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5 places in India where you
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HI G H A LT I T U DE
India is a melting pot of cultures and experiences, a
quality which conjointly bleeds out onto our
everyday lives and what we do. Obviously, with all
the craziness and fervor in our country, our
surroundings had to mirror the people we are. Some
of these places are man-made, while some have
been naturally around since time immemorial, but

2. all of them are guaranteed to give you a thrill. Here
are 5 places in India where you must carry oxygen
can:
Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim
Ice-capped mountains, a valley of flowers, curvy
roads, lush valley’s, highest lakes of India, with
countless waterfalls, pristine white sparkling water
gushing in rivers, and localities always willing to
serve and assist you with a smile; that’s what a visit
to Gurudongmar Lake offers. What else could you
ask for your dream destination?!
It is one of the highest lakes in Asia. To visit
Gurudongmar prior permissions are required. The
oxygen levels here are very low and every step to
the lake can leave you panting. Also, it is not
recommended to stay there for long because the
lack of oxygen can cause some serious illness.

3. Nathula Pass, A day trip from Gangtok
Situated at an altitude of 14,140 feet and 56kms
from Gangtok, Nathula Pass was the spot via which
the prominent Silk Route used to operate until 1962
between India and Tibet. Lines of mules used to
carry gold, silk, and various other items from Tibet
to India and take daily essentials back to Tibet. The
route in Tibet goes down the Chumbi Valley to
Yathung, a place about 30kms away which once used
to be a major trading township (no longer so). In
fact on a pellucid day, you might see this route
winding down the valley. If you closely observe the
eastern horizon, you can see the magnificent peak of
Chomolhari of Bhutan.
As a tourist you can visit the border trade market at
Sherathang. Close to Sherathang is another place
called Kupup which mostly remains covered with
clouds. It has the second highest golf links in the

4. world. Among other things in Kupup, you will find
the Gnathang Monastery and Gnathang War
Memorial which was built in memory of the British
soldiers who died in a war with Tibet in 1800s.
On the way to Nathula, you’ll come across a place
called Thegu which has an ATM. This is the highest
altitude ATM in the world. It operates with a
generator and a special fuel that doesn’t freeze in
such high altitude. You can withdraw money or just
check your balance & take the slip as a souvenir.
Because of the high altitude at Nathula, the oxygen
level in the air is fairly low. Few (adults and/or
children) might face breathing problems at Nathula.
If you’ve already got breathing or other health
problems, you should consult a doctor before a
visit.
Leh – Ladakh

5. Leh Ladakh is situated at an extremely high altitude,
which makes the air in this region extremely thin.
This often makes it difficult for people new to the
region to breathe or even sleep normally. In fact,
many people even feel a sense of unease and
suffocation for a few days after their arrival in the
area. That is why people planning a tour of Ladakh
are advised to spare a few days for acclimatization.
However, since not many visitors are out for a
Ladakh leisure tour, most people ignore this
extremely important aspect of the trip. For such
people carrying an oxygen cylinder on their Leh
Ladakh trip can prove to be a life-saving decision.
Dras
Dras, also known as ‘The Gateway to Ladakh’, is
situated in the Kargil District of Jammu & Kashmir.
This city lies at an elevation of 3280 meters above
sea level and is recognized as the second coldest

6. inhabited region in the world, following Siberia.
Situated at a distance of approximately 62 km from
Kargil, the site where the war between India and
Pakistan in the year 1999 took place, Dras is a
prominent tourist attraction. Other than Ladakh,
Dras acts as a gateway to other famous hill stations
and cities of Jammu & Kashmir as well. This intensely
beautiful and coldest Himalayan pass is like none
other.
For a travel enthusiast, a road trip to Kargil through
Dras should be on his/her bucket list. Also, Dras is
the primary village of Zoji La Pass, and hence, it is a
host to numerous treks viz. trek to Suru Valley,
Mushko Valley Trek, and Saliskote.
Mount Kailash
Standing tall at around 22,000 feet, Mount Kailash—
known to be the abode of Lord Shiva—is amongst
the world’s most revered holy places. A peak in the

7. vast Kailash range, Mount Kailash is a part of the
Transhimalaya in Tibet. Courtesy its high altitude
and remote location in western Tibet, only a few
thousand pilgrims are able to do the Kailash
Mansarovar Yatra each year.
TAR(Tibet Autonomous Region) is considered to be a
region with the cool climate making the people living
there wearing varied layers of clothes. It is known to
have a harsh climate and during the wintertime, the
temperature here goes below minus 30̊F and on the
other hand, it goes above 100̊F during the
summertime. The Tibet Autonomous Region is a
highly dry spot with the hot and cold climate
reaching the extreme accompanied with the thin air
as well as the sunshine from the high elevation.
The higher you ascend above sea level, the thinner
the air gets and less oxygen is available for you to
breathe. Mountain climbers know this and will take
oxygen equipment with them when they are climbing
to altitudes near 10,000 feet, which is where the lack
of oxygen starts to get dangerous. When we do not
get enough oxygen, especially when our bodies are
being pushed to the limit (like during mountain or
rock climbing), we can become very ill. You should
consider carrying portable oxygen cans. If you start
having breathing problems, you must immediately
descend. You can get portable oxygen cans at
Medical shops. Your hotel can also arrange if

8. necessary. If unused, they can be returnable but the
refund is usually partial.
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Grade Pure Oxygen I.P. 99% in light-weight and safe
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level in the body.
Situations where Oxygen Cans might rove
Useful
There might be several situations when having an
oxygen cylinder handy might prove to be extremely
useful. The most common of these situations are
discussed in brief as follows.
While traveling with kids or elders: For people
planning to undertake a tour with small children or
even elderly companions, carrying oxygen can prove
to be a boon. This is because children tend to exert
themselves in the same manner at such high
altitudes as they will do at their native places. This
can easily lead to a feeling of uneasiness and even
breathlessness. In the case of the elderly people, the
high altitude affects their respiratory system more
deeply as compared to younger people. In both
these situations having oxygen can nearby prevent a
major emergency.
While exploring remote areas: The most beautiful
areas in hilly areas are generally situated in remote

9. areas which are not easily accessible. Most such
areas lack even basic medical facilities, so
participants planning a tour to such high altitude
areas can sure feel much safer by carrying oxygen
can along with them. The rarity of oxygen in the air
increases proportionately with the remoteness of an
area and this, in turn, enhances the risk of breathing
problems for travelers, which can be easily avoided
by carrying an oxygen can.
While planning a tour in rush: It is not uncommon
for people to plan a tour in a rush, leaving them with
little time for acclimatization. In such situations,
renting oxygen can help the participants avoid the
risks associated with ill-planning their tour.
Source Links:
https://www.indiatoday.in/travel/story/dare-to-explore-
these-5-dangerous-tourist-spots-in-india-269015-
2015-10-20 – Gurudongmar lake
https://www.darjeeling-tourism.com/darj_00010b.htm –
Nathula Pass
https://www.holidify.com/places/dras/ – Dras
https://www.nativeplanet.com/dras/
https://www.kailash-yatra.org/ – Kailash
https://www.makemytrip.com/blog/kailash-mansarovar-
yatra
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