Lhasa Everest Base camp Tour

Overview

Popularly known as the Roof of the World as surrounded by the mountain ranges is a mystic place with rare culture, mountains, traditions and monasteries offering you the life long memory to cherish on. A hidden world for centuries now is opening arms for you to experience the mysticism.

The trip to TIbet will take you to varieties of experiences ranging from an incredible journey to view world's highest mountains, travel on the world's highest plains, interact and be exposed with the nomadic life and pilgrims and walk amidst the burning butter lamps & chanting monks of Tibet's ancient and legendary Buddhist monasteries and of course the Base camp to highest peak of the world Mt. Everest. This trip will certainly be printed in your mindset forever and adds a smile on to your face every time you recall it.

Itinerary

Day 01:Fly Kathmandu-Lhasa.
Transfer to the airport to fly over to Lhasa after having Breakfast. Arrive at Gongar Airport, 95 km away from Lhasa and then drive to Lhasa. Rest day free for Acclimatisation..

Day 02:Sightseeing in Lhasa.
We will explore Lhasa after breakfast which mainly includes:

The Potala Palace:
Named after Mount Potala, the abode of Chenresig or Avalokitesvara, The Potala Palace, was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala, India, after an invasion and failed uprising in 1959. The first palace was built in 637 BC by the Tibetan king as a present for his bride Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Dynasty of China which now is a museum. This landmark is one of the wonders of the eastern architecture. You will be able to be in the Throne Room, Meditation Room, Bedroom of Dalai lama and Chapels of different Buddhist Gods and Goddesses inside the Museum.

Drepung Monastery
Founded in 1416, Drepung Monastery approximately 8 KM to the west of central Lhasa was once Tibet's largest and most influential monastery which shelters about 700 monks and attracts pilgrims and visitors from around the world. It was the home of the Dalai Lamas before the Potala Palace was built in the 17th century. Resemblance to a heap of white rice from a distance it was called "Monastery of the Collecting-Rice" (Drepung Gompa) in Tibet. You will be able to visit the Assembly Hall which showcases the statue of Dalai Lama XIII which is lit by butter lamps and visitors are offered with holy water to purify themselves. There are different paintings, scriptures and statues of Buddha which are decorated throughout the building which brings solace to every person visiting it.

Day 03:Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Jokhang Temple Jokhang temple is the most scared temple in Tibet which is the reminiscence of 7th century Cultural Revolution of Tibet. The experience that you get in this temple is incomparable to any other instances that you get to experience. You can see the the Four Guardian Kings, two on either side inside the temple where the main assembly hall or Dukhang opens to a paved courtyard beneath the open sky. You will be welcomed by the row of butter lamps in the altar just before the main entrance to the temple.

The Norbulingkha
Norbulingkha meaning Jewel Park was the Summer Palace of Dalai Lamas in the western part of Lhasa. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site it once served as a administrative and religious centre from the time of Dalai Lama 7th. Within a walking distance from southwest of Potala Palace, this is the biggest human made garden in TIbet covering the area of around 36 hectares making it the hub for cultural songs, dances, music and festivals.

Day 04:Lhasa-Gyantse.
From Lhasa we will drive towards Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake. This lake is considered as the holiest lake and an important centre for Buddhist pilgrimage. Gyantse is one of the remote places of Tibet which is not under Chinese influence whose virginity offers you with the chance to interact and be exposed to the true Tibetan lifestyle.
Visit the main attractions:

Gyantse is popular for its Fortress, the Dzong, a very special building, the Kumbum, and a monastery, the Pelkor Chode. This monastery was found in 1418 and initially wa s comprised with numbers of monasteries inside which now only has one monastery. The Kimbum has a strange structure and is decorated with number of pictures and thousands of statues.

Day 05:Gyantse-Shigatse (3900m).
On fifth day we will drive to Shigatse & en-route visit Shalu Monastery. Shigatse (3900m) is the second largest town in Tibet and the traditional capital of Tsang. Visit Tashiluhnnpo Monastery, spectacular chapels and tombs of the Panchen Lamas & the Shigatse Free Market.

Day 06:Shigatse-Shegar then to Tingri(4300 m)
Drive Shigatse to Tingri via Lhatze.

Day 07:Tingri- Rongbuk (5200 m)
Drive Tingri to Rongbuk. Visit Rongbuk monastery and around.

Day 08:Rongbuk – EBC explore and back to Tingri ( 4300 m)
After breakfast Visit Everest base camp then drive back to Tingri for night halt.

Day 09:Tingri-Zhangmu (2300 m)
Drive through the nomad and Yak hightablends. to Zhagmu via Nyalam (3800 m), Lalung La pass (5050m) with panoramic view of Himalayan Peaks. With good weather conditions is possible to see the Mt. Everest, Cho Oyo, and the Shisha Pangma.

Day 10:Zhangmu - Kathmandu 116 km
Drive to Kathmandu through the Sunkosi river valley, following the old salt route from India to Tibet

Cost Info

Cost Includes

• Accommodation using standard hotel in Lhasa and best available Hotels/Guest Houses en route on twin sharing.
• Daily breakfast
• All arrival/departure transfers by Good bus/ Vehicle.
• Local English speaking Guide.
• Entrance fees to monuments.
• Tibet Travel Permit Fee.

Cost Excludes

• Lunch & Dinner
• Any meals arrangements in Kathmandu
• Any Airfare and Airport taxes (Given separately for Lhasa sector).
• Nepal Entry Visa Fee (Given separately)
• Tibet Visa fee ( given separately)
• Personal travel Insurance, Medical Expenses, Emergency Evacuation/rescue in any form.
• Any expenses arising due to Landslides, political disturbances, strikes etc...
• Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tip etc.
• Any other extra cost which is not mentioned in above cost includes section.

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What is Trekking ?

Trekking is another word for walking. However, the word trekking has become better known for the kind of walking, which takes you along trails winding up, down, over and around mountains.

Trekking is not mountaineering although some of the popular trails are used by mountaineering expeditions to get to their base camps. Most of the trails you walk on are still used predominantly by Nepali people for everyday travel and trade. It is not uncommon to be passed along the way by a Nepali porter carrying lengths of corrugated roofing iron slung.
Trekking is a way of seeing a mountain, its History, People and nature. You will walk through the streets of cities and villages and past the open front doors of houses; you will see the people at their daily tasks, the clouds forming below you and the magnificent mountains towering over you. By trekking you will be involved in a way you could never be in a car, bus, train or airplane; you can enjoy the friendliness of the people, feel the magnetism of the mountains, and be at one with the country and at peace with yourself. A trekking trip can be any length you choose. There are a number of short treks around the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys which only take a day to complete. There are two or three day treks or treks from a week to a month. For those with the time you can combine a number of treks and spend months just walking around. Nepal Spiritual Trekking P Ltd can help you to put together a trek to suit your needs at an affordable price leaving you free of any bureaucratic or logistic hassles.

Camping Trekking Information

Another style of trekking is to gather Sherpa’s, porters, food and equipment and take off on a trek with all the comforts and facilities of an organized trek. On such a trek you camp in tents, porters carry your gear, Sherpas set up camp and cook and serve meals. You carry a backpack with only a water bottle, camera and jacket. Trekkers, who opt for this approach, particularly with a small group of friends, often have a rewarding, enriching and enjoyable trip. You can use a trekking company in Nepal to make some or all of the arrangements, though you may have to shop for an agency that suits you. Some Nepalese trekking companies offer equipment for hire, some will arrange a single Sherpa or porter and some will undertake only the entire arrangements for a trek.

If you want to have everything organized in advance, you can contact us.

Teahouse Treks Information

It is a bit pretentious to call some of these village establishments a hotel, but the Nepalese use of English translates restaurant or eating-place as "hotel". Since the word hotel has been pre-empted, Nepalese use the word "lodge" for sleeping place or hotel. Thus, in the hills of Nepal a "hotel" has food, but may not provide a place to sleep, while a "lodge" always offers accommodation. Many innkeepers specify the services they provide by calling their establishments "Hotel & Lodge". To avoid all this semantic confusion, most people use hotel, lodge and teahouse interchangeably. In reality, you can usually find both accommodation and food at any trailside establishment. The most popular way to trek in Nepal for both Locals and Westerners is to travel from teahouse to teahouse. Hotel accommodation is most readily available in the Khumbu (Everest) region, the Langtang area and the entire Annapurna region. In these areas, you can operate with a bare minimum of equipment and rely on teahouses for food and shelter.

By arranging your food and accommodation locally, you can move at your own pace and set your own schedule. You can move faster or slower than others move and make side trips not possible with a large group. You can spend a day photographing mountains, flowers or people - or you can simply lie around for a day. Hotels provide a special meeting place for trekkers from throughout the world. You are free (within the limits imposed by your trekking permit) to alter your route and change your plans to visit other out-of the- way places as you learn about them. You will have a good opportunity to see how the people in the hills of Nepal live, work and eat and will probably develop at least a rudimentary knowledge of the Nepali language.

You are, however, dependent on facilities in villages or in heavily trekked regions. Therefore, you must trek in inhabited areas and on the better-known routes. You may need to alter your schedule to reach a certain hotel for lunch or dinner. You can miss a meal if there is no hotel when you need one or if the hotel you are counting on is closed. A few packets of biscuits in your backpack are good insurance against these rough spots. Most of the major routes are well documented, but they are also well travelled. A hotel can be out of food if there are many other trekkers or if you arrive late. You may have to change your planned destination for the day when you discover that the lunch you ordered at an inn will take a very long time to prepare. You will usually make this discovery only after you have already waited an hour or so. It is wise to be aware of these kinds of problems and to prepare yourself to deal with them.

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LUMBINI BUDDHIST TOUR

Overview

Lumbini is one of the most spiritual locations in the world and is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and serves as the root of the Buddhist religion and philosophy. One of the four most important pilgrimage locations as described by Buddha himself, Lumbini is a must visit for any spiritual traveler. Home to peaceful gardens, spiritual trees and countless temples, monasteries and stupas, Lumbini is the ultimate destination to further develop your spiritual curiosity literally following in the footsteps of lord Buddha explore the origins of one of the most influential religions in the world. We are proud to offer two unique ways to experience Lumbini allowing you to experience a more personal interaction with this spiritual location

Itineratry and Map: 

Option 1:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] 
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA), you will be greeted by a representative from the Good Karma Trekking team holding a sign with your name in the parking lot. After a brief introduction, you will be escorted to your hotel. After check in, and welcome drinks you will be free to explore around the backpacker haven of Thamel.

Day 02: Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft]: 
Today after breakfast we will start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu including Durbar Square, and Pashupati temple that are both Unesco World Heritage Sites. You will also visit the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) that is one of the large Stupas in the world. 

Day 03: Drive to Lumbini    
Travel through the scenic Kathmandu Valley admiring the diverse architecture of different ethnic groups while you pass through terraced rice fields along a series of powerful rivers and waterfall on you way to Lumbini. You will have time to further explore the mystique of the city in the evening while relaxing in the same atmosphere that inspired Buddha in his spiritual persuits. 

Day 04: Lumbini Tour

Mayadevi Temple

We will begin by visiting the legendary Maya Devi temple home to original Buddhist scripture, details about the birth of Buddha, and home to the first place Buddha came in contact with the earth. The timeless Ashokan Pillar marks his place of birth inside the temple. We will then move to the tranquil Puskarni Pond where his mother bathed prior to this birth. We will then visit a series of ruins and holy stupas commemorating different achievements of Buddhism. Finally, we will continue to a charming nearby village to learn more about the practical aspects of Buddhism as practiced by the locals in the region who have passes down their religious traditions for centuries. 
Day 05: Drive to Kathmandu
We will return to Kathmandu along the same scenic route we took to Lumbini. We will have time in the evening to visit any other places of interest, do some souvenir shopping or explore the backpacker haven of Thamel. If you desire, we can include any trip extension including the popular Unesco World Heritage site of Chitwan National Park or the stunning lakeside town of Pokhara.

Day 06: Departure
Depending on your flight time you may be able to see a few more attractions in before departing approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight time. You will be escorted to the airport with a representative from Good Karma trekking staff. After our farewells, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in Nepal with Good Karma, as one time is never enough.

Option 2

Day 01: Flight to Bhairahawa and travel to Lumbini
Today well will take a scenic 30-minute flight over the Himalayan giants to Bhairahawa before driving to Lumbini. We will explore the spiritual town passing along the international monastery zone where many countries have paid tribute to Lord Buddha by erecting spiritual stupas in his honor. 

Day 02: Lumbini Spiritual Tour

We will begin by visiting the legendary Maya Devi temple home to original Buddhist scripture, details about the birth of Buddha, and home to the first place Buddha came in contact with the earth. The timeless Ashokan Pillar marks his place of birth inside the temple. We will then move to the tranquil Puskarni Pond where his mother bathed prior to this birth. We will then visit a series of ruins and holy stupas commemorating different achievements of Buddhism. Finally, we will continue to a charming nearby village to learn more about the practical aspects of Buddhism as practiced by the locals in the region who have passes down their religious traditions for centuries. 

Ashoka Piller 

Day 03: Gotihawa, Kudan and Tilaurakot
We will spend the day exploring additional holy sights located around Lumbini. We will first visit Gotihawa, which is known to be the birthplace of the previous incarnation of Buddha known as Krakuchanda. A famous pillar erected by the Indian emperor Ashoka honors this sight and makes a great visit for those more interested in Buddha’s previous life. We then continue to the stupa and monastery town of Ramgram, which was the location Buddha, met King Suddhodhana following his enlightenment to spread his teachings. Finally, we will visit the ancient capital of of Tilaurakot where Budhha spent 29 years of his life before returning to Lumbini. 

Day 04: Devadaha and Ramagrama

We will visit Devdaha famous for being the home of Maya Devi as well as Buddha’s wife and stepmother. This location was visited by Buddha following his enlightenment and was a major center of his teachings and a major reason for the rapid adoption of Buddhism in the region. We then visit Ramgram which is home to an ancient brick stupa housing many of Buddhas belongings which have been preserved since his funeral. Finally we will take a scenic return flight to Kathmandu with a farewell diner to complete your journey.

Day 05: Departure
Depending on your flight time you may be able to see a few more attractions in before departing approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight time. You will be escorted to the airport with a representative from Good Karma trekking staff. After our farewells, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in Nepal with Good Karma, as one time is never enough.

Includes and Excludes

 What is included in the price?

• Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus
• Accommodation as required by you like -Budget Hotels, Tourist standard Hotel ,Threee star category Hotels ,Four Star Hotels, Five Star Hotels in ( Bed & Breakfast Basis , Bed Breakfast & Dinner Basis , Bed Breakfast Lunch Dinner Basis )or as specified in the appropriate itinerary
• Guided city tours as per the Itinerary by Private Car, Van, Jeep, Costar, Bus, Flights etc as per the group sizes and your request.
• Government registered Nepali professional English speaking Guide certified by Natham.
• All our government taxes , Hotel 10+ 13 present Vat taxes services charges etc
• Official expense& services charges 

Non Includes
• Certain lunches and dinners as explained in the trekking itinerary
• Your travel insurance 
• International airfare and airport departure tax
• Appropriate visa fees
• Alcoholic, cold and hot drinks, laundry
• Personal equipment
• Certain sightseeing/monument entrance fees
• Any others expenses

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DAILY KATHMANDU VALLY TOUR

Overview

Tourist from across the globe flock to Nepal for its unique architecture, diverse culture, interesting people and breathtaking beauty. Home to numerous UNESCO heritage sites both in nature and culture make the country a must see for nature lovers and spiritualists alike. Popular attractions include Bodnath Stupa,Kopan Monastery,Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath (Temple of Living Beings),Changu Narayan, Durbar Square - Kathmandu, Buddha Nilkantha Temple,Hanuman Dhoka Square,Kumari Chowk,,Dakshinkali Temple,Budhanilkantha,National Botanical Gardens,Asan,Freak Street (Jhhonchen Tole),Bhimsen Tower,Kailashnath Mahadev,Sankhu Village, Kirtipur Village, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar square,khokona ,Namo Buddha, and Chobhar, Tibetan  Refugee camp etc

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We have created a tour that shows the highlights of the city in a one day special tour designed to cover the most interesting and beautiful places in the Kathmandu Valley so you don’t miss out even if you only have a short stay. Out expert Tour Guides Licensed from TURGAN will give you local insight to all aspects of Nepal including the culture, architecture and history of the Valley. This is the best way to learn about Nepal in a short time while seeing all the highlights that travelers crave.

We are the only Tour Company organizing this daily Fix departure tour to Kathmandu valley, which is available every day. We request that you book your tour one day in advance to ensure everything is covered. The tour departs at 8 am and finishes at 4:30 ensuring you will have a full day of sightseeing and cultural insight. The tour starts and ends in Thamel and includes a delicious lunch in the historical section of Patan.

The Tour Includes a Buffet Lunch & all the permits fees, guide,  transportation and all the services charge including drinks for every guest. The Buffet Lunch we take place at an authentic Nepalese restaurant offering all sorts of regional delicacies allowing you to eat like a local.

Before your departure, you will be given a traditional Nepalese hat to wear during your tour so you can dress like a local as your visit all the areas. This small gift will enable you to receive friendly looks and nobs from the locals to

Itinerary of a Fix departure Kathmandu Valley Tour
Wake up in your Hotel at : 6 : 30
Breakfast at your hotel : 7:00

Arrive at Good Karma Trekking office in the heart of Thamel by 7 :45. If you are located outside of Thamel, we will provide transportation for you.

Bus Stars at 8:00 am for sightseeing
Pashupatinath temple  Tour  8:30 am- 10:00am
Boudhanath Temple Tour: 10:00  am 11:00am
Lunch in Patan : 11:30am – 12:00Pm
Patan Durbar Square  tour  12:00Pm 2:00 Pm
Arrive  shyambunath Temple  2:30 Pm – 4 : Pm
Transfer to Thamel in front of Kathmandu Guest House at 4: 30

Itineratry and Map: 

Tourist from across the globe flock to Nepal for its unique architecture, diverse culture, interesting people and breathtaking beauty. Home to numerous UNESCO heritage sites both in nature and culture make the country a must see for nature lovers and spiritualists alike. Popular attractions include Bodnath Stupa,Kopan Monastery,Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath (Temple of Living Beings),Changu Narayan, Durbar Square - Kathmandu, Buddha Nilkantha Temple,Hanuman Dhoka Square,Kumari Chowk,,Dakshinkali Temple,Budhanilkantha,National Botanical Gardens,Asan,Freak Street (Jhhonchen Tole),Bhimsen Tower,Kailashnath Mahadev,Sankhu Village, Kirtipur Village, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar square,khokona ,Namo Buddha, and Chobhar, Tibetan Refugee camp etc

We have created a tour that shows the highlights of the city in a one day special tour designed to cover the most interesting and beautiful places in the Kathmandu Valley so you don’t miss out even if you only have a short stay. Out expert Tour Guides Licensed from TURGAN will give you local insight to all aspects of Nepal including the culture, architecture and history of the Valley. This is the best way to learn about Nepal in a short time while seeing all the highlights that travelers crave.

We are the only Tour Company organizing this daily Fix departure tour to Kathmandu valley, which is available every day. We request that you book your tour one day in advance to ensure everything is covered. The tour departs at 8 am and finishes at 4:30 ensuring you will have a full day of sightseeing and cultural insight. The tour starts and ends in Thamel and includes a delicious lunch in the historical section of Patan.

The Tour Includes a Buffet Lunch & all the permits fees, guide, transportation and all the services charge including drinks for every guest. The Buffet Lunch we take place at an authentic Nepalese restaurant offering all sorts of regional delicacies allowing you to eat like a local.

Before your departure, you will be given a traditional Nepalese hat to wear during your tour so you can dress like a local as your visit all the areas. This small gift will enable you to receive friendly looks and nobs from the locals to

Itinerary of a Fix departure Kathmandu Valley Tour
Wake up in your Hotel at : 6 : 30
Breakfast at your hotel : 7:00

Arrive at Good Karma Trekking office in the heart of Thamel by 7 :45. If you are located outside of Thamel, we will provide transportation for you.

Bus Stars at 8:00 am for sightseeing
Pashupatinath temple Tour 8:30 am- 10:00am
Boudhanath Temple Tour: 10:00 am 11:00am
Lunch in Patan : 11:30am – 12:00Pm
Patan Durbar Square tour 12:00Pm 2:00 Pm
Arrive shyambunath Temple 2:30 Pm – 4 : Pm
Transfer to Thamel in front of Kathmandu Guest House at 4: 30

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Buddhist monastery volunteering program

Nepal is a home of Buddha. The Buddhism in Tibet was spread from Nepal to Tibet and then to outer world. Buddhism and hinduism are major religions of Nepal. Buddhism in actuality is not a religion but a philosophy for happy life. The Thera Buddhism is more meditation based but the mahayana buddhism of tibet is ritual based. Buddhism practised by local newars of Kathmandu and that practised by Tibetan origin monks is different. The sakyapa, nigma pa, gelugpa and Kagupa are major four branches of Tibetan Buddhism. The drukpa’s have their rich and luxurious monasteries here in kathmandu and in different parts of the country. In Tibetan Buddhism still the second son and second daughter should become monk and nun and should go to live according to the monastic life since their childhod. This is making Tibetan buddhism more systematic with huge number of monks. Some of these monks and nun’s get married but most of them become celibate and perform rituals in the monastery during their life.http://www.nepalfctrekking.com/

Monks do make rituals, practise meta, crack jokes, play games, eat mostly spicy food and more live a simple life. People love to become like monk for short time in their life, learn meditation and rituals from them, eat with them. Are you interested volunteering in buddhist monastery in Nepal and learn buddhism. This is the two way traffic where you can teach monks and learn with them at the same time. You can help in the kitchen or help in the dinning room or help in the garden. Spend your some days of life in monastery to experience peace, to intense your compassion and love. Come to  understand the law of impermanence with robe wearing people.

Fee For Monastery teaching volunteer program

Duration	US $	Euro £
Two weeks	399	280
Four weeks	599	399
six weeks	799	499
Eight weeks	899	599
Ten weeks	999	699
Twelve weeks	1099	799
Additional Week	50	40

The price includes

1. Airport airval and departure

2. Four night stay in kathmandu in our volunteer home

3. Guided Kathmandu city tour program

4. All the food and accomodation during your Nepal stay

5. stay in monastery during volunteering project

6. classes on nepali language, culture, orientation, cooking etc

7. Souvenior

8. Certificate

9. Nepali sim card

10. All the support in need

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Nepal Trekking

himalayas of nepal

Due to the difficulty topography of the land, access by vehicle is very limited. Therefore, the best means of exploring the country is on foot, Village of Trekking depending on the area you wish to trek in and the degrees of difficulty you are willing to face, a wide range of trek can be organized. A three-day fully organized trek around Kathmandu valley is just a common as a two week assisted tea house trek to the Annapurna Sanctury. Since most treks start and end in relatively low areas, climbing towards higher valleys, you will be walking through altitudinal variation; differing natural scenarios, natural vegetation and you may even encounter various wild animals. You will also be able to meet different ethnic groups and discover the various aspects of Nepalese Culture. Mountain views of course will be part and parcel of almost all treks in Nepal and even on some short trek such as Ghorepani 6 days, you will have a chance to get incredibly close to the “eight thousanders.”
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Best Time To Trekking In Nepal :
When and how you go trekking depends greatly on the time of year. Generally speaking, the best months to trek are October-November (post-monsoon) and April-May (pre-monsoon). It is possible to trek throughout the year but trekkers must be aware that bad/ freak weather can strike in any season. Below are details of trekking conditions throughout the year

AUTUMN: October-November
Autumn is normally dry, stable and very clear. Temperatures are usually moderate during this period making it a good time for any trek. It can be cold at night higher up, but not as cold as the winter months (December-January). At low elevations it may still be hot during the day. Autumn is the most popular time for trekking so don’t expect solitude on the more popular routes. 

WINTER: December-January
Winter is usually dry and settled but it is a lot colder. Snow can fall in regions as low as 2500m, sometimes lower. It may be difficult to reach some of the higher passes (4000m+) due to snow & ice. The high-altitude treks require good gear and experience in cold-weather conditions as temperatures at 5000m can drop below -20°C and heavy snow can fall. Below 2000m temperatures can be pleasant though valleys are often fog- or haze-filled.

SPRING: February-April
The cool and clear blue skies in Spring makes it the best time to visit Nepal. The days are warm with good sunshine and the evenings are cooler, sometimes reaching freezing point at night. The flowers are in full bloom and the Rhododendron flowers colour the hillsides red. Spring is also known to be the best time to Climb the high mountain peaks such as Mt. Everest.

PRE-MONSOON: May-mid June
It gets that much hotter, hazier and unsettled in May & early June. The warming Asian landmass has begun drawing up air from the south, ushering in the pre-monsoon – a season of erratic weather and increasingly frequent afternoon storms. If you are looking for solitude on your trek, this is a good time to go. It is also a good time for going high but be prepared for rain, especially in the traditionally wet areas of Annapurna and eastern Nepal.

EQUIPMENT CHECK 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
* Rucksack
* Day bag
* Kit bag
* Ascenders
* Descenders
* T-shirts
* Lip salve

* Long sleeved cotton/woolen 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
* Light cotton athletic socks and wool climbing socks
* Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
* Head torch/batteries/bulbs
* Water proof climbing jacket
* Down jacket/trousers/vest
* Climbing sunglasses
* Sun screen
* Sun hat
* gaiters

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