Introduction
Inca trail is heaven on earth, one of the most gorgeous mountainous jungle hikes in the world. Inca trail leads to a stupendous sacred city most commonly known as Inca city of Machu Picchu. This a great place for families to come and visit, but keep in mind that it’s a hiking trip and a long one too, the 45km trek is usually covered in 4 days, arriving at the blissful Machu Picchu at daybreak on the final day before recurring to Cusco by train in the afternoon. Inca trail is an ideal spot for vacations especially for adventurous families and couples. Keep in mind since 2005 there have been strict rules applied on the number of people that can go on this trail, a number of 500 are allowed per day and the figure is made up of about 200 tourists and 300 porters. Peruvian authorities have done a marvelous in job in maintaining the sanctity of the Inca trail for future generations to enjoy.
History
Inca trail to Machu Picchu, was far off the trodden path and served as the majestic land colonized by the ruling Inca and an ample amount of servants. The trial was known to integrate the Tahuantisuyo Empire (meaning 4 regions) covering Columbia, West of Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, to the mid Chile and north of Argentina. According to history this network of Inca trails were formed to mobilize the army of Jose Antonio Del Busto. The trail speckles in size going from 6 to 8 meters wide on the coast, however the mountain paving was only 1 meter. The path was impudently steep and climbed over the Andean Mountains. Inca Trail leads to one of the most breath taking sites in the world Mach Picchu, Machu Picchu was built around 1450, at the height of the Inca Empire. The land was uninhibited over 100 years ago, in1572 as a postponed result of the Spanish conquest. Inca trail and Machu Picchu Significantly received popularity when it was published by the National Geographic Society; they devoted April 1913 issue to Machu Picchu and Inca trial.
Features
Inca trail has lots to give if you are looking for a vacation. If you are in the mood for adventure and excitement look no further Inca trail is your answer, the classic 4 day trek starts at 82km laterally to the railway from Cusco to Aguas Calinetes, which passes high up into the mountain passing the Inca ruins of Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Winay Wayna before the grand finale at Machu Picchu for a blissful sunrise on the 4th day of the trek. What more could you possibly want, there is adventure, history and an eye soothing experience of picturesque scenery of the Trail and Machu Picchu.
Tips and comments
There are some basic check lists that one requires before you go on a vacation especially the ones that involve hiking, before you pack your gears get complete information regarding the tour, different packages that are available and how can you prepare for it. It is most important to keep a basic first aid kit. Once you get to spot choose the guide that is most suitable for you interms of budget and language and get ready for an unforgettable experience. Happy Hiking.
