TREKKING IN NEPAL
Mountains always seem to attract and challenge Man. Trekking
in the Himalayas is often regarded as a "pilgrimage" whereby one takes leave of the human civilization to enter
remote lands, traveling on foot over arduous mountain
paths, crossing deep valleys, sleeping in camp sites/teahouses,
thus coming in close contact with the element of nature.
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About 17% of the kingdom of Nepal is covered by the Himalayas
and contains a large number of high peaks. The valley
of Kathmandu is encircled by wooded hills, beyond whose
northern fringe the snow-clad peaks tantalizingly beckon
the trekker. Trekking is also perhaps the best way to
get to know the simple mountainfolk, see their culture
and lifestyle and enjoy the scenic grandeur of this paradisiacal
kingdom. The landscape of countless green hills, vast
and deep valleys, great, gushing, turbulent rivers, placid
lakes and beautiful terraced fields against the backdrop
of towering snow-capped mountains are enough to compel
the avid trekker to take up the challenge again and again.
Different trekking routes offer a different range of lengths
and difficulties. Some trekking routes are just a day
hiking trip and some are very long and high altitude exploration
over the mountain pass. It depends on your own choice
to fulfill your dreams or expectation.
Note: We, The Himalayan Asia Treks and
Expeditions (pvt) Ltd. have offered some package programs.
More programs or with different combination can be obtained
on request. If you have your own itinerary, please advise
us the details/ contact us.
We can make special arrangements for individual and groups
of any size for any type of tours and trekking in Nepal,
Tibet, Bhutan, India and Sikkim/Darjeeling. We also handle
incentive tours, convention and conferences groups.
Types of Trekking:
Two types of Trekking (camping & teahouse) is in practice
in Nepal.
Camping Trekking:- You will have a skilled
guide explaining the culture, society and the nature where
you walk. A cook preparing very nutritious food and other
crew members to carry equipment and food. You will only
have to carry your own daypack and camera. This will give
you plenty of time to enjoy the nature, relax and think.
Teahouse Trekking:- In popular trekking
areas there are lodges and inns run by the local people
where you can eat and sleep. You just trek together with
a guide. He will show and tell you about the most beautiful
and interesting places.
A normal day life in camping trek:-
1. In the morning tea will be served in the tent. Outside
a bucket of hot water for washing, a good breakfast and
of course the Himalayas are waiting for you. The food
will be different from day to day - porridge, pancakes,
egg or müsil.
2. A beautiful place chosen for lunch. Warm food will
be served .The chef and the kitchen boys serve you spaghetti,
soup, spring rolls or any other warm dish. The portions
are always large and made by a chef who puts hygiene and
quality before anything else.
3. After lunch you will start for another about three
hours of walking. Then you will arrive at a carefully
chosen camping spot. We choose beautiful places to stay,
but we NEVER compromise with safety and environment. The
tent will be placed there. You have plenty of time to
rest, wash, think or explore the area by yourself before
time for dinner. The dinner starts with some snacks -
fresh popcorn, papadams or something similar. A good soup
followed by a warm dish - every day offers new surprises
of Nepalese as well as western food.
Get into the tent experience with Himalayan sky.
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Trek Gradations
A)Easy:- Generally between 900 and 2000meters
(3000-6500feet) with plenty of ups and downs. Travelers
need to be regular walkers to fully enjoy this experience.
It is possible, however, to design “easy and short”
three or four day treks with only two to five hours of
walking per day.
B) Moderate:- Possibly involving side
trips to higher elevations between 900 and 3000meters
(3000 to 10000 feet).
C)Moderate to Strenuous (difficult):-Reasonably
demanding trekking at altitudes up to 4000meters (13000feet)
with trips to higher elevations and could include treks
away from villages in ill defined mountain trails.
D) Strenuous (difficult):- All Tibet
tours are included here primarily because of the rigours
of the climate and over high altitude, varying from Lhasa
at 3700 meters (12000 feet) to high pass crossing by vehicles
or on foot over 5000 meters (16500 feet). Treks in other
areas of demanding nature require all participants to
be fit and is excellent health, often in remote alpine
areas and sometimes reaching altitudes over 5500meters
(18000 ft)
E)Alpine:- These are extremely demanding
treks, Sometime in very remote areas on rough terrain,
and could include (in Nepal) climbs of one or more of
the “trekking peaks” (Maximum altitude –
Mt. Meera at 6461 meters, 21192 feet). Participants should
have at least a basic Knowledge of the use of crampous
and ice axe, though finest time climbers may be accepted
on some of the “easy” routes. Medical certificates
are required for acceptance in to these climbing treks.
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