General Information

We recommend you observe the following aspects

Hot pants and mini skirts are not acceptable. Women are encourage to wear light wear skirts or trousers. A top with exposes the chest and shoulder are unacceptable. Nudity is totally unacceptable. Over public place display of affection is discouraged. When entering a Nepalese house or temple always remove shoes at the doorsteps. Many Hindu temples may not open to non-hindus , so always seek permission. Begging is a harsh reality in most of the third world countries and Nepal is not exception. Try to avoid giving money to street beggars. Don’t pass your balloons, candy and money to village children as it encourages them to beg.

Photography

Whenever taking photographs of the locals, please seek their wishes. Old people often do not wished to photographed. We suggest that you purchase your film before leaving your hotel. High quality print film processing is available in Kathmandu and is slightly cheaper than overseas.

Security

All passports, air tickets, valuables, excess cash and traveler’s chouse could be left at the hotel safe deposit box. While on trek your money and camera should be kept with you at all times. Do not leaving them lying around unattended in the camp along the trial. Theft is not a major problem in Nepal since it is a very poor country and temptation should be minimized.

Personal medical kit

We suggest you to bring the following medical items:

* Sunburn cream – one for sun another for sunburns.
* Chaps tic
* Band-aid strips
* Insect repellent
* Leucoplast for blisters
* Antiseptic solutions
* Aspirin
* Iodex (muscle rub)
* Pair of scissors
* Crepe bandages
* Elasticized knee support

How your trekking days look like

Generally a typical trekking day starts around 6 A.M. with a cup of hot tea followed by bowl of warm water for your washing and cleaning. After packing up your stuff, breakfast will be served and trek will start. Our well-trained field staffs will pack all the equipment and the porter will carry to the next camping site. The trekkers have to carry their personal belongings of their need for the day, like water bottle, rain gear, Camera etc.
The trekkers can decide their own taste having enough time for viewing the beautiful landscape; taking photographs and making short pause. The walk to your lunch spot normally 3 hours. A short lunch will be served. The afternoon walk takes about 3 hours to reach at your night camp. Tea and snacks will be served while the field staff pitches camp. The dinner will be served around 6 to 7 P.M. in the dining tent lighted with a pressurized lantern and furnished with table and camping tools. High quality tents, foam mattresses are provided and in every camp there will be a simple toilet tent.

Trek Gradation

Grade 1 : Easy trekking by Himalayan standard is generally between 900 meter to 2000 meter. This trip can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a reasonable active life. Walking about four to five hours trek per day.

Grade 2 : Some previous hill walking experience is desirable. Relatively low-altitude treks crossing passes of no more than 14000 feet.

Grade 3 : Reasonable demanding, trekking at an altitude up to 12000 ft to 16000 ft with side trips to higher elevation.

Grade 4 : Challenging long distance treks for the fit enthusiast. Each trek crosses at least one passes of over 16000 feet.

Grade 5 : All the participants should be fit and excellent health; capable of carrying a back packs. Crosses a pass in excess of 19000 feet.

Trekking Equipment

Himalayan World Adventure (P) Ltd. Will provides all camping gear and utensils. You need to bring only your sleeping bags and personal clothing like:

* Lightweight walking shoes
* Lightweight long sleeved shirt (Cotton)
* Pair of running shoes
* Woolen cap
* Rain coat with hood
* Woolen gloves
* Woolen sweater
* Sun hat
* Woolen shirt
* Sandals or flip-flops
* Pair of lightweight trousers or
* Underwear or swimming suit long shorts for daytime wears
* Sun glasses
* Track suit
* Snow/mountain glasses
* Thermal underwear
* Water bottle
* Windproof or waterproof over pants
* Day Pack
* 2-4 cotton shirts
* Snow gaiters(can be hired in Kathmandu)