The highest point in the trek is Kala Patthar at an altitude of 5,643 meters above sea level. It is better to take preventive measures than to face severe illness. So we advise you to carry Diamox.
Our 10-day trek is designed focusing on the resting time required for an average individual to acclimatize to these heights. But in some rare cases, trekkers might suffer from altitude sickness. In these cases, Diamox helps to minimize risks and even save a person’s life.
Diamox is a diuretic drug that increases the secretion of bicarbonate in the kidneys, which leads to a decrease in the pH of the blood. This results in extra breathing, increasing the oxygen intake and concentration of oxygen in the blood.