Question 1

How to prevent altitude sickness in the Alay Mountains?

Audrey · Accepted Answer

The Pamir-Alay Mountains have some high mountain passes (over 4,300 meters) and trails, so it's important to be take precautions against altitude sickness, especially if you don't have prior experience trekking or hiking at altitude. Some of our clients come directly without doing any high altitude adaptation. They just start the trek one day after they arrive in the country. It affects their sleep and causes headaches during the trek. However, all of our customers manage to do the trek even though they get high altitude issues thanks to the support of our expert trekking guides. However, it's possible to take some simple steps and precautions to avoid altitude sickness for a more enjoyable experience. These recommendations apply to the Best of the Alay Mountains Trek and any of our high altitude trekking tours. Recommendations to Avoid Altitude Sickness

Rest for at least one night in Osh after your international flight: This is important if you are traveling a long distance and have jet lag. Starting the trek rested will help your body adjust to altitude in the next days.
Acclimatize with a lower elevation hike or trek first: We highly recommend you to take a trek at 2000-2500 meters around Kyrgyzstan before this trek. We have other horse treks or treks by foot at lower altitude if you plan to take them.
Drink lots and lots of water: One of the best ways to combat altitude sickness is by drinking lots and lots of water. Try and start and end your day by drinking a liter of water. Your body will be thankful for it.
Move slowly when trekking or hiking at altitude: A slow and steady pace walking up hills and when climbing up to high mountain passes is the best way to not tire yourself out and also allow your body to adapt to the higher elevations.

Question 2

How to prevent altitude sickness in the Alay Mountains?

Audrey · Accepted Answer

The Pamir-Alay Mountains have some high mountain passes (over 4,300 meters) and trails, so it's important to be take precautions against altitude sickness, especially if you don't have prior experience trekking or hiking at altitude. Some of our clients come directly without doing any high altitude adaptation. They just start the trek one day after they arrive in the country. It affects their sleep and causes headaches during the trek. However, all of our customers manage to do the trek even though they get high altitude issues thanks to the support of our expert trekking guides. However, it's possible to take some simple steps and precautions to avoid altitude sickness for a more enjoyable experience. These recommendations apply to the Best of the Alay Mountains Trek and any of our high altitude trekking tours. Recommendations to Avoid Altitude Sickness

Rest for at least one night in Osh after your international flight: This is important if you are traveling a long distance and have jet lag. Starting the trek rested will help your body adjust to altitude in the next days.
Acclimatize with a lower elevation hike or trek first: We highly recommend you to take a trek at 2000-2500 meters around Kyrgyzstan before this trek. We have other horse treks or treks by foot at lower altitude if you plan to take them.
Drink lots and lots of water: One of the best ways to combat altitude sickness is by drinking lots and lots of water. Try and start and end your day by drinking a liter of water. Your body will be thankful for it.
Move slowly when trekking or hiking at altitude: A slow and steady pace walking up hills and when climbing up to high mountain passes is the best way to not tire yourself out and also allow your body to adapt to the higher elevations.