Trek Nepal Int’l sets itself apart from the competition by spending a great deal of time training their guides and staff, ensuring you have the highest quality team working for you while trekking. We work hard to ensure you have a customized trip, thus enhancing your Himalayan experience and we believe hard work and a positive, eco-friendly attitude differentiates us from the other companies you will find in Nepal.
Trek Nepal Int’l strongly believes in the saying “Let the Himalayas change you, do not change the Himalayas.”After many years of working in the trekking industry, Trek Nepal Int’l has seen the negative effect that tourism can have on the environment; therefore, Trek Nepal Int’l has developed simple yet responsible ways to protect our beloved Mother Nature. We carry out all of our rubbish back with us on every trip, our cooking is done over adapted gas or kerosene stoves never firewood, we urge our clients to bring warm clothes for evenings as we do not believe in campfires. Also, we provide water purification tablets and encourage our clients to use them instead of buying bottled water.
In Nepal, there are two seasons which are considered prime time for trekking: these peak times are Spring (Feb-May) and Autumn (Sept-Nov). Besides, there are also places to visit during Monsoon season (June-August), such as Mustang and the Upper West part of the Annapurna Circuit, as these treks are in the “Rain Shadow” and virtually untouched by Nepali Monsoon.
Short treks, hikes, mountain biking, rafting, cultural tours are possible round the year in all places nearby Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys.
Nepal is an extremely diverse country for its size. The temperature can range from extremely hot (37-40C) in the lower Terai regions, to below-zero temperatures in the northern, mountainous regions. Spring (Feb-May) & Autumn (Sept-Nov) are prime trekking times due to favourable climate, great scenery and natural activities. There is ample sun in the day time, and only slightly chilly at night. Monsoon (June-Aug) can get very hot and humid-with showers usually in the early morning and late afternoon.
Trek Nepal Int’l offers trekking opportunities for travellers of all age-group and fitness level. Our treks are graded on difficulty level, 1 being the easiest and 5 being for advanced trekkers. The level of difficulty is based on the altitude and natural terrain of the chosen trekking area. The difficulty levels for each trek can be found on individual itinerary listed on both our website and brochures. You can directly consult with us when planning and choosing trekking program that is right for you.
All technical equipment for mountain passes, peak climbing, and camping treks are provided by Trek Nepal Int’l. Aside from appropriate clothing- check our “Packing List” listed both on our website and in our brochures- we recommend bringing sleeping bags (up to -20C) for most treks unless suggested otherwise. It is also necessary to have your own water bottle while trekking. Depending on your physical needs, it is also helpful to bring your own walking sticks/poles.
All trekking equipment not provided by Trek Nepal Int’l can be rented or bought from retailers here in Nepal. You can either rent/buy these items in shops from Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Lukla-depending on where your trek is starting/stopping.
Note: It may be a good idea to bring your own hiking boots from home, as the quality you find in Nepal may not be up to par with those you will find at home. Also, trekking boots take awhile to break in and get comfortable with-so it is best to try and get used to it before starting your trek to avoid any discomfort.
Yes. Trek Nepal Int’l specializes in bringing together small groups of people, so you can get the best deal as well as enjoy your precious time getting real Himalayan experience. We aim to keep our groups under 8 people for a more personalized experience. With regard to all of our group-joining treks, you may either join a pre-existing trip program or book your own program with the possibility of other trekkers being added to your group before your departure date.
It is possible to organize your own trekking group. Simply book with us online or visit our trekking office in Thamel, Kathmandu (located next to Kathmandu Guesthouse), and we will get your next Himalayan adventure sorted. You may choose to have a private group, or keep it open in which case other travellers can join your group. We allow up to 8 people to join a group.
Booking online is simple with Trek Nepal Int’l. Simply fill out the booking form online, pay the deposit, and you’re on your way to your next Himalayan adventure. You may pay the remainder costs of your trip when you reach Nepal, at our office in Thamel.
In case if you already in Nepal, you can make booking by visiting our office in Thamel, and our friendly staff will guide you through it.
Our costs usually include: guide/porter, 3 meals a day (1 item per meal), accommodation, transportation, TIMS card, Conservation passes/permits, and treated drinking water.
The program cost does not include: extra drinks (including tea/coffee at breakfast), hot water for showers, charging costs for cameras/phones, personal items such as toilet paper, snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.
Transportation in Nepal is still a developing industry. The roads, vehicles, and other infrastructure are still quite basic in many mountain and hilly areas. It is our wish at Trek Nepal Int’l to make your travel to and from trekking the easiest and most comfortable as possible. Depending on availability and the location of your trek, you will be taking local bus transport, private jeeps, and domestic flights. We try our best to ensure that you at least ride a tourist bus, if nothing else is available, but often times, especially during festival times in Nepal, you will be required to travel by local bus.
Trek Nepal Int’l strives to make your trek as customized and comfortable as possible, to give you the very best Himalayan experience. The average you will walk each day is 3-6 hours-but this varies depending on the trail terrain, walking pace, and desire of the trekkers.
During our “Tea House” treks, you will be staying at local lodges, also known as Tea Houses. A Tea House is a combination of a guesthouse/lodge and a restaurant under one roof. As our company is very well known along the trails, we have a good rapport with a number of different local lodges in all trekking areas. For all trekking trips, lodgings for overnight stay are sorted out beforehand. In some trekking areas, our assistant guides or porters are sent ahead of you while trekking to sort your lodgings for the night. It is important to note that although we are friendly with a number of places, you are not resigned to staying in one specific place. Our itineraries are custom made for YOU, so if one Tea house is not to your liking, our guides will find you one that is.
If you are doing our fully-supported camping treks, we provide all necessary equipment, including: two-person insulated tents, sleeping mattresses, a dining tent, tables & chairs, lanterns, and toilet tents. If you are doing a homestay/camping trek, you will be sleeping in tents provided by Trek Nepal Int’l and dining at local homes along the trail.
Private rooms are available at most Tea Houses along most trekking routes. Lodges and, thus, private rooms, become relatively more scarce at higher altitudes-so its availability will depend on the tourist season, as well as the high altitude region in which you are trekking. The standards of rooms varies greatly from lodge to lodge and from one trekking area to another, most often being nothing more than basic. Most bathrooms are communal and hot water powered by solar is an extra cost to trekkers. Running water is available at most lodges, as well as electricity. Charging your gadgets like cameras and phones is an extra cost to the trekker, as well. Remember: If a Tea House is not suitable to your liking, our guides will do their best to find a place suitable for you-but keep in mind, these are mountainous regions of a developing country-you won’t get 5 Star accommodation.
Trek Nepal Int’l packages include 3 meals a day. Breakfast and dinner are eaten at the lodges in which you are staying, while lunch is taken along the trail at small, local restaurants. Our prices include 1 item per meal. For example, you can order 1 daal bhat (traditional Nepali meal of rice, lentils, and veg), OR 1 chow mein, OR 1 fried rice. Anything extra that you’d like, will be an extra cost for you. For breakfast you will usually have a choice of eggs (any style), porridge/muesli, seasonal fruit, toast and Tibetan bread with local honey. Lunch and dinner menus generally include a decent range of food, such as Nepali Dal Bhat, curries, rice, noodles, soups, vegetables and most menus have a selection of western style foods as well. Soft drinks, snacks, chocolate bars and beer are also available at most places, but will be an extra cost for you. Note: We do not recommend eating meat while trekking, as it is harder to digest at higher altitudes-from which you might be physically slowed down, and most meat is brought in from lower mountainous regions, often without being refrigerated for days thus increasing your chances of food borne illnesses.
As previously mentioned, Trek Nepal Int’l provides treated drinking water for our clients. It is our commitment to environmental preservation to stop the use of plastic bottled water in beautiful Himalayan Mountains, so as to curb environmental destruction caused by tourism. Our highly trained guides will prepare the water for you each day, and make sure you have enough that you need for a day’s trekking. Bottled water is available, but we highly discourage the use of them, as there are no recycling places for such bottles in Nepal.
High Altitude Sickness (HAS) is very serious and is not to be taken lightly. Our guides are all highly qualified in First Aid and recognizing early symptoms of Altitude Sickness. HAS Symptoms include: dizziness, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhoea. If you are showing any of these signs, our guides will immediately take you to a lower altitude and make sure you have the proper medical attention you need. Our guides are fully equipped with all necessary medicines before heading out on the trail.
Note: Altitude Sickness is not to be confused with food borne illness, which can often be considered one and the same. Your experienced guide will know the difference and treat you accordingly.
Our guides are all from the mountainous regions of Nepal. Besides having years of experience working as porters, assistant guides, and guides, they have a life knowledge of the terrain in which you are trekking. We, at Trek Nepal Int’l, spend a great deal of time and resources on the training of our guides- with everything from culture/history classes, cooking classes, language classes, customer service courses to Sustainable and Eco tourism practices -all to ensure you have the best possible experience while trekking.
All guides at Trek Nepal Int’l are highly trained in the English language. They are continually required to take English classes and further their communication skills. They have to pass a certain level of English proficiency, to work as full guides.
Yes, it is very safe for women to travel alone with Trek Nepal Int’l. While on the trek, our guides are very committed for the safety and well being of all our clients. Many solo female trekkers from around the world have chosen Trek Nepal for the Himalayan experience. To help women empowerment, Trek Nepal also employs female guide and assistant guide to promote Nepali girls and women to take leadership role in adventure activities.