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Some useful links & info on preparations for trekking trips :

Health & Safety

Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Travellers' Health & Vaccination Clinic provides advice and vaccinations against common diseases during travel overseas such as cholera, tentanus, hepatitis A, typhoid and malaria. Tel : 357 2222.
http://www.nepalonline.net/hra/ - A non-profit organisation with essential reading for those contemplating trekking at altitude.
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/altitude.html - Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude: Acclimatization and Illnesses
http://www.ciwec-clinic.com/ - Medical advice from the CIWEC clinic in Kathmandu
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/health/ - Health advice from Lonely Planet
http://www.masta.org/ - For the individual traveler who wants to know how to minimize the risks to his or her health.
http://www.tripprep.com/ - This site will help you have a safe, healthy adventure. Loads of useful information organized into three categories: Country Profiles; Travel Medicine Providers (in the U.S. and around the world); and Health Concerns.

Stories by other Travellers

http://library.thinkquest.org/10131/travelers.html - Travellers’ corner for stories on trekking in Himalayas.
http://tayara.com/club/ - Useful travellers’ info and reports.

Other Interesting Links

http://library.thinkquest.org/10131/trekking.html – About trekking in Himalayas.

Gears' Checklist for Trekking Travel 

Click here for info on trekking gears and first-aid kit checklists.

 

 

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