means a long arduous journey, typically on foot.[1]
Trekking in the Himalayas
The Himalayan routes are famous for attracting a large number of trekkers. Typical trekking regions in Nepal are Annapurna, Dolpo, Langtang, Manaslu, Kangchenjunga, Mount Everest. In India, Kashmir Valley holds the best trekking routes of the world.[2] Vishansar Lake, Gangabal Lake and Tarsar Lakes are accessible only through different trekking routes.[3] Other popular trekking routes in include Chandra Taal,Dzongri, Goechala, Gomukh, Hemkund, Kafni Glacier, Kailash-Manasarovar, Kedarnath, Kedartal, Milam Glacier, Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Pindari Glacier, Richenpong, Roopkund, Sar Pass, Satopanth Tal, Saurkundi Pass, and Valley of Flowers.
Essential gear
Trekking requires a lot of equipment, but a loaded backpack should weigh no more than 25% of a person's weight. A good backpack is essential as well as a good rain gear, touchwood, rope, snacks, water, tent, pocket knife, boots, and whistle.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Definition of trek from Oxford Dictionaries
- ^ Zurick, Pacheco, J.Shrestha, Bajracharya, B. (2006). Illustrated Atlas of the Himalaya. India Research Press. ISBN 9788183860376.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "KashmirTreks". KashmirTreks.in. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
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