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Walking in
the magnificent Himalaya is a wonderful way to enjoy Nepal.
We can furnish guides and/or porters for “tea house”
trekking with stops at good guesthouses. Or, if you prefer,
we can supply a complete team, including an excellent cook,
for a camping trek.
The finest trekking season in Nepal
is September through November, when the weather is normally
excellent. Another good season is February to May, when
the rhododendrons – our National flower – are
in bloom, although the springtime in Nepal is hot, especially
at low elevations. We can of course arrange good treks for
you at any other season.
Treks can be {{easy}} or {{strenuous}},
as you wish. One lovely region that is popular for both
kinds of trekking is Helambu, near the Tibetan border just
north of Kathmandu. Both kinds of trekking start near the
Shivapuri watershed and proceed along the ridge to Tharepati
(3505 meters) and its rhododendron forest. Seasoned trekkers
can go across the Laurebina La (4600 meters) in the Lantang
National Park, to the sacred lakes of Gosain Kund and on
to Dhunche (2030 meters) and the highway back to Kathmandu.
Ten to twelve days. Or, from Tharepati through Helambu and
Lantang (16 to 20 days).
Less adventurous hikers descend to
Melamchigaon (2530 meters) and cross the beautful Melamchi
Khola below, then up to Tarkeghyang (2740 meters) and down
that ridge to the road at Melamchiphul (846 meters). Eight
or nine days.
You may be surprised at the low cost
of trekking in Nepal, compared to the expense of travel
in Europe or America. We can tailor treks to meet your needs
for cost, time, comfort, and companionship.
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