What to do to avoid altitude sickness.?
There is a prescribed medication for glaucoma that is also used for altitude sickness, sorry I do not want to give it out since I am not licensed, however your MD will know about it if you prompt him/her with this information. Secondly, I have been there and Cuzco where the train takes off from is higher than Machu Picchu. Do what the Indians have done for a few thousand years to cure 'Sorotche'. They chew cocaine leaves, however, when you check into your hotel they will immediately offer you ' Mate de Coca', cocaine tea. Take it as is or add a little sugar, it tastes just like any herbal tea and it does not give you a high. . .trust me. Drink about two cups and the altitude headache and nausea will be gone. Matter of fact I had more stamina too. You will see vendors sell green leaves in the street but do not put it in your mouth, it is full of dust and all kinds of bacteria. . .you will see why. One more word of caution, when you get back to your home country and you may be selected for a random drug test required by your employer. . . .you will test dirty for a few days, just be prepared to handle that. Last word of caution, if you take the train from Cuzco to Puno be very careful with your belongings, do not go to sleep unless your friends are watching. . . .oh yes this is where Gringos lose their luggage!
Why do so many people die of altitude mountain sickness in Ladakh?
There have been cases where people have died due to AMS in Ladakh, but these cases are rare.Acute Mountain Sickness is a mild condition, usually, the symptoms one experiences in Ladakh are-DizzinessNauseaHeadachesShortness of breathIf a person is experiencing severe AMS, they may cough, feel cognition in their chest, may not be able to walk, and have difficulty in thinking.In such cases, they must seek medical help as soon as possible.To avoid AMS, there are few things to take care of-Don’t go too fast. (Acclimatize your body with the high altitude, don’t try to rush to the top)Don’t take sleeping pills. (Or any other pill that could lower your breathing rate)Keep a Diamox tablet with you. (It will help if you feel the symptoms of AMS)Can’t speak for why people died due to AMS in Ladakh, there can be a medical condition. Like (lung or heart disease) or they must’ve ignored an early symptom which got worse later. We can’t really say what happened to them.If you have a heart or lung problem, don’t go to such high Altitude Places. General AMS prevention tips won’t help in those cases.I wrote this guide for planning a bike trip to Ladakh with all the essential information, hope it helps you.
To travel to China Shangri-La, how do you deal with altitude sickness?
To travel to Shangri-La in China, there is no tension in altitude sickness. The most important thing is to maintain a good mindset, not to eat too much, and to eat more vegetables and fruits containing vitamins, and drink as much water as possible. I have been to Shangri-la before. Both accommodation and activities were arranged by a special company named “Discover Shangri-la”, which owns many hotels that are distributed in each attraction. Hotels are small buildings of civil structure featured with Tibetan characteristic in excellent location. Some locate by the lakes and in hillsides surrounded by lakes, places where snow mountain sunrise can be seen as soon as opening the window in the morning. Some are on the flowery fields and the peaceful grand canyons. Chinese-English bilingual tour guides were offered together with special Benz cars and guides during the whole trip, accompanying you to experience the local life in Tibetan villages, such as visiting the distinctive polygynous villages. What impressed me most is the worship to prostrating in prayer, a sacred ceremony that requires the pilgrims to have three-steps-one-kowtow. So spectacular! Months to months, kilometers to kilometers, they do this simply for one holy faith. What’s more, each will be given a pair of cloth shoes in Chinese characteristic after check in, comforting you with the most homelike feeling. It is so popular that you have to make a reservation in advance. Search the “Discover Shangri-la” online and you will be able to get some information about this company. I bet, it will definitely surprise you.