Trek Grading

Elevation

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Up to ~3,000m

Trail Nature

• Gradual terrain and well-marked trails with access to facilities (hot bath, phone line, WIFI)

• Short trek

• It requires no acclimatization

• Offers opportunities to visit discover the local cultures and panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains

Required Experience

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No prior experience or any skills required

Required Fitness

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Average fitness and ideal for any age group

Example of Treks

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Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking, Mardi Himal Trek

Elevation

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Up to ~ 5,500m

Trail Nature

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• Gradual to steep/challenging terrain with trekking around 4-6 hours in a day

• Well-marked trails popular with trekkers and have access to teahouses or facilities

• Require 1-2 days for acclimatization to prevent acute mountain sickness (AMS)

• Offers opportunities to see the Himalayas at a closer view, discover remote villages with interesting cultures, flora and fauna. Yaks will typically graze at above 3,500m.

Required Experience

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You will add no prior experience or any skills required but an advantage

Required Fitness

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Good fitness and stamina

Example of Treks

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Gokyo Lake Trek, Upper Mustang Trek, Tsum Valley Trek

Elevation

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Above 5,000m

Trail Nature

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• High passes, rocky terrain, snow-covered and unbeaten trails

• May require crossing glaciers at some point

• High altitude with low oxygen level

• Lack of access to facilities and often without a phone line

• Some days required to trek over 6 hours and at night

• Offer a magnificent view of the Himalayas and for those who are seeking real adventure and adrenalin rush

Required Experience

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You require prior trekking experience and skills

Required Fitness

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Good fitness and stamina are essential, and the ability to endure harsh weather with well mental preparedness

Example of Treks

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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, Makalu Base Camp Trek

Elevation

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Above 5,000m

Trail Nature

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• Snow-covered high passes and unbeaten trails where you could be exposed to harsh weather, such as strong wind

• May require crossing glaciers, use of crampons, ropes, and ice-axes at some point

• High altitude with low oxygen level

• Lack of access to facilities and often without a phone line

• Some days required to trek over 6 to 7 hours and at night

• Offer a magnificent view of the Himalayas and for those who are seeking real adventure and adrenalin rush

Required Experience

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You require a good level of climbing experience and skills. Rope climbing and adds mountaineering skills advantage.

Required Fitness

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Good stamina, strong physical fitness, and well mental preparedness are required

Example of Trek

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Everest Three Passes Trek

Elevation

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Above 6,000m

Trail Nature

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• Peak climbing is high mountain expeditions that require technical skills e.g. using crampons, ropes, ice-axes, abseiling skills

• Require good acclimatization and ability to adapt to the lack of oxygen

• Require staying in a tent and the ability to endure harsh environments

• Offer once-in-a-lifetime outstanding experience, majestic views of the Himalayas and glaciers and as a gear up the to climb for higher and more precipitous peaks

• May experience altitude sickness

Required Experience

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Serious climbing skills, advanced mountaineering knowledge, and experience are required

Required Fitness

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Excellent stamina, strong physical fitness, good health condition, and well mental preparedness are required are essential

Example of Treks

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Island Peak Climbing, Lobuche Peak Climbing, Mera Peak Climbing, Pisang Peak Climbing