TREKKING IN NEPAL
Whether it’s your first time, or if you have been many times before, trekking in Nepal is always a truly exhilarating experience. We take you to some of the highest mountains on earth: in the company of friendly fellow trekkers, for an invigorating walking holiday and memories that will last for a lifetime.
WHEN TO GO? The main trekking season is from mid- September to mid-April. In the autumn months you can expect crystal clear skies and comfortable walking temperatures. Between December and February the temperatures drop but trails are quieter and the mountain views are clear. In the spring the rhododendron forests burst into flower and temperatures are again ideal for trekking. Between May and August the heat builds up and the monsoon rains come, except to some northern regions such as Mustang, which lies beyond the Himalayan rain-shadow.
WHERE TO GO? Most trekkers choose between Nepal’s two most popular regions: Annapurna in the west and the Everest (Khumbu) region in the east. Both are spectacular but in different ways: the Everest region is very high, rocky and home to the wonderfully hospitable Sherpa people; the Annapurna region is lower and the trekking routes are more varied, with terraced farmland, forests and pastures. You could also explore less well-known regions, such as Manaslu or Mustang, for a chance to experience mountain cultures that are still relatively untouched by tourism.
WHERE TO STAY? Depending on the trek, we either camp or stay in traditional Teahouses (these are small, family-run mountain lodges that offer meals and simple accommodation). On most of our tours all meals are included during the trek. Meals are prepared by your cook team whilst camping or provided by the family in the teahouses. They include a good variety of traditional food, soups and vegetable dishes and even the odd high altitude apple pie. Please see our trip notes for further information.
A TYPICAL DAY ON TREK We start early in the morning to catch the clearest weather and the best views and often cover most of the day’s trek before lunch. We then usually make a long and relaxed stop for lunch before continuing to our overnight accommodation. At all times, you can walk at your own pace and take plenty of breaks along the way.
WHY CHOOSE EXPLORE ?
Local knowledge – We have been organising treks in Nepal for 30 years and have a strong network of local partners, who ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Tour Leaders – Our team of highly experienced Nepali leaders feature regularly as winners and nominees in our Explore ‘Tour Leader of the Year’ awards.
Safety – Treks are carefully planned to build in sufficient acclimatisation time. We carry PAC (Portable Altitude Chamber) bags on all treks above 3000m and also satellite phones when trekking into more remote areas.
Responsible – Porters are the backbone of our trekking holidays and we feel strongly that their working practices should be fair. We take great care of our porter teams and follow the guidelines of the International Porter Protection Group (
www.ippg.net)
FREE EXPLORE KITBAG
Everyone who joins a Nepal trek will receive a free Explore Kitbag when they arrive in Kathmandu. This is designed for the rugged mountain environment, and has a capacity of 80 litres, which is large enough to carry all your gear. The Explore Kitbag is also specially designed to be porter-friendly.
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For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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