Trekking Name Nepal Trekking District Location Western Himalayas Duration Altitude 4,877m-8,848m Grade Easy Best Time To Visit October & November Places to Visit Everest, Kangchenjunga, Annapurna, Langtang, Mustang

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Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast-offering a myriad of possibilities from the short and easy to the demanding challenges of the snowy peaks. Easy, moderate or rigorous-there is something for every palate. Nepal har aptly been called "A Trekkers Paradise" as her terrain-mountains, hills and the Terai-offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. The immense contrasts in trekking routes in the world. The immense contrasts in altitudes and climates found here support an equality spectacular mix of lifestyles, vegetation and wildlife. Trekking in Nepal is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan adventure. In the shadows and foothills of the icy pinnacles of the Himalaya , one passes picturesque charming villages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. Treks vary from expeditions, high altitude treks to simply easy paced walks.

Trekking is another word for walking. The treks are focused in Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Rolwaling, and restricted areas such as Dolpo, mysterious Mustang, Jumla ( Rara Lake ), Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Arun Valley , Manaslu and Larke La Pass and many new discovered unbeaten trails. However, the word trekking has become more well known for the kind of walking which takes you along trails winding up, down, over and around mountains.

Trekking is not mountaineering although some of the popular trails are used by mountaineering expeditions to get to their base camps. Most of the trails you will walk on are still used predominantly by Nepali people for everyday travel and trade. It is not uncommon to be passed along the way by a Nepali porter carrying lengths of corrugated roofing iron slung from a jute strap (namlo) around the head or a sick relative being carried in a basket (doko) in the same manner to the nearest medical facility.

Everest , Annapurna and Langtang are three most important trekking regions of Nepal. These are the regions where most of the trekkers go for a trekking. The Mustang , Manaslu and Dolpo regions are preserved places which are termed by Nepal government as restricted trekking regions .Only a limited number of trekkers are allowed for trekking there . Recently , from December 2007, Manaslu is removed from the restricted area list and it is now open for general trekkers .Still, only a registered trekking company can send the groups there.The Makalu and the Kanchenjunga are respectively 5th and 3 rd highest mountains in the world and is another important trekking region.Despite offering rewarding trek this region is not very popular due to its remoteness and transport difficulties .These are popular among more serious adventurers. Rara lake is another important and quite scenic trekking region in western Nepal.It is wild, unspoilt and has heavenly beauty.In central Nepal lies the Ganesh Himal region that offers excellent trekking trails and a rewarding cultural insight.

Trekking (Area) Region in Nepal

Everest Region

This region known as the Solu Khumbu is known around the world as the famous home of the world's highest mountain. Mt. Everest, or Sagarmatha as the Nepalese call it, rises 8,848m. into the sky. The hike to the base camp attracts trekkers from all over the globe. We runs 3 versions of treks in the Everest region with many possibilities to add Trekking in Everest Region.

Annapurna Region

Annapurna region is the one of the popular adventure destination lies on the North of Pokhara and easy accessible 210 km drive or 35 minute flight to Pokhra from Kathmandu. Pokhara is the getway to Annapurna region, the trek can be plan 3 to 25 days - namely Circuit, Sanctuary, Foothills, Ghorepani, Ghandruk, Jomsom, Siklis and some other trek.

Langtang Region

Straight north from Kathmandu is the Langtang- Helambu region which enjoys snow-covered peaks, a mild climate, and friendly hospitable inhabitants which makes it the ideal trek almost year round. The 1,710 SQ km Langtang National Park hosts a variety of natural splendours, from lush valleys alive with langur monkeys to the towering fir and rhododendron forests bursting with spring colour.

Restricted Area Treks

Restricted aea treks will give you the opportunity to experience mountains and cultures that very few outsiders have. All of our off the beaten path treks require us to carry our own camp and cooking facilities due to the fact that there are no lodges or tea houses on the route. Kanchanjunga, Makalu Base Camp, Rolwaling, Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal Trek Dhaulagiri TRekA trekking tour in different area offers a unique possibility to watch the Nepalese Himalaya like Mt. Kanchanjunga, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Rolwaling, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Ganesh Himal

Best or popular treks

You may wish to know the single best trek and do it, but the comparision is often not posssible as the landscape, the cultural reward and mountain panorama are different and unique on each treks. Roughly, Everest , Annapurna , Mustang, Dolpo and Rara lake treks can be termed as best five.In terms of popularity , but Everest and Annapurna are ahead of all.If you are a first timer , trekking Everest or Annapurna will be the most satisfying experience for you. Being popular and being best are different things. There are certainly treks better than Annapurna and the Everest treks.Untill you have initial experience of the Himalayas , it is a bit flattering truth. It is because of the same discovery that many trekkers return to Nepal for trekking again and again.

Best trekking season

Seasons without rainfall or snowfall are the best time to trek in Nepal .During monsoon or winter the trails in the mountains are blocked.For high altitude treks October to early December and March to May are the best time. At lower atitudes like Jomsom , treks can be organised even in December. For regions further lower like Poon hill or Panchase treks can be organised all through the winter . However in rain shadow zones like Mustang and Dolpo treks can be organised even during summer .These areas experience very little rainfall in summer and it is warmer that time of the year. The barren, alpine measows turn into green carpet of grasses and bloom with varities of alpine flowers.

Trekking styles (Tea house or Camping trek)

In popular trekking routes like Annapurna , Langtang and Everest we find Lodges at frequent stops where we can stop for lunches or overnight stay. A trekking tour using these mountain lodges for food and sleeping is called a tea house trekking in Nepal.Before tourism was introduced , these places used to have small huts selling tea and light snacks to villagers and pilgrims travelling form one place to another , hence the name "tea house."Today , these tea houses cater to international trekkers, they can cook continental and other foods and provide comfortable rooms.Usually they cook to your order. Instead, if we do not use these facilities but go for a fully supported trek with our own cook, guide, and camping equipments , that is called camping or organised trek.A camping trek costs more than a lodge to lodge trek but the experience is more authentic and rewarding.We run both type of treks but we run camping treks more.

A typical day on the trekking trail

A typical trekking day starts at around 6 am with a cup of tea or coffee at your tent. Washing your face with warm water you will be prepared for breakfast at around 7-7.30.The trek starts at around 8 am after the breakfast. You walk on your own pace , stopping for photographs or enjoying the scenery. After about 3 hours we stop for lunch prepared by our camp cook.The cooking team moves ahead of the group. The lunch lasts for one and half half hour and there will be another session of walking for next 3 to 4 hours before we reach our campsite. While you will rest , our trekking crew will fix the tent for you, the cooking team will offer you tea/coffee, and prepare the hot dinner for you.You will have very friendly and enjoyable dinner time unde clear blue sky in Himalayan solitude.During the day, you just carry your light day pack with things that you may need during the day, rest will be carried by yaks, mules or our porters.

Clothing and equipments

The list below is for your general idea, a reminder incase you forget important items . The list differs from treks to treks , more items for higher altitude and lesser for lower altitude . Even for the same trek personal requirements may vary. For shorter , lower altitude treks you can buy or hire almost everything at reasonnable price in Kathmandu. However for high altitude treks you better bring the basics fom your own country - good down jacket, fleece jacket, good trainer and hiking boot , windproof/water proof outer garment , head torch, thermal underwear and at least six pairs of warm socks from your own country, as local makes may not be very reliable.

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