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India is a country with a diversified landscape, including mountains, beaches, deserts, forests, and all in between. Among these, the Himalayan mountain range stands out as a well-liked vacation spot for both nature lovers and adventurers.
Each year, thousands of visitors visit high-altitude locations in India like Leh-Ladakh, Kedarnath, and Roopkund. However, not everyone is suited for such high-altitude environments, and doctors may advise against visiting these places for individuals with certain health conditions.
The human body is perfectly capable of surviving at sea level, where there is high air pressure and enough oxygen in the air. It becomes more difficult to breathe when we go to higher elevations due to a drop in air pressure. Here are the popular places in India that doctors won't recommend if you have any breathing-related issues including asthma.
Ladakh:
Ladakh is located in the Himalayas, which have a wide variety of temperatures and altitudes. Travelers having high altitude problems may experience difficulties in Ladakh due to the rusty roads, high altitude, and chilly climate. It is advised against visiting Ladakh if you have asthma or any other respiratory condition because the thin air at high altitudes may aggravate your symptoms.
Sikkim:
In any case, it is not recommended-or even regarded worthy of your health-to travel to North Sikkim if you have high-altitude health conditions, because it is one of the highest and most remote locations in India without access to hospitals or other medical facilities.
Since Sikkim has mesmerizing beauty throughout the entire state, there are numerous additional places you may visit there with less trouble.
Spiti Valley:
A little town called Spiti is in the Himalayas at a height of 2745 meters above sea level. One of the most well-liked tourist spots in India, Spiti is renowned for both its natural beauty and its beauty to visitors.
The freezing weather might be difficult on your lungs if you are not adequately prepared, so follow your doctor's recommendations. If you have asthma or other respiratory disorders, you should dress in layers and make sure about carrying an inhaler with you and above all, take advice from your doctor before planning a trip here.
Darjeeling:
On the other side, Darjeeling is another well-liked high-altitude location that is not suggested for tourists with breathing health conditions. Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world, is Darjeeling's claim to fame.
About Trekking? If you or anyone from your friends and family has respiratory problems should reconsider Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek and consult the doctor first.
Pahalgam:
Pahalgam, one of Kashmir's most well-known hill stations, offers stunning scenery and natural beauty all around. Asthmatic tourists find it challenging to visit Pahalgam easily due to its elevation of 2740 m.
Additionally, it serves as the beginning of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Always check with your doctor to see if travelling here poses a risk or if your health conditions can withstand such a high altitude.
Conclusion:
We all as a traveler understand Wanderlust, but understanding your health conditions first is a smart choice. Apart from the above five places in India, there are many more areas and places where the altitude is high and the air is thinner, and which are not considered friendly destinations for anyone having any sort of breathing issue. But that doesn't mean that you should stop traveling just because you cannot climb high. Of course, you can, Travelling is still the best University existing in the world. Look for the places which are friendly to your lungs and explore the world.
