The word hiking means a journey on foot. So hiking means to walk or to tramp. And such walkers and trampers are found everywhere in the world. Some people are extraordinarily great hikers and their only interest is walking. They walk on the hills, mountains, along the bank of river, field’s parts anywhere and everywhere.

Hiking has a number of advantages associated with it. First of it is a sort of physical exercise. While walking, the various limbs of our body move. Our legs, arms and other parts of our body get in motion. Thus, it provides good physical exercise which keeps us fit.

Hiking in the countryside gives us a feeling of being independent and feel one with nature. We are away from the noise and din of the city life. While walking countryside which is very calm and quiet, we get mental consolation. We walk as we know that no discipline and etiquettes are to be observed. Moreover, while hiking, we can give free vent to our emotions and the suppressed thoughts can be outpoured.

The third advantage is that we can inhale plenty of fresh air. The air of gardens, hills, open places, meadows is loaded with pleasing fragrance of flowers and is without any dirt or filth. The cool and fresh breeze revitalizes our body and mind.

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Another merit or hiking is that we can enjoy the scenes, sights and sounds of the nature. We can see the nature in various moods and colors. We can see gurgling water of the river. We can hear sweet music of waterfall, we can also see lush green postures and meadows and we can gaze at bewitching mountains and hilltops cover top with densely grown trees and plants.

Hiking enable us to feel fresh, healthy and sturdy. It gives a new fervor and zest in our life, it wards off dullness and boredom of life. The nature appears to us a great teacher, healer and a consoler.