- Everest Base Camp with Island Peak-18 days (Start Date: Sep 28, Oct 13, Nov 02) Group: 15pax max (Price: USD 1899)
- Lobuche Peak Climbing-20 days (Start Date: Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 05, Mar 15) Group: 10pax max (Price: USD 2198)
- Mera Peak Climbing - 20 days (Start Date: Sep 25, Oct 09, Oct 21, Apr 03) Group: 12pax max (Price: USD 2198)
- Amadablam Expedition - 30 days (Start Date: Sep 22, Oct 05, Oct 19, Apr 11) Group: 8pax max (Price: USD 4200)
Dear Prakash,
Sorry for my late reply, I am very busy with my school now.
All is well, we came back after a good entire day of stopover in Mumbai. Very tiring.
I treasure very much our trip to Nepal, it was really very good. have told of our trip to friends, there may be some other group interested in your expeditions in the future. On my side, I would like to make a 4,500m and 5,000m before attempting one of your 6,000m, maybe Island Peak. I have no idea about the timing, I only know I would like to do it at some point in the next 5 years.
I will let you know in case there is anybody interested in trekking in Nepal.
Until that moment, stay safe and in good health.
Warm regards,
Tommaso
Trekking is not a mountaineering. For mountaineering, there are 8 out of 10 most highest peaks in the world in Nepal. However the trekking around or below these mountains are very popular. The trekking in Nepal is a simple walking trip along trails hill road in the mountains. Many of such roads have been used for every day travel and trade for many years. A trekking trip can be of any length one can choose from a hiking to one month long trek. However a hiking in Nepal is a mini trek in Nepal. You trek one day along the rim of Kathmandu valley or Pokhara Valley, dine and rest in a comfortable to luxurious resort, and next day walk or drive back to city after breakfast. There are many popular mini treks around Kathmandu and Pokhara valley, which you can complete in one night two days, where as there are various longer treks around Annapurna and Everest region lasting from a week to a month. A day hike along the ridges on Kathmandu valley's rim will also give you an idea of what trekking in Nepal is all about. For more information on hiking, please visit our page Hiking in Nepal.
Trekking in Annapurna region is most popular. The trekking in Everest region is more strenuous and high altitude trekking. The cost of air tickets to Lukla and back adds the cost of trekking in Everest. The next popular trekking is in Langtang region. It is not as panoramic as Annapurna but it is next to Kathmandu valley. You may click here for Nepal Trekking Packages we offer.
What is a Trek?
A Trek is not a Mountain Climbing Trip. There are still only a few roads in Nepal extending deeply into the hills, so the only way to truly visit remote regions of the kingdom is walking. It requires more time and effort, but the rewards are also greater. Whether you begin your trek at a road head or fly into a remote mountain airstrip, a large part of it will be in the Middle Hills region at elevations between 500 and 3000 meters. While trekking you will see the great diversity of Nepal. Villages embrace many ethnic groups and cultures. The terrain changes from tropical jungle to high-glaciated peaks in only 150 km.
Trekking Grade
The grades are based on length, altitude, remoteness, walking conditions, weather and other factors. It is impossible to be precise about how hard a trek is. The grade of a trekking is a rough guide only. A grading provides a way for you to compare different treks. Remember that all trekking demands some physical efforts.
Grade 1 Easy, a day hike, sightseeing, and stay in a resort.
Grade 2 Leisurely, the trekking itinerary is about 4 - 10 days, elevation up to 3500 m. These trips can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a reasonably active life.
Grade 3 Moderate, the trekking itinerary is 10 days or more. Elevations up to 15.000 feet with ups and downs. Some previous experience is desirable.
Grade 4 Strenuous, difficult trekking conditions, covering long distance, and high passes. You need to have trekking experience posses a fair degree of stamina.
Grade 5 Technical: Climbing experience is required. You must be familiar with the use of mountaineering equipment. This grade is reserved for our most demanding treks, involving long days, often in isolated areas, at elevations above 18,000 feet.
When to Trek ?
There are two major factors to decide when to go to Nepal: crowds and weather. As a general rule, the better the weather, the more people come to Nepal to go trekking. During the high tourist season in October and November, flights and hotels are fully booked and hotels and trails in the hills can be very busy. During autumn the nights are cold in the mountains, but the bright sun makes for pleasant day temperatures - in the high 20s° C, falling to 5° C at night, between 1000 meters and 3500 meters. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 20° C down to -10° C. Mornings are usually clear with clouds building up during the afternoon, disappearing at night to reveal spectacular starry skies. During winter it is about 10 degrees colder.
There are two major factors to decide when to go to Nepal: crowds and weather. As a general rule, the better the weather, the more people come to Nepal to go trekking. During the high tourist season in October and November, flights and hotels are fully booked and hotels and trails in the hills can be very busy.
Early December usually has a lull, but this is also a good trekking season. The Christmas period is cold. High passes, especially Thorang La on the Around Annapurna trek and Laurabina Pass on the Gosaikunda trek are usually closed from late November to March. February is still cold. The other popular season for trekking is spring (from mid February to April). The Middle Hills, especially around Pokhara, are full of dust and haze in April and May, but the high country is usually clear. Trekking in May is a little hot except at high elevations.
The monsoon is a good time to visit Kathmandu, but there are few trekkers among those who come. A monsoon trek is possible if you are willing to put up with the rain, leeches, slippery trails and lousy mountain views. Flights operate throughout the monsoon to Lukla, Jumla and Jomsom, so it is possible to fly in and trek above the leech line.
Many of the new treks to recently opened restricted areas are good summer treks. Mustang and Simikot are partially in the Himalayan rain shadow, so trekking conditions are good throughout the monsoon season. Most of the restricted area treks are impossible during the winter season.
Altitude sickness
Altitude sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is a particularly important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations above 3000 meters. The initial symptoms of AMS are as follows:
Nausea, vomiting
Loss of appetite
Insomnia/ sleeplessness
Persistent headaches
Dizziness, light headaches, confusion
Disorientation, drunken gait
Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs Slight swelling of hands and face
Breathlessness and Breathing irregularly
Reduced urine output
These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of the appearance of any of the above symptoms, any further ascent should be reconsidered; otherwise more serious problems can occur which can cause death, sometimes within a few hours. The only cure for the Altitude Sickness is to descend to lower elevations immediately. Acclimatization by ascending to no more than 300 to 500 meters per day above 3000 meters and the proper amount of rest are the best methods for prevention of AMS.
Types of Trek
In Nepal there are numerous ways to arrange a trek due to two major factors. First it is inexpensive by Western standards to hire professional and nonprofessional labour to carry loads and to work as guides and camp staff. Second almost all supplies and accommodation are available locally because there are people living in even the most remote trekking areas. Hence there are two types of organized trekking. One is Teahouse Trekking and second one is Camp Trekking.
Tea House accommodation: There are number of lodges along the popular trekking routes in Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang regions. These lodges are called Tea House Lodges and managed by local people. These lodges have basic requirements for over night accommodation like private rooms, dormitories, toilets, shower room with hot and cold water, and one attached restaurant. The quality of food offered might vary from lodge to lodge but most serve simple and hygienic meals. The teahouse trekking provides you an opportunity to feel the warm hospitality of friendly Nepali hosts. The money you spend goes to the local community.
Food: The trekking trip includes three basic meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Your meals in Nepal will be mostly local food with a few American and European-style touches. Breakfast and dinners are made available at the restaurant attached to the lodge. Lunches are made available at trailside teahouse around mid-day. Most lodges serve, Nepali meals - rice, lentil soup and curried vegetables or meat, soups, noodles, pancakes, chapattis, breads, etc.
If you have an urge to trek in some of the most beautiful places in Nepal, interact, and make friends with the local people without having to sleep in a cold and lonely tent, Tea House Trekking is just the thing waiting for you.
Camp Trekking
Accommodation: In a typical camp trekking, each pair of trekkers will sleep in a spacious mountain tent with a durable rain, fly, and full insect netting. The tent is fitted with foam mattresses. When your campsite is near villages or lodges you may be invited to sleep in the lodges or homes of local people.
Food: Mornings begin with a hot drink in your tent. Breakfast usually includes cereal, porridge, and eggs in different style, coffee, tea, and bread with jam and butter. Lunch typically includes Indian-style bread (chapatti) vegetable salads, French fries, fruits, beverages and local snack food. On other occasion lunch may be fried rice, noodles, macaroni, or sandwiches. You will have afternoon snack such as trail mix, popcorn, or cookies and tea. Dinner includes soup and a full hot meal including rice or potatoes, cooked fresh vegetables, and a lentil or other sauce followed by dessert.
Guide: Our trekking guides are carefully selected for their ability and are generally from Sherpa, Tamang, Gurung, Magar, and other communities from remote mountain villages. Each guide is trained and has abilities in eco-friendly trekking methods and safety. They help to maintain your health and your happiness as well his crew members. Our guides are committed to making sure that all our trekkers have an enjoyable trek, comes back safe and are overwhelmed by their experience. Your guide will be a friend and companion, who takes pleasure in showing you his country's specialties and, perhaps, meet his home and family too.
Porters: Services of Porters and Pack-animals to Carry your Luggage and Equipment are hired at the beginning of a trek to make sure that most of the cost our clients pays goes directly into the local community where you trek.
