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A trek is walking at your own pace on well-developed trails, some places are not well popular and off the beaten, that pass through village to village mainly in the hilly or mountainous region elevation up to 5000m. You will enjoy a close contact with people in remote mountain villages whose lifestyle is unique and still remain unchanged. A warm relation with the villagers is always a pleasant experience of the life. We use their simple home as our overnight stay spot in some remote region. Normally there are better teahouses are available along the way.
Trekking is possible in all season in Nepal. However in the monsoon and winter it will be little difficult. All though it is possible to some areas like Upper Mustang, Dolpo and Mangag. These areas are rain shadow zone where raining is a myth. In the winter days you can make hiking in the low altitude region below the snow capture line. During the rainy season you will find beautiful countryside to travel with flora that is seen, which is not seen in the other season of the year.
You do not need to be a professional mountaineer to trek on the hills of Nepal. But it is always beneficial to explore something more if you are physically fit. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of our trek will be the cool air of the mountains and magnificent views of the mountain peaks.
If you are trekking in the higher altitudes, and feeling unwell please tell your group leader immediately. Do not ignore headaches as they are the first sign of the altitudes sickness. Your inability to complete the trek is nothing compared to your health. Remember that your guides are responsible and professional so feel free to tell him about your health condition.
How to organize a trek?
There are few major ways to arrange a trek, which can be categorized into three ways, Teahouse trek, Camping trek treks and Treks with Guide and Porters. All the methods are well popular in Nepal.
Teahouse Treks:
The word "teahouse" means an inn which provides basic good and accommodation facility in the trekking trail of Nepal. This is the place to eat and sleep on the way when you are on teahouse trek program. Many innkeepers specify the services they provide by calling their establishments "Hotel or Lodge". The most popular way to trek in Nepal is to travel from teahouse to teahouse. Teahouse facility is well available in the Everest Khumbu region, the Langtang area and the entire Annapurna region. We provide teahouse trek as a complete package. An English-speaking guide will accompany you and make all the arrangements for food and accommodation and safety along the way. We also provide one porter for every two persons to carry the bulk of your kit. The standard of accommodation and food at these inns may varies, but your guide will select the best available. If our itineraries do not match to you, you are welcome to design your own. Lodges would be a special meeting place for trekkers from around the world. You will also have good opportunity to see how the people in the hills of Nepal live, work and eat and will probably develop at least a rudimentary knowledge of the Nepali language.
You are, however, dependent on facilities in villages or in heavily trekked regions. Therefore you must trek in inhabited areas and on the better-known routes. You may need to alter your schedule to reach a certain hotel for lunch or dinner.
Camping or organized trek:
A camping trek is fully organized and supported, with a team of guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters to accompany you. Porters will carry all the trekking gear, food, fuel and personal belongings. Kitchen crew prepare hot and hygiene meals. Trekkers need only carry a small bag as required for the day. At night, tents for dining, sleeping and ablutions tents are provided and set up by the Sherpa. Also mattresses and down-filled sleeping bags, tables and seating will be provided.
A typical day begins about 6.00am when tea is brought to your tent, along with a bowl of hot water for washing. This is followed by breakfast, consisting of tea/coffee, muesli, porridge, eggs and pancakes. Whilst you enjoy your breakfast and admire the surrounding scenery, the trekking crews dismantle camp and clean the site. Shortly after 7.00am we are on our way, taking advantage of the cool morning, each guest carrying a small rucksack containing articles required during the day (water bottle, camera, sweater, sun cream etc). The porters carry all other personal belongings. There is plenty of time to enjoy the views, meet the local people, take photographs and enjoy the flora and fauna. Even though you are with a group, you can walk alone, if you so choose. Around 11am we reach our lunch stop and as the kitchen crew has gone ahead, tea is ready by the time we arrive. While we relax and perhaps swim in a nearby stream, lunch will be prepared. Around 1.00pm we are on our way again, arriving at our campsite between 4-5 p.m.
Although the porters walk more slowly on the trail, they take less time for lunch and will by now have set up camp for the night. Tea and biscuits will be available when you arrive and there will be ample time to sort out your tent, relax or explore the surrounding area before dinner. As we often camp near villages, a trip to the local inn can provide some light entertainment. Rest days are built into our itineraries to allow for acclimatization and can be utilized to explore the surrounding countryside. The food provided is a combination of western and local cuisine and trekkers are usually astonished at the quality and variety of meals produced in the camp kitchen. The cooks and kitchen staff are fully trained to the highest standards of hygiene.
Trekking with a guide & porters:
Those who are self-sufficient and experienced trekkers, a guide and porters can be hired from a authorized company. One major advantage to hire a guide and porter from a company is the reliability and responsibility. This approach is suite for those who want to take all responsibility like arranging entry permits, transfers, food, accommodation etc. However this option is not very convenient for the travelers because they need time to arrange all the logistic and every concern of the trips before and during the trek. It is better choosing the package deal either tea house or camping to relax on holiday and free enough time to enjoy with natural panorama and lively people.
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