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Trekking is the best way to enjoy seeing real
Nepal. A trek is walking at your own pace along
well-established village trails, enjoying close
contact with people in remote mountain villages
whose lifestyles has not changed for generations.
Perhaps the most enjoyable parts of a trek are the
clean mountain air and the magnificent views of the
mighty Himalayan peaks. A trek into the mountains
will make you forget and leave behind everything and
experience the peace and nature surrounding
yourself..... »
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Your first trekking.
Talk to us and we will help you choose a trek
which will suit your level of fitness as well as
your area of interest. And remember, prior walking
experience in general counts for much less than good
physical condition and motivation. If you really
want to get up and see Everest and you are in good
health and properly equipped, you will get there,
experienced or not.....»
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Seasons.
Winter (Nov-Feb) Winter arrives in Kathmandu by
November. Low level treks within an elevation of
3500 m are best at this time of the year due to good
sunny weather and very little rain. But one should
avoid crossing high passes after the first week of
December due to snow. Khumbu, north of Kathmandu
(Both Helambu and Langtang), Pokhara Valley Trek,
Ghorepani Circuit all good trips to be considered at
this time of the year.....
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Fitness and health.
All trekking demands a level of fitness that
will enable person to put good day's walking, up
hill and down. Most treks should not be taken to
gain more than 300 meters to 500 meters in one day
above 3000 meters. There should be plenty of time
during the day to cover this distance, so the
physical exertion though quite strenuous at times,
is not sustained. The best preparation for trekking
is cycling, swimming, jogging, squash, tennis and
long walks involving up and down hill.....Detail
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Altitude sickness.
Altitude related problems: When trekking in the
Himalaya there is always a real danger of mild to
serious problems related to altitude. The complaints
are collectively known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).....
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