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    Trekking
    Nepal is home to network of trails also called the Great Himalaya Trails, an extensive trail system that covers Nepal from Humla and Darchula in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. The diversity of trekking in Nepal cannot be found in any other region of the world. In fact, the lowest point in Nepal is 59 m above sea-level in the Terai region while the highest point is Everest, 8,848 m above sea-level, the two points are, in a straight line, only 200 kilometres apart. The majority of visitors to Nepal come in via the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. It is in Kathmandu that trekkers need to acquire their permits and other documentation, either from a trekking agent or from the appropriate offices. These documents will be checked along the trekking route. For those with little time to spend in Nepal there are half-day hikes from Kathmandu to witness breathtaking Himalayan views otherwise trek for weeks over stunning challenging mountain passes. Up to the mid-1960s only a few trekkers had generally visited Nepal and back then as part of groups of expedition followers. Many of the big expeditions of the day encouraged trekkers to sign up in an attempt to help balance the funding. Trekking in Nepal today is completely different to that of the 1960s. In all the main trekking areas, the National Parks and Conservation Areas lodges have been established where trekkers can find accommodation, food and meet other trekkers and locals along the way. The majority of the trails are well maintained and in many cases are sign-posted.  The lodges are well appointed and have facilities for charging batteries and the larger villages often have email facilities. The length, the difficulty and timing of the treks vary greatly and to add to that once outside of the main trekking areas transport becomes more problematic and often involves at least two journeys made on domestic scheduled flights. The three main trekking areas and therefore the most easily accessible are the Everest, Langtang and the Annapurna regions.  Annapurna and Langtang have a slight advantage in so much that they can be reached via road connections. Trekkers are of course rewarded when they venture further afield as well! Great Himalaya Trails has extensive information on other trekking regions, which are accessible by domestic flights, such as Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Dolpo, and the Far West. Several days of trekking is required to reach the higher mountain areas from the local centers of population and administration.  Nepal has six distinct and diverse vegetation zones ranging from Tropical below a 1,000 m through Sub-tropical 100m – 200m, Lower Temperate 1,700 m – 2,700 m, Upper Temperate 2,400 m – 3,000 m, Subalpine 3,000 m – 4,000 m and Alpine 4,000 m to the snowline above the snowline it is a Himalaya tundra like wilderness. Each of these zones is well populated with the appropriate flora and fauna, although sometimes the rarer examples might be hard to find. Domestic flights generally occur early morning, and so if two domestic flights are required to reach the start of the trek, appropriate timing should be allowed. Although the popular treks in Kanchenjunga, Everest, Manaslu, Annapurna are able to provide lodge accommodation the less frequented treks in those areas and also in other areas west of Annapurna will generally require camping style trek support.  Trekkers can find a trail for any time of year. The southern areas of Nepal receive higher levels of precipitation. However, some routes along the Great Himalaya Trails lie in the rain shadow, a dry area on the leeward side of a mountains namely Mustang to the north of Annapurna and Manaslu, Dolpo to the north of Dhaulagiri and the far west of Nepal to the north of Saipal Himal. Post monsoon the weather tends to be clearer. Winter is good but colder with shorter days and spring can be affected by seasonal rain and snow storms. Summer is short and is quickly followed by the monsoons. However, the rains are not continuous for 24 hours a day and of course the rains bring the flowers to life. It is also a perfect time to consider one of the regions in the rain shadow which typically feature a more barren Tibetan type scenery as opposed to the greenness of other areas.  It is important for tourists to know that the main income generating activity of the people from the hill regions is tourism, and they typically earn wages working as trekking porter or guide. Hiring a porter does not mean that you are weak, it means you value the Nepali culture, you are providing an extended Nepali family with an income and at the same time you are making a friend and trekking with a local person who is well versed in the local cultures, festivals, and all the other issues that can turn a good trek into an outstanding experience of a lifetime. It is obviously possible to trek alone or without a Nepali guide, but would you know what to do in a major storm, zero visibility and temperatures and at possibly 5,000 m? Make sure you have all the correct permits as required, and be environmentally and culturally aware.  - See more at:  
    Types of Treks
     There are mainly two types of trekking which can be done in Nepal.
    1, Tea House Trekking 
    2 Fully organized camping trek.

    1. Tea House Trekking: 
    Tea House trek can be done only in the popular area such as Annapurna, Langtang, or the route to Everest, where overnight at the best available lodge around the area. All the necessary trekking gear is carried by porters and the route is led by the professional guide.  We provide all the necessary high-quality equipment like sleeping bags, water bottle during the trek. Three meals (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), accommodation and staff insurance are included.

    2. Fully organized Camping trek:  A fully organized trek is one, which is self-sufficient, where we take along all the necessary food and camping equipment. In this trek, we are able to set our own pace and travel through places touched or untouched by mass tourism. There are professional Guides, Sherpas, cooks, Kitchen helpers, porters or Yaks to take care of all the technical and logistical aspects of the trip. Every day our staff will set the camp and our well trained professional cooks prepares the delicious semi-western type meals. Our trekking guide acquaints you with the local culture and customs.
    Trekking  Grading :  

    Grade A (Easy Trek):  This is a pleasant and easiest trek. You can walk
    At relaxed pace rarely exceeding 6 hours an altitude from 1200 m. to 3000m. However, reasonable physical fitness and preparation are required.

    Grade B (Moderate Trek):   You will walk 6 to 7 hours a day, reaching an altitude of 4000 meters and require good fitness level and pre-trek training.

    Grade C (Strenuous):  It is comparatively a harder trek. Some days are more strenuous walking up to 8 hours a day and reaching an altitude of 4000 meters to 5500 meters and having over 18 days of the trek. A high level of Fitness is required.

     

    Manaslu trek was officially opened to tourist in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have had long access to the area. In 1950 a party led by...

    • 24 Days
    • USD1,500
    • 5,160M.

    Manaslu trek was officially opened to tourist in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have had long access to the area. In 1950 a party led by...

    • 18 Days
    • USD1,550
    • 5,160M.

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    • 16 Days
    • USD1,450
    • 3,709M.

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    Ganesh Himal Trek is Nepal's least visited trekking area, therefore Ganesh Himal trekking can be absolutely majestic for those who love to trek in silence...

    • 19 Days
    • 4,341M.

    Mustang, it refers to the arid Tibet – like region at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki, lying beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Mustang...

    • 17 Days
    • USD2,520
    • 4,150M.

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    • 19 Days
    • USD3,300
    • 5,250M.

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    • 21 Days
    • USD2,340
    • 5,416M.

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    • 24 Days
    • USD2,850
    • 5,200M.

    Arun valley to Everest base camp trek is a wonderful trek and perhaps one of the unique and world's only exotic trekking experience that includes...

    • 23 Days
    • 5,550M.

    Makalu base camp camping (5000 meter) trekking is one of the best trekking option available in Nepal. Although it's one of the best trekking region,...

    • 22 Days
    • USD2,400
    • 5,000M.

    Milke Danda (3660m) Trekking lies in the eastern part of Nepal and it is a remote, less explored but naturally wonderful place to Trek within...

    • 12 Days
    • USD1,160
    • 3,660M.

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    • 17 Days
    • USD3,155
    • 5,755M.