Noida Man Dies of Altitude Sickness During Solo Bike Trip in Leh

Chinmay Sharma, a 27-year-old digital marketing executive, succumbed to oxygen deficiency after failing to acclimatize in high-altitude Leh.

Chinmay Sharma experienced symptoms like headache and difficulty breathing shortly after arriving in Leh.
His father advised him to rest and seek medical attention, but his condition worsened.
Sharma was taken to a hospital but died during treatment on August 29.
Altitude sickness occurs due to rapid changes in air pressure and low oxygen levels.
Proper acclimatization is crucial to prevent altitude sickness, including resting and increasing altitude gradually.