Trekking in Nepal
What is Trekking ?
Trekking is the ultimate sport in Nepal. This mountainous
land contains thousands of miles of pristine trails, winding
through the jungles and forests, above emerald valleys and
beneath breathtaking Himalayan peaks, including Annapurna,
Ama Dablam, and legendary Mt. Everest itself.
From a few days to a few weeks, our guests
have their choice of two styles of trekking. "Camping"
treks in the style of the great mountaineers. They are complete
with experienced Sherpa guides, porters, tents sleeping
bags and all equipment for a full outdoor experience. On
the more economical "Tea House"
treks, guests spend the night in clean, rustic cottages
where they are served home cooked meals and provided insights
along the trails to all the mysteries of the country.
A day on trekking adventure trip
All our camping treks are managed by a team of professionally
trained sherpas with the Leader/guide responsible for all
aspects of the running of the trek. Qualified leaders who
are well versed in the culture and natural history of the
Himalayas lead our special departures and nature/bird watching
treks. Our Teahouse Treks is led by a local guide supported
by porters to carry luggage and equipment.
A trek-day starts around 6 a.m. with a cup
of tea/coffee. Soon a bowl of warm water is provided for
washing. After packing your duffel and daypack a breakfast
of porridge/muesli /corn flakes and biscuits with tea/coffee
is served. The day's trek starts around 7.30 a.m. Porter/pack
animals carry all camp equipment, food and duffel bags.
All you need to carry in your day pack are water bottle,
rain/wind jacket, camera and other small items you may need
on the trail All trekkers walk at their own pace with the
lead and sherpa providing support throughout.
The morning's walk to the lunch spot takes
about three hours. In Nepal we usually stop for a hot lunch
on the trail where as in Tibet a picnic lunch is provided.
After hiking for three to four hours in the afternoon our
camp, or lodge, is usually reached between 3-4 p.m. In the
late afternoon and evening you can relax, wash, read or
take a walk nearby. The evening meal is served between 6
and 7 p.m. in the dining tent (or dining room on a Teahouse-
Trek). After dinner the leader/guide will brief trekkers
on the next day's hike.
Meals on the camping trek are prepared by
our sherpa cooks whereas on the Teahouse Trek we order meals
at the restaurant attached to the lodges where we stay.
Each day hike is planned so that trekkers have time to see,
photograph and explore the countryside. Anyone, who is healthy,
fit, enjoys the outdoors and hiking will qualify to participate
in our treks.
TREKKING GRADING
Treks are graded into three categories:
E- Easy, M - Moderate,
S-Strenuous
Basic Trekking Itineraries
|
Destination
of Trek |
Duration
of Trek |
Max
Elevation |
Grade |
Distance |
| Annapurna
Region |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Annapurna
Basecamp |
08
Days |
4300m. |
M
/ S |
105
Km |
| Annapurna
Circuit |
21
Days |
5416m. |
S |
300
Km |
| Jomsom
- Muktinath |
14
Days |
3800m. |
M |
225
Km |
| Jomsom
- Muktinath-One way flt |
11
Days |
3800m. |
M |
160
Km |
| Ghorepani
(Poon Hill) |
07
Days |
3200m. |
E
/ M |
90
Km. |
| Trek
Around Pokhara (Sarangkot) |
06
Days |
1700m. |
E |
50
Km. |
| Royal
Trek ( Sikles) |
04
Days |
2000m. |
E |
60
Km. |
| Panchese
Trek |
06
Days |
2332m. |
E |
|
| Everest
Region |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Everest
(Kalapattar / Basecamp) - Round Trip flight |
16
Days |
5545m. |
S |
173Km. |
| Everest
(Kalapattar / Basecamp) - One way flight |
18
Days |
5545m. |
S |
260
Km |
| Everest
(Kalapattar / Basecamp) - By overland |
28
Days |
5545m. |
S |
350
Km |
| Langtang
Region |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Helambu
(Tarke Ghyang) |
07
Days |
3900m. |
E
/ M |
100
Km |
| Langtang
(Kyangjing Gompa) |
08
Days |
3920m. |
M
/ S |
90
Km. |
| Langtang
/ Kyangjing Gompa /Gosainkunda Pass |
15
days |
4920m. |
M
/ S |
165
Km |
| Dhaulagiri
Region |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Dhaulagiri
Circuit
(Basecamp + French Pass) |
21
Days |
5360m. |
S |
380
Km |
| Dhaulagiri
Basecamp |
19
Days |
4750m. |
S |
300
Km |
| Dhaulagiri
Region (Kaphe Glacier / Churen Himal Basecamp) |
17
Days |
4590m. |
S |
280
Km |
| Kanchenjunga
Region |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Kanchenjunga
- Glacier
(Pang Pema) |
30
Days |
5180m. |
S |
400
Km |
| Kanchenjunga
- Yalung Glacier |
24
Days |
5140m. |
S |
400
Km |
| Ganesh
Himal Region |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Ganesh
Himal - Marmelung |
16
Days |
4150m. |
M
/ S |
225
Km |
| Ganesh
Himal - Khading |
14
Days |
3150m. |
M |
250
Km |
| Ganesh
Himal - Megang |
07
Days |
2030m. |
E |
120
Km |
| Around
Kathmandu Valley |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Trek
around Katmandu (Shivapuri) |
04
Days |
2400m. |
E |
64
Km. |
| Trek
around KTM.
(Namobudha) |
05
Days |
2200m. |
E |
80
Km. |
| Dolpo
Region |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Lower
Dolpo - Phoksundo Lake Round Trip Flight |
25
Days |
5190m. |
S |
225
Km |
| Lower
Dolpo - Phoksundo Lake One way Flight |
16
Days |
5190m. |
S |
200
Km |
| Arun
Valley - Makalu BC |
24
Days |
5200m. |
M
/ S |
300
Km |
| Other
Non-Tourists Regions |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Round
Timal - Thulo Sailung |
15
Days |
3000m. |
E |
300
Km |
| Sailung |
10
Days |
2000m. |
E |
160
Km |
| Gorkha
- Pokhara |
11
Days |
1664m. |
E |
176
Km |
| See
Nepal Trek |
|
|
|
|
| Region
- Required Special Permits |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Mustang
(Lo-Manthang) |
15
Days |
3730m. |
M
/ S |
185
Km |
| Around
Manaslu |
23
Days |
5213m. |
S |
336
Km |
| Upper
Dolpo (For more information, see as above Dolpo region) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Rolwaling
(Tashi Lapcha Pass) |
18
Days |
5755m. |
S |
175
Km |
