Information about Trekking in Nepal
Full Service vs.
Tea-House Trekking
The trekking which includes porters, tents, sleeping bags, food,
cook, trekking permit and other facilities is called Full Service trek.
This sort of trekking are included a detailed route description,
equipment recommendation, health information and arrangement of
transportation to and from Katmandu. Trekker should stay in local guest
house or small lodge during the Tea House trekking and adopt local
cuisine. Tea house trekking which is also called “live of the land mark
trekking” is suitable for instant trekkers.
Physical Fitness for
Trekking
The trekker should be physically fit as 5 to 7 hours of walking every
day is the norm during the trekking period. The trekking may take place
at higher altitudes and altitude sickness is one of the major problem
most of frequent trekkers facing on. We recommend to those who are
suffering from heart or lung ailments, not to attempt any strenuous or
high altitude treks. Of course, checking with your physician before
trekking is always advisable which may help to avoid unexpected risk.
Best Season for Trekking
As saying demand “Nepal is for all season”, you can arrange your
trekking in Nepal around the year but late September to May is the most
popular seasons as skies are clear and rain is at a minimum. The vista
of Himalayas for several hundred kilometers during the clean and quite
month of September to November provides vies of nature. December and
January are the coldest months with heavy snowfall in the upper hills;
crossing high passes at this time may become impossible. It is warmer in
lower altitudes during February and May but the higher hills and
mountains can still be very cold and dangerous due to heavy snowfall.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Acute Mountain Sickness also known as Altitude Sickness, is the effect
of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations above 3,600 m.
Early symptoms include headache, loss of appetite, lethargy, and
sleeplessness. Do not ignore these warnings as these are serious
symptoms of AMS which can cause even death within a few hours. Being
young, strong and fit does not help. Medicine is no substitute for
descent. If a doctor is available, he may give medicine and oxygen. The
patient must go down, however, even after treatment. If you are
traveling in Khumbu region and Manang, you can contact Khunde, Pheriche
& Manang respectively for altitude sickness information. Hospitals are
there with good doctors. To avoid altitude sickness you should walk
slowly. If you feel exhausted, you have moved too fast or too high. Take
time to acclimatize to each gaining altitude and give yourself rest
days. If you start to feel unwell, retreat to a lower altitude
immediately. It may save your life. The only cure for AMS is to descend
immediately to a lower elevation.
Frequently Asked Question
about Trekking in Nepal
• What really trekking is?
• Why Nepal for trekking?
• When to trek?
• What about Local altitudes?
• What does the Grading means on the Himalayan treks?
• Should I be physically fit for Trekking?
• What to carry during trek?
• What are the equipments needed?
• Who can organize Trekking in Nepal?
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