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Nepal Trekking Guide Where to Trek: Following are the areas and peaks where you can go for trekking and enjoy the beauty of this magnificent Himalayan Kingdom. Annapurna region Everest region Langtang region Manang Mustang Dolpo Jomsom Kanchenjunga Manaslu Dhaualagiri Major Trekking Peaks of Nepal  Peak’s name Height Region Zone Hiunchuli 6441m Annapurna Gandaki SinguChuli (Fluted peak) 6501m Annapurna Gandaki Mera Peak 6654m Khumbu Sagarmatha KusumKangru 6367m Khumbu Sagarmatha Kwangde 6011m Khumbu Sagarmatha Chulu West 6419m Manang Gandaki Chulu East 6584m Manang Gandaki ImjaTse (Island Peak) 6160m Khumbu Sagarmatha Pharchamo 6187m Rolwaling Janakpur Lobuche 6119m Khumbu Sagarmatha Ramdung 5929m Rolwaling Janakpur Pisang 6091m Manang Gandaki TharpuChuli (Tent Peak) 5663m Annapurna Gandaki KhongmaTse (Mera Peak) 5849m Khumbu Sagarmatha Ganja La Chuli (Nayakanga) 5844m Langtang Bagmati Pokhalde 5806m Khumbu Sagarmatha Mardi 5587m Annapurna Gandaki Paldor 5896m Langtang Bagmati Types of Trekking Tea House Treks The most popular way of experiencing classic treks of Nepal is by using local inns for accommodation. Decent hotel accommodation for trekkers is most readily available in the Annapurna, Langtang and Everest Region. In these areas you can operate with a bare minimum of equipment and rely on lodges for food and shelter. Though bedding is available in the lodges as a cotton-filled quilt that may not sufficiently incubate you. So it is always better to carry your own sleeping bags. A teahouse trek organized by us is an escorted lodge trekking with well-equipped porters carrying your luggage and well-experienced guide arranging food, accommodation and dealing with bureaucracy as a part of the package. Camping Treks The classic style of trekking in Nepal is to camp in tents and employ Porters to carry your gears and Sherpas to set up camp, cook and serve meals. You carry a backpack with only a water bottle, camera and Jacket. In the camping treks there are numerous hidden expenses that drive up the price depending on the destination, mode of transportation and size of the group. Because of the food is carried by the porters, a variety of meals is possible. On camping trek you sleep in a tent so our itinerary should not rely on village settlements. Rather we can comfortably trek to remote regions and to high altitudes. A camping treks directed by us caters skilled cook, required no of Sherpas and a team of insured porters all led by well-learned and experienced guide. Backpacker Treks We also facilitates the backpackers with just a guide or porter for those who are not willing to face with uncertainty, traveling alone and those who don’t want to face with bureaucracy. Having one assistant is exclusively helpful in case of sickness, emergency and remodeling your itinerary. When to Trek in Nepal SPRING: February-April Spring is a good time to trek especially the latter half. This is the time for a wide variety of wild flowers to bloom. Along the trek routes, many hillsides look spectacular with rhododendrons blossoming in many hues. During this season, the hillsides above 5000 m turn into beautiful landscapes. It is mildly warm at lower elevations, and as you climb higher (above 4000 m), the mountain views are superb and the temperature is quite moderate. PRE-MONSOON: May-mid June It gets that much hotter, hazier and unsettled in May & early June. The warming Asian landmass has begun drawing up air from the south, ushering in the pre-monsoon – a season of erratic weather and increasingly frequent afternoon storms. If you are looking for solitude on your trek, this is a good time to go. It is also a good time for going high but be prepared for rain, especially in the traditionally wet areas of Annapurna and eastern Nepal. MONSOON: mid-June to August Few foreigners trek during this period because of the rain, mud, leeches, travel difficulties caused by landslides and general lack of mountain views. However, some treks in Nepal’s far west are sheltered from the impact of the monsoon. And even in wet areas, mornings are often clear, and wild flowers and butterflies can be seen in abundance. Autumn: Sep-Nov October and November are really Nepal's highest months - offering excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views. Many mountaineers also join for Mount Everest Expedition in this season. Clothing & Tips for trekking in nepal While having the right kit with you for a trek is important, high-tech kit is not essential, especially for the lower treks which some people do in trainers, especially in the warmer months. Mountain Travel treks provide porters who will carry personal belongings but it is a good idea to have a day-pack for essentials such as a water bottle, torch, gloves, hat, sun cream etc. Bring plenty of sun screen and never underestimate the power of the sun at high altitude. Packing We recommend that the best type of luggage on trek is a good sized, strong, cylindrical bag with a top-length zip. In addition you will require a day-pack and an additional bag for things that you may wish to leave in Kathmandu. What to leave in Kathmandu Basically, leave whatever “smart” clothes (if any) you have brought for evening and city day wear. Things are very informal at even the best hotels in Kathmandu and many visitors wear clean trekking clothes throughout the day. Bags can be left in the safe-keeping of your hotel whilst on trek as hotels in Kathmandu hotels are well-versed in the habits of trekkers and mountaineers. Do not leave valuables in your left luggage. Arrange with the manager for them to be deposited in the hotel safe. What to wear on trek You must anticipate your daily clothing requirements at the beginning of each day and you will be assisted in this choice by your Sherpa leader or sirdar. Mornings and late afternoons are cool in the mountains, so you will start the day’s walk warmly clad and proceed to shed clothes as the sun’s heat increases. For example, you may start the day in trousers and pullover but by midday, shorts and a light shirt will do. This is where the day pack comes in handy. What you carry on trek On an organized trek you will just need to carry your day pack which should be a small, soft, light rucksack, comfortable enough to carry throughout the day. Fully packed, it should weigh 5-7 pounds and should hold your warm or lightweight clothing, jacket, pullover, trousers or shorts. Also, a lightweight waterproof, water bottle, camera, notebook, map and other personal effects should be kept with you – try to anticipate what you will need for the day as the rest of your luggage will be ahead or behind you with the porters. Keep your day pack light as it will begin to feel a lot heavier after an hour or two of walking. What will be carried for you The porters will carry your bag containing clothes and personal items not required during the day and is carried from camp to camp/teahouse to teahouse in a pannier on a porter’s back. Once you have packed your duffel bag in the morning, you will not see it until the next camp or teahouse is reached in the late afternoon. A duffel or soft canvas bag should be used, not a suitcase as it has to be packed into a basket. Crushable or fragile items in the bag are prone to damage if not well-padded with clothes.. Food and drink Tiger Mountain Full Support treks provide each person with substantial and delicious food throughout the day. At about 6 am your Sherpa leader will wake you with tea and coffee and hot water for washing. A light breakfast of bread, butter, jam and crackers will then be served – the point of a light breakfast is that the early start allows you to make the most of the day on the trail, frequently the best mountain views are in the morning. Brunch on the trail will consist of porridge, eggs (usually with sausage or meat and beans), potatoes, bread, jam etc. with tea or coffee. On arrival at the campsite it is possible to have tea consisting of a hot drink, bread, crackers, jam, peanut butter and probably cheese (depending on local supply). The evening meal, served at about 6.30-7pm will consist of soup, main course, sometimes a dessert and hot drinks. For those doing a teahouse trek, the teahouses are well stocked for trekkers offering a staple diet of eggs, porridge, custard, chocolate and muesli amongst other foods. Often, the international delicacies promised on the menu are unavailable… Local dishes of daalbhaat, chowmein, packet noodles and seasonal vegetables are readily available unlike much of the western food on offer. Trek Permit Trekking permits are not required for most trek routes . However, should one be required we will forward you a trekking permit application form which should be completed as soon as possible and returned to us with 3 passport sized photographs and photocopy of the relevant pages of your passport. Your actual trekking permit will be handed over in Kathmandu. For those planning to trek independently you will need to look into whether or not you need a permit. Permits are no longer required for the standard routes in the Annapurna, Everest and Langtang/Helambu/Gosainkunda areas. Permits are still required for treks passing through the restricted areas of Kanchenjunga, OlangchungGola, Rolwaling, Manaslu, Upper Mustang, Dolpo, Mugu, Humla and Api-Saipal. Permits for these routes must be obtained by or through a registered agency, and for some routes a government liaison officer is required FEES FOR NATIONAL PARK & CONSERVATION AREAS If your trek goes through any of the national parks or conservation areas a separate entry ticket is required. In most cases the fee is simply collected at entry point. However, for treks in the Annapurna region, tickets must be bought in advance in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Children under 10 receive free admission. Other considerations before embarking on a trek include good insurance that covers “hazardous sports”. It is also a good idea to register with your embassy in Kathmandu as this will speed up the rescue process in the highly unlikely event that you will need rescuing. Health Inoculations No inoculations are legally required for Nepal. However, we recommend shots against Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis, Polio& Hepatitis. Please also check on your polio immunization. Please consult your doctor well in advance of departure as some jabs require 3 doses over a period of 3-6 weeks. And carry certificates as proof of immunizations, should they be required. Malaria Malaria is present throughout India and lowland Nepal, especially in the more heavily populated plains. Anti-malaria courses in tablet form are advised during the warmer period (February – May). Health on trek Blistered feet, coughs, colds and minor stomach upsets are the most common troubles on a trek in Nepal. If your feet feel sore, sit down at once and apply a moleskin or fabric elastoplast. Do not delay or a blister will form and cripple you for days. We cannot emphasis too strongly the need for comfortable, well-fitting training type shoes on low altitude treks and well-broken in boots for those higher altitude treks. Look after your feet! Sore throats must be guarded against since they are common and can often lead to long-lasting colds and coughs. Ensure that you keep warm especially in the evenings and early mornings. Stomach troubles do occur while trekking and water is the usual culprit – you need to drink plenty of fluids on your trek. However clean and clear a mountain stream looks assume that all running water is contaminated and is in need of being treated. Bring a supply of purification tablets or iodine crystal solution as an extra precaution if you like. Given sufficient time these will sterilize possibly-contaminated water. To make it more palatable orange-flavoured tablets such as Redoxon (available from chemists) are a good idea. For Full Support treks, do not on any account drink water that is not boiled for you first by your trek Sherpas. Upon request, water will be boiled in the evenings for use in your water bottles the following day. Fitness Prior to embarking on a trek it is best to have a medical check-up especially if you are in any doubt about your health. Certain chronic heart and respiratory complaints may be aggravated by physical exertion at high altitudes so inform your doctor of your intentions and the altitude to be reached. Mountain or Altitude Sickness Mountain or Altitude sickness normally manifests itself at altitudes in excess of 3000m and respects no one. A young fit sportsman may suffer when the other older less fit members of the party do not. Every year we arrange treks for many people well into their 60s and 70s and they experience no discomfort; in fact they are probably less susceptible for they tend not to race around the routes as the younger generation do and are more willing to admit they feel unwell. The golden rule is don’t go too high too fast. Take things at a leisurely pace in the mountains for trekking is not a forced route march and with this basic rule adhered to, altitude sickness should not be a problem. Above 3000m, the daily net elevation gain should be no  more than 500m. Drink plenty of fluids at altitude as the air is extremely dry – the rule of thumb is that unless your pee is clear, you are not drinking enough. Symptoms of Mountain sickness include headaches, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath and swelling of the hands and feet. One or two of these shouldn't be cause for panic, but they are a sign that your body hasn’t yet adjusted to the elevation. You shouldn’t ascend further until you start feeling better or if you do keep going, be prepared to make a hasty retreat if the conditions get worse. Serious symptoms (persistent vomiting, delirium, loss of co-ordination, bubbly breathing and bloody sputum, rapid heart rate or breathlessness, blueness of face and lips) can develop within hours and, if ignored, can result in death. The only effective cure for Mountain Sickness is a quick descent. Anyone showing serious signs of the illness should be taken downhill immediately, regardless of the time of day or night, preferably by porter or pack animal. Recovery is usually dramatic, often after a descent of only a few hundred vertical metres. Barraged by medical advice and horror stories, trekkers all too often develop altitude paranoia. The fact is that just about everyone who treks over 4000m experiences some mild symptoms of mountain sickness but serious cases are very rare and the simple cure, descent, almost always brings immediate recovery. In addition to being physically fit, trekkers should also be prepared to adopt a mental flexibility during the trip. Nepal is a beautiful country with delightful people but a developing country nevertheless and a world apart from home. One must adapt accordingly when traveling through a region where there will be different cultures, customs and values. Other health considerations on the mountain Understandably, much emphasis is placed on the prevention of Altitude Sickness but frostbite and hypothermia also pose a threat to trekkers, especially those trekking above 3000m. The symptoms of hypothermia are similar to those of Mountain Sickness – slurred speech, fatigue, irrational behaviour and loss of co-ordination. Low body temperature is the surest sign. Heat is the treatment. Put the victim in a good sleeping bag, preferably with another person for body heat, and ply with warm food and drink. Frostbite appears initially as small white patches on exposed skin, caused by local freezing. The skin will feel cold and numb. To treat, apply warmth. Avoid a second dose of frostbite as this can lead to permanent damage. Getting into shape For all but the most strenuous routes, walking is the best training for trekking. Do as much walking as you can in the weeks prior to your trek. If you are a regular hill walker or rambler you can cope with almost any trek in the Nepal Himalayas. Trekking is not a tough, masochistic exercise, but a slightly strenuous walk through some of the world’s most magnificent mountain scenery. If you are reasonably fit and healthy you will enjoy it all the more. However, for long treks at high altitude, you cannot be fit enough and we advise a serious training programme. High altitude treks are quite safe provided that you are physically fit and prepared for walking. Treks follow trails through the mountains and merely require walking not climbing. Going too fast is a certain recipe for trouble and this is why our expert Sherpa sirdars gauge the pace of the trek according to the physical abilities of each individual. Important note In the event that you have an accident or become seriously ill whilst on trek it may be necessary to bring you back to Kathmandu by helicopter. Should this happen you are required to pay for the helicopter and any other subsequent charges plus the mandatory 10% service fee. These costs should be paid directly before you leave Nepal. We require all participants on trek to sign a “Risk and release guarantee” form prior to departing on trek to agree to this and other matters. Insurance Please note that it is essential that you are fully insured. 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