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Choosing the right Nepal trek for you...
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Nepal trekking holidays: Light treksIf you are keen to go trekking in Nepal but you're not quite fit enough for a longer trek, we would suggest one of our lighter treks. You get the experience of trekking in Nepal without too much strenuous activity and, as a bonus, you get a good taste of Nepalese culture in the ancient royal cities like Bhaktapur and traditional mountain villages where it seems like time stood still. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you'll walk for about 4 hours a day. The maximum altitude on the treks is between 1500m-2000m. There are no heavy climbs on our light Nepal trekking holidays and you will be staying in basic lodges, usually with hot running water. |
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Light treks Jomsom Fly and Hike
Best time to travel: all year round This is the shortest and easiest of our Nepal trekking holidays, based in the famous Annapurna Range. If you're interested in nature and local culture and you're looking for a relaxed trekking experience then this Nepal trekking holiday is for you. You'll have great mountain views and pass through villages filled with donkeys, yaks and smiling children. This trek doesn't climb any higher than 2000m, which makes it available all year round. |
Nepal trekking holidays: Medium treksIf you're reasonably fit (you don't need to be a top athlete) or if you've done a trek or hiking holiday before and would like to try trekking in Nepal, then our medium category Nepal trekking holidays are probably right for you. What we like most about these medium treks is that you won't be spending every minute trekking up and down the mountain trails, there's also time to experience the local culture in the mountain villages that you pass on the way. White-capped peaks and small villages dominate the area and you will get a taste of traditional mountain life from the local people. There are a couple of serious climbs on these treks so, whilst you don't necessarily need experience, you willl need to be in good shape. You'll be trekking for about 6 hours a day, climbing and descending each time. The altitudes vary considerably from 1500m-3000m and the treks usually include at least one heavy climb. You'll be staying in basic lodges on these Nepal trekking holidays, but they don't always have hot water. |
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Medium treks Sunrise at Poon Hill
Best time to travel: Spring (March - May) and Autumn (October - November) If you don't really fancy something too strenuous but you do want to experience trekking in Nepal, then Sunrise at Poon Hill offers an interesting challenge. Hiking from 1500-3190m through historic mountain villages surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks, this short Nepal trekking holiday culminates in an absolute high point: sunrise at Poon Hill. Click here for more details of this Nepal short trek |
Medium treks Annapurna peaks and mountain villages
Best time to travel: Spring (March - May) and Autumn (October - November) Annapurna is great for active travellers who want to get that real trekking experience. This medium category Nepal trekking holiday is almost the same as Sunrise at Poon Hill, but lasts a day longer. In five days, you will trek through green fields and typical Nepali villages with views of the snowy mountain peaks. There are two highlights of this Nepal trek - sunrise at Poon Hill and the spectacular view of the 6000m giant Dhampus. Click here for more details of this Annapurna trek |
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Medium treks Trekking across the edge of the valley
Best time to travel: all year round This Nepal trekking holiday is perfect for travellers looking to breathe fresh mountain air and get a taste of local culture. You'll visit local villages untouched by time, and you can wander through the narrow streets as your guide tells you about the local history and religion. During this Nepal trekking holiday, you'll have views across the valley and the majestic peaks of the Himalayas. Click here for more details of this trek near Kathmandu |
Medium treks Helambu homestay trek
Best time to travel: Spring (March - May) or Autumn (October - November) The starting point for this medium/heavy Nepal trekking holiday is in the east of the Kathmandu Valley. This is one of our favourite longer treks where, as well as staying in trekking lodges, you'll also stay in the homes of the local Nepalis. These homestays are an unforgettable experience, as well as a great way to help the local people make a living. Although this Nepal trekking holiday gives relatively small altitude gain and loss, the terrain will prove quite a tough challenge to the less experienced trekker. Ideally, you'll need to be fit and well used to mountain walking. Click here for more details of this Nepal homestay |
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Nepal trekking holidays: Heavy treks Trekking in Nepal can pose a tough but rewarding challenge for the experienced and very fit trekker. High up in the mountains, the air is thin and the temperature drops, making these heavy Nepal trekking holidays a lot more demanding than those at lower altitudes. Our tougher Nepal trekking holidays include everything you could expect from a real trekking experience: spectacular mountain views, friendly locals in the tea houses, colourful yaks on the way and also long days, a lot of cold and not forgetting aching joints and muscles. You'll be walking between 4-8 hours every day and the differences in altitude are considerable; between 2000m-5000m. Ascending and descending every day the trail includes some strenuous climbs. During these heavier Nepal treks you'll stay in simple, cosy lodges with running water, just don't always expect a hot shower. |
Heavy treks Annapurna Circuit
Best time to travel: Spring (March - May) and Autumn (October - November) Trekking in Nepal on the Annapurna Circuit is the ultimate Nepal trekking holiday for real mountain goats; those who love trekking in a pristine mountain region. This longer trek is relatively tough and takes 17 days, following stony trails through Nepali villages and green valleys with spectacular vistas of the mountains of the Annapurna Sanctuary. From the valley, you will climb to the Thorung La Pass at 5000m altitude, the highest point of this Nepal trekking holiday. Click here for more details of this Annapurna circuit trek |
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Trekking in Nepal: Other treksBesides the Nepal trekking holidays already mentioned above, we offer a number of other treks along popular routes. Although we haven't included them in the overview, we feel they are certainly worthwhile if you want to experience some challenging trekking in Nepal. We can arrange the following Nepal trekking holidays for you on request: |
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