Rai Trekking Trekking Info

Trekking Information

Package Treks
We offer the following package treks that include a stay in Kathmandu and a full service trek to the indicated region. Click on one of the links below to view detailed information about the trek.

Trek	Grade	Length
The Real Nepal Trek	Strenuous	(28 - 32 days)
Classic Everest Trek	Strenuous	(29 days)
Foothills to Mount Everest Trek	Strenuous	(25 days)
Lukla-Mount Everest Trek	Strenuous	(20 days)
Khumbu Highland Trek	Moderate	(17 days)
Manaslu Circuit Trek	Strenuous	(22 days)
Annapurna Circuit Trek	Strenuous	(25 or 28 days)
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek	Moderate	(20 or 22 days)
Kali Gandaki Pilgrimage Trek	Moderate	(17 days)
Langtang-Helambu Trek	Moderate	(20 days)
Kanchanjanga Trek	Strenuous	(27 days)
Gorkha to Pokhara Trek	Moderate	(18 days)
Machhapuchhre South Face Trek	Leisurely	(14 days)
Kathmandu Valley Trek	Leisurely	(10 days)
Khotang Village Trek	Moderate	(14 days)

Custom Treks and Tours
If you are interested in configuring your own stay in Nepal, we can also be of service. We have led several custom treks and tours for clients. Contact us with your proposed itinerary, or let us help you plan a trip. Email trek@nandarai.wlink.com.np for more information.

2001 / 2002 Schedule
Our services are available for:

mid-November through December, 2001
the spring trekking season 2002, which is February through early April
the fall trekking season 2002, which is September through December

Prices
Our prices are extremely reasonable compared to other competent, full-service trekking firms. We will be happy to provide references from people who have trekked with us.

Trekking FAQ

What is a Trek?
A trek is simply a long walk in the country.

What Sort of Physical Preparation Do I Need?
Nepal is a mountainous country. Except for the flat lowlands along the Indian border, walking in Nepal almost always means going up and down rocky mountain trails. No matter what the grade of your trek, your age, weight, or fitness level, you should prepare for walking four to six hours a day. Aerobic activities such as cycling, swimming, brisk walking, running or jogging, backpacking, and cross-country skiing are excellent preparation for trekking if pursued frequently in the month before coming to Nepal. Walking up and down stairs or bleachers in your trekking boots is also excellent preparation, especially if you live in an area without mountains or high-elevation terrain.

What Do the Trek Grades Mean?
Treks in Nepal involve walking. Physical exertion varies widely by the route selected. Treks into the Himalayas typically are more strenuous than treks within the 'hill' country south of the range. In selecting a trek, it is important to consider both your level of fitness, your hardiness to climatic conditions, and your interests.

Our treks are ranked by three grades, which reflect relative physical difficulty. The grades, leisurely, moderate, and strenuous, are approximate indicators only. Everyone has different expectations and perceptions of their abilities and level of fitness. Temporary local conditions such as unseasonable weather or unusual trail conditions may make a relatively easy trek more difficult.

Leisurely: Leisurely treks occur at moderate elevations, typically below 6,000 feet, and can be enjoyed from late September through mid-May. Steep sections of trail are encountered but are rarely of long duration. Nights are cool during the mid-winter months, but never freezing cold. Midday temperatures are typically quite warm, and sometimes hot and humid. Active people 10 years or older can enjoy this grade, particularly if fit and capable of walking at a moderate pace with rest breaks for 4 to 6 hours.
Moderate: Moderate treks typically occur between 6,000 to 12,000 feet never exceed 15,000 feet, and can be enjoyed from late September through mid-May. Occasionally from November through February, snow may fall above 10,000 feet. You will typically walk for 6 hours per day, and occasionally, for up to 8 hours (10 miles). Moderate treks require 7 to 16 days. Above 10,000 feet, nighttime temperatures typically drop to freezing, or below, during the mid-winter months. And above 12,000 feet, the nights are always quite cold. Extensive sections of steep trails are common and may last for hours, sometimes all day. If you are fit, hike regularly, or better yet, backpack on multi-day trips above 6,000 feet, you probably will have little difficulty with this grade of trip. At the higher elevations, altitude sickness can occur, but our treks are designed to minimize this problem.
Strenuous: Strenuous treks typically exceed 15,000 feet, may extend up to 18,000 feet high, and can be enjoyed from late September through mid-May. Occasionally from November through February, snow may fall above 10,000 feet. You will typically walk for 6 hours per day, and occasionally, for up to 8 hours (10 miles). Strenuous treks exceed two weeks. Nights above 13,000 feet typically drop to 20 degrees (F) or less between October and February, and snowfall can occur. Extensive sections of steep trail are common and may last for hours, sometimes all day. Altitude sickness is a definite concern. Most people who are fit and have done adequate physical conditioning can do these treks. However, prior experience on multi-day backpacking trips above 10,000 feet is strongly recommended. Older people should be well prepared for this grade.

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