Things you should know
Over the past two weeks, lot of interested travellers are concerned about the trips in the Himalayas because of the fear of Coronavirus. May are reconsidering thier trips to the Himalayas states. We understand your concern. And so and are keeping a close eye on the situation by communicating with our partners in the Himalayan states.
Well till date only 31 cases have been in our country. Most of our trips are running on schedule. If such a situation, which is dangerous to the people of the country the Government of India will issue an order or impose a travel ban and on the basis of same we will reschedule or crash the departures.
No Coronavirus case has been reported till date in any of the Himalayan State
There have been no reported cases of Coronavirus in the states of Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Ladakh, J & K and Himachal Pradesh. Currently, all of our departures are operating on schedule in these states. If there is any state of concern, we will notify you immediately.
What you must know
Coronavirus is transmitted only through direct human contact. The only way of getting infected with Coronavirus is by coming in close contact with an infected person.
The virus does not survive or stay suspended in the air. You are at a risk of infection only when you inhale/ingest droplets of a sneeze/cough from a person infected with Coronavirus.
The chances of encountering/catching Coronavirus on a trek is close to zero. But places of transit such as – international airports, domestic airports, and railway stations are risk areas. All international travellers are being screened at international airports and ports of entry.
Global bodies such as the United Nations (UN), World Health Organisation (WHO) are suggesting precautionary measures, and suspending travel to a few countries. This has helped in containing the virus.
Precautionary measures for travellers
- Wash your hands frequently: Make sure to wash your hands in clean, running water. While washing, lather your hands as well. And as a precaution, keep your nails clipped.
- Sneeze with care: Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze. Do not sneeze into the air. Use a handkerchief. And if you don’t have one, sneeze into your elbow instead of your hand.
- Seek help early: Alert your co-travellers and officials if you have a fever or headache. Visit a doctor to be sure. After all, prevention is better than cure.
- Avoid eating raw, uncooked meat: If you are eating non-vegetarian food, ensure that it is well cooked. Avoid eating any organs.
- Be alert: Keep distance from people who are sneezing or coughing.
- Keep yourself informed: Follow the news, and stay updated with new developments.
We understand your concern and will share another update if there’s any change in the situation. Your safety is a prime concern to us. We will keep you posted about any developments regarding Coronavirus in Himalayan Treks.
If you have any further concerns please contact us at +91 946 55 50 805 or write us at TripsMAH@gmail.com. #KeepTraveling #CelebrateLife
