Nepal Trekking

 Trekking in Nepal is the most popularly sought activities. Thousands of Tourists from all around the world come to Nepal as an ultimate destination for trekking – an adventure holidays from easy to challenging base camp treks. In other words, Nepal is a trekking paradise as her varied terrain offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

 Trekking in simple word is 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 will walk on are still used predominantly by Nepali people for everyday travel and trade. Hence, it is not uncommon to meet  Nepali porters carrying lengths of corrugated roofing iron slung from a jute strap (Namlo) around the head or a sick relative being carried in a basket (Doko) in the same manner to the nearest medical facility. Nepal Trekking offers the best way of experiencing country and its people ‘warts and all’. You will walk through the streets of cities, villages and past the open front doors of houses, and see the people at their daily tasks. The clouds forming below you and the magnificent peaks of mountains towering over you gives you a feeling of wandering in a real heaven.

By trekking you will be involved in a way you could never be in a car, bus, train or aero plane; you can enjoy the friendliness of the people, feel the magnetism of the mountains, culture and nature all at one place enshrining peace within yourself. Could you ask or want for anything more? A trekking trip can be any length you choose. There are a number of short treks around 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 longer period of time can combine a number of treks and spend months just walking around. Himalayan Eco Treks & Travel Pvt. Ltd, Nepal can help you to put together a trek to suit your needs at an affordable price leaving you free of any confused travelling, bureaucratic or logistic hassles.

Types of Trekking

Tea House / Lodge Trek

 
Some villagers in the hills and mountains of Nepal have built lodges which vary from two storey hotels to small family homes. The main areas to find these tea houses are Annapurna, Langtang/Helambu and Everest Regions, where the trails are well defined. All the tea houses are run by Nepalese people and you will have the closest possible contact with the villagers in their own environment. We offer a selection of tea house treks run to a high level of service, using the very best lodges available. We have selected only those tea houses that have chimneys and use environmentally friendly fuel so that your rooms are not filled with black smoke. On trek you are guided by an English-speaking guide and accompanied by experienced staff. All main baggage is carried by our porters. Your food will be prepared and cooked for you in the tea houses. For that your hosts will have advance notice of your arrival. We additionally provide sleeping bags, dawn Jackets for those cold nights at high lodges. Our trained guides and staff also assist in the Tea House kitchen to take care of food and serve in time. The main benefit of tea house trekking is that, by arranging food and accommodation locally, you can move at your own pace, set your own schedule and – most importantly – meet and experience the real life of the rural people.

Camping  Trek

Trekking through the Himalayas is for those who prefer a less cosseted vacation. On the camping trek, we get up and go to bed with the daylight, and relax in warm sunshine after a leisurely lunch. We provide all camping and cooking equipment. These treks are staffed by a full local crew, including a main guide, porters, cook and assistants. Your main baggage is carried by porters. In the camping our crew perform all the camp work, including leaving the sites clean.  Food on trek is a mixture of Western and local dishes with plenty of choice. Our menu is based on fresh food to provide three nutritious and tasty meals a day. We can cater for specific dietary needs if we know in advance. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meals at such height! We use airy and comfortable tents. There is also a latrine tent. A shower tent and dining tent set up at each campsite. Your only job is to do the walking and take photographs, while our trek staff takes care of the camp duties and carrying.

The benefit of a camping trek is that we are not limited to use the trails more frequently traveled and there is a greater opportunity to get ‘off-the-beaten-track’.

Why Organized? Travel Smooth!

Nepal is a country where time is almost as per irrelevant. The Nepali people generally take their time in getting things done. They are quite used to sitting around for hours waiting for paperwork to be processed. They are equally as prepared to wait for days for a delayed flight or a broken down bus. While this is a part of the life and experience of Nepal, travelers on a tight schedule and/or a tight budget may find these delays frustrating, stressful and a possible detraction from the enjoyment of their time in Nepal. Having your itinerary organized by a local trekking company such as Himalayan Treks and Tours Pvt. Ltd, Nepal can give you peace of mind while we sort out any hassles. We like to ensure that your holiday experience in our beautiful country will be one of the good memories.

We guarantee the following:

No waiting around for the paperwork except visa on Arrival.

    * All entry fees, trekking fees pre-paid.
    * No waiting for seats on buses or planes (allowing of course for weather conditions –    Technical!).
    * All permits organized in advance.
    * Alternative itinerary, accommodation or transport arranged if you encounter bad weather, cancelled flights etc.
    * No problems with food or water – all prepared hygienically by your cook and kitchen crew.
    * Every client’s safety  is taken well cared,
    * Easy communication and Quick Rescue services in case of emergencies.
    * No heavy packs to carry.
    * A guaranteed place to sleep each night.
    * Camping, cooking and eating essentials provided.
    * Supplies and staff hassles dealt with by the Sirdar/ Guide.
    * Close contact with Nepali people through your crew.
    * Interaction with village people with song and dance evenings.
    * No time wasted in taking wrong trails and having to backtrack.
    * The opportunity to make lifelong friendships with Guide and porters.
    * Extra side Excursion on short trek day.
    * Access to trekking trails not usually frequented by trekkers.
    * Great evening entertainment with other trekkers often joining in with your group.
    * The satisfaction of contributing to the local economy through the employment of the trekking crew.
    * purchasing of food and other essentials.