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Ladakh being a high altitude arid region where amount of oxygen is less needs proper acclimatization. Therefore initial 1 or 2 days on your arrival in Leh must be utilized to take rest.
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The main symptoms of altitude sickness are:
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Headache, Loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting
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Fatigue or weakness
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Dizziness or light-headedness
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Difficulty sleeping
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All of these symptoms may vary from mild to severe. There is no significant effect of age, gender, physical fitness, or previous altitude experience. Some people acclimatize quickly, and can ascend rapidly others acclimatize slowly.
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Treating High Altitude sickness:
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- The mainstay of treatment is talking complete bed rest for minimum one fullday and keeping yourself property hydrated but not over drinking too. Improvement usually occurs in one or two days, but may take as long sometimes. Descent/loosing altitude is also an option.
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Medicines: Acetazolamide (Diamox)
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- Acetazolamide (Diamox®) is a popular medicine that forces the kidneys to excrete bicarbonate, the base form of carbon dioxide this re-acidifies the blood, balancing the effects of the hyperventilation that occurs at altitude in an attempt to get oxygen. Its net effect is to accelerate acclimatization. It works well if you take it before reaching the altitude region. Acetazolamide/ Diamox is a sulfonamide medication, and persons allergic to sulfa medicines should not take it.
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Note of caution:
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- In case you are not feeling better in initial one or two days & symptoms persisting you must immediately consult a specialist medical doctor available easily in Leh as otherwise condition could worsen and prove life threatening.
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SNM HOSPITAL-LEH
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- Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital in Leh is the main and hospital in Leh is the main and hospital in Leh which is 5-10 minutes drive from any hotel in Leh. The hospital has excellent medical specialist and a separate ward for tourists. All emergency facilities are available 24 hours at the hospital.
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Given cost is estimated, based on lowest hotel rates existing as of now.We Don’t Hold Any Confirmation For Hotels.It’s Subject To availability at the time of booking. Any difference in cost shall be borne by Passenger.
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Child below 10 yrs, Senior citizens, person suffering from Heat problem, asthma problem or any health related issues are advised not to travel to Leh or at least consult the doctor & than travel.
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While travelling to Leh, it is advisable to take the Diamox medicine. Kindly start taking this medicine before 1 or 2 days before the tour starts.
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When you are travelling to Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake it is mandatory to carry the oxygen cylinders with you in the vehicle.
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During the tour if you feel uncomfortable (health wise) than pls immediately inform the local supplier or diver or the hotel manager so that they can guide you for the
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Further treatment. Even during the tour if you see any of the family member or your group member feeling uncomfortable than pls contact the doctor immediately.
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Check-in time at Hotel is 1400 Hrs & Check-out time is 1100 Hrs.
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Your tours and transfers are based on tour itinerary & not at disposal basis.
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Your Itinerary will be strictly on timings.
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Room Rates based on Standard Rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for Valley Facing / higher category rooms.
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Breakfast will start from Day 2 of the itinerary.
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Services will be given in exchange of Original vouchers/Itinerary only.
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Portages and Driver Tips are extra
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Optional sightseeing has to be booked in advance on your own by paying an additional Cost.
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There is No Refund for un utilized Service
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All cost are per person based on twin sharing
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Car cost is counted as per children & adults sharing a car
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On hilly areas the CAR AC will not work.
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During sightseeing the vehicle will go up to permissible point only,from that point any arrangement to be made all extra expenses shall have to be borne by the passengers.
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Extra bed in the room means only extra mattress.( no cot )
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Any govt. tax levied must be borne by the passengers only.
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Pre ponement of journey is not allowed. It will be treated as cancellation & accordingly the cancellation charges will be applicable.
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If accommodation is not available in the identified / specific hotel for the particular package tour due to reason beyond our control, we shall make our best efforts to shift the clients to hotel maintaining / having more or less the same standard. No complaint or claim shall be made by the client in this respect.
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If any airline is delayed or cancelled, Flamingo Transworld Pvt. Ltd. is not responsible for any compensation for hotels, meals, sightseeing or any other claim.