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Trekking
- Annapurna Trekking
- Annapurna Circuit
- Annapurna Base Camp
- Ghorepani Poonhill
- Jomsom Muktinath
- Annapurna Royal
- Siklish
- Nar Phu Valley
- Everest Trekking
- Everest Base Camp
- Gokyo Lake
- Gokyo Chola Pass
- Everest Panorama
- Kalapatthar via Gokyo
- Everest Sherpa culture
- Langtang Trekking
- Langtang Valley
- Langtang Gosainkund
- Helambu
- Langtang Ganja La Pass
- Mustang Trekking
- Upper Mustang
- Lower Mustang
- Kanchenjunga Trekking
- Makalu Trekking
- Dhaulagiri Trekking
- Manaslu Trekking
Trekking
Trekking in Nepal will take you through a country that has captured the imagination of mountaineers and explorers for more than 100 years. You will meet people in remote mountain villages whose lifestyle has not changed in generations. Most people trust foreigners. Nepal is one of only a handful of countries that has never been ruled by a foreign power. Many of the values associated with a hiking trip at home do not have the same importance during a trek in Nepal. Isolation is traditionally a crucial element of any wilderness experience but in Nepal it is impossible to get completely away from people, except for short times or at extremely high elevations. Environmental concerns must include the effects of conservation measures on rural people and the economic effects of tourism on indigenous populations. Even traditional national park management must be adapted because there are significant population centres within Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) and Langtang national parks.
Trekking does not mean mountain climbing. While the ascent of a Himalayan peak may be an attraction for some, you need not have such a goal to enjoy a trek. As far as most people are concerned, trekking always refers to walking on trails. While trekking you will see the great diversity of Nepal. Villages embrace many ethnic groups and cultures.
Nepal offers trekking possibilities for everyone – from novices to hardened adventurers. However, trekking grade is difficult to determine precisely. The level of fitness and prior experience play important roles to assess future treks. Still, trekking routes in Nepal have been graded based on the length, altitude, remoteness, walking conditions, weather and other factors. Please note that there are at least two types of grading itself. Some divide the routes into three grades, and others in five grades.
The best use of grading can be made to compare different trek routes. Remember that all trekking demands some physical efforts.
We present here four types of most common grading system:
- Grade 1 - Easy:
Daily stages of 5 to 6 hours along good passable trails. Differences in altitude of up to 800m, below 4000m. Night temperature can drop below freezing point. - Grade 2 - Moderate :
Daily stages of 4 to 7 hours a day. The trails are usually well passable but some high altitude passes above 4000m can be steep. Possible snow on the high altitude passes can put your endurance to the test. A good condition is recommended.
- Grade 3 - Strenuous :
Treks of more than 15 days with daily stages of 4 to 8 hours. Differences in altitude of up to 1000m, below 4000m. One or more high altitude passes above 5000m. Most night's temperatures below freezing point. Sometimes-difficult camping sites. A good condition is a requirement.
- Grade 4 - Technical:
Treks and climbs of more than 15 days. Walking on very difficult grounds, basic mountaineering skills required. Nights at very low temperature. A strong resistance and a very good physical condition are required. - Grade 6 -Tough or Alpine:
Most adventurous high altitude trekking, crossing one or more passes of over 6,000 meter of altitude. General knowledge of mountaineering required. Nights will be very cold, daily 4-8 hours of walk at mountaineer's pace.
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