Hiking is a type of touring, usually for the reason of exercise, exploration, and plainly enjoying the scenery because hiking is typically done on trails in rural areas or wilderness. As a basic outdoor activity, hiking is regarded as the most excellent way to see and appreciate nature. Hikers are not disturbed by distractions such as vehicular noise, pollution and other types of disruptions. Many beautiful places in the world today, especially those found on remote areas can only be reached by hiking.
Hiking over extensive distances and difficult terrain is a physically demanding task. Supplies such as food, water, and important equipments must be carried on the back, such as when hiking in mountainous regions. In the United Kingdom, hiking is a slightly old-fashioned term and people would rather use the word “hillwalking” or simply “walking.” Australians prefer “bushwalking” for both on- and off-trail hiking while “backpacking” is usually the term for overnight hiking. In Nepal and India, hiking is more popularly called “trekking.”