Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Inca Trail Presents An Amazing Challenge

By Harriett Simington


Trekking tails is a fabulous way to see the beauties of the world. One of the most famous is of course, without doubt The Inca Trail. Many people travel far and wide to experience this wonder. It is a very popular choice and can vary between 2 and 7 days.

Travelling on the stone road for many kilometers, is a very special experience. Sights are beautiful and they call for a good camera to capture these splendid times of the Incas. Such a trip can be very expensive, depending on your requirements. It is a good idea to plan it far in advance. Take your time and ensure that you get there at just the right time of the year. Remember that this whole region is closed for the renovation of the trails at certain times of the year, so be sure to book your spot when it is prime viewing time.

The Inca's trails have intrigued many a traveller. The outing comprises the beauty of the ancient times. This amazing experience can take some effort, though. It is advised that you be quite fit to do it. When doing this trip it is a good idea to take along a good sturdy pair of closed shoes, a warm sleeping bag, as it does tend to be a little cold in the evenings. Take along a good flash light as well. At the right time of the year, one is able to view the stars the way in which the Incas did so many years ago.

Treks such as the famous Inca Trek, divulge beautiful cloud forests and subtropical jungles. You need not be an experienced mountaineer to do these trips. However, being relatively fit is a recommended piece of advice.

People of the Incas had their own language. It is however sad to know that they never recorded it in writing. The language is still spoken.

Going on this trip, you go through many different ruins of the Incas, travel along their roads and even spot the stars exactly as they saw them. You will see the ice capped mountain and go through subtropical jungles and cloud forests. Some of the tails go around the bottom part of the mountain.

The incredible walk on offer in Peru is by far one of the most beautiful trails that one can experience. Peru's famous outing combines 2 ways of travelling. A four to five day walk takes you on the many miles of stone road to the lost city of Machu Picchu, a splendid sight indeed. It is believed, by many travelers, that this advanced culture of people blazed the road for a holy pilgrimage as the travelers need to be prepared to enter Machu Picchu.

Due to the popularity of The Inca Trail, it is usually booked in advance, so make sure to book your spot early. Remember that you should be in a fit healthy state, in order to avoid making the experience an unpleasant one. In days gone by, the trail was not actually travelled by many people, but now with the new marketing the Inca trail has become more popular as the years have gone by.




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