TREKKING IN NEPAL
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Trekking trips can be any length you choose
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Walking/hiking around the hills and countryside of
the areas.
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We have a strong commitment to exploring and appreciating
natural beauty.
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Point of attractions: Warm People, Diverse ethnic
groups, and Beautiful panoramas.
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According to the visitors "Nepal is a trekking paradise".
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Trekking routes can be shortened or extended depending
on your time frame
Trekking Seasons:
Autumn (Sept-Nov)
This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing
mountain views.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
This season is noted for occasional snowfall only
at higher elevations. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower attitudes.
Spring (Mar-May)
Different varieties of wild flowers, especially
rhododendrons make the hillsides above 5000 meters a scenic paradise in
this season. The weather is mild with moderate temperature at lower elevations
and at elevations over 4000 m. the mountain views are clear.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
summer months, continuing up to mid-September,
make travel wet and warm. The higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers
and bush vegetation. Insect repellent is recommended while trekking during
summer months.
WHAT IS TREKKING?
A trek is walking at one's own pace through well
established village trails whereby one will enjoy a claose contact with
people in remote mountain villages whose lifestyle has not been changed
for generation. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of a trek is the dean mountain
air and magnigicent views of the mighty Himalayan peaks. One will feel
at pleasure with nature and with oneself.
PREPARING FOR A TREK:
Even on an easy trek one will require to walk for
about 5 to 6 hours daily on an uneven terrain and therefore one must use
to regular exercise.
TREKKING EQUIPMENT'S:
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Two pairs of pants 2-3 T-shirts, Long sleeve shirts
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Wool sweater, 2-3 Pairs of underwear
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2-3 Pairs of Socks, Woolen Socks
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Sun hat, Woolen Hat
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Jacket, Rain poncho (summer), Down Jacket (winter)
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Trekking Boots, Camping Shoes (sandals, slippers,
etc.),
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Gloves, Thermal wear (winter)
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Swimming suit, Sunglasses, Back pack
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Flashlight (extra batteries)
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Sunscreen (lip balm, etc), Down sleeping bag
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First aid kit (Hydrogen Peroxide, Iodine, Band-Aids,
Tape, Aspirin, etc.)
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Walk man (Extra batteries)
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Books, Games (Cards etc.)
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Toietries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap,
toilet paper, etc.)
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Pocketknife, Compass etc.
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Camera & Film
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Water bottle, Purifier (iodine tablets, etc.)
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Walking sticks
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Extra Money.
AN USUAL DAY ON TREK:
The day begins at 6 AM with tea or coffee in bed
and a large bowl of warm water for a wash. Then breakfast consisting of
porridge, eggs bread/pancake, tea/coffee is served. While having breakfast
the guide crew will bring down the tents. Hence, pack up the duffel bags
and rucksacks befor sitting for breakfast. By 8 AM one will be on his way
to take advantage of the cool morning to accomplish most of the day's hike,
Lunch is usually served by noon which normally consists of light hot meal.
The afternoon's walk is usually short lasting 2-3hours. Tents are put up
much before sunset and soon after dinner is werved which is more elaborate
consisting of hot soup, a variation of cuisine of Nepali, Chinese or continental
food rounded off with a dessert and a hot cup of tea or coffee. Bed.
INCLUSIVES ON THE COST
(CAMPING TREK):
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Trekking permit.
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Transportation (land) to and from.
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Meals three times a day on the trekking.
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All the necessary equipment's such as tents (twin
sharing), toilet tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, mattress, down
jacket or sleeping bag (if required).
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Ice axe, all serving dishes, all the cooking dishes,
dinner table and chair etc.
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Other staff: Sherpas, cook, kitchen boy, helper, porters
etc.
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Boiled water for drink.
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First aid kid.
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Rescue service for arrangement.
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Airport transfer to and from the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Insurance for office staffs.
INCLUSIVES ON THE COST (TEA
HOUSE TREK):
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Trekking permit
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Transort by land to and from.
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Accmmodation (In the lodges along the way).
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Food 3 times a day (providing from the menu).
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A guide and necessary porters.
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Most essential equipments (sleeping bag, Jacket, Rain
pongho, Water bottle, etc.)
EXCLUDIVE ON THE COST
OF BOTH TYPE OF TREKS:
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Emergency evacuation
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Personal expenses.
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Bar bill (cold drinks, beer, alcoholic beverages,
mineral water).
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Airfare to any destination on the trekking.
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Other royalties for the Govt. specified region.
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Insurance. Etc.
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