(1) TEAHOUSE TREK: There are three major areas in Nepal where it is possible to walk on very well defined trails and stay at local tea houses which vary from two storey hotels to small family homes. Three major region for teahouse trek are Annapurna, Langtang and Everest. You can eat, and sleep in the tea houses so you do not need to carry any camping equipment or food. You meet many other trekkers but this is a very sociable environment. All the tea houses are run by Nepalese people so do not think you are missing out on opportunities to mix with local people. This is where having a guide is a great benefit. Although there is often no need to have a guide for navigational purposes, they are worth their weight in gold when it comes to making sure you have a full experience of the best Nepal has to offer. Nepalese people by nature have patience and an enthusiasm for life envied and respected by nearly all visitors to Nepal. They can help with choosing good tea houses and making the opportunity of experiencing more typical Nepalese life in local farms or schools. All licensed guides have good knowledge of the area you are trekking in and good communication skill. All you need to bring for a tea house trek are warm clothes for the evening, a water bottle, a camera and a good sleeping bag. (see the Clothing / gears). I can provide you the service of a guide and porter, all the permits, transfers, air tickets, food and accommodation, all for your enjoyable trekking trip.

(2) TENTED CAMP TREK: It means that you'll trek with all necessary camping gear. You'll have a guide who leads the group & manage the day-to-day procedures. The cooks, porters and their assistance will provide you all your meals and as well carry everything .The big advantage of Tented camp trek is that you can go or stay wherever you want.

A Tented Camp Trek is for those of you who do not want to be on the main trails and want to experience the joys of camping in more wilderness environments of Nepal. Tented Camp Trek with a good crew in Nepal can be described as a great experience, not an endurance exercise. Every morning, you have a hot cup of tea brought to you in bed and then a hot bowl of water for you to have a wash. The food that trekking staff create over kerosene stoves deserves to go in its own best selling cook book, so do not expect to lose weight. A Tented Camp Trek is a great way to mix with Nepalese people. The team are fun and there is generally a couple of nights experiencing the local songs and dances of Nepal, when the porters and crew are in the mood. You will trek for anything from 4 to 6 hours a day bit at a relaxed pace and stopping in routes as and when necessary or appropriate to see local village life. While you trek you just carry a day sack for anything you may need during the day like a water bottle, camera and fleece.

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There are lots of reasons on it, but four in particular stand out.

1. Scenery: Eight out of fourteen highest mountains in the world are in Nepal and if you want to see these up close, you must walk. While trekking you see far more than the mountains. You can walk from the tropical lowlands to alpine meadows and glacial moraines while in the spring Nepal's brilliant rhododendrons will be in bloom and you may see rare species of birds.

2. Diversity: The landscape of Nepal is almost continually inhabited. The majority of Nepal's population lives, not in the cities, but in tiny villages. Even in the high mountains, small settlements on stone houses and yak pastures dot every possible flat space. Much of the fascination of a trek is derived from the opportunity to observe life in these villages, where people truly live off the land, using only a few manufactured items such as soap, kerosene, paper and matches. All of which are imported in bamboo baskets carried by porters. Trekkers pass through picturesque villages inhabited by Sherpas, Magars, Gurungs and Tamangs in the highlands and Brahmins, Chhetris and Newars in the lower altitudes. These are among the many ethnic groups, which exist in Nepal.

3. People: Trekkers are always impressed by the friendliness of the people they meet along the local trails. The hill peoples particularly their traditional hospitality and fascinating culture makes a trek in Nepal a special kind of mountain holiday. Unlike any other part of world.

4. Safety: The problems like theft, robbery, assault in other Asian countries and western civilization are still unknown in Nepal that is why it can be seen relatively safety. Unfortunately things seem to be changing and treks need to be more careful than they used to be. It is strongly advisable to trek with a licensed guide.

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Trekking is not mountaineering but it is as well to remember that the Himalayas begin where other mountains finish. Whether you begin your trek at a roadbed or fly into a remote mountain airstrip, a large part of your trek will be in the middle hills region at and elevations between 1000 meters and 3000 meters but the trek to Everest base camp will reach 5545 meters. Most of the times you will remain with in the altitude range 1500 to 2000 meters. In this region, there are always well-developed trails through villages and across mountain passes.

Even at high altitudes there are intermittent settlements used in the summer by herders, so the trails, though often indistinct, are always there. All trails are easily traversed without the aid of ropes or any mountaineering skill. There are rare occasions when snow is encountered, and on some high passes it might be necessary to place a safety line for your companions or porter if there is deep snow, but alpine techniques are almost never used on a traditional trek. Anyone who has walked extensively in the mountains has all the skill necessary for on extended trek in Nepal.

Although trekking in Nepal can be organized throughout the year, October through May are considered to be the best months for trekking. A summer month of the year, which coincides with monsoon, begins in mid-June and drains in mid-September making travel wet and warm. The mountain views may not be at their best as rain clouds and haze over hang the mountains occasionally obscuring the enchanting views. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation.

During monsoon (Mid-June to Mid-September) it does not mean that it will rain every day. Besides, some of the most frequented trails will not be crowded and some people like it that way. It can actually be enjoyed in the upper part of the Annapurna circuit around Marfa, Jomsom and Muktinath and upper Mustang area (Lo-Manthang) as the monsoon does not get in this trans-Himalayan area.

Autumn being the best season for trekking, offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views January and February are noted for cold weather with occasional snowfall at higher elevations. Again, excellent views are common. These months are popular and ideal for trekking for those who are well equipped or who remain at lower elevations below 3,000 meters.

Late February brings spring in Nepal and offers exhilarating trekking for those who are interested in flowers, birds and natural grandeur. Different varieties of wild flowers, especially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 8,000 ft (Approx, above 2200 meter) haunting paradise during this season.

April and May are the expedition season and the best time for climbing the high peaks. It is mildly warm at lower elevations but occasional haze mars beautiful view of mountains. At higher elevations over 4,000 meters the mountain views are excellent and the temperature is quite moderate even at night.

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Though porters' plights are difficult, recall that human transport is often the only way through this terrain and your holiday is providing jobs. Please show your appreciation for trek-staff with thoughtfulness and humor.

Tipping trek-guide & porter at the end of the trip helps make-up for relatively meager wages but is completely voluntary and should only reward those who really hard to make your trip enjoyable. Usually, for our week's trek, a guide receive minimum US$ 40-60 and a porter receive US$ 15-25. But, please do not forget that just your smile and thanks to the guide and the porter against their service could also be a precious return…… Tipping is completely voluntary.

At the end of your trek, if you wish to give clothes, shoes or any items to your guide and porter, which you don’t want to take back home, you may distribute them fairly by lottery or with understanding and preference as their job nature.

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Trekking in Nepal need not be considered risky affair as far as your health is concerned. But very little medical care along the trail is available, so make sure you are physically fit and healthy before departing. In case of serious illness or injury, you'll be promptly evacuated to Kathmandu, which is the best remedy. Helicopter rescue services could cost as much as us$ 1000.00 per hour and it normally takes about 2-3 hours for rescue flights in Everest or Annapurna area. Please be informed that the helicopter evacuation costs of the trekkers are charged in full to the concerned clients.

Take care of yourself along the trail by ensuring that water is boiled. Diarrhea and headaches can be the curse for trekkers. So, bring appropriate medication and use them with caution. Sunburn can also be a problem at altitude, a barrier cream will protect your skin and good sunglasses are also necessary. Blisters are another problem for the trekker and adequate supplies of band-aids are advisable.

Often known, as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is particularly an important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevation above 3500 m. The initial symptoms of AMS are as following:-

Nausea, vomiting, Loss of appetite, Insomnia / Sleeplessness, Persistent headache, Dizziness, confusion, Disorientation, drunken gait, Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs, Slight swelling of hands and face, Breathlessness and breathing irregularity, Reduced urine output.

These symptoms are to be taken seriously. The only cure for the altitude sickness is to descend to lower elevations immediately and it has no other cure or substitute. Acclimatization by ascending to no more than 300 to 500 meters per day above 3500 meters and the proper amount of rest are the best methods for prevention of AMS.

So far, only few trekkers have minor effects from the altitude. However, I advise specially the guests with known heart, lunges or blood diseases to consult their doctor before taking a trekking trip that goes to over 4000 meter. My advice: Drink 4 liter of water minimum a day, don't exhaust yourself so much and breathe deep and take rest more than usual.

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1. Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, "walk then in" to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night and when the boot is wet.

3. Warm jacket - Fiberfill or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February.

4. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

5. Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter month, December through February, these items are essential. Thick sweaters can e purchased in Kathmandu.

6. A pair of lightweight/heavyweight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu.

7. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night.

8. Windproof / waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10,000ft.(3000 meter)

9. Thermal underwear: These are excellent to sleep in night. In the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

10. A tracksuit. Useful for wearing in camp and in the tent.

11. Pair of loose fitting long shorts/skirts.

12. One lightweight long sleeved-shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sunburn.

13. A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter, it is an essential item. A sun hat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.

14. A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best.

15. One pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.

16. Two Pairs of thin and two pairs of thick woolen socks.

17. Underwear: normal quantity and swimming costume.

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1. Duffel bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking

2. Daypack: this is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera film. Towel, soap, a boot etc.

3. Water bottle.

4. Snow glasses and sunglasses.

5. 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. 6-10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.

6. Wallet and / or money belt with compartment for coins.

7. Toiletries with large and smaller towels. Toilet paper can be bought in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.

8. Small headlamp and / or torch with spare batteries and bulbs, candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.

9. Snow gaiters essential during winter and all treks going over at other times.

10. An umbrella (optional) which is quite useful to ward off the dogs, suitable as a walking stick, to use as a sunshade and useful when its rains.

11. Reading materials, camera and film. Game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional) and inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph - Personal medical supplies.

It is advisable to have your own strong comfortable shoes and warm sleeping bag.

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Grade 1/ Easy

Easy trekking by Himalayan Standard is generally between 900 m to 2000 m. This trip can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a reasonably captive life.

Grade 2 / Moderate

Treks involve longer treks (five to ten) . In general the altitude attained on these trek will be between 900 m. to 3000 m.

Grade 3 / Difficult

Reasonably demanding, trekking at an altitude up to 4,000 m. with side trips to higher elevation. Some previous hill-walking experience is desirable.

Grade 4 / Difficult & Challenging

Here we include the trek that frequently crosses the high Himalayan passes above 5000 meter. Like Cho-La in Everest region, Thorung-La in Annapurna region etc. These treks must be fully supported and escorted.

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Please click on the links below to view suggested programs on it.

Please contact me to get details for other trek regions such as
Makalu Base Camp, Round Dhaulagiri, Round Manaslu Rara /Jumla And Dolpa

The diverse terrain and variety of cultures of the region make this area the most popular trekking destination in the world. It is the most-trekked region of Nepal, the recent data indicates that nearly 64% of the trekkers treks on this region. The region offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several other splendid & unnamed peaks. Pokhara - a Lake city is the starting and ending point for the most of the treks on this region. The beautiful Lake city of Pokhara is dominated by impressive Fishtail mountain - Machhapuchhre in Nepali. The trail from the plains of the Pokhara valley, lush with rice cultivation to the another side of the Annapurna range passes through colorful villages, green forests, bamboo jungles, rivers & cascades, rhododendron forests, waterfalls etc. etc. with birds and animal life.

North of Pokhara is an area protected by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), tucked beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna massif. The project is one of the most successful projects in the world. The sanctuary is an easy trek from Pokhara and takes one through some of Nepal's most lovely rhododendron forests to the Annapurna Base Camp. There are also numerous one or two day treks out of Pokhara town, where one can have the close-up views of Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna range, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal.

Here, I'm presenting some suggested and ideal itineraries for general guideline. I also accept and quote for the itineraries of your choice. Please feel free to contact me for further detail, logistics & cost on these itineraries.

Trek to Round Annapurna
Duration: 21 days, Starting Point: Kathmandu, Ending Point: Pokhara,
Trek Grade: 3, Highest Point: Thorung La Cross 5416 Meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Duration: 12 days, Starting / Ending Point: Pokhara, Trek Grade: 2
Highest Point: Annapurna Base Camp 4200 meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

Trek to Annapurna Skyline - Ghandruk & Ghorepani - Poonhill
Duration: 5 days, Starting / Ending Point: Pokhara, Trek Grade: 2
Highest Point: Poonhill 3200 meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

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Mt. Everest known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepali means "Top of the World" and "Chomolungma" in Tibetan means "Mother Goddess" of the world, boasts some of the world's highest mountains such as Lhotse and Nuptse. The region is also the home of the Sherpas and outpost of Tibetan Buddhism with its many fascinating monasteries. The mountains, glaciers, the people, their village & way of life will ensure lasting memories of the trek. More than 200 peaks higher than 6000 m. are concentrated in this region.

Many trekkers walk in from the road head at Jiri, through the lovely rolling hills of the region, which is also known as Solu region. Others fly in to the village of Lukla to start their trek. A few days above Lukla is the entrance of Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park and the hilly town of Namche Bazaar, where most trekkers take a day to acclimatize to the high altitude, which is strongly recommended by us.

At the end of your trek, if you are flying back to Kathmandu from Lukla, we suggest you to have at least two leisure / extra days in Kathmandu. Because the flights are occasionally delayed in this region due to weather.

Here, I'm presenting some suggested and ideal itineraries for general guideline. I also accept and quote for the itineraries of your choice. Please feel free to contact me for further detail, logistics & cost on these itineraries.

Trek to Kala Pathhar
Duration: 14 days, Starting / Ending Point: Kathmandu, Trek Grade: 3
Highest Point: Kala Pathhar 5545 meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

Trek to Gokyo Lake
Duration: 14 days, Starting / Ending Point: Kathmandu, Trek Grade: 3
Highest Point: Gokyo Peak 5360 meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

Trek to Tyangboche Monastery
Duration: 8 days, Starting / Ending Point: Kathmandu, Trek Grade: 2
Highest Point: Tyangboche Monastery 3867 meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

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Langtang-Helambu & Gosaikunda offers various trekking options. Langtang valley, nestled in the Himalayas is ideal for the study of Tamang culture whilst Helambu is famous for its climate and natural beauty. Langtang trek begins north of Kathmandu, ascending through shady forests and rushing streams to Kyanjing Gompa set beneath jagged peaks. Optional day hikes scout glaciers and nearby peaks. Yala Peak 5500 meter, Ganja La Chuli 5844 meter can be climbed with proper equipments. Return to Kathmandu (10 days) or cross a 4600 meter pass via Gosaikunda Lake, a sacred pilgrimage site and descend through Helambu visiting Sherpa homes and monasteries 918 days). An easier trek entering Helambu from Kathmandu Valley reaches Tharepati (8 days).

Here, I'm presenting some suggested and ideal itineraries for general guideline. I also accept and quote for the itineraries of your choice. Please feel free to contact me for further detail, logistics & cost on these itineraries.

Trek to Langtang Valley
Duration: 9 days, Starting / Ending Point: Kathmandu, Trek Grade: 2
Highest Point: Kyanjing Gompa 3800 meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

Trek to Helambu Valley
Duration: 7 days, Starting / Ending Point: Kathmandu, Trek Grade: 2
Highest Point: Kyanjing Gompa 3800 meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

Trek to Lake Gosaikunda
Duration: 8 days, Starting / Ending Point: Kathmandu, Trek Grade: 3
Highest Point: Lauribina Pass 4600 meter

Please note: The trekking portion of this itinerary is meant only as a guide line and is subject to change to suite natural condition, which is beyond our control. The time distance shown on the table is applicable only in the normal & fair weather condition.

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This trek is especially for those who have a very short time in Kathmandu but willing to do trek and see how Nepal actually looks like. Although it is so near to Kathmandu - a fast growing modern city, it takes you after an hour drive so near to nature immediately exposing a typical rural Nepal with magnificent views of different Himalayan ranges such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Rolwaling, Dorje Lakpa, Kanchen Junga ( With a possibility of viewing Mt. Everest - weather permitting).

Here, I'm presenting some suggested and ideal itineraries for general guideline. I also accept and quote for the itineraries of your choice. Please feel free to contact me for further detail, logistics & cost on these itineraries.

Trek to Kathmandu Valley Rim - 1
Duration: 5 days, Starting / Ending Point: Kathmandu, Trek Grade: 2
Highest Point: Shivapuri Hill 2732 meter

Service available in Camping Trek Only