Due to the difficulty topography of the land, access by vehicle is very limited. Therefore, the best means of exploring the country is on foot, depending on the area you wish to trek in and the degrees of difficulty you are willing to face, a wide range of trek can be organized. A three-day fully organized trek around Kathmandu valley is just a common as a two week assisted tea house trek to the Annapurna Sanctury. Since most treks start and end in relatively low areas, climbing towards higher valleys, you will be walking through altitude variation; differing natural scenarios, natural vegetation and you may even encounter various wild animals. You will also be able to meet different ethnic groups and discover the various aspects of Nepalese Culture. Mountain views of course will bepart and parcel of almost all treks in Nepal and even on some short trek such as Ghorepani 6 days, you will have a chance to get incredibly close to the eight thousanders.
A day on the trek: A trek-day starts around 6 a.m. with a cup of tea/coffee. After packing your duffel and day-pack a breakfast of porridge/muesli/cornflakes/Tibetan bread/egg with tea/coffee is served. The days trek starts around 7.30-8.00 a.m. Porter carry all luggage and equipment. All you need to carry in your day-pack are water bottle, rain/wind jacket, camera and other small items you may need on the trail. All trekkers walk at their own pace accompanied by the trek guide.
With larger groups there is a lead and sweep sherpa providing support throughout. The mornings walk to the lunch spot takes about three hours. Around mid-day we usually stop on the way for a simple hot lunch. After hiking for three to four hours in the afternoon campsite, is usually reached between 3-4 p.m. In the late afternoon and evening you can relax, wash, read or take a walk nearby. The evening meal is served between 6 and 7 p.m. in the dining room or in the dining tent if it is camping trek. After dinner the guide will brief trekkers on the next days hike. Each days hike is planned so that trekkers have time to see, photograph and explore the countryside. Anyone who is healthy, fit, enjoys the outdoors and hiking will qualify to participate in our treks.
Popular Trial: Everest, Annapurna and Langtang treks are located on popular trails because thousands of trekkers trek here every year in and these areas have Teahouses to stay. We donot have to carry food and tent with us to trek in these regions. We can still make both kind of trek (camping and tea house),however we suggest you to choose tea house rather than camping because camping would be more expensive and less comfort than staying in the tea house.
A Tea House Trek :The development of locally managed lodges along the popular trekking trails in the Annapurna, Everest and Langtang/Helambu areas have resulted in an increasing number of trekkers making use of these facilities. In recent years with the help of Government as well non-Government agencies many of these lodge owners have gone through training programmes aimed at raising the quality of services as well as instilling environmental awareness. For example in the Annapurna Sanctuary and adjacent areas it is now regulation for all lodge owners to use alternative fuel (fuel other than fire wood - kerosene, gas, electric or even solar) for cooking and heating, dispose of garbage properly and adopt other eco-friendly measures. Most lodges have all the basic requirements for trekkers to stay overnight - a dormitory, several private rooms, an attached restaurant, toilet and a shower room. The quality of food offered may vary from lodge to lodge but most serve simple and hygienic meals.
Trekking Team Group has found it very attractive for trekkers to use these lodges in some of the routes instead of operating camping style treks. One of the main reason being that along these popular routes almost every house offers bed and meals and many camping trekkers find it incongruous to camp near a lodge and not be able to experience the warmth and hospitality of the friendly Nepali hosts. The other important reasons being that this helps the local economies directly by using the facilities along the route.
Keeping this in mind we have been operating Lodge-Treks in some of these classic routes. To make sure that our guests do not get disappointed we stay in simple yet comfortable and interesting lodge in each place. With larger groups we reserve all the beds in a lodge thus making sure that we have the place to ourselves. Our groups are provided with an excellent Guide and porters - possibly from the area you are trekking in - to guide you and carry your luggage while you hike only with a day-pack. Majorities of our Lodge Trekkers have been overwhelmed by the homely atmosphere and the grace of their hosts and many have made great friends with them.
If you have an urge to trek in some of the most beautiful places in Nepal, interact and make friends with the local people without having to sleep in a cold and lonely tent, Lodge Trekking is just the thing for you. Make sure you are with Trekking Team Group and we will make sure that you have a memorable time without having to spend a small fortune.
Off The Beaten: As many trekkers visiting Nepal, many of the trails will be crowded, we therefore offer off the beaten trek so that you will enjoy the wilderness of the country and non ending virgin culture. On this trek we have to be self sufficient therefore we take everything from Kathmandu. There are guide, cooks, sherpas and porters to take care of all the technical and logistical aspect of the trip. We camp at wilderness sites away from the main trails and enjoy the scenery of the country. There is only one way to make this trek; a fully organized camping trek. As there is no teahouse/guesthouse near by, we have to make all camping and be self sufficient.
A fully organized camping trek: A fully organized trek is one which is self sufficient. There are guides, cooks, sherpas and porters to take care of all the technical and logistical aspect of the trip. All food and camping equipment is provided. Porter carry everything, including your personal gear. All you have to do is walk with your camera, meet the local people, take in the breathtaking views, and eat three hearty meals a day ! You trust your diet to cooks who can bake cake on the hillside stove. We can camp at wilderness sites away from the main trails, a fact you will particularly appreciate especially when awakened by the kitchen hand armed with a steaming mug of tea- there is nothing better than snuggling in your sleeping bag looking out at the first rays of sun of the peaks.
We will recommend you to make this type of trek if you are doing trek to non tourist area where there are no hotel.
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