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Trekking in Nepal

The Wikipedia (online encyclopedia) defines "Trekking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. It usually takes place on trails in areas of relatively unspoiled wilderness."

In the normal term, trekking is another word for walking. However, the word trekking has become well known for the form of walking which takes you along trials winding up, down, over and around mountains. Nepal is trekkers’ paradise. One can trek along with beaten trials or isolated outposts. Trekking itself is not mountaineering although mountaineering expedition too uses some of the popular trials to reach the Base Camps for the rigorous climb.

Asahi Treks is specializing in customer service in the Himalayas Mountains fostering our motto of Hospitality, Friendship and Flexibility with personal care of our valuable guests. We can assure you by changing a simple holiday into adventurous, fascinating and memorable cultural experience to your utmost satisfaction. Normally we offer two different standards of trekking (Moderate to adventurous) in Nepal and they are:
a) Fully organized trek and
b) Tea house trek popularly known as Lodge Trek.

The differences between these two kinds of trekking are:

Physical fitness while trekking:

One should be mentally and physically fit for trekking 5 to 7 hours each day. Normally the trek may begin at lower altitude gaining relatively elevation each day. We recommend those suffering from heart and lungs problems not to attempt any strenuous or high altitude treks. Of course, consultation with your doctor regarding medical and physical fitness before trekking is always advisable.


When to trek?

February to April (Spring Season) is the time you can enjoy the view of the majestic mountains with no clouds and this is also the time to enjoy different flora with blooming rhododendrons of vibrant colors. Days are apparently hot while walking but you can feel relief at night. Days are longer so you can cover bit more distance as well. Late September to late November (Autumn Season) is the most popular season as the sky remains clear and rain is at a minimum. It provides uninterrupted and crystal clear views of the Himalayas for several hundreds of kilometers. December and January are the coldest months with heavy snowfall in the upper hills, crossing the passes at this time can be impossible.

However we believe that “Nepal is for all season”.

Low attitude temperature (1000 m to 3000m)
Day : 25º to 27º Celsius
Night : 0º to 5º Celsius
High attitude temperature (above 3000m)
Day : 15º to 18º Celsius
Night :1º to 15º Celsius
 

What to bring?

• Warm down –filled jacket is essential
• Windproof outer jacket is helpful
• Comfortable trousers for men and loose skirts for women during the day
• Gloves
• Hat or Cap to avoid sun burn as the sun in the high attitude can be quite intense
• Light weight trekking shoes
• Warm woolen/thermal socks
• Thermal undergarments
• Flashlight and spare batteries
• Anti-glare sunglasses
• Sun Burn Cream
• Sleeping Bag to withstand temp of –15 c
• Rain Poncho
• First Aid Kit

Note: Many of these items can be rented in Katmandu and Pokhara. Trekking shoes are essential as sizes may be hard to match inside Nepal.
 

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

Also known as Altitude Sickness, AMS is the effects of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations above 3600 m. early symptoms include headache, loss of appetite, lethargy, and sleeplessness. Do not ignore these warnings as serious symptoms can cause death within a few hours. Being young, strong and fit does not help. Medicine is no substitute for descent. If a doctor is available, he may give medicine and oxygen. The patient must go down, even if given treatment. If you are traveling in Khumbu and Manang regions, you can contact Khunde, Pheriche in Khumbu region and Manang in Manang region for more information on altitude sickness. Hospitals are there with good doctors. To avoid altitude sickness you should walk slowly and drink a lot of fluid. If you feel exhausted, you have moved too fast or too high. Take time to acclimatize to each gaining altitude and give yourself rest days. If you start to feel unwell, retreat to a lower altitude immediately. It may save your life. The only cure for AMS is to descend immediately to a lower elevation.
 

Important Consideration:

Treks requiring internal flights are subject to timetable adjustment due to various considerations such as the weather, load factor of the plane, availability of flights/seats on a given sector for a given date etc.

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