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Trekking in Nepal with Angel Tour and
Trekking
Angel
Trek directs environmentally sensitive
and culturally rewarding treks in the
Himalayas characterized by its
well-trained and congenial team of
staff. Though there are several ways you
could trek in Nepal of which backpacking
approach is what few trekkers still
pursue, Angel Trek outfits your trek in
three different ways. Remember that
however we cater your trek not only it
boosts hill economy and provide
employment for the peoples from remote
villages but also assures life time
security of the porters and aids in
social welfare.
Types of Trekking
Tea House Treks
The most popular way of experiencing
classic treks of Nepal is by using local
inns for accommodation. Decent hotel
accommodation for trekkers is most
readily available in the Annapurna,
Langtang and Everest Region. In these
areas you can operate with a bare
minimum of equipment and rely on lodges
for food and shelter. Though bedding is
available in the lodges as a
cotton-filled quilt that may not
sufficiently incubate you. So it is
always better to carry your own sleeping
bags.
A teahouse trek organized by Angel Trek
is an escorted lodge trekking with
well-equipped porters carrying your
luggage and well-experienced guide
arranging food, accommodation and
dealing with bureaucracy as a part of
the package.
Camping Treks
The classic style of trekking in Nepal
is to camp in tents and employ Porters
to carry your gears and Sherpas to set
up camp, cook and serve meals. You carry
a backpack with only a water bottle,
camera and Jacket. In the camping treks
there are numerous hidden expenses that
drive up the price depending on the
destination, mode of transportation and
size of the group. Because of the food
is carried by the porters, a variety of
meals is possible. On camping trek you
sleep in a tent so our itinerary should
not rely on village settlements. Rather
we can comfortably trek to remote
regions and to high altitudes.
A camping treks directed by Angel Trek
caters skilled cook, required no of
Sherpas and a team of insured porters
all led by well-learned and experienced
guide.
Backpacker Treks
Eco Trek also facilitates the
backpackers with just a guide or porter
for those who are not willing to face
with uncertainty, traveling alone and
those who don’t want to face with
bureaucracy. Having one assistant is
exclusively helpful in case of sickness,
emergency and remodeling your itinerary.
No Mountaineering Skills Needed
Weather you begin your trek at a road
head or fly in to a remote mountain
airstrip, a large part of your trek will
be in the Middle Hills region at
elevation between 500m-3500m. In this
part of Nepal there are always
well-developed trails through villages
and mountain passes. Even at high
altitudes there are intermittent
settlements used during summer by
shepherds, so the trails, though often
indistinct, are always there. You can
easily travel on any trail without the
aid of ropes or mountaineering skills.
There are rare occasions when there is
snow on the trekking trails.
Physical Effort Is Required
A
trek is physically demanding because of
its length and almost unbelievable
changes in elevation. On most treks, the
daily gain is less than 800m in about
15Km, though ascents of as much as 1200m
are typical for some days. You can
always take plenty of during the day to
cover this distance, so the physical
exertion, though quite strenuous at
times, is not sustained. There is always
plenty of time for rest. A Previous
experience of hiking and living outdoors
is helpful, as you make plans for your
trek.
Trekking In Group Is Not Necessary
As
these routes in the hills provide
special meeting place for the trekkers
from throughout the world, traveling in
group is not necessary. Rather you can
move at your own pace and set your own
schedule by not being in group. You can
spend a day photographing or make a side
trip or just lie down. Each day you will
be accompanied by considerable number of
trekkers. You can freely alter the
routes with in the limits imposed by
your trekking permit and your guide will
reschedule your itinerary accordingly.
Trekking In Nepal
A
trek in Nepal may be a camping trip or
else rely on the local accommodation
that is available in the hills. In some
areas, either because of government
regulation or lack of facilities, only
camping treks are possible. In other
areas, your choice will depend on how
confident you are walking in remote
regions, and on how much comfort you
desire. There is no ‘best’ way to trek,
and whichever style you choose will
provide you with cultural insight, a
good physical workout and spectacular
mountain views.
There is endless discussion among
trekkers about which is the most
environmentally sensitive and culturally
rewarding way to trek. Similarly,
trekkers who stay in lodges can befriend
a family that runs the lodge, or can
view the kids crawling around and
playing with cameras as an irritating
intrusion. In the end, your choice of a
trekking style will depend on your own
personality, the amount of time and,
more importantly, money that you have
available. No style of trekking is
intrinsically ‘better’ than any other,
and whatever you do, your trek will
infuse money into the hill economy and
provide employment for people in remote
villages.
There are numerous ways to structure a
trek because of two major factors.
Firstly, there is inexpensive (by
western standards) professional and
non-professional labour available to
carry loads and to work as guides and
camp staff. Secondly, you can almost
always find supplies and accommodation
locally because there are people living
in even the most remote trekking areas.
The traditional backpacking approach of
a light pack, stove, freeze-dried food
and a tent is not an appropriate way to
trek in Nepal. So much food is available
in hill villages that it doesn’t make
much sense to try to be totally self-
sufficient while trekking.
Nepal is listed as a country for which
malaria prophylaxis is advised. We will
not be visiting any malarial areas on
the treks, however you may wish to
consult your doctor about the need to
take malaria pills. Trekkers who plan to
do rafting and jungle excursions are
advised to take the necessary medication
to protect against malaria. |
