Trekking Information

Special Trekking Permit :
Trekking permit is not essential for the general trekking areas such as the Everest, the Annapurna, the Langtang and Rara. Trekking permit should be obtained for the following places.

Lower Dolpo and Kanchenjunga - Equivalent to US$ 10 per person per week for the first four weeks and US$ 20 per week thereafter.

Manaslu - US$ 90 per person per week for trekking during Sept-Nov and US$ 75 per week during December-August.

Humla - US$ 90 for the first seven days and US$ 15 per day thereafter.
Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo - US$ 700 per person for the first ten days and US$ 70 per person per day thereafter.

NOTE : Trekking to Dolpo, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu and Upper Mustang can be undertaken through registered trekking agencies only. For trekking through National Park Areas, an entrance fee of Rs. 1000 is levied. Likewise, an entrance fee of Rs. 2000 is levied for trekking at the Annapurna Conservation Area.

Trekking Season:
Choosing A Trek : Please remember that occasionally bad weather, altitude and unfamiliar cultures can make extra demands. A sense of humor and determination are important attributes on any adventure holiday and on a trekking holiday. In order to help you in selecting a trek we have given each trek a grade, although this is only a simple guide. If you need help in deciding which trek is suitable, please call or send an email to us and we will be pleased to advise you further.

Trek Grades : Easy treks involve up to 6 hours of walking a day, on good trails with plenty of time for sightseeing. Altitudes generally do not exceed 3500 meters. Anyone who enjoys regular exercise and is in good physical condition should easily cope with these treks.

Moderate treks involve walking for 6 to 8 hours a day in more remote country, reaching altitudes of approximately 4500 meters. A reasonable level of fitness is required as there will be much ascent and descent with the occasional difficult day. A hill walking background is advisable.

Demanding treks are harder, suitable for regular hill walkers as they are generally more demanding and may involve 7 or 8-hour days, with altitudes up to 5500 meters. You should be physically fit and appropriate preparation is essential. Some days may involve crossing a pass with up to 10 hours walking.

Style of trekking
1) Tea house:
2) Full boarded camping trek:
3) Tea house and Camping:

Altitude & Acclimatization : Proper acclimatization is very important and our routes are planned specifically to allow a gradual gain in altitude with many of our treks having extra days to allow for acclimatization. By slowly gaining height we reap the benefits of a gradual gain in fitness and acclimatization. We offer advice about acclimatization and with the sensible approach we take on all of our treks, anyone who is fit and healthy should have few problems. On our climbing trips in Nepal and trekking trips in Tibet we carry a portable altitude chamber as an extra safety precaution.

A Typical Day on the Camping Trek : Our day on trek begins soon after dawn (and sometimes before) with early morning tea or coffee followed by a bowl of water for washing. After packing kit bags breakfast will be ready. The morning walk usually takes 3 to 4 hours and you are free to walk at your own pace, exploring villages and admiring the scenery before stopping for lunch. After lunch we walk for around 3 hours to arrive in camp by 3 or 4 pm. Now there is time to relax. The three course evening meal is served in the mess tent at around 7pm followed by hot chocolate, tea and coffee. Generally we are in our sleeping bags by 9pm, looking forward to tomorrow's new adventure.

Group Size : Group sizes are kept small, to reduce the impact on the environment and to enable us to provide a more personal service. The maximum group size on most of our treks/tours is 12 and the minimum group size is 2.

Personal Equipment (for trekking):
o A pair of light hiking boots.
o A pair of sandals.
o Five pairs of woolen socks.
o One light wool / fleece pro sweater.
o One down sweater / jacket.
o One light wind Gore-Tex jacket and one light wind Gore-Tex pant.
o A pair of Gore-Tex glove shells with liner or ski gloves.
o One sunscreen lotion SPF 10 to 30 and one sunscreen stick SPF 10 to 30.
o A one-litter water bottle and purifier.
o Two T- shirts and one long sleeve T / city shirt.
o Rucksack
o Flashlight (extra batteries)
o Camera and photo films as per your interest.
o Sun hat.
o One trekking baggy pants.
o First aid kit
o Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, toilet rolls, bath towel etc)

Climbing gear checklist:
o Harness/ Jumper
o Ice Axe/ waterproof jacket (1 per person)
o Figure 8
o Carbines (2 per person)
o Crampons
o Gaiter, rope (minimum 50 meter)
o Mess kit/ down pants (waterproof)
o Thermal gloves/mittens
o Dome tents
o Extra food for 1 to 3 days
o Cooking gas

Extending Your Stay : It is possible to extend your stay, for a few days or for longer periods. We offer generous discounts when you combine two or more of our treks.

Tailoring of Itinerary : If the dates do not fit or you want to personalize the itinerary we can tailor the holiday to suit your precise requirements. If there are at least two people we would be delighted to prepare a personalized itinerary. All we need is an outline of your plans the rest will be upon us.

Physical Preparation : Physical preparation is the single-best way to get more enjoyment out of your trek. The better shape you're in, the easier the trek will be. However, even people in the best physical condition sometimes get ill on the trail, and anyone can get altitude sickness.