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• Treking Permit • Physical Conditioning • Why Trek in Nepal? • What is Trek? • Where to Trek? • Trek Grade • Medical Consideration • Equipment Check List • When to Trek?

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- Everest Region
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- Langtang
- Manaslu Trek
- Mustang Trek
- Makalu Trek
- Kanchanjunga Trek
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General Nepal Trekking Information

Trekking is the best way to experience Nepal's unbeatable combination of natural beauty and culture. On beaten trails or virgin tracks, Nepal is a trekker's paradise. The very organic rhythm of foot travel is a wonderful way to explore and make meaningful contact with the country. On average, trekking consists of walking daily 5 to 7 hours, 9 to 14 kilometers on a series of ascents and descents. The immense contrasts in altitude and climates found here, support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyle and wildlife. Nepal is a pioneer in the sport of trekking. Known as the Himalayan Kingdom, Nepal is dominated by eight of the world's fourteen highest mountains, including Everest. Each one is over 8000 meters (26,000ft). In all, there are 1,310 peaks of 5000 meters (16,900ft) or more. Annually, more than 200,000 tourists come here to trek. You will experience superb panoramic views of mountains, a diversity of landscape, flora and fauna, colorful cultures, friendly people and ancient history. Trekkers leave Nepal with grand tales to share with their family and friends.

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Trekking Permit

Before heading toward trek region all have to apply for permit . One can only enter restricted trekking region when book trek from recoznize tour operator and for non restricted trek region must pay entrance fee in advance in Kathmandu.

Entrance Fee

Annapurna Conservation Area Npr 2000 per person
for other area Npr 1000 per person

Permit Fee

SN	Restricted Area	Duration	Fee Per Person
1	Kanchangunja $ Lower Dolpa	First 4 weeks After first 4 weeks	US$ 10 per week US$ 20 per week
2	Upper Mustang & Upper Dolpa	First 10 days After first 10 days	US$ 700 US$ 70 per day
3	Manaslu	From Sept. to Nov. From Dec. to Aug.	US$ 90 per week US$ 75 per week
4	Humla (Simikot Yari)	First 7 days After first 7 days	US$ 90 US$ 15 per day

Physical Conditioning

The better your physical condition, the more you will enjoy the trek. You do not have to undergo a rigorous training programme. Just do as much walking as you can up and down hills, up (and down) stairs in your office. Take weekend hikes in the mountains. Walk to work. Jogging and cycling are useful training for a trek. Whenever possible, make your hikes in the same shoes that you will use for the trek. You must remember that you are going on a hiking trip among the highest mountains on earth. The hills are steep and you may be travelling in hot weather, in snow or in rain. You will often be tired, and you must be prepared for this. However, anyone in good health can complete a trek if you hike slowly, and spend a little effort now to get into good physical condition.

Why Trek in Nepal?

The Himalaya, the "abode of snows", extends from Assam in eastern India west to Afghanistan. It is a chain of the highest and youngest mountains on earth and it encompasses a region of deep religious and cultural traditions and an amazing diversity of people. A trek in Nepal is a special and rewarding mountain holiday.
Just as New York is not representative of the USA, so Kathmandu is not representative of Nepal. If you have the time and energy to trek, don't miss the opportunity to leave Kathmandu and see the spectacular beauty and the unique culture of Nepal. Fortunately for the visitor, there are still only a few roads extending deeply into the hills, so the only way to truly visit the remote regions of the kingdom is in the slowest and most intimate manner - walking. It requires more time and effort, but the rewards are also greater. Instead of zipping down a freeway, racing to the next "point of interest," each step provides new and intriguing viewpoints. You will perceive your day as an entity rather than a few highlights strung together by a ribbon of concrete. For the romanticist, each step follows the footsteps of Hillary, Tenzing, Herzog and other Himalayan explorers. If you have neither the patience nor the physical stamina to visit the hills of Nepal on foot, a helicopter flight provides an expensive and unsatisfactory substitute.
Trekking in Nepal will take you through a country that has captured the imagination of mountaineers and explorers for more than 100 years. You will meet people in remote mountain villages whose lifestyle has not changed in generations. Most people trust foreigners. Nepal is one of only a handful of countries that has never been ruled by a foreign power.
Many of the values associated with a hiking trip at home do not have the same importance during a trek in Nepal. Isolation is traditionally a crucial element of any wilderness experience but in Nepal it is impossible to get completely away from people, except for short times or at extremely high elevations. Environmental concerns must include the effects of conservation measures on rural people and the economic effects of tourism on indigenous populations. Even traditional national park management must be adapted because there are significant population centres within Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) and Langtang national parks.
Trekking does not mean mountain climbing. While the ascent of a Himalayan peak may be an attraction for some, you need not have such a goal to enjoy a trek. As far as most people are concerned, trekking always refers to walking on trails.
While trekking you will see the great diversity of Nepal. Villages embrace many ethnic groups and cultures. The terrain changes from tropical jungle to high glaciated peaks in only 150 km. From the start, the towering peaks of the Himalaya provide one of the highlights of a trek. As your plane approaches Kathmandu these peaks appear to be small clouds on the horizon. The mountains become more definable and seem to reach impossible heights as you get closer and finally land at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport.
During a trek, the Himalaya disappears behind Nepal's continual hills, but dominates the northern skyline at each pass. Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Gauri Shankar and Everest will become familiar names. Finally, after weeks of walking, you will arrive at the foot of the mountains themselves - astonishing heights from which gigantic avalanches tumble earthwards in apparent slow motion, dwarfed by their surroundings. Your conception of the Himalaya alters as you turn from peaks famed only for their height to gaze on far more picturesque summits that you may never have heard of - Kantega, Ama Dablam, Machhapuchhare and Kumbhakarna.
What Is a Trek?
A Trek is Not a Climbing Trip
Whether you begin your trek at a roadhead or fly into a remote mountain airstrip, a large part of it will be in the Middle Hills region at elevations between 500 and 3000 metres. In this region, there are always well-developed trails through villages and across mountain passes. Even at high altitudes there are intermittent settlements used during summer by shepherds, so the trails, though often indistinct, are always there. You can easily travel on any trail without the aid of ropes or mountaineering skills. There are rare occasions when there is snow on the trail, and on some high passes it might be necessary to place a safety line for your companions or porters if there is deep snow. Still, alpine techniques are almost never used on a traditional trek. Anyone who has walked extensively in the mountains has all the skills necessary for an extended trek in Nepal.
Though some treks venture near glaciers, and even cross the foot of them, most treks do not allow the fulfilment of any Himalayan mountaineering ambitions. Nepal's mountaineering regulations allow trekkers to climb 18 specified peaks with a minimum of formality, but you must still make a few advance arrangements for such climbs. Many agents offer so-called climbing treks which include the ascent of one of these peaks as a feature of the trek. There are a few peaks that, under ideal conditions, are within the resources of individual trekkers. A climb can be arranged in Kathmandu if conditions are right, but a climb of one of the more difficult peaks should be planned well in advance.
A Trek Requires Physical Effort
A trek is physically demanding because of its length and the almost unbelievable changes in elevation. During the 300-km trek from Jiri to Everest base camp and return, for example, the trail gains and loses more than 9000 metres of elevation during many steep ascents and descents. On most treks, the daily gain is less than 800 metres in about 15 km, though ascents of as much as 1200 metres are possible on some days. You can always take plenty of time during the day to cover this distance, so the physical exertion, though quite strenuous at times, is not sustained. You also can stop frequently and take plenty of time for rest.
Probably the only physical problem that may make a trek impossible is a history of knee problems on descents. In Nepal the descents are long, steep and unrelenting. There is hardly a level stretch of trail in the entire country. If you are an experienced walker and often hike 15 km a day with a pack, a trek should prove no difficulty. You will be pleasantly surprised at how easy the hiking can be if you only carry a light backpack and do not have to worry about meal preparation.
Previous experience in hiking and living outdoors is, however, helpful as you make plans for your trek. The first night of a month-long trip is too late to discover that you do not like to sleep in a sleeping bag. Mountaineering experience is not necessary, but you must enjoy walking.

Where to Trek?

Teahouse trekking is still only easy in the three main areas of Annapurna, Everest and Langtang, but based out of teahouses some wild routes with plenty of exploring are still possible. On a more generous budget (US$20-50 a day, plus flights), heading away from the main areas and camping makes sense. This could be full service trek style or a mixed approach: using local teahouses where possible and camping where not, taking lightweight camping gear and a minimum of porters. During the October-December season or mid-April to early June, the more ambitious may want to throw in a 6000m/20,000ft trekking peak too. Looking through picture books in Kathmandu can give a better idea of the differences in the areas. A map of Nepal is useful for planning.
Eastern Nepal
A friendly relatively developed area where it is generally possible to find rough accommodation in villages. In the Everest region the teahouse accommodation is highly developed. There's an incredible concentration of BIG mountains, each with a pleasant walk in. The entire east also offers some incredible high altitude exploring.
Kangchenjunga
Can be partly tea-housed in (simple style!) then all camping in the upper mountain-surrounded sections. A classic trekking region with plenty of variety. It is protected from large numbers of trekkers by long a walk in and out.
Number of Days: 10-12 shorter cultural, 20-24 normal , 28+ ideal for exploring

Makalu Base Camp
Partly tea-house-able in very simple lodges then a wild uninhabited mountain region. Incredible neck-cricking mountain views but limited route options and problems with acclimatisation.
Number of Days: 14 minimum, 18+ for better for appreciating the higher regions

Everest via Jiri (Walk in to Namche) - then Khumbu-Everest
Many hills on the route in to Namche but pleasant teahouses and not crowded. Part of the famous "expedition" route in.
Number of Days: 7-9 to Namche, 18 for Jiri + Kala Pattar, 22+ for Gokyo and Kala Pattar

Everest via Salpa-Arun
Longer route in than from Jiri but with more variety. It is still lightly trekked but there are enough simple lodges to make it pleasantly teahouse-able. Ties in well with a Sun Kosi rafting trip.
Number of Days: 8-12 to Namche and 20 including to Kala Pattar, 24+ visiting Gokyo and Kala Pattar

Everest: Fly in to Lukla
A popular trek. The choices are trekking to the top of Kala Pattar for a close-up of Everest or a trek to Gokyo where it is also possible to see Everest. Busy during high season but getting flights in and out is no longer a big problem.
Number of Days: 11 minimum, 13-14 is normal

Quick Everest: Fly in to Lukla
A one week trek to see Everest. Fly into Lukla then trek to Tengboche. Good for a quick experience of the region, but if you are trekker you will want to go higher. Busy during high season but getting flights in and out is no longer a big problem.
Number of Days: 7 or 8

Exploring the Khumbu (Everest region)
Fantastic exploration potential and the abundance of lodges and shops mean you never have to carry too much. Go camping then return to civilisation for showers and apple pie before heading out again.
Number of Days: 16 or more, 20 or more is better

Exploring Near Everest
Dudh Kund, Pike Peaks and Lumding Kharka are rarely visited but magnificent destinations.
Number of Days: minimum 9 but 14 or more is better. Can be linked with a Khumbu trek.
More info: the 'Schneider' maps Rolwaling Himal, Shorong Hinku, Tamba Kosi
Everest 'Trekking' Peak
Variety of 6000m+ peaks and see the region as well. Island Peak and Mera are over-run during the October season. All the 6000m+ trekking peaks require real climbing/mountaineering.
Number of Days: minimum 16 days but 21+ is safer and better

Rolwaling
You must get a trekking peak permit for Parcharmo or Ramdung-go to enter. Similar to Langtang valley, but bigger. Incredible mountaineering exploration possibilities.
Number of Days: minimum of 10 days but 12 to 15 or more, plus the number of days in the Khumbu

Central Nepal
The middle hills are densely populated meaning interesting cultural walks. Above are massif after massif of huge mountains: Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu range and the Annapurnas. These can be linked for some of the best trekking routes in the world. Annapurna and Langtang have good lodges making teahouse trekking easy.
Low Trade Route
Trisuli to Pokhara (or Gorkha or Besi Sahar road). Hot at any time except winter. No longer trekked but there are simple teahouses for those who can live rough.
Number of Days: 4-8.

Manaslu Circuit
Requires special permit and must go with a group, but this circuit is a classic. Lowland to highland cultures and a 5000+m pass. Busy in October, no lodges.
Number of Days: minimum 18 but 21 to 23 is better

Ganesh Himal
Ganesh is Shiva's son, the elephant-headed god who is the opener of obstructions. There is next to no info on this region between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Groups do venture there but expedition-style only. mixed tea housing and camping is another rough option. Cultural but plenty of hills and a stunning set of 7000m mountains above.
Gorkha - Perched above this typical hill town is the stunningly set and historic Royal Palace. Strangely undiscovered by tourists (because of basic accommodation), Gorkha together with Trisuli, Dhading and Besi Sahar are the trekking gateways to the rewarding but little-known Ganesh Himal.
Number of Days: 12-21

Ganesh Himal - Paldor Peak 5928m
Usually approached from Trisuli via the Singla Bhanjyang or Syabru Bensi, this is a relatively straightforward climb. The main difficulty is planning a sensible acclimatisation plan: visit the Jagewasor Kund (lake) first.
Number of Days: 12-21

Langtang Valley
Close to Kathmandu yet big mountains and plenty of lodges so that you can teahouse trek.
Number of Days: 9 minimum but 10-12 is better

Langtang exploring
Surprising potential if you take camping equipment. There are also some mountaineering routes over several passes.
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Langtang climbing
Officially there is only one peak, Naya Kang 5846m that has the 'trekking peak' classification but Yala, a glaciated 5500m ridge is often climbed, and there are many tempting 6000m peaks.
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Gosainkund
A quick route to get relatively high but little to recommend it as a on its own. Join it with Helambu or Langtang and it is better.
Number of Days: 8 minimum

Helambu
A delightful cultural area with simple lodges or family homes that you can stay at. It is so convenient from Kathmandu that people tend to dismiss it.
Number of Days: 4-9

Shivapuri (Nagarkot)
Trekking on the ring of hills around Kathmandu takes you out of the madness and into the real Nepal surprisingly quickly. Despite its proximity you need to plan if you want to stay in teahouses. It is more usual to camp for the longer trips.
Number of Days: 2-5

Jugal Himal
Close to Kathmandu but rarely trekked
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Annapurna Circuit
A classic and popular trek. Teahouses all the way around. Can be shortened by flying out of Jomsom. There are plenty of areas to explore but nothing written about getting off the beaten trail.
Number of Days: minimum 14 but 18+ is better

Annapurna-Manang climbing
Near Manang are 5 'trekking' peaks. Chulu West and Chulu Central (attacked from the same base camp), Chulu East and Far East (attacked from the same base camp) and Pisang Peak. Chulu far East is straightforward in good conditions and is within the capabilities of an experienced trekker with a climbing guide. The other peaks are better attempted by mountaineers only, although to them will mainly be straightforward.
Number of Days: 16 minimum but at least 21 gives some chance of success.

Jomsom Trail
Popular walk up the Kali Gandaki river valley. Almost possible to trek via 1-2 star lodges. You can begin with Poon Hill or from the new trailhead at Beni. Most people trek one way and fly to/from Jomsom the other.
Number of Days: 7-14

Poon Hill / Ghandruk
Popular, short and sweet but with a large hill climb.
Number of Days: 3-7

Annapurna Sanctuary (Annapurna South Face Base Camp)
Dramatic mountain scenery. Requires some backtracking and part of the trek isn't cultural. Beware of AMS, particularly on organised treks.
Number of Days: 9-12

Annapurna Sanctuary climbing
Dramatic mountain scenery, especially from the top of Tharpu Chuli (also called Tent Peak) and the top of the 6501m Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak).
Number of Days: 9-12

Upper Mustang (Lo Monthang)
Jomsom to Upper Mustang to Jomsom requires US$700 permit to visit the last functioning walled city in the world. Wonderful Tibetan desert landscape.
Number of Days:- 10-12 if flying into Jomsom

Mid-west Nepal
Dhorpatan
Simple teahouses and some camping required. On a cultural walk the 3250m/10,660ft Jaljala is the highest point and you should camp here. Tansen is a beautiful untouristed hill station.
Number of Days: 9 minimum, 12 normal

Churen Himal Base Camp
Churen Himal Base Camp is an undiscovered sanctuary similar to, but not quite as grand as, the Annapurna Sanctuary. From Muri camping is required. Can end in Dolpo, Tansen or Beni.
Number of Days: 13 minimum

Around Dhaulagiri (Marpha to Pokhara)
One of the wildest, coldest and possibly most dangerous treks in Nepal. Must acclimatise properly first and must take a guide who has been there many times. Porters shouldn't be taken. Groups do, of course, take them and there have been many deaths.
Number of Days: From Marpha 12 to 15 or more plus acclimatisation

Western Nepal - Nepal's Wild West
As trekking once was in all of Nepal: challenging, rough and undeveloped. All treks either require several days on buses plus a flight or two, or expensive and difficult to arrange flights. Crew costs add up quickly. It is remote and much less developed than east Nepal, sometimes shockingly so. District headquarters have shops and food available, but out of theses areas little is available for trekkers and their crew. Less spectacular mountains but more varied terrain.
Dolpo (Walk In)
The variety makes this a new classic. Begin with the cultural Dhorpatan Circuit then cross a series of 4000-4600m passes into the Tibetan area of Dolpo. For the next section see below.
Number of Days: minimum 16 but 21+ is better
More info: Lonely Planet's Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Stephen Bezruchka's Trekking in Nepal.
Dolpo (Fly In)
Do-Tarap, Kagmara La, Phuksumdo... There are lots of possibilities. The higher regions are pure Tibetan areas with dry rugged scenery while the barren middle hills are the domain of poor Chetris. Many groups visit in September and early October. November-December and May-June are still good months.
Number of Days: 12-18+

Quick Dolpo
Trek up to Phuksumdo Lake and back. US$300 (+ flights in) but the very best of Dolpo in a surprisingly short timeframe.
Number of Days: 8-10 relatively easy days

Upper Dolpo
Requires US$700 permit. Essentially a taste of trekking in old Tibet.
Number of Days: 17+

Rara Lake
Fly to Jumla or walk in. 2 standard routes (not busy) and many exploration possibilities. Can end in Simikot.
Number of Days: 9-11 for an easier trek or 12+ to link from the south or to go Jumla to Simikot
More info: Lonely Planet's Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Stephen Bezruchka's Trekking in Nepal.
Kaptada
Rarely trekked. Kaptada National Park is a beautiful 3000m forest plateau.
Number of Days: 7-10

Api-Saipal
Out there! And long. The West Seti hydro project may mean a road into this area soon.
Number of Days: not sure (depends on the new road) but plan 22 to 26 or more for exploring

Trek Grade

Easy	Moderate	Chalanging
Around Kathmandu	Everest Base Camp	Dhaulagiri round
Around Pokhara	Gokyo	Kanchanjungha
Helambu	Annapurna	Simikot-yari
	Rara lake	All climbing
	Langtang Valley	All expedition
	Gosainkund
	Mustang
	Jomsom Muktinath

Medical Consideration

On most treks, you will always be within a few days of medical help. If you are on a group trek, the leader should have the medical knowledge necessary to deal with emergencies and evacuation. If you are on your own, you will have to shoulder most of the responsibility for medical problems yourself. The sherpas who will accompany you are not doctors, nor are they first aid practitioners. It is essential that you bring your own first aid kit and be prepared to take care of your own blisters, cuts and scrapes. In the event of a real emergency, the sherpa sirdar will do his best to get you transported quickly to a qualified physician or an airstrip from which you may be evacuated to Kathmandu.
Medical Supplies
The supplies listed here are recommended for any trek. Since some of them are prescription drugs, you should visit your doctor and discuss the trip with them and obtain prescriptions. If your doctor makes recommendations contrary to the suggestions here, follow your doctor's advice, and obtain substitutes for these items. It is not necessary to burden yourself with a lot of medicines for the trek, though you should carry enough to take care of minor problems. The ones listed here are sufficient for most situations. You should be sure to provide your supply of own aspirin, band aids, etc.
Basic first aid supplies
• Suntan lotion or sun blocking cream
• Lip salve (Chapstick, Blistex, or Glacier Cream)
• Foot powder
• Bandaids (plasters) and tape
• Moleskin or other blister pads
• Elastic (Ace) bandage
• Antiseptic cream
• Aspirin
• Throat lozenges or cough drops
• Decongestant tablets
• Iodine - small bottle for water purification
• Toilet paper & matches or a cigarette lighter to burn used TP
• Bactrim, Norbactin or other diarrhoea remedy

Equipment Chek List for Trekking & Peak Climbing

For Low and Moderate Altitude Trekking
* Down Jacket * Waterproof jacket * jumper or pile jacket * Hiking shirts * Hiking pants * T - shirts * Full – sleeves shirt * Sun hat * Water bottle * Flash light * Batteries and bulbs * Swiss army knife * personal towel * Sun lotion * Rucksack * Sleeping bag * Sewing kit * Medical & first-aid kit * Trekking shoes/boots * Camp shoes * Polypropylene/wool socks
For Higher Altitude Trekking ( Above 4000m )
*Light cotton socks for under wool socks * Woolen socks to wear with boots * Mountain trekking boots * Insulated pants * Nylon windbreaker * Nylon wind pants * Long underware * Woolen hat * Gloves * Gaiters * Goggles or sunglasses * Sunblock for lips.

Peak Climbing Equipment
* Climbing boots * Harness * Crampons * Ice axe * Tapes/slings * Karabiners * Ice screws *Snow bars * Deadmen * Rock pegs * Crash hat * Head torch/batteries/bulbs * Ascenders * Descenders * Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves * Sun hat * Light cotton athletic socks and wool climbing socks * gaiters * Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts * T-shirts * Wool long underwear * Long cotton hiking shorts * Warm climbing trousers * Lightweight fleece * Fleece/wool for climbing * Down high altitude sleeping bag *Sleeping pad (karrimat) or thermarest *Rucksack * Day bag * Kit bag * Water proof climbing jacket * Down jacket/trousers/vest * Climbing sunglasses * Sun screen * Lip salve *

When to Trek.
The best time to trek in Nepal is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season, October and November are probably the ideal period for trekking in Nepal . December January and February are still good months for trekking, but the cold can be bitter at high altitudes. Whereas March and April offers boner weather but at the price of hazy visibility. This is compensated by the superb wild flowers, particularly Nepal 's wonderful rhododendrons

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