Trekking is the best way to enjoy seeing real Nepal.

Trekking is the best way to enjoy seeing real Nepal. A trek is walking at your own pace along well-established village trails, enjoying close contact with people in remote mountain villages whose lifestyles 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. A trek into the mountains will make you forget and leave behind everything and experience the peace and nature surrounding yourself.

Whichever trek you choose it is essential to remember that a trek is not climbing experience.
Camp-sites are carefully selected to afford you a walk each day at your own pace and leisure and our Sherpa staff always around to guide and assist you. All camping equipment and foodstuff are provided and will be carried by porters who will also carry your duffel bags. All you need to carry is your day pack 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.

YOUR GUIDE

Additional guides, or Sherpas, accompany you on your trek. They pitch and break camp for you, give directions as they walk with you r during the day, and generally ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. You travel with the security of having professional back up on hand.

YOUR PORTERS

Porters from the local region, yaks or ponies shoulder the main load, so you do not have to do the hard work. You appreciate their help when all you have to carry is your daypack, with water, your camera and any essentials you might need during the day.

A cook travels on every camping and lodge trek. Their skills are amazing and their attention to hygiene comforting. You will be pleased to know that they do not use fossil fuels, out of a respect for the delicate environment.

Most days begin with a stunning Himalayan sunrise, when the crew serves you a piping hot cup of tea and provides you with a warm bowl of washing water. After a hearty, cooked breakfast you generally walk for 2 to 4 hours. You are encouraged to walk at your own pace, stopping frequently for photographs or to explore local village. There is never any pressure to 'keep up'. Lunch is a leisurely affair, allowing you time to rinse out clothes, read or explore. Afternoon walks vary in length, reaching your campsite or lodge by mid-afternoon. The rest of the day is free to explore, read or write up diaries whilst dinner is being prepared bye the crew. The evening is spent in the mess tent or lodge, following a three course meal. On our higher altitude treks, rest and exploration days are built in to ensure proper acclimatization.

Over the years we have pioneered many routes away from the most-used tourist trails, even for easy, low-altitude treks. Traveling as part of a self-contained unit, complete with food and camping equipment, you are free to follow more interesting and cleaner trails. This ensures your trek visits quiet villages and passes through terraced rice paddies, magnificent forests and beyond, to glacial valley rarely travelled by other trekkers. Your treks have the ideal blend of interaction with the local villagers and off-the-beaten-track experiences. You may be interested to know that we specifically do not run treks in the famous Annapurna Sanctuary or on the Annapurna Circuit because we believe the quality or the experience has been severely compromised bye mass trekking.

LODGE TREKS

Lodge treks are a feature of the Everest area. You enjoy the comfort of twin-share rooms and beds with foam mattresses, plus a healthy and interesting variety of dishes prepared by our cooks. You can also interact with the host family. We pioneered this style of group trekking, taking positive actions to overcome environmental concerns. Lodges make and ideal choice, particularly in the colder months.

Trekking permits are no longer required for most of the popular trekking routes. However special trekking permits are required for restricted areas which usually also require that you take a Liason Officer along as well such as the Simikot trek to Mount Kailash or the Upper Mustang Trek.

However many of the popular trekking areas fall in National Conservation Areas and therefore a Park Entrance fee is required. This can be arranged by your trekking agent or purchased directly from the National Parks Entrance Fee Counter located in the basement floor of the Karmachari Sanchaya Kosh Building.

Winter December to Februray
Generally you enjoy clear skies with crisp days, but cold nights at higher altitudes. A great time to trek the one and two weeks, lower altitude trails, where the temperatures still remain pleasant. The advantage of winter trekking is that there are less trekkers in Nepal. .

Spring March to late May
This season presents a floral spectacle with the blossoming of the giant rhodendrons. The days are warm, which makes higher altitude trekking, in particular, very comfortable. As the monsoon season approaches cloud is more likely in the afternoon.

Summer June to early September
This is the ideal time for traveling in the Indian and Tibetan Himalaya, as the days are warm and these regions are generally shadowed from seasonal rain. However, Nepal experiences monsoons from late May through August, which makes it unsuitable for trekking except for the Mustang area which is a rain shadow region.

Autumn mid September to November
Following the monsoon, the skies are generally very clear, the days warm and the evenings cool. This makes it an ideal time to trek or climb at higher altitudes. This is Nepal's most popular trekking season, and Kathmandu becomes quite crowded.

Trek Code	Trek Description	Trek Grade	Trek Duration	Total Duration
NT-01	Annapurna Circuit Trek	Moderate	16 days	23 days
NT-02	Annapurna Sanctuary	Moderate	12 days	17 days
NT-03	Classic Everest Trek	Challenging	12 days	17 days
NT-04	Dhaulagiri	Moderate	17 days	22 days
NT-05	Dolpo Trek	Moderate	14 days	20 days
NT-06	Mustang	Easy	9 days	14 days
NT-07	Helambu Trek	Gentle	7 days	12 days
NT-08	Island Peak Trek	Mountaineering	17 days	22 days
NT-09a	Khumbu Lakes & Mountains	Challenging	17 days	22 days
NT-09b	Khumbu	Challenging	19 days	24 days
NT-10	Mustang Lo Manthang Trek	Moderate	13 days	19 days
NT-11	Manaslu	Moderate	18 days	23 days
NT-12	Mani Rimdu Trek	Challenging	18 days	23 days
NT-13	Mera Peak	Mountaineering	19 days	24 days
NT-14	Everest Lodge Trek	Moderate	7 days	12 days

If you cannot find the trek of your choice please contact us for details by email.

Gentle	for those who are in good health and enjoy a good walk. Altitudes are up to 3500 meters with 4 to 5 hours walking a day.
Moderate	for those in good health who exercise regularly and are prepared for higher altitudes and longer days or for harder short walks. Generally involve walking 5 to 8 hours a day at altitudes up to 4000 metres.
Challenging	for those who are fit or prepared to improve their fitness. Involve walking 7 to 10 hours a day for many days without a break, often at altitudes of up to 5500 meters and often on rough trails.
Mountaineering	as well as requirements of a strenuous trek you must be prepared for training en route in ice climbing and rope techniques.