What is Trekking?

  • Nepal Everest base camp
  • Last Updated on Jul 24, 2023

Trekking is an outdoor activity of walking for more than a day. It is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. Trekking could be a motive, It could be a commitment, an aim, an objective, a mission, a party, a social gathering. It could be a place where you find friends, and it could be a journey. It could be a slightest chance to save our future generation from losing the nature lovers, mother earth holding within. It can be shortened or extended as per the desire of trekkers.

Trekking is more challenging than hiking since it tests one's ability, endurance and their mental as well as psychological capacity. There are many different ways to do a trek and trekking culture often varies from country to country. It usually takes place on trails in areas of relatively unspoiled wilderness.

In Nepal, trekking is very popular among national and international tourist due to the privilege of being in the home of Himalayas. Most of the famous trekking areas make an amazing experience of the Himalaya.Most of the people they want to trek in the Mountain side of the area here you will see the most of the trekking area and more detail of the Nepal trekking for foreign and local tourist. 

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Type of trekking:

Everest base camp trekking Company basically provides two types of trekking which are Teahouse Trekking, Camping Trekking, and Hiring guide and porters. Teahouse is the local lodge where you can eat and sleep during your trek. If you are going for a teahouse trek, you will have to stay in this type of accommodation. Whereas, Camping Trek is a fully Organised Supported Trek.

Camping trek includes a team of the guide, cook, Sherpa, & porters to give you accompany. Trekkers should carry an only small bag or what they might need during the day. At night, they are provided dining tents, sleeping tents, & toilet tents.

Guide and potter hire as per daily basis. In this type oftrekkingthere you the customer will be a pay service charge and wages of guide and potter as per daily basis or full trip basis then provided the guide and potter, needed an official document for the trip by contract agency.

Importance of Trekking

Trekking can be viewed from two different points: as an intense exercise, or an amazing and unique learning experience. Personally, I would love to learn whatever, I can during my trek. In trekking, we have to face different difficulties and uncertainties, by overcome them we allow ourselves to enhance our knowledge, experience and the understanding of the world.

By involving in trekking, you can realize that how beautiful is nature and you will be grateful to live in a place like earth. You can see things differently. Some of the major importance of trekking are as follows:

  • Overall improve fitness
  • Reduce stress
  • Social benefits
  • Skill development
  • Cultural understanding
  • Wildlife encounters
  • Thrill and adrenaline
  • Understanding of nature
  • Develops your interacting skills
  • Satisfaction for your mind, body and soul

Trekking Region in Nepal

Nepal is the home of Himalayas with various natural places for trekking. Nepal had different trekking trail/route. Most of the famous trekking areas some of the famous trekking areas of Nepal are given below as short description.

Everest region

TheEverest region, also known as the Khumbu region, is one of the most visited regions for trekking in Nepal. It is situated in northeastern side of Nepal. The region is a major Sherpa settlement of the Himalayas and has an amazing mountainous landscape.

Some of the famous trekking routes in Everest region are:- Everest Base Camp trek, Everest View Trek, Everest Base Camp Kala Pattar trek, Everest Base Camp Cho-La Pass and Gokyo trek, Everest Three High Pass Trek, Tengboche Monastery Everest View Panorama Trek, Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest view trek, Everest Base Camp Helicopter  Tour, Everest Base Camp Heli trek

Annapurna Region

About two third of the trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, hotels in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages. Most of Central Nepal is dominated by the Annapurna Himal and the village of Pokhara. There are three major trekking routes in Annapurna Region:- Annapurna Circuit Trekking, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Jomson to Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, Ghorepani Poonhill trek. Which is famous short and easy trekking of Annapurna trekking route.

Manaslu region

Manaslu Himal is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. Its name refers to “mountain of the spirits” which is derived from Sanskrit word Manasa. Manaslu region is untouched and newly famous trekking region of Nepal. It is located in the west-central part of Nepal. Most popular trekking routes in Manaslu region are: Lower Manaslu Eco Trek, Tsum Valley Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trekking, Tsum valley combine Manaslu round trekking.

Langtang region

Langtang is a region in the Himalayas of Nepal to the north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering Tibet. Langtang Region is considered one of the most popular narrow mountain valleys at the base of central Himalaya. Langtang region trekking route goes through traditional and ethnic villages and virgin forests on the way to the peaks of Langtang. Some of the popular trekking route of Langtang region are: Langtang Valley Trek, Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek, Ganja La pass Trek, Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek and Helambu Trek.

Restricted  region

Nepal is a country famous among many travelers from all around the world. There are many cultural, religious, historical, mountainous places to visit. However, there are some restricted areas where foreigners are strictly controlled. In these areas, you will either cannot get a permit or you must travel with a liaison officer and should pay for a special permit. The areas which are restricted are “Paradise on Earth” due to the numerous natural beauty, hidden valleys, people and their unique culture, custom and lifestyle. Some of the popular trekking routes in the restricted areas are: Upper Dolpa Trek and Upper Mustang Trek.

Other regions in Nepal

There are many other popular trekking routes in Nepal and some of them are: Rara lake trekking, Lower Dolpa Trek, Ganesh Himal Trek and many more.

Risks and preventions of the trek

Although, trekking is exciting and thrilling it comes with great risk depending on your choice of the trek. The risk can be minimized or avoided if you follow the instruction you are provided with. Some of the dangers which you may encounter during the treks are:-

Unexpected weather change, wildlife, bad footing, sunburn, dehydration, mosquitos, not getting rescued, altitude sickness. To avoid these risk you should be prepared for the worst. Bring gear and clothes to survive in bad weathers. Don't try to attract wildlife during your trek. They may be charming but they can bring you some unwanted problems.

Though Nepal is popular for mountain treks, gear and shoes available in shops are not appropriate for the trek. It's better for you to buy shoes and other gear from your country or reliable shops in Nepal. Sunburn can be avoided if you put sunscreen every morning before heading out. You should drink as much water you can during your trek.

Mountains areas are always cold and in such weather, people don't feel thirsty but the amount of fluid needed for your body should be fulfilled. Mosquitos can be very dangerous during your trek because sometime you must stay in tents where you can be bitten by mosquitos. To prevent it you should simply apply mosquito repellent cream in all uncovered part of your skin.

The most important thing you need to consider before continuing your trek is to give some information to the people you encounter during the trek like the staffs in a lodge. You should tell them when you will return back from there. There should be someone who knows that you are in trouble and needs to be rescued. When you are trekking to high altitude you should bring the necessary medicines for altitude sickness. It doesn't matter how experienced a trekker you are, there is always a possibility of getting sick.

Nepal Everest base camp

Nepal Everest base camp

Established in 2017, Everest Base Camp Trekking has been managed by a team of 25 plus members. It is the best trekking in all of Nepal. Our tour package comes with the most unforgettable experience of them and if you are seeking a quality service, then the Nepal Everest Base Camp trekking company also gives top-class service too, experienced guides and other needed necessary things that are needed for trekking.

Our company provides quality package in all of Nepal. Trekking to us is like taking a visit to a mountain museum. We are also the specialist organizers for the Everest region trekking packages. We also organize  Everest base camp trek, Everest High Passes Trekking, Everest Circuit Trekking, Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking, Everest Panorama (View) Trekking, Island Peak via Everest Base Camp Trek, and organized other tour and travels packages all over Nepal. Our other sister company is Nepal Hiking Adventure Company Pvt. Ltd.

 We at Nepal We at Base Camp Trekking Company will offer you the land of the high Himalayas, raging glacial rivers, deep valleys, dense jungles, culture which is rich at age old traditions. Providing value-added services to the guest and travelers who come to experience our small and pretty country with a cultural and religious way of life as it was for centuries.

Nepal Everest Base Camp Trekking Company has the team of experienced staff and with logistic support, always serving to provide you at the very best. Apart from running the trekking in Nepal and other adventure sports in Nepal.  Also providing opportunities like employment and redistribution of income in the remote corners of the country. We will also guide you to experience all that is special about the natural beauty of Nepal and other Himalayan regions, scenic mountain views, vibrant religious festivals, vibrant cultural traditions, Long Treks in Nepal, Short trek in Nepal and most importantly, the charm and gracious hospitality for the people.

We are the ones to open the doors of this hidden treasure for the Himalaya and its beauty to you and bid you welcome in our humble nation. Come and join and try us once for your lifetime dream destination and to be away from this modernization world and your hectic schedules of life, offering you with unparallel exotic holiday spot, varieties of thrills to all sort of travelers. From Mountain expeditions and Trekking, -Jungle Safari, Mountain Biking, Cultural Tour, Rafting and many more excursions are also popular in the cool Himalayan glacial rivers, and has also visiting traditional rural villages at the backdrop of the great Himalayan range to Rafting the whitewater with scenic float in the glacial rivers and stay safe in the comfort of the Jungle Resorts and ideal wilderness at one of the world's most famed National Parks.

Our team at Nepal Hiking Camp Trekking is led by our able leader and manging director Mr. Bishnu Lamsal and His Team a native of Nepal Himalaya and tourism experts have organized and has guided numerous adventure trips in the Himalayan region that also include Bhutan and Tibet since 1999 AD. At present Mr. B. Lamsal with the Company has organizing trekking, and leisure trips including special made itineraries for family, mini groups of small students and also large corporate executives. Running trips at the scenic, cultural routes also providing absolute wilderness away from the main trails giving a new experience to the valuable clients along with his company warm hospitality. We have them all for you to experience and to your delight your mind and senses.

Besides Mr Bishnu Lamsal, we have Sanjay Lamsal who is our general manger, our trekking guides are Seresh Shrestha,  Sudakar Rijal, Yak Pu Sherpa and Ram Krishna Dhakal who is our experienced trek, tour operator and trekking guide.

Why Choose Us?

  • We have conducted several trekking, climbing and our expedition programs has more than 100 peaks and trails there off.
  • We have a success rate that reached up to 98 percent which is unheard in Nepalese market.
  • Our team has also participated in the Dhaulagiri Base Camp Clean up Campaign that has removed tin, glass, batteries, left overs by the trekkers. The team has also cleaned up Annapurna Clean Up Campaign.
  •  We are growing in our business and we strive hard to deliver in our promise. Our dedicated staff member is totally in providing our client with topmost quality service.
  • Apart from providing packages, we are also committed in giving it back to society. We support Childcare center Nepal. CCN is the non-government, non-profit organization and to educate and caring for Nepal children who were orphaned during Nepal civil war.
  • Nepal Hiking Adventure Company also trains our local staff so the communities benefit our tremendous effort. Many of our guides has worked for more than 10 years and they are best in the business.
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