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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