Trekking In Nepal

There is no question that Nepal offers some of the most spectacular & beautiful scenery in the world. Of course it's the mountains that are the best known, & the exploits of mountain photographers have made Everest, Machhapuchhre, Ama Dublam, & other huge mountains instantly recognizable to keen trekkers all over the world. Nepal has a near monopoly on the world's highest peaks - eight of the 10 highest are found in Nepal & number of the popular trekking routes offer you wonderful views or even visits to the base camp used by mountaineering expeditions. The mountains may be the most obvious scenic attraction, but trekkers soon find there are plenty of other treats for the eye. The hill country is often breathtakingly beautiful with pretty little villages, attractive houses, neat fields & interesting temples. As you climb higher & the subtropical lowlands give way to meadows, stretches of forest, swift flowing rivers & deep canyons before you reach the cold & often barren regions at the foot of the great peaks. The views change with the seasons, whether it is the cycle of planting & harvesting or the brilliant displays of wild flowers in spring & autumn.

When to go?

The best time to trek is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season October & November, are probably the ideal period for trekking in Nepal. The air, freshly washed by the monsoon rains, is crystal clear the mountain scenery is superb & the weather is still comfortably warm.

December, January & February are still good months for trekking, but the cold can be bitter at high altitudes.

March & May also offer better weather. A trekker can see the superb wild flowers, particularly Nepal's wonderful rhododendrons.

About trail conditions:

Trails are often steep & taxing. Walking the trails often entails a great deal of altitude gain & loss & it is as well to remember that even the base of the great mountains of the Himalayas can be very high. Most treks which go through populated areas stick to between 1000 meters & 3000 meters, although the Everest Base Camp trek & the Annapurna circuit trek both reach over 5000 meters. On high treks like these it is wise to ensure adequate acclimatization.

A typical day's walk lasts from five to seven hours & involves a number of ascents & descents.

Types of trek

In Nepal there are two types of trek organized. :

Tea - house trek

The most popular way to trek in Nepal is to travel through teahouse trek. Hotel accommodation is most readily available in the Khumbu (Everest) region. The Langtang area & the entire Annapurna region. In these areas you can rely on tea-houses for both food & shelter at any trailside establishment. Trekkers who opt for 'Tea house trek' particularly with a small group of friends, family members often have a rewarding enriching & enjoyable trip.

Camping Trek

In this type of trek you will be provided Sherpas, Porters, food & equipment & take off on a trek with all the comforts & facilities of an organized trek. On a such a trek you camp in tents, porters carry your gear, sherpas set up camp, cook & serve meals. Trekkers who opt for this trek, particularly with a small group of friends often have a rewarding, enriching & enjoyable trek.

NOTE:

You can email if you want any type of trek to be orginized in advance.