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The mobile network coverage is quite good in the trekking regions where the infrastructure for tourism and transport is well developed. If you want to stay in touch while trekking in the mountains, it’s better to use CDMA phones and sim cards because the coverage area is much larger.
Internet is available on lodges and tea houses, but it can be a hit and miss affair. Your best bet might be to get a Nepali SIM card with a data plan.
The roads to and from the major district headquarters and towns are fairly well-maintained. Incase of flight cancellation, private jeep will be arranged for you. Needless to say, road transport will take more time but on the upside, this means you get to save money. The road takes you through terraced fields, sub-tropical forest and gradually changes to coniferous forest to tall grasslands, depending on where you are travelling to. Simply put, the roadside view is unbeatable.
Flight is fast and easy for families. For groups of 4 and upwards, private jeep can be a unique experience and is the preferred mode of travel. You can choose to use public transport. This will save you money. However, the standard level of public transport is poor and the safety risks are also great.
You can book the flights and transportation yourself. However, with so many trekking options to choose from, we recommend that you contact us and get a travel itinerary tailored to your convenience. This will save you time and money.
Grade 1 trekking routes are suitable for all ages from 6 to 55+ even. While Grade 2 may not be suitable for older people. Grade 3 and 4 are only for people of age 55 and under and require a person to be on their peak physical condition.
Trekking difficulty in Nepal are based on Grade levels from Grade 1 to 4.
Grade 1 [Easy]: These treks do not require you to have prior trekking experience. These treks are also very convenient for old and young making these treks a hit with the family and beginners.
Ghorepani Poon Hill, Everest short trek, Around Kathmandu valley trekking are good examples.
Grade 2 [Moderate]: These treks can be done by beginners but do require you to be at least moderately fit with some regular exercises. The average altitude of these treks will be 3900 meters to 4800 meters and does cover some steep passes occasionally.
Annapurna base camp, Langtang valley trek & Gokyo lake Everest trek are some examples of moderate level trekking.
Grade 3 [Strenuous]: These trekking routes do require you to be physically fit, good stamina and a person with regular exercise habit. You will walk for about 6 hours daily on average and generally the altitude will be above 4800 meters to 5600 meters. Accommodation too will not be good enough in comparison to other regular trekking trails.
Everest base camp, Annapurna circuit, Upper Mustang trek, Guerrilla Trail are some good examples of strenuous trekking in Nepal.
Grade 4 [Challenging/Alpine trekking]: This trek constantly challenges you with many trek across high passes, snow glaciers and icy path. Previous trekking experiences are of utmost importance if you want to get through with this trek.
Make sure to check with your Tour agency and website on the level of difficulty of your trekking destination.
The challenging treks in Nepal are:
Three Passes Trek: This very challenging trek crosses three passes of over 5,000 metres – Kongma La (5,535 metres), Cho La (5,420 metres) and Renjo La (5,340 metres).
Dhaulagiri Circuit: This challenging trek is a camping trek meaning no lodges are used for accommodation.And this trek covers requires you to spend three days in a row trekking above 5,000 metres.
Upper Dolpo Trek: This is one of the most remote and hard-to-reach places in the country. The infrastructure for trekkers is practically non-existent, so you’ll need to carry in all of your food and equipment, including tents.
Kanchenjunga Trek: This trek requires you to walk on an average of 5 days for 27 days, making it one of the longest and demanding treks you will encounter in Nepal.
Your physical condition needs to be stable as you will be trekking in thin air. With a good physical condition, you will be able to metabolize better. With your body in a fit condition, you can cut effects such as Mountain Sickness, Respiratory problems, digestion problems and other problems you will face.
To improve your cardiovascular fitness, high-intensity training works best. High intensity training involves short bursts of high-intensity effort, followed by a recovery period. It is the best way to increase your stamina and prepare you for trekking at different altitudes.
Most of the trekking routes, except for the more challenging ones like Annapurna Circuit, Everest Base Camp and Kanchenjunga Trek, are graded fairly easy to moderately easy. This means that anyone who is moderately fit can undertake the routes.
The mobile network coverage is quite good in the trekking regions where the infrastructure for tourism and transport is well developed. If you want to stay in touch while trekking in the mountains, it’s better to use CDMA phones and sim cards because the coverage area is much larger.
Internet is available on lodges and tea houses, but it can be a hit and miss affair. Your best bet might be to get a Nepali SIM card with a data plan.
Please budget all your fooding and accomodation expenses before hand and bring cash accordingly. There are some rare ATMs on trekking routes, like Jomsom and Namche Bazaar for example. But these cannot be relied upon to have cash. Some places may take dollars but this is likely to be more expensive than changing in advance. Your best option is to carry all your cash in advance.
