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Trekking Grades Of Nepal |
In order to enjoy your trekking in Nepal it is
necessary to know which trek matches most with
your physical capabilities. Thus, we have graded
all our treks in the following ranks;
Easy : *
Trekking is essentially day hiking and doesn't
require any special training. However, good
physical condition, a love of walking, and a
desire to enjoying the spectacular views of the
mountains and encounter village life are
essential. We offer a diverse range of easy
treks. Categorizing a trek as easy means that no
difficult climbing or ascents to high altitudes
is involved. They take usually no more than a
week and are suitable for anyone. Be assured
that a loss of altitude in no way means a loss
of interesting things to see and experience.
While our more challenging treks get you closer
to a small number of mountain ranges, lower
altitude treks often provide better viewpoints
from which to enjoy the colorful horizons of a
whole series of ranges. The duration of a trek
can be from 4 to 9 days with an average of 4 to
5 hours walking per day. The elevation of the
trail will be between 800m/2624ft and 2800m/
9240ft above sea level.
Moderate : **
These treks are suitable for any walker looking
for something a little more challenging and
energetic. They are a combination of some longer
and shorter walks and hill-walking experience is
desirable. The duration is usually from 10 to 15
days. Following the up and down terrain of Nepal
and walking to higher elevations contrasts these
treks to those in the easy classification.
However, you will be rewarded for your efforts
with spectacular close-up views of glaciers and
of the high Himalayas. Although the terrain is
not difficult, some vigorous hiking experience
is useful. There may be up to 6 hours a day on
the trail and the elevation rises and falls from
800m/ 2624ft to 4000m/13210ft above sea level.
Fairly Strenuous : ***
Since the terrain can be hard and the days long,
hikers on these treks should be in good physical
condition and have some previous mountain
walking experience. Steep climbing may be
involved, although it is never necessary to use
ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for
periods of 16 to 21 days. Typically, a gradual
ascent through a green river valley will lead
you up to a number of high passes, where you
will reach the altitude of 5416m. Often times,
you will get a close insight into the Tibetan
culture. Participants should except to trek
above 5416m/17872ft.
Strenuous : ****
These real adventure treks are both technical
and highly strenuous. Excellent physical
condition is essential and mountaineering
experience is preferable.
Following rough terrain, they involve steep
ascents to high altitudes with the possibility
of some rope climbing. Stamina is needed to
complete one of these treks, as it can take from
20 to 28 days to reach the heart of the
wildernesses that they transverse. Participants
should except to trek above 5600m/18480ft
Note :
Please note that the grade of treks can vary
throughout the year as weather and ground
conditions change. These can vary on a
day-to-day basis as well as season to season.
You should be aware of this and take it into
consideration when you choose the level of trek
that is suitable for you. |
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