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How do I avoid Bears in the Himalayas (Garhwal Area) during a trek?

Published On 01 Mar 2020 by Oshank Soni

There are bears in the forest, but the encounter is very unusual. Here are a few points which can help to prevent bear encounters:

? Usually, a bear-attack meeting happens at the sudden turn, but keep noisy anytime you notice or realize you?re passing bear-zones.
? If you?re chased, head down the hill at any opportunity. The prolonged bear?s fur produces barriers that obstruct their eyesight when falling.
? Bear in the Himalayas is a bit different from a Grizzly bear. They are a bit shy, and they avoid encounters with humans.
? During the winter, they descend to lower altitudes in search of food when it is little to feed at high altitudes. In that case, be alert.
? A mountain dog is a perfect companion, usually on the trek. Give them some milk, and they live with you and raise the alarm if they sense trouble in their immediate vicinity.

  1. Oshank Soni : Co-Founder at Trekmunk. Has travelled to 28 Indian States, has led more than 50 high altitude treks in the Indian Himalayas. He is an Investment Banker by profession but a traveller by passion. He has led treks in Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim and Nepal. He is a NOLS certified First Aid Responder. Chasing the sun is his full-time job, a Storyteller, Travel photographer and Videographer at Insane Traveller Productions.

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