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Hiking and Trecking: A Novel Way to Discover Sri Lanka
The abundance of forests and water sources coupled with the bewitching natural beauty of the island makes hiking and trekking an immensely rewarding way to discover the splendour of Sri Lanka. It is possible to incorporate them in a general tour of the country in order to gain a special insight of specific regions. In addition, the wide range of geographical conditions prevalent on the island makes it possible for tourists to find a mount climbing or trekking expedition that suits their fitness level without compromising on the natural beauty or historical interest of the surroundings.
Marked by picturesque mountains, cascading waterfalls and virgin jungle, the hill country is unrivalled for the myriad opportunities it provides for the active adventure seeker. Belihuloya and its environs are excellently suited for exploration with several different tour routes. The neighbouring Horton Plains National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular treks. Characterized by mysterious mountainous vegetation and grasslands unique to the reserve, it also encloses World’s End, the breathtaking 880m escarpment and Baker’s Falls where weary travelers can enjoy a well deserved rest.
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Trekking in Nepal Himalayas – Top Trekking & Hiking Trails
Trekking activities in Nepal provide adventure enthusiasts unique and delightful experience of lifetime. The beautiful country of Nepal has some of the best trekking and hiking trails in the world. Many people visit this country just to indulge in trekking activities and tourism industry of this country is well geared up to assist tourists with all possible manners of trekking styles and destinations. Trekking in this country is one of the best ways to explore its natural and cultural riches. Trekking activities in Nepal Himalayas are more a cultural experience than a wilderness expedition. During your treks in this country you will have a wonderful opportunity to pass through many pictorial villages and hamlets populated by diverse ethnic group.
There are a number of hiking and trekking trails available Nepal Himalayas. Important trails are Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Langtang, etc. Have a look at little information about these important trails of Nepal.
Everest Base Camp – It is one of the most important trails for trekking in Nepal Himalayas. It provides trekkers or adventure enthusiasts a wonderful opportunity to see the breathtaking sight of mighty mountain peaks and to explore many picturesque hamlets inhabited by diverse ethnic group, Sherpa. The Everest region is perhaps the most popular destination for tourists in Nepal willing to trekking Himalayas.
Annapurna – Annapurna is one of the most famous trekking points in Nepal. It is a series of many majestic mountain peaks in the Himalayas. It attracts a large number of trekkers and adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. Tourists have a choice of trails for trekking activities. There are six major peaks in Annapurna. There are three major trekking trails in Annapurna region namely Jomsom Trek, Muktinath Trek and Annapurna Sanctuary Trek.
Langtang – Langtang is a beautiful region in Nepal. It is one of the most popular regions for Nepal trek. Trekkers have a wonderful opportunity to explore Langtang National Park. There are a number of high peaks in Langtang region in Nepal. Langtang also provides tourists a wonderful opportunity to indulge in other activities like climbing and white-water rafting. Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Morimoto, Dragmarpo Ri, Yala Peak, etc are some of famous mountain peaks in Langtang region of Nepal. These peaks are very popular among trekkers and adventure enthusiasts coming from different parts of the world.
Trekking in Nepal ensures fro great rewards and personal satisfaction. Trekkers also have a wonderful opportunity to have insight into local culture and to enjoy peak climbing at the world’s best mountain beauty.
Trekking and Hiking in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas is, in every sense of the words, an uplifting experience and the latest style of traveling on the mountains. A special attraction of Nepal lies in its spectacular natural beauty, its unique cultures and friendly people. By walking through the mountains of Nepal, you will come to understand why this country has captivated the hearts of mountaineers and explorers for over a century.
Whether you are looking for a wilderness experience or a classic trek, Nepal has everything to offer. Regardless of where you go, you will encounter a great diversity of geography, climate and ethnicity. The people are friendly and welcoming, and the great highlight of trekking in this country is the interactions you will have with the local people in the villages and their wonderfully diverse cultures, practices and traditions.
We offer a number of different styles of trekking trip such as classic, challenging, luxury, and family, each of which may involve camping, staying in tea-houses or a combination of both. You will be led by our experienced guides and accompanied by friendly Sherpas to the world’s mightiest mountains through the spellbinding valleys, rhododendron forests and holy lakes of the Annapurna, Everest, Langtang and off-the-beaten-track regions.
When to go
The best time to trek is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season (October and November) is the ideal period for trekking in Nepal. The air is freshly washed by the monsoon rains, the mountain scenery is superb and the weather is still comfortably warm. December, January and February are still good months for trekking but the cold can be bitter at high altitudes. March and May also offer better weather when trekkers can see superb wild flowers, particularly in Nepal’s wonderful rhododendron forests. During the monsoon season (June-August) trekking is possible in the rain-shadow areas of north of the Himalaya like upper Mustang and upper Dolpo. These regions are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon.
Duration of the Trek
A trekking trip can be of any length you choose. Popular short treks are available around the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys, which only take one, two or three days to complete while longer treks lasting from a week to a month. It is even possible to combine a series of popular treks together and peak climbing for months on end.
Choosing a Trek
Please remember that occasionally bad weather, altitude and unfamiliar cultures can make extra demands. A sense of humor and determination are important attributes on any adventure holiday and on a trekking holiday it is important to enjoy walking. In order to help you in selecting a trek we have given each trek a grade, although this is only a simple guide. If you need help in deciding which trek is suitable, please call or send an email to us and we will be pleased to advise you further.
Physical Fitness:
All trekking demands a level of fitness that will enable one to put in a good day’s walking, up hill and down. Most treks should not be taken to gain more than 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 hills. Good physical conditioning will certainly help maximize your enjoyment of your treks.
Planning a Trek
Nepal offers plenty of opportunity for treks lasting a day or less, though most are considerably longer. Around Pokhara or the Kathmandu Valley you can complete the trek within two, three or four days but for the very popular Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit treks you have to allow three weeks.
Trek Grading System
Nepal, with its ups and downs and zig-zag paths ,it is more appropriate to think in terms of hours spent in walking, rather than miles covered. This is what we use as a grading system. A typical day’s walk lasts from five to seven hours & involves a typical of ascents & descents.
Easy treks involve up to 6 hours of walking a day, on good trails with plenty of time for sightseeing. Altitudes generally do not exceed 3500 meters. Anyone who enjoys regular exercise and is in god physical condition should easily cope with these treks.
Moderate treks involve walking for 6 to 8 hours a day in more remote country, reaching altitudes of approximately 4500 meters. A reasonable level of fitness is required as there will be much ascent and descent with the occasional difficult day. A hill walking background is advisable.
Strenuous treks are harder, suitable for regular hill walkers as they are generally more demanding any may involve 7 or 8-hour days, with altitudes up to 5500 meters. You should be physically fit and appropriate preparation is essential. Some days may involve crossing a pass with up to 10 hours walking.
Style of Trekking
Teahouse Trek
It is a popular style of trek in the certain regions of Nepal where modest accommodations at country lodges and reasonable standard of food are easily available along the trails. Our porters carry clients’ luggage and equipment and the guide looks after the accommodation at lodges and food along the trails. Hot drinks tea /coffee with breakfast in the morning and dinner in the evening are served in the lodges. Lunch is provided en route between 11am and 12pm.
Full board camping trek
In this category of trek we offer all the necessary food and camping equipment for a private or larger group of travelers. Our guides, cook, porters or yaks take care of all the technical and logistical aspects of the trip. Everyday our staff will set the camp along the trails and our well-trained cooks prepare the western and Asian food with variety of choices. This option is the only choice for some of the more remote areas of Nepal such as Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, upper/lower Dolpo, Nar Phu valley, Round Dhaulagiri, Rolwaling, Makalu, Ganesh Himal and many other remote areas.
Altitude & Acclimatization:
Proper acclimatization is very important and our routes are planned specifically to allow a gradual gain in altitude with many of our treks having extra days to allow for acclimatization. By slowly gaining height we reap the benefits of a gradual gain in fitness and acclimatization. We offer advice about acclimatization and with the sensible approach we take on all of our treks, anyone who is fit and healthy should have few problems. On our climbing trips in Nepal and trekking trips in Tibet we carry a portable altitude chamber as an extra safety precaution.
Group Size
Group sizes are kept small, to reduce the impact on the environment and to enable us to provide a more personal service. The maximum Group size on most of our treks/tours is 16 and the minimum group size is 2.
Trekking in the Himalayas is, in every sense of the words, an uplifting experience and the latest style of traveling on the mountains. A special attraction of Nepal lies in its spectacular natural beauty, its unique cultures and friendly people. By walking through the mountains of Nepal, you will come to understand why this country has captivated the hearts of mountaineers and explorers for over a century.
Whether you are looking for a wilderness experience or a classic trek, Nepal has everything to offer. Regardless of where you go, you will encounter a great diversity of geography, climate and ethnicity. The people are friendly and welcoming, and the great highlight of trekking in this country is the interactions you will have with the local people in the villages and their wonderfully diverse cultures, practices and traditions.
We offer a number of different styles of trekking trip such as classic, challenging, luxury, and family, each of which may involve camping, staying in tea-houses or a combination of both. You will be led by our experienced guides and accompanied by friendly Sherpas to the world’s mightiest mountains through the spellbinding valleys, rhododendron forests and holy lakes of the Annapurna, Everest, Langtang and off-the-beaten-track regions.
When to go
The best time to trek is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season (October and November) is the ideal period for trekking in Nepal. The air is freshly washed by the monsoon rains, the mountain scenery is superb and the weather is still comfortably warm. December, January and February are still good months for trekking but the cold can be bitter at high altitudes. March and May also offer better weather when trekkers can see superb wild flowers, particularly in Nepal’s wonderful rhododendron forests. During the monsoon season (June-August) trekking is possible in the rain-shadow areas of north of the Himalaya like upper Mustang and upper Dolpo. These regions are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon.
Duration of the Trek
A trekking trip can be of any length you choose. Popular short treks are available around the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys, which only take one, two or three days to complete while longer treks lasting from a week to a month. It is even possible to combine a series of popular treks together and peak climbing for months on end.
Choosing a Trek
Please remember that occasionally bad weather, altitude and unfamiliar cultures can make extra demands. A sense of humor and determination are important attributes on any adventure holiday and on a trekking holiday it is important to enjoy walking. In order to help you in selecting a trek we have given each trek a grade, although this is only a simple guide. If you need help in deciding which trek is suitable, please call or send an email to us and we will be pleased to advise you further.
Physical Fitness:
All trekking demands a level of fitness that will enable one to put in a good day’s walking, up hill and down. Most treks should not be taken to gain more than 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 hills. Good physical conditioning will certainly help maximize your enjoyment of your treks.
Planning a Trek
Nepal offers plenty of opportunity for treks lasting a day or less, though most are considerably longer. Around Pokhara or the Kathmandu Valley you can complete the trek within two, three or four days but for the very popular Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit treks you have to allow three weeks.
Trek Grading System
Nepal, with its ups and downs and zig-zag paths ,it is more appropriate to think in terms of hours spent in walking, rather than miles covered. This is what we use as a grading system. A typical day’s walk lasts from five to seven hours & involves a typical of ascents & descents.
Easy treks involve up to 6 hours of walking a day, on good trails with plenty of time for sightseeing. Altitudes generally do not exceed 3500 meters. Anyone who enjoys regular exercise and is in god physical condition should easily cope with these treks.
Moderate treks involve walking for 6 to 8 hours a day in more remote country, reaching altitudes of approximately 4500 meters. A reasonable level of fitness is required as there will be much ascent and descent with the occasional difficult day. A hill walking background is advisable.
Strenuous treks are harder, suitable for regular hill walkers as they are generally more demanding any may involve 7 or 8-hour days, with altitudes up to 5500 meters. You should be physically fit and appropriate preparation is essential. Some days may involve crossing a pass with up to 10 hours walking.
Style of Trekking
Teahouse Trek
It is a popular style of trek in the certain regions of Nepal where modest accommodations at country lodges and reasonable standard of food are easily available along the trails. Our porters carry clients’ luggage and equipment and the guide looks after the accommodation at lodges and food along the trails. Hot drinks tea /coffee with breakfast in the morning and dinner in the evening are served in the lodges. Lunch is provided en route between 11am and 12pm.
Full board camping trek
In this category of trek we offer all the necessary food and camping equipment for a private or larger group of travelers. Our guides, cook, porters or yaks take care of all the technical and logistical aspects of the trip. Everyday our staff will set the camp along the trails and our well-trained cooks prepare the western and Asian food with variety of choices. This option is the only choice for some of the more remote areas of Nepal such as Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, upper/lower Dolpo, Nar Phu valley, Round Dhaulagiri, Rolwaling, Makalu, Ganesh Himal and many other remote areas.
Altitude & Acclimatization:
Proper acclimatization is very important and our routes are planned specifically to allow a gradual gain in altitude with many of our treks having extra days to allow for acclimatization. By slowly gaining height we reap the benefits of a gradual gain in fitness and acclimatization. We offer advice about acclimatization and with the sensible approach we take on all of our treks, anyone who is fit and healthy should have few problems. On our climbing trips in Nepal and trekking trips in Tibet we carry a portable altitude chamber as an extra safety precaution.
Group Size
Group sizes are kept small, to reduce the impact on the environment and to enable us to provide a more personal service. The maximum Group size on most of our treks/tours is 16 and the minimum group size is 2.
High Himalaya Society Treks & Expedition provides some great information on a variety of Trekking, Hiking and Adventure activities in Nepal.
Trekking in Nepal Himalayas – Top Trekking & Hiking Trails
Trekking activities in Nepal provide adventure enthusiasts unique and delightful experience of lifetime. The beautiful country of Nepal has some of the best trekking and hiking trails in the world. Many people visit this country just to indulge in trekking activities and tourism industry of this country is well geared up to assist tourists with all possible manners of trekking styles and destinations. Trekking in this country is one of the best ways to explore its natural and cultural riches. Trekking activities in Nepal Himalayas are more a cultural experience than a wilderness expedition. During your treks in this country you will have a wonderful opportunity to pass through many pictorial villages and hamlets populated by diverse ethnic group.
There are a number of hiking and trekking trails available Nepal Himalayas. Important trails are Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Langtang, etc. Have a look at little information about these important trails of Nepal.
Everest Base Camp – It is one of the most important trails for trekking in Nepal Himalayas. It provides trekkers or adventure enthusiasts a wonderful opportunity to see the breathtaking sight of mighty mountain peaks and to explore many picturesque hamlets inhabited by diverse ethnic group, Sherpa. The Everest region is perhaps the most popular destination for tourists in Nepal willing to trekking Himalayas.
Annapurna – Annapurna is one of the most famous trekking points in Nepal. It is a series of many majestic mountain peaks in the Himalayas. It attracts a large number of trekkers and adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. Tourists have a choice of trails for trekking activities. There are six major peaks in Annapurna. There are three major trekking trails in Annapurna region namely Jomsom Trek, Muktinath Trek and Annapurna Sanctuary Trek.
Langtang – Langtang is a beautiful region in Nepal. It is one of the most popular regions for Nepal trek. Trekkers have a wonderful opportunity to explore Langtang National Park. There are a number of high peaks in Langtang region in Nepal. Langtang also provides tourists a wonderful opportunity to indulge in other activities like climbing and white-water rafting. Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Morimoto, Dragmarpo Ri, Yala Peak, etc are some of famous mountain peaks in Langtang region of Nepal. These peaks are very popular among trekkers and adventure enthusiasts coming from different parts of the world.
Trekking in Nepal ensures fro great rewards and personal satisfaction. Trekkers also have a wonderful opportunity to have insight into local culture and to enjoy peak climbing at the world’s best mountain beauty.