Trekking
The Himalaya has always been known as "the abode of the Gods, Africa of Asia and Switzerland of the Orient, Himalayan Pilgrimage, Shangri-La, Roof of the World, Ultimate Destination of Mysticism and Exoticism, Land of 1047 Lamastries and Monasteries, Conroe of hidden valleys and crystal mountains, Birth place of Apostle of Peace – Lord Buddha, Living cultural museum of the world, Only country practicing Mahayana/Bajrayana Tantrik Buddism, Some of the world's highest village and Ecologists' dreamland.
The Himalayas is the youngest and highest mountain chain on earth. a full third of its stretches-the formidable Great Himalayan Range of 800 kilometers lies within the Nepal Himalaya. It has a convergence of 1310 magnificent peaks over 6,000 meters, including 8 of the world's highest 14 peaks of 8000 meters. nestling in the rain shadows of these unique vistas of soaring summits unravel a profusion of lofty foothills, the home of the many Nepalese who delight in warm hospitality and friendship. These verdant terraced hills meander down to lush green valleys with turbulent rivers and to the tropical lowland and jungles teeming with countless wildlife.
To trek, one does not have to be bizarre, neither a mountaineer nor a athlete. anyone with a pair of strong legs, and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic, will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal.

Trip Organization & Information
Our Tour Officer will meet you at Kathmandu airport and accompany you on the bus or car to your hotel, where you pre-trek briefing will be given, after the briefing, he/she will be available at breakfast for any queries or general information.
On morning of your trek departure, please ensure that you have deposited your valuables at the hotel reception or hand them over to the Tour Officer, before breakfast you should bring all your baggage down to the hotel lobby where it will be divided into 2 piles one for the treks and other for safe storage at the hotel. All bags must be clearly labeled with your name and address.

Daily trek routine:
You will be woken up with a cup of tea brought to your tent at around 6 a.m. followed by a small bowl of warm water for you to wash. Before breakfast, you should pack up your gear, bearing in mind that your sleeping bag will also have to fit into the duffel bag. Roll up your mattresses and put it in a stuff sack and ensure your tent is free of rubbish and personal belongings.
Your duffel bag will be taken by your Sherpa and tied up with other gear into a load which heads off early with the porters and will be available to you at the end of the day at the next camp. We usually hit the trail by 7.30 a.m. and stop for lunch around 12 O’clock. Lunch is usually for about one and a half hours to allow sufficient time to serve meals to the group members and staff. The afternoon walk is slightly shorter and we camp by 4-5 p.m. Please keep in mind that these timing are general -conditions, weather, availability of suitable campsites and water supply may affect them greatly at any time. The evening meal is served around 6.30 p.m. inside the dining tent furnished with a pressurized lantern, table and camp chairs/stool. After dinner the Leader/Sardar will brief trekkers on the next day’s trek and you can then retire to your comfortable sleeping tents. Every camp is preceded with a simple but hygienic toilet-tent. Food on trek is plentiful, healthy, wholesome and varied. Enough staple products are carried for the entire outing. Fresh supplies of vegetables, eggs, meat etc. are purchased local wherever.

Trekking equipment
We provide two-men waterproof tents, sleeping bags (a good idea to bring your own ), inner sheet, thermal mattresses foam and other items such as mess tent, toilet tent, folding chairs and tables, you require to bring your own personal items along such as: Foot gear, Boots, Socks-nylon thermal (3), Socks-light cotton.

Clothing
Down filed jacket, Wool shirt or sweater, Nylon wind pants, Long underwear Nylon windbreaker, Warm-up pants, Hiking shorts for men, Poncho, Wool hat (or balaclava), Underwear, Down filled pants Sun hat, Gloves, Gaiters.

Other equipment
Large duffel bag with lock, Rucksacks, Water bottle, small duffel bag or suitcase for your city clothes, Goggles or sunglasses, Flashlight, batteries & bulbs, Sun cream for lips.
Additional equipment for comfort
Insect repellent, Toilet articles, Shampoo, Laundry soap, Small knife, Length of parachute cord, Soap, Toothpaste, Towel, Medical first aid kit, Sewing kit, Umbrella.

Trekking permit
A valid permit is required for all trekkers who will be secured upon your arrival, (we will secure the permit for you) but for this we require one clear working day and three passport size photographs as well. Incase you are undertaking a white water rafting trip before or after you trek, you will need to bring two additional passport size photographs.

Food and water
Our trek staffs have been trained to take maximum care with hygiene water is properly boiled before preparing tea or coffee. Food on treks is wholesome and freshly prepared for each meal. Only rarely do we supplement it with canned food which is used more on longer treks. You are advised not to drink water from Tea shops water is supplied by our camp staff who will refill your water bottles during breakfast and dinner times.

Money and valuables (security)
Always carry Nepalese Rupees in small bills on your trek and the amount to be cared depends on the area and duration of the trek. A guideline to this will be mentioned during our trek briefing. Money will be requiring only for purchase of soft/hard bottled drinks and souvenirs along the way. Balance money and valuables should be kept in a safe deposit box in your hotel in Kathmandu.

Altitude:
For treks above 3500m acclimatization is necessary. Our trekking schedules have been carefully designed to minimize the effect of altitude. We ascend slowly and ensure an adequate number of rest day to enable safe acclimatization enroot. It is still possible for mountain sickness to occur so a close watch is kept throughout the trip by your tour Leader or Sardar. The symptoms include bad headaches, nausea, lethargy and some time breathlessness. If you or any of the group members display any of these symptoms please make sure you inform your Tour Leader or Sardar immediately. It is essential at high that you keep your fluid intake high at least 4 litters of liquid per day.
Your Tour Leader can advise you more thoroughly regarding the altitude and most of the problems on trail. If you wish to know more about the AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) a pamphlet is provide free of charge by HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) in Kathmandu.

First aid kit
We provide a first aid kit on our group trek we suggest that you bring along the following supplementary items.
Pain relief pills like for high altitude, headache, Anti-diarrhea tablets, Blister pads, Sterile plain and crepe bandages, Tube of antiseptic cream, Decong-estants/Antihistamines, Throat lozenges and Paracetamol or aspirin, Personal medicines as prescribed by  your physician.

Disposal of rubbish
We recommended that each trekkers keeps as small bag during the course of the trip. Each morning a small fire will be made for burnable rubbish. Any non-burnable should be stored and brought back to Kathmandu and disposed at the head office camping/store house.

Insurance
Your insurance policy should cover for helicopter evacuation expenses in the eventuality of a serious illness or accident. The fee for such an evacuation can be about US $ 2000.00 per rescue. The insurance should also cover you for possible evacuation incase you get standard in any remote airfield due to bad weather condition.

Cultural consideration
Nepal has only been opened to the west since 1950 and despite the influence of westernization it is still a very traditional and religious society. As a visitor, we must respect this and respond sensitively. Whilst the people of Nepal will never rebuke you for unknowingly offending them, it is always desirable to try to respect as many of their customs and beliefs as you can.
During your visit in Nepal, we recommend you to observe the following aspects: Hot pants and mini skirts are not acceptable. Long or baggy shorts are acceptable. Women are encouraged to wear lightweight skirt or trousers. Tops which expose the chest and shoulders are unacceptable. Public display of physical affection is not acceptable.
When entering a Nepalese house or temple always remove shoes at the door steps. Many Hindu temples may not be open to non-Hindus, so always seek permission. Begging is a harsh reality en most of the third world countries and Nepal is not exception. Try to avoid giving money to street beggars. Don’t pass balloons, candy and money to village children as it encourage them to beg.


Language:
Nepali is the national language of Nepal. There are, however, over thirty different ethnic languages. Your Group Leader or Sardar will usually speak good English. Nepalese people are always very willing to help you learn their language and it certainly break the ice.

Photography:
Whenever taking photographs of the locals please seek their permission first and respect their wishes. Old people often do not wish to be photographed but generally the Nepalese are very good natured about it. We suggest you to purchase film before leaving home. High quality print film processing is available in Kathmandu and is slightly cheaper than overseas.
Nepal offers unparalleled opportunity for photography whether it is instamatic or SLR ensures that you are familiar with the camera. For people with SLRs, we recommend zoom lenses to enable you to photograph anything from faces to mountains. A UV and polarizing filter are also highly recommended.Itinerary