A short information about trekking in Nepal
Teahouse treks are led by one of our experienced local guides supported by porters to carry luggage and equipment. All our guides have undergone the trekking guide training conducted by the Tourism Training Institute of Nepal and are registered and licensed by the government. Additionally all our guides go through a rigorous training to make them better qualified to take care of our guests in every way possible.
A trek-day starts around 6 a.m. with a cup of tea/coffee. After packing your duffel and daypack a breakfast will be served. The day's trek starts around 7.30 a.m. Porter carry all luggage and equipment. All you need to carry in your daypack are water bottle, rain/wind jacket, camera and other small items you may need on the trail.
The morning's walk to the lunch spot takes about three hours. Around mid-day we usually stop for a simple hot lunch on the way at teahouse. After hiking for 3-4 hrs. in the afternoon our lodge, 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 to 8 p.m. and after dinner the guide will brief about the next day’s program.
Tea House Includes Experienced trekking guide, porters, and accommodation in lodges, meals- breakfast, lunch dinner, and road transportation to and from trailhead and ending point and first-aid equipment.
Trekking permit, airfares, client's insurance of any kind, emergency evacuation costs, video camera fees in National Parks (where applicable), cold drinks, bottled water, alcohol, snacks, tea/coffee (other than at breakfast) etc. riding ponies, personal clothing and equipments, sleeping bag, down/Gore-Tex jacket, etc. (available on hire in Kathmandu / Pokhara). Expenses of personal nature.
Things to Bring for Trekking
Rucksack, trekking boots, stick, water bottle, personal sleeping bag, sun glass, sun cap, sun cream, rain coat, down/Gore-Tex Jacket, thermal trousers, gloves, warm socks, shorts, sandles, T-shirts, pullover, flash light, personal toiletries, camera, binoculars, reading and writing materials, medicine recommended by your doctor.
Our Camping System
Our camping treks are managed by a team of professionally trained sherpas with the Leader/guide responsible for all aspects of the running of the trek A trek-day starts around 6 a.m. with a cup of tea/coffee. Soon a bowl of warm water is provided for washing. After packing your duffel and daypack breakfast will be served. The day's trek starts around 7.30 a.m. Porter/pack animals carry all camp equipment, food and duffel bags. All you need to carry in your daypack are water bottle, rain/wind jacket, camera and other small items you may need on the trail all trekkers walk at their own pace with the lead and "sweep" sherpa providing support throughout.
Our Teahouse System
The morning's walk to the lunch spot takes about 3 hours. In Nepal we usually stop for a hot lunch on the way as a Tibetan picnic style.
After hiking for 3-4 hrs. In the afternoon our camp 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 to 7 p.m. in the dining tent (or dining room on a Lodge- Trek). After dinner the leader/guide will brief trekkers on the next day's hike.
Trained trek guides and Sherpas
Each of our treks are managed by a team of professionally trained trek guides, cooks and sherpas. Our leaders/guides and trek crew are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable holiday to our clients and in an eco-friendly manner.
Camping Equipment
Each of our treks are managed by a team of professionally trained trek guides, cooks and sherpas. Our leaders/guides and trek crew are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable holiday to our clients and in an eco-friendly manner.
Hygenic Food & Water Preparation
Meals are prepared by well-trained cook. Special care is taken to serve well-boiled and purified drinking water everyday on trail to ensure that our trekkers stay healthy and enjoy.
Fuel For Cooking
We use kerosene fuel for all clients and staff on all our camping treks. When we use local services like lodges we patronize and encourage those lodges who have adopted ecologically safe methods in use of fuel and waste management - thereby encouraging other lodges to implement similar, or better, methods.
Disposal Of Waste
Our trail staffs are trained in the correct disposal of waste. All biodegradable waste is burned and buried before breaking camp every morning. Care is taken to fill in toilet holes after use. It is our policy to porter all non-degradable waste (viz: used batteries, tins cans, bottles, plastic, etc.) out of the mountains. All our trip members are briefed about requirements regarding waste disposal before starting. All paper and dry tissue are collected and burned by our crew. Plastic, tins, foil, batteries and other non- biodegradable items are to be taken back to proper place.
Staff Insurance
We take pride in the fact that every single porter and guide employed by us is not only well paid but also protected by a life insurance policy. They are provided with warm clothing and proper shelter on all high altitude treks. All our treks benefit the village economics by using local services (manpower, produce, lodges and other services).
Trekking Permit and conversation fee
A trekking Permit is required to trek in some parts of Nepal. If trekking is planned into different areas, trekking permits may be needed. Each trekking permit details and outlines the trekking route and regions and trekkers should not deviate from the prescribed routes and religious boundaries.
Trekking Permits Fee Trekking permits are no longer required for general trekking in the Annapurna , Everest & Langtang regions. Lower Dolpa and Kanchanjunga - Equivalent to US$ 10 per person per week for the first four weeks and US$ 20 per week there after.
Lower Dolpa and Kanchanjunga - Equivalent to US$ 10 per person per week for the first four weeks and US$ 20 per week there after.
Manslu
US$ 75 per person per week, except September through November, when it increase to US$ 90.
Mustnag and Upper Dolpa
US$ 700 per person for the first 10 days and US$ 70 per person per day thereafter.
Note:
Trekking to Dolpa, Kanchanjunga, Manslu and mustang can be undertaken through registered trekking agencies only.
National Park and Conversation Fee
Eight areas of Nepal have been designated national parks. They are Langtang, Rara, Royal Chitwan, Sagarmatha (Everest), Shey Phoksondo, Khaptad, Bardia and Makalu Barun National Parks. Trekking in any of those National Park areas requires a park permit, which can be obtained at the national parks and conservation counter office on payment of NRs 1000 each. Similarly trekkers are required to pay NRs. 2000 for every trekker going to the Annapurna and Makalu region. This fee is utilized for environmental conservation and maintenance of the area.
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