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Types of
Trekking :
To travel the well-worn foot trails of
Nepal and
finally come face to face with the splendor of the
Himalaya has always been the dream of trekkers
worldwide. Hiking the backcountry trails of one’s
own homeland has always provided a respite from the
hectic, often stress-loaded pace of life. But to
escape to Nepal and walk within the exotic and alive
culture here is the hiker’s ultimate quest. On the
trail, time stretches out and the mind clears,
focusing simply on the act of placing one foot in
front of the other and enjoying the sweet scent of
mountain air.
Walking the
trails in Nepal brings the added experience of
cultural contact with Nepal’s unique and varied
population, its open, friendly people who offer
their warm hospitality, and the chance to pass
through villages to encounter rural life.
Camping Trek
The styles of our treks vary tremendously and
are as diverse as the areas we visit. Fully
organized treks are conducted in remote areas
supplying all camping equipment such as two person
tents, mattresses, tables and chairs, dining and
toilet tents, all kitchen utensils. A Sirdar (chief
guide), assistant guides, cook and kitchen boys
accompany each group. The Sirdar employs the
appropriate number of porters to carry all equipment
and trekking gear.
| A day on a trek
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06:00am |
Wake up call with
tea/coffee and a bowl of warm water for
washing. Breakfast is served while support
staff pack up tents |
| 07:00am |
Start out on the
trail at a leisurely pace |
| 11:30am |
Hot lunch is
served prepared by an advance kitchen crew |
| 01:00pm |
Resume the trek at
a leisurely pace |
| 04:30pm |
Reach campsite. Tea/coffee
with biscuits. Relax and explore the nearby
surroundings |
| 07:30pm |
Dinner is served
on dining tables with chairs lit by
pressurized lantern |
| 09:00pm |
Bed time |
A typical day
begins about 6.00am when tea is brought to your
tent, along with a bowl of hot water for washing.
This is followed by breakfast, consisting of
tea/coffee, muesli, porridge, eggs and pancakes.
Whilst you enjoy your breakfast and admire the
surrounding scenery, the trekking crew dismantle
camp. Shortly after 7.00am we are on our way, taking
advantage of the cool morning, each guest carrying a
small rucksack containing articles required during
the day (water bottle, camera, sweater, sun cream
etc). The porters carry all other personal
belongings.
Everyone walks
at their own pace and as the group spreads out along
the trail, our assistant guides are always close at
hand making sure no-one gets lost. There is plenty
of time to enjoy the views, meet the local people,
take photographs and enjoy the flora and fauna. Even
though you are with a group, you can walk alone, if
you so choose. Around 11am we reach our lunch stop
and as the cooks have gone ahead, tea is ready by
the time we arrive. While we relax and perhaps swim
in a nearby stream, lunch will be prepared. Around
1.00pm we are on our way again, arriving at our
campsite between 3-4 p.m.
Although the
porters walk more slowly on the trail, they take
less time for lunch and will by now have set up camp
for the night. Tea and biscuits will be available
when you arrive and there will be ample time to sort
out your tent, relax or explore the surrounding area
before dinner. As we often camp near villages, a
trip to the local inn can provide some light
entertainment. Rest days are built into our
itineraries to allow for acclimatization and can be
utilized to explore the surrounding countryside. The
food provided is a combination of western and local
cuisine and trekkers are usually astonished at the
quality and variety of meals produced in the camp
kitchen. The cooks and kitchen staff are fully
trained to the highest standards of hygiene.
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