Who does not like to travel to new places? Some people like to travel as well as do adventure activities.

Many people like to do bungee jumping, mountain biking, cycling, scuba diving, rafting, zip-lining, paragliding and rock climbing. Similarly, many people also like to do trekking and hiking.

But if you are asked what is the difference between trekking and hiking, then what would be your answer? In this article, we are going to tell you about trekking and hiking.

What is trekking?

Nowadays trekking is considered to be a very popular adventure activity among tourists.

  • Let you know that walking in hilly or rocky places is considered trekking. For this people reach the hilly areas.
  • The route of trekking is usually big and serious planning has to be done for it.
  • Physical activities are more during tracking.
  • Trekking involves more distance and time than hiking. Hiking can take a day or half and trekking can take from a day to a week.
  • Tracking is not straight, but can also be zigzag.
  • Experts are needed in tracking, while hiking is not.

What is hiking?

  • Hiking is rarely done in mountains or rocky places. For this, you can also do it in flat places.
  • Hiking is only for one to two days.
  • No special mountain, shoes, glasses, stick, map etc. are required for hiking, but these things are required for trekking.
  • You can go hiking anywhere, but mountains are considered to be the best places for trekking.
  • It is very important to take care of the weather during trekking.
  • You can also do hiking alone, but when you go to the mountains for trekking, it is considered best to do it in a group.

What is best between trekking and hiking?

By now you must have known what the difference between trekking and hiking is. Now the question arises that which is the best among these two. In such a situation, let us tell you that both are best in their respective places. However, in both of these tourists find themselves close to nature. One can get the experience of attaining peace in both of these. By doing both these activities, mental health can be improved.