Trekking in Nepal- Lifetime Voyage
Nepal is the final frontier for trekkers worldwide. Trekking in Nepal brings you close to its unmatched natural beauty, ever changing landscapes, mighty mountainous terrains and colorful people. With eight of the top ten highest summits in the world such as Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Gauri Shanker, Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Macchapucchre and many more makes it exciting and adventurous. All these natural spectacles makes, trekking in Nepal one of the most unique experiences of Asia
Trekking is a culture bound legacy and one of the most popular activities in Nepal. Trekkers on the move get to witness tropical dense forests embedded with variety of wild animals and birds. Right from the flat plains to green hills to Himalayas, you’ll find variant landscapes in terms of terrain, vegetation, floras, faunas, wildlife, people and their culture. These diverse natural elements makes Nepal one of the favorite destinations for any travel lover as it is nature's treasure trove to experience admire and make everlasting memories’.
Another prominent variation the trekkers and travellers will experience is the busy city streets of Kathmanu and Pokahara. The visiting trekkers line up in various shops for getting their gears and accessories before setting out on their mission. Each day the trekkers will discover well-marked trekking paths, alongside hundreds of locals passing through each day an interesting spectacle to watch. As they cross carrying huge chunks of food, and other necessities back to their tiny villages. Along the trekking trail the trekkers will come across various tea houses giving the trekkers’ time to rest and recover for the next day’s chores. All this and much more can be witnessed for trekkers, giving them a chance to bask under the unchanged culture and warmth of the friendly people while trekking in Nepal.
Shepherd Holidays has wide range of trekking packages that best suits your as need, interest and time. For people who are short on time we have customized itineraries allowing you to experience the maximum in the short time as possible. Not only that you will be given the choice of designing your dream journey on your own as well. You let us know your preferences and we will arrange it accordingly. So, embark on a journey with us to experience the natural wilderness and mighty mountainous landscapes and make cherish able memories of a lifetime.
Additional Trekking Information
Best Season to Visit
Trekking is best done in the dry and warm seasons. The best months to go for trekking are any time between March-June and September- November. The skies are clearer, and the temperature is bearable. It is best to avoid during winter months.
Fitness Level & Experience
For trekking difficult peaks in the range of 5750 -7000, it is advisable to have adequate physical fitness and a bit of climbing experience. However for lower altitudes the only experience and fitness level required is your passion and willingness to be there.
Permits & Cards
Trekkers will find various police check points at protected national parks and reserves where the permits will be checked for its authenticity. Single or double fine will be charged in case if you are without the proper permits. In general most of the time there will be two or three permits, the conservation area or national park permit, Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card and the last one is restricted area entry permit.
