Trekking in Nepal is unlike anywhere else in the Himalayas, complemented by crystal clear air and views that sometimes defy description. Some treks are short and suitable for beginners while others can be long and challenging. Trekking facilities are constantly being improved. All treks in Nepal use tented campsite accommodation and on many routes you will be the only trekkers in sight!

1. Trekking in Nepal in 2016

2. • Nepal is a trekker's paradise. The on foot journey across rivers, battling through the Stoney lush
green uphill and shaking hands with the highest snowy mountains is what Nepal's geography has
to offer endlessly.
• If you are a trekker, it is a matter of paramount importance to make sure you squeeze in Nepal to
your travel list.

3. How to choose a trek in Nepal?
1. No of Days
2. Season
3. Level of Difficulty
4. Organized & Unorganized

4. 1. No. of Days
a) Short Trek: 5 to 10 Days
b) Medium Trek: 10 to 20 Days
c) Long Trek: 20+ Days

5. 2. Seasons
a) February to May
b) September to November

6. 3. Level of Difficulty
i. Easy treks
a) Altitude: 2000- 3000 meters.
b) Walking hours per day: 2-5 hours
c) Ascend: 200 to 400 meters
d) Level of risk: little or no risk of altitude sickness
ii. Moderate treks
a) Altitude: 3000- 4000 meters
b) Walking hours per day: 4- 7 hours
c) Ascend: 600- 1000 meters
d) Level of risk: little risk of altitude sickness
iii. Strenuous treks
a) These treks are challenging ones. One may get to pass across high passes. The walking trails are very rugged and it incorporates many uphill and downhills.
b) Altitude: 4000- 5000 meters
c) Walking hours per day: 6- 8 hours
d) Ascend: 300- 400 meters
e) Level of risk: chances of altitude sickness and risky path
iv. Difficult Treks
a) Altitude: 5000 Meters +
b) Only For World class Experience trekkers
c) Encompasses very high Passes.
d) The weather can get windy, change frequently and is extremely cold.
e) The trails are very rugged and risky. Also, there is very high possibility of altitude sickness and landslides.

7. 4. Organized a & Unorganized
• Tea house Trekking in Nepal
Tea house are the small hotels/ eateries found in the local villages that offer accommodation and home cooked meals.
• Camping Trekking in Nepal
Camping trekking has to be done as there is no accommodation & eateries available close by.

8. Documents Required in Nepal Trekking
• TIMS (Trekker's Information Management System) card
Required by all the people who plan to trek in Nepal. This document helps to ensure safety and control illegal trekking
operations. It includes the information about the date of the trip, the itinerary and a contact number.
• Trekking Permit
Important document which is required to travel to Heritage sites, National Parks, protected and restricted areas.

9. Essential trekking equipment Checklist
a) Good trekking shoes
b) Down Jacket
c) Map (mobile/ hard print)
d) Water
e) Sunglasses
f) Torch
g) Multi knife
h) Trousers
i) Basic Medical Kit
j) Sleeping bag and a tent
k) Gloves
l) Food and energy bars

10. 8 best trekking destinations in Nepal
a) Everest
b) Langtang Region
c) Kanchanjunga
d) Mugu
e) Dolpa
f) Annapurna Region
g) Humla
h) The Great Himalayan Trail

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