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What is
trek?
A trek is walking at your own pace along well-established
village trails, enjoying close contact with people in remote
mountain villages whose lifestyle has not changed for
generations. Perhaps the most enjoyable parts of a trek are the
clean mountain air and the magnificent views of the mighty
Himalayan peaks. You will feel at peace with nature and with
yourself.
Whichever trek you choose, it is essential to remember that a
trek is not a climbing experience. Camp sites are carefully
selected to afford you a walk each day at your own pace and our
Sherpa staff are always around to guide you. All camping
equipment and foodstuffs are provided, and will be carried by
porters who will also carry your duffel bags. All you need to
carry is your daypack with camera equipment, water bottle and
toilet kit. Should you find it difficult to even cope with this,
our Sherpas will be more than happy to assist you.
Carefully Selected Seasonal Departure:
Our experience has taught us the best times to travel in
specific areas. We want you to have the greatest possible chance
of favorable weather and trail conditions and to experience
special local events. We want you to be as well prepared as
possible. To help you, we provide detailed trip information
supplements which cover what you need to take on your trip, what
you need to do and, just as importantly, the cultural and
historical back-ground of the region you will be visiting.
Families with Children:
Plenty of time is built in for the children to have fun and
we try to have English-Speaking local children accompanying us.
Personal trails attendants will carry the children if they are
very young or just very tired! Executive Treks:Treks with
additional luxuries and comforts are excellent idea for public
relations and exclusive incentive holidays
Climbing Treks and Major Expeditions:
We Can make arrangement for climbs of peaks from 5000 meters
to 8000 meters in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.
Never Trekked before?
Talk to us and we will help you choose a trek which will
suit your level of fitness as well as your area of interest. And
remember, prior walking experience in general counts for much
less than good physical condition and motivation. If you really
want to get up to see Everest and you are in good health and
properly equipped, you will get there, experienced or not.
List of Clothing:
We will provide you equipment like, form mattress and tent
during camping period. All you need to bring your personal wear
like walking boots and sand shoes, sleeping bags, a water
and wind proof jackets. woolen shirts, T-shirt, A thick
pullover, shorts/skirts, and trousers/track suits. Thermal
underwear is necessary for high altitudes and cottons are best
for lower and warmer altitudes. Also don't forget a water
bottle, Swiss Army knife, sewing kit, torch and spare batteries,
Extra boot laces, Sun Glasses, Sun cream and lotion, Personal
medical supplies, Bring an elongated canvas bag or duffel bag to
put your clothing and equipment in. There will be porters to
carry the kit bag.
Precautions:
A day on the trail usually consists of Five to Six hours of
walking broken by a lunch stop. Your trek to enjoy the scenery
on the trail, not to get to a destination in a hurry. The main
precaution to be taken, during trekking the trekkers should not
to go up too high very fast. The body should be given plenty of
time to acclimatize.. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) refers to
the effects of the thin air at high altitudes which can be very
dangerous and may even result in death. If you get initial
symptoms like nausea, dizziness, swelling in the face and
breathlessness, descend to a lower elevation immediately and
seek medical help. Comprehensive travel insurance is advised to
cover emergencies like helicopter rescue and medical treatment
in case of accidents on the trail.
How our Treks are Operated:
All our treks are managed by a team of professionally
trained Sherpas with the Sherpa /sirdar responsible for all
aspects of the running of the trek, For larger groups we can
provide a qualified leaders.On treks the daily routine will be
more or less as given wake up around 06.00 am. with tea/coffee,
warm water provided for washing, breakfast of porridge/corn
flakes and biscuits with tea/coffee/chocolate. The day's trek
starts around 7.30 am. Porters carry all camp equipments, food
and your duffel bag. All you carry in your small day pack is a
water bottle, small jacket and other small items you might need
on trail. Trekkers walk at their own pace.The morning walk to
the lunch-spot, takes between 3 hours. in the after camp reached
between 4 and 5 pm. Tea and snacks are served while the Sherpas
pitch camp. The evening meal is served around 7.00pm inside the
dinning tent furnished with a pressurized lantern, table and
camp chair/stool. After dinner the Leader/Sirdar will brief
trekkers on the next day's trek and you can then retire to your
comfortable sleeping tents. Every camp is provided with a simple
but hygienic toilet tent.Food on trek is plentiful, healthy,
wholesome and varied, Enough staple products are carried for the
entire outing. Fresh supplies of vegetable, eggs, meats etc. are
purchased wherever available. The day to day routine is designed
so that trekkers have time to see, photograph and explore the
countryside.
Comprehensive Pre-departure Information:
We want you to be as well prepared as possible. To help you,
we provide detailed trip information supplements which cover
what you need to take on your trip, what you need to do and,
just as importantly, the cultural and historical back-ground of
the region you will be visiting.
Competitive
Prices:
We believe our trips are the best value for money. Prices
include top-quality sleeping bags and mats, tents and down
jackets, plus climbing equipment on mountaineering expeditions.
The Cultural and Physical Environment:
The mountains, the palaces, the villages and the monasteries
we visit are are as fragile as they are rich and beautiful. To
appreciate and respect them fully we all need to be aware of the
effects of our presence and of how to minimize its impact. We
make every effort to leave the physical environment of each
place we visit as we found it. or better than we found it. We
try to give you as much information as we can, before you
depart, on the history and customs of each region and how you
can best respect and be a part off those customs. The local
people are extremely understanding of us and our needs and
customs- we owe at least the same understanding to them.
Trip Organization:
Our Airport Representative will meet you at Kathmandu
airport and accompany you on the car/van/bus to your hotel,
where your pre trek briefing will be given. After the briefing,
he/she will be available for any queries or general
information.On the morning of your trek departure, please ensure
that you have deposited your valuables at the hotel reception or
hand them over to the Tour Officer. Before breakfast you should
bring all your baggage down to the hotel lobby where it will be
divided into 2 piles - one for the treks and the other for safe
storage at the hotel. All bags must be clearly labeled with your
name and address.
Teahouse Trekking:
In the more popular area of Everest, Annapurna and Langtang
Regions where there are lodges and hotels for staying and
eating. We can organize for you in short time by taking tea
house with the lower cost. This type of trekking has its
limitations. You keep to the main trails you overnight stays are
mostly in villages, and at certain time teahouse may be crowded
with other tourists. However, you can arrange of your a very
attractive holidays.
For Teahouse Treks, we will provide and advise on best routes
and itineraries, trek permit and local transportation with well
experience Govt. License holder sherpa trekking guide who knows
the trails and the best place to stay. He will arrange all your
accommodation and foods throughout the trip.
Organized
Trekking
Newcomers heading for Nepal often wonder about the
difference between 'Organize trekking" and 'Teahouse trekking'.
It is really a difference of style and philosophy. Organized,
the HolidayNepal preference means that the group camp in tents
each night and retain their own cooks, Sirdar (foreman) and
porters. It means that all personal equipment is carried for
you, meals are cooked, and you are looked after by familiar
staff. It also means that you have flexibility to deviate from
the main trail along less frequented routes or to private
camp-sites with views. Very significantly, it enables me to
supervise camp hygiene thereby reducing the risk of tummy
upsets.
Trip Grading:
Tour: You travel by car, coach and plane. There is no
camping and there will be limited walking for sightseeing only.
Gentle:
For those who are in good health and enjoy a good hill walk.
Altitudes are up to 3500m with 4 to 5 hours walking a day.
Moderate:
For those in good health who exercise regularly and are
prepared for higher attitudes and longer days or for harder
short walks. Generally involve walking 5 to 8 hours a day at
altitudes up to 4000 meters.
Strenuous:
For those who are fit or prepared to improve their fitness.
Involve walking 7 to 10 hrs a day for many days without a break,
often at altitudes of up to 5500 meters and often on rough
trails.
Strenuous/Technical:
As well as the requirements of Strenuous trek you must be
prepared for training en-route in ice climbing and rope
techniques.
Travel Insurance:
Every one who plans to trek with us must have individual
travel Insurance. Various policies are available but what ever
policy you choose, assure that is cover a minimum of US$
10,000.00 & includes medical and accidental expenditure like
extra travel costs. A policy arranged with one of the companies
we recommended is probably the best.. You are strongly
recommended to adopt a policy which also provides cancellation
and extra baggage fees. Expeditions members with a family bare
advised to make sure that they will be responsibly provide for
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