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| Trekking in Nepal
with Eco Trek |
| Eco Trek directs environmentally sensitive
and culturally rewarding treks in the Himalayas characterized by its
well-trained and congenial team of staff. Though there are several
ways you could trek in Nepal of which backpacking approach is what
few trekkers still pursue, Eco Trek outfits your trek in three different
ways. Remember that however we cater your trek not only it boosts
hill economy and provide employment for the peoples from remote villages
but also assures life time security of the porters and aids in social
welfare. |
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| Types of Trekking |
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| Tea
House Treks |
| The most popular way of experiencing classic
treks of Nepal is by using local inns for accommodation. Decent hotel
accommodation for trekkers is most readily available in the Annapurna,
Langtang and Everest Region. In these areas you can operate with a
bare minimum of equipment and rely on lodges for food and shelter.
Though bedding is available in the lodges as a cotton-filled quilt
that may not sufficiently incubate you. So it is always better to
carry your own sleeping bags. A teahouse
trek organized by Eco Trek is an escorted lodge trekking with well-equipped
porters carrying your luggage and well-experienced guide arranging
food, accommodation and dealing with bureaucracy as a part of the
package. |
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| Camping
Treks |
| The classic style of trekking
in Nepal is to camp in tents and employ Porters to carry your gears
and Sherpas to set up camp, cook and serve meals. You carry a backpack
with only a water bottle, camera and Jacket. In the camping treks
there are numerous hidden expenses that drive up the price depending
on the destination, mode of transportation and size of the group.
Because of the food is carried by the porters, a variety of meals
is possible. On camping trek you sleep in a tent so our itinerary
should not rely on village settlements. Rather we can comfortably
trek to remote regions and to high altitudes. A
camping treks directed by Eco Trek caters skilled cook, required
no of Sherpas and a team of insured porters all led by well-learned
and experienced guide. |
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| Backpacker Treks |
| Eco Trek also facilitates the backpackers with
just a guide or porter for those who are not willing to face with
uncertainty, traveling alone and those who don’t want to face
with bureaucracy. Having one assistant is exclusively helpful in case
of sickness, emergency and remodeling your itinerary. |
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| No Mountaineering Skills
Needed |
| Weather you begin your trek at a road head or fly
in to a remote mountain airstrip, a large part of your trek will be
in the Middle Hills region at elevation between 500m-3500m. In this
part of Nepal there are always well-developed trails through villages
and mountain passes. Even at high altitudes there are intermittent
settlements used during summer by shepherds, so the trails, though
often indistinct, are always there. You can easily travel on any trail
without the aid of ropes or mountaineering skills. There are rare
occasions when there is snow on the trekking trails. |
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| Physical Effort Is Required |
| A trek is physically demanding because of its length
and almost unbelievable changes in elevation. On most treks, the daily
gain is less than 800m in about 15Km, though ascents of as much as
1200m are typical for some days. You can always take plenty of during
the day to cover this distance, so the physical exertion, though quite
strenuous at times, is not sustained. There is always plenty of time
for rest. A Previous experience of hiking and living outdoors is helpful,
as you make plans for your trek. |
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| Trekking In Group Is Not
Necessary |
| As these routes in the hills provide special meeting
place for the trekkers from throughout the world, traveling in group
is not necessary. Rather you can move at your own pace and set your
own schedule by not being in group. You can spend a day photographing
or make a side trip or just lie down. Each day you will be accompanied
by considerable number of trekkers. You can freely alter the routes
with in the limits imposed by your trekking permit and your guide
will reschedule your itinerary accordingly. |
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| Trekking In Nepal |
| A trek in Nepal may be a camping trip or
else rely on the local accommodation that is available in the hills.
In some areas, either because of government regulation or lack of
facilities, only camping treks are possible. In other areas, your
choice will depend on how confident you are walking in remote regions,
and on how much comfort you desire. There is no ‘best’
way to trek, and whichever style you choose will provide you with
cultural insight, a good physical workout and spectacular mountain
views. There is endless discussion among
trekkers about which is the most environmentally sensitive and culturally
rewarding way to trek. Similarly, trekkers who stay in lodges can
befriend a family that runs the lodge, or can view the kids crawling
around and playing with cameras as an irritating intrusion. In the
end, your choice of a trekking style will depend on your own personality,
the amount of time and, more importantly, money that you have available.
No style of trekking is intrinsically ‘better’ than
any other, and whatever you do, your trek will infuse money into
the hill economy and provide employment for people in remote villages.
There are numerous ways to structure a trek because
of two major factors. Firstly, there is inexpensive (by western
standards) professional and non-professional labour available to
carry loads and to work as guides and camp staff. Secondly, you
can almost always find supplies and accommodation locally because
there are people living in even the most remote trekking areas.
The traditional backpacking approach of a light pack, stove, freeze-dried
food and a tent is not an appropriate way to trek in Nepal. So much
food is available in hill villages that it doesn’t make much
sense to try to be totally self- sufficient while trekking. |
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| Am I too young or old? |
| We have had a range of ages on our trips, from teenager to pensioner, and all have enjoyed themselves without any problems. |
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| I am a single trekker. How does this work? |
| Normally single trekkers have no problems fitting in with a group. Normally single trekkers share rooms or lodges with other trekkers of the same sex, but if we have an odd-number we ensure that a room or lodge is organised accordingly. |
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| Will I be able to deal with the high altitude? |
| Our itineraries are designed so that our clients ascend at a sensible and safe rate. The effects of altitude are felt by everyone, even the Sherpas, but most people find that gentle acclimatisation allows them to reach their high point without any problems. |
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| How will my booking be processed? |
| To confirm your booking we will require a non-refundable deposit of $200 for treks and $300 for a climb which can be made by bank transfer. The balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu and is normally made in the form of a Money Order or Travellers Cheques. Alternatively this can be made by bank transfer shortly before arriving in Kathmandu. |
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| Insurance |
| We INSIST that an appropriate insurance policy is taken out which covers travel in isolated and mountainous areas, and which also includes helicopter rescue. We recommend that you consult a reputable travel agent or insurance specialist. |
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| Health Issues |
We recommend that all clients consult their doctor to discuss the health issues associated with their trek. We also recommend that clients bring their own personal first aid kit to supplement the comprehensive first aid kit carried by the Trek Leader.
Vaccinations Required
Please ensure that you allow at least 1 month to complete a course of vaccinations. Whilst your personal doctor will be the final authority, we recommend the following :
- Poliomyelitis
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Rabies
- Meningococcal
- Immunoglobulin (for Hepatitis A)
Malaria
Nepal is listed as a country for which malaria prophylaxis is advised. We will not be visiting any malarial areas on the treks, however you may wish to consult your doctor about the need to take malaria pills. Trekkers who plan to do rafting and jungle excursions are advised to take the necessary medication to protect against malaria. |
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