Duty of Care at High Altitudes
Altitude and mountain road sickness are real operational risks that professional tour operators must manage proactively. Having a clear emergency response framework protects lives and gives clients total peace of mind.
Key Medical Measures for Himachal Packages
- Motion Sickness Prevention: Advise guests to take preventative antiemetic medication 30 minutes before ascending ghat roads, avoid reading screens in transit, and sit in front rows.
- Hydration Protocols: High mountain air causes rapid dehydration. Guests must drink at least 3 liters of water daily and avoid excessive alcohol or caffeine.
- Portable Oxygen Canisters: All Himachal DMC high-altitude expedition vehicles (Spiti, Rohtang) carry certified oxygen canisters for immediate relief.
- Hospital Tie-ups: Immediate priority access to Lady Willingdon Hospital (Manali), IGMC (Shimla), and Zonal Hospital (Dharamshala).