Difference between hiking and trekking

Posted By: Sm Adminon: January 03, 2016In: Miscellaneous

Hiking:
Hiking is traveling on foot in the mountains or countryside. Hiking is a kind of physical activity as well as leisure activity. Hikers enjoy fresh air and the beauty of nature. Hiking can also be an attraction for people who enjoy challenging their physical and mental strength. Hiking gives them chance to become stronger. The three parts to go on hiking process are: planning, equipping and hiking itself.
Trekking:
Trekking is an activity in which people take multi-day hiking trips through rural, often rugged territory. The trekkers engage in long trips through entire regions of the world, using trekking as a way getting from place to place. As travelers move on foot through often rural areas, trekking gives them an up-close view of scenery. Trekking can be done anywhere in the world.
Differences:

Basis	Hiking	Trekking
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A long walk or walking tour	A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
Objectives/Purpose	Hiking is normally undertaken for fun or pleasure. To interact with nature and calm the minds. It is done for health benefits too.	Trekking is also undertaken for pleasure, but it has a motive of reaching a destination. Trekking is more serious in nature.
Synonyms	March, boost, excursion, backpack, boost, jaunt	Tramp, roam, excursion, expedition, voyage, journey
Antonyms	Bonding, bolt, crusade, clipping, ancestry	Stay, delay
Types	Its types are: Dog hiking Nordic hiking Scrambling Swimhiking Waterfalling	Its types are: Full board camping trek Full board lodge (Tea House) based trek Home stay full board based trek Guide and porter services
History	The idea of taking a walk in the countryside for pleasure developed in the 18th-century, and arose because of changing attitudes to the landscape and nature, associated with the Romantic movement. In earlier times walking generally indicated poverty and was also associated with vagrancy.	In 1965 Colonel Jimmy Roberts introduced the world to trekking. As a former Gurkha Officer and Military Attaché at the British Embassy in Kathmandu he had spent years of his life walking the hills of Nepal. His idea, revolutionary for the time, was to provide tents together with Sherpas, to guide and cook. This made Nepal and the Himalaya available to a wide community and was an immediate success
Word origin	The word hiking was originated from Early 19th century (originally dialect, as a verb): of unknown origin.	The word trekking was originated in Mid-19th century: from South African Dutch trek (noun), trekken (verb) ‘pull, travel’.
Equipment	Equipment to be carried out depends on the weather, day or over-night hiking. Shoes applicable to the hiking terrain, water, compass, sometimes a hiking pole. Backpack with survival kit, food and medicine for overnight hiking.	The equipment such as: survival kit, camping gear, boots, compass, clothing applicable to changes in temperature especially if in mountainous areas.
Locations	Hiking is done usually in beautiful natural environments, nature trails, hills.	Trekking is done in areas where there are no means of transport and areas of great natural beauty. It is usually done in mountainous areas.
Holidays	Day hiking or walking holidays is popular in New Zealand, Europe, Chile, Costa Rica, Hawaii and North America.	Trekking is popular in the Himalayan foothills in Nepal, India and Bhutan. The Andes in South America is also popular trekking Mecca.
Trails	There are separate, dedicated natural roads where hikers can mingle with the nature. However, a person can take a hike in a city too by walking in the city.	Trekking is always done in locations that are in the wilderness. These places are normally the locations without any transport facility other than walking by yourself.
Duration	Hiking does not last for days. There are day hikes as well as night hikes.	Trekking lasts for days as it is a long journey.
Skills	Hiking is through pre-charted paths. So, as long as you can walk without a problem, you do not have to worry about much.	Trekking is a long journey that takes you into wilderness that may have not been crossed by other people. So, you need to be ready to face any situation. Knowing swimming and climbing trees can be handy is such as setting.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /hʌɪk/ /ɪŋ/ Eng (US): /hīk/ /iNG/	Eng (UK): /trɛk/ /ɪŋ/ Eng (US): /trek/ /iNG/
Advantages/Benefits	The advantages of hiking are: Lower your risk of heart disease Improve your blood pressure and blood sugar levels Boost bone density, since walking is a weight-bearing exercise Build strength in your glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and the muscles in your hips and lower legs Strengthen your core Improve balance Help control your weight Boost your mood	The advantages of trekking are: Cardiovascular strength Builds a robust heart Weight loss Cleanses the lungs Builds strong bones Agile muscles Cool mind and excellent focus Interval training New look on workout Mental benefits
Disadvantages	Its disadvantages are: Safety concerns High costs	Its disadvantages are: Difficult Tiredness
Example in Sentence	She bought a hiking boots in a cheap price. We should be more careful when hiking in the wilderness area.	Trekking is quite adventurous and fun. She is trekking around the world.