Food During the trek
 Food
and fresh air added with breathtaking views should get you going
on your hike to the mountains of the Eastern Himalayas.
Just like everything else your menu should
be planned before the trip. You must decide with your fellow
trekkers what to eat on a particular day before you begin the
trip. For instance, you might plan to eat rotis one the first
day and one the second day you can survive on khichdis, which
is light with high energy and easily digestible.
Remember to carry a measured amount of food according to your
needs to avoid carrying to much dead weight. If you carry porridge
(Dalia) for breakfast, than carry it in a plastic or water proof
bag. Don’t carry tinned food as it will unnecessarily add weight
to the already heavy backpack.
Light food like khichdi – made of rice and pulses (dal) - is
an ideal food for trekkers. Dry fruits are also light foods
and laden with high energy. You can also carry dehydrated peas,
onions, potatoes and tomatoes made by slicing and trying them
in the sun. The same can be done with other vegetables and spices.
However, do not add too much spice and oil to your meals, as
it will make you sluggish.
For beverages, you can carry mineral water, tea and coffee.
High energy drinks, fruit juices and glucose also provides strength
and stamina throughout the trek. Fresh water in the mountains
is also a great energizer compared to over processed bottled
water.
Here is an exhaustive list of food items that you need to carry
on your trekking tour. You can add or omit a few things according
to your preference accept the important things.
Tea/Coffee, Powdered Milk, Sugar, Porridge/Dalia, Salt, Rice,
Dal/Pulses, Cooking oil in a plastic bottle, Flour, Pickle,
Packet soup, Ready to eat noodles, Dehydrated vegetables, chocolate
bars, Biscuits, Dry Fruits – Cashew nut, almond and raisins,
Fruit Juice, Mineral water, Glucose powder, Energy drinks like
Horlicks, Boost etc. in a pouch. |
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