Among the many tourist adventure in Nepal, trekking is by far the most popular. The diversity in Nepal’s nature and a range of exotic culture makes this country ideal for trekking. Trekking in Nepal provides an opportunity to observe the local culture of the people and enjoy the beauty of nature undisturbed by the influence of modernity. One can choose between fully organized trekking and in depended trekking, depending on the situation. Fully organized trekking costs comparatively higher and has a fixed itinerary. However, trekkers have their own staffs and can even visit remote areas that has no teahouse infrastructure, when, trekking is done in organized group. Independent or teahouse trekking on the other hand is suitable for small groups wanting to visit the more popular areas that have a good network of teahouse.

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Equipment and clothing

Equipment needed depends largely upon where, when and how one is trekking. The main emphasis while trekking is on keeping warm and dry while still being lightweight. For lower altitude, fleece jackets are advisable. Waterproof, windproof jackets and pants, well broken- in footwear, head covering are also recommended. Good sleeping bags, sunglass, drinking water bottle, torchlight, sun block cream, toiletries, first aid kit and a good map are other items necessary.Cameras,on the other hand, are handy for taking home memories.

Trekking Equipment can be haired in Kathmandu and Pokhara as well as Namche Bazaar.

Health and Medicine

Medicine shops are very few on the trekking routes. Therefore, it is best to carry first aid kit and read about the possible problems before hand. On the Everest Base Camp route at Pheriche and On the Annapurna Circuit route at Manang, There are clinics operated by the Himalayan Rescue Association that specialized in treating trekker’s health problems. These clinics are open only during the main trekking seasons. While on treks, the following problems could occur:

1. Upset stomach, often caused by change in diet or contaminated food and water is a common ailment. To avoid it, one should pay particulars attention to hygienic and quality of food and drinks.

2. Cough, cold, sore throats, commen in the dry mountain air can lead to chest infection. Sore throats can best be avoided by attempting not to breathe cold air directly through mouth. Smoking should also be avoided.

3. Joint muscle strains, foot problems and blisters are other hindrances for trekkers. Wearing good footwear will go a long way in avoiding these problems. For sprains and strains, apply could water to reduce swelling and support the joint with crepe bandage.

4. Acute Mountain sickness (AMS) is a fetal sickness caused by random altitude ascension.Therefore,Climbers ascending 3,000 meters or above should acquire sound knowledge of proper acclimatization processes.Symtoms of AMS include headache, lose of appentite,swelling of limbs,dizziness,difficult in sleeping, irregular breathing, nausea and unusual weariness. Maintaining good fluid intake helps combat altitude sickness and hurried descent or evacuation to lower altitude is only the best cure.

Internal flights within Nepal are generally reliable although they are subject to Nepal’s interesting time keeping. However, when you have a limited time in the country flying is a much better option than a possible 24-hour bus journey. And they are reasonably priced, especially as a view of the mountains is automatically thrown in. For example, a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara will cost you $69 and from Kathmandu to Bharatpur is $63 (both including tax).
Sometimes, chartering a helicopter is the only option for a party with more money than time. There are a few companies who offer a charter helicopter service in Nepal and the going rate at the moment for a 9-seater helicopter is $1800/hour (a smaller craft will be a little less). A helicopter can pick you up and drop you down wherever you need to go. we can arrange a helicopter charter for anyone who is interested.

Health on trek
Blistered feet, coughs, colds and minor stomach upsets are the most common troubles on a trek in Nepal. If your feet feel sore, sit down at once and apply a moleskin or fabric elastoplasts. Do not delay or a blister will form and cripple you for days. We cannot emphasis too strongly the need for comfortable well-fitting training type shoes on low altitude treks and well-broken in boots for those higher altitude treks. Look after your feet!
Sore throats must be guarded against since they are common and can often lead to long-lasting colds and coughs. Ensure that you keep warm especially in the evenings and early mornings.
Stomach troubles do occur while trekking and water is the usual culprit – you need to drink plenty of fluids on your trek. However clean and clear a mountain stream looks assume that all running water is contaminated and is in need of being treated. Bring a supply of purification tablets or iodine crystal solution as an extra precaution if you like. Given sufficient time these will sterilize possibly-contaminated water. To make it more palatable orange-flavoured tablets such as Redoxon (available from chemists) are a good idea.

For Full Support treks, do not on any account drink water that is not boiled for you first by your trek Sherpas. Upon request, water will be boiled in the evenings for use in your water bottles the following day.

Fitness: Prior to embarking on a trek it is best to have a medical check-up especially if you are in any doubt about your health. Certain chronic heart and respiratory complaints may be aggravated by physical exertion at high altitudes so inform your doctor of your intentions and the altitude to be reached.

Mountain /Altitude Sickness
Mountain or Altitude sickness normally manifests itself at altitudes in excess of 11,000ft and respects no one. A young fit sportsman may suffer when the other older less fit members of the party do not. Every year we arrange treks for many people well into their 60s and 70s and they experience no discomfort; in fact they are probably less susceptible for they tend not to race around the routes as the younger generation do and are more will in The golden rule is don’t go too high too fast. Take things at a leisurely pace in the mountains for trekking is not a forced route march and with this basic rule adhered to, altitude sickness should not be a problem. Above 3000m, the daily net elevation gain should be no more than 500m. Drink plenty of fluids at altitude as the air is extremely dry – the rule of thumb is that unless your pee is clear, you are not drinking enough.
Symptoms of Mountain sickness include headaches, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath and swelling of the hands and feet. One or two of these shouldn't be cause for panic but they are a sign that your body hasn’t yet adjusted to the elevation. You shouldn’t ascend further until you start feeling better or if you do keep going, be prepared to make a hasty retreat if the conditions get worse. Serious symptoms (persistent vomiting, delirium, loss of co-ordination, bubbly breathing and bloody sputum, rapid heart rate or breathlessness, blueness of face and lips) can develop within hours and, if ignored, can result in death.

The only effective cure for Mountain Sickness is descent. Anyone showing serious signs of the illness should be taken downhill immediately, regardless of the time of day or night, preferably by porter or pack animal. Recovery is usually dramatic, often after a descent of only a few hundred vertical metres.

Barraged by medical advice and horror stories, trekkers all too often develop altitude paranoia. The fact is that just about everyone who treks over 4000m experiences some mild symptoms of mountain sickness but serious cases are very rare and the simple cure, descent, almost always brings immediate recovery.
In addition to being physically fit, trekkers should also be prepared to adopt a mental flexibility during the trip. Nepal is a beautiful country with delightful people but a developing country nevertheless and world apart from home. One must adapt accordingly when traveling through a region where there will be different cultures, customs and values. g to admit they feel unwell.

Other health considerations on the mountain:
Understandably, much emphasis is placed on the prevention of Altitude Sickness but frostbite and hypothermia also pose a threat to trekkers, especially those trekking above 3000m.

The symptoms of hypothermia are similar to those of Mountain Sickness – slurred speech, fatigue, irrational behavior and loss of co-ordination. Low body temperature is the surest sign. Heat is the treatment. Put the victim in a good sleeping bag, preferably with another person for body heat, and ply with warm food and drink.

Frostbite appears initially as small white patches on exposed skin, caused by local freezing. The skin will feel cold & numb. To treat, apply with warmth. Avoid a second dose of frostbite as this can lead to permanent damage.

Important note: In the event that you have an accident or become seriously ill whilst on trek it may be necessary to bring you back to Kathmandu by helicopter. Should this happen you are required to pay for the helicopter and any other subsequent charges plus the mandatory 10% service fee. These costs should be paid directly before you leave Nepal. We require all participants on trek to sign a “Risk and release guarantee” form prior to departing on trek to agree to this and other matters.

Insurance: Please note that it is essential that you are fully insured. Proof of insurance may be requested after your arrival in Kathmandu. We advise that helicopter evacuation is also included. Insurance is not readily available in Nepal.

What to bring: While having the right kit with you for a trek is important, high-tech kit is not essential, especially for the lower treks which some people do in trainers, especially in the warmer months. Mountain Travel treks provide porters who will carry personal belonging but it is an idea to have a day-pack for essentials such as a water bottle, torch, gloves, hat, sun cream etc. Bring plenty of sun screen and never underestimate the power of the sun at high altitude.

What to wear on trek:You must anticipate your daily clothing requirements at the beginning of each day and you will be assisted in this choice by your Sherpa leader or sirdar. Mornings and late afternoons are cool in the mountains, so you will start the day’s walk warmly clad and proceed to shed clothes as the sun’s heat increases. For example, you may start the day in trousers and pullover but by midday shorts and a light shirt will do. This is where the day pack comes in handy.