Trekking in Nepal

What is trekking

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Trekking, the word was first used by British mountaineers which means walking at one’s pace through well-established village trails enjoying close contact with people in remote mountain villages where lifestyle is unchanged since many generations.

The first trekker in Nepal was Bill Tilman, who trekked in Annapurna, Helambu and Everest regions having permission from the Maharaja (Rana Prime Minister) in 1949.

Encounters Nepal offers two types of trekking in Nepal: fully organized trekking called ‘camping’ and ‘teahouse/lodge’ trekking.

Teahouse (Lodge) Trekking
Trekkers are independent upon many teahouses and locally available inns along the trails. Trekking in this way minimizes the costs and is less affected by diverse weather conditions.

A guide will lead trekker/s in the regions where there is access to local inns. A porter can also be arranged if necessary.

Fully Organized (Camping) Trekking
Trekkers are fully dependant upon their locally hired staff and is quite a large outfit since not only the trekkers’ personal gear needs to be carried but also the group equipment and food. Trekkers will sleep in tents and their staff will prepare meals as per in the menu provided in advance. Trekkers are independent to choose western, continental, Tibetan or Nepali cuisine.

A fully organized trekking has an experienced guide, Sherpa, cook, kitchen helper and porters (three for every single trekker).

This kind of trekking rewards an enjoyable experience for a visit to more remote regions where no teahouses or local infrastructures are available.

Eco-Friendly Trekking

It is realized that eco tourism activities have been expanding over the past two decades. It is a matter of global importance regarding the environment. We are pleased to announce that our step in the field of eco tourism will be a milestone for betterment of natural habitat and its resources. Unlike the others, we inspire and encourage the local people to preserve the nature. Our guides are conscious about to protect the environment in the following ways:
By raising the awareness program about the importance of eco tourism,

• Minimizing the negative impacts upon the natural and socio-cultural environment,
• Generating economic benefits for host communities, organizations and authorities managing natural areas with conservation purposes,
• Increasing awareness towards the conservation of natural and cultural assets, both among locals and tourists,
• Developing the efficiency and fairness of the current concept of protected areas for protection of biological and cultural diversity,
• We are associated with Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP). KEEP is working in the field of environmental protection. KEEP organizes training programs to the trekking guides also. Our guides are trained by KEEP for their better knowledge to preserve the natural and cultural heritages.

Trek grading system

Easy
Trekkers without previous experience are offered a diverse range of easy treks. The easy trek involves no difficult climbing or ascents to high altitudes and is usually less than a week suitable for everyone. However, it is not loss of height means loss of interest while lower altitude treks often provide colourful horizons of a whole series of mountain ranges. The easy treks are considered of full access of teahouses and less than 3500m.

Medium
Medium treks are more challenging than easy and are suitable for any trekker looking for something a bit more energetic. They are longer about ten days walking up and down climb to higher altitudes. At this altitude, you will be rewarded with close-up views of bigger mountains. The medium treks are considered of full access of teahouses and less than 4000m.

Medium-hard
Trekkers with some previous mountain walking experience should only undertake medium-hard treks. These treks ascend to altitudes up to 5000m and involve some steep climbing, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 7-20 days.

Hard
Hard treks are suitable only for real adventure seekers. Some steep ascents to high altitudes with the possibility of rope climbing are involved in this category. Trekkers will need stamina to complete one of these wilderness treks as it lasts for 20-28 days. All expeditions are based on camps and will lead more than snow line, 5000m.

Wilderness treks
These are the most challenging treks with some technical climbing to the peaks above 6000m. One must have an experience of 5000m levels trek to perform these types of treks. All treks are based on camps with full excess of climbing .

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