Q: What is Trekking?

A: Trekking can be done anywhere in the world. Several areas are particularly popular with travelers, including the mountainous regions such as the Himilayas in Asia and the Andes in South America. However, treks have been organized in other less-touristed areas regions on almost every continent. Trekking can result in a trip as long or short as participants decide, from trips of a week or more to expeditions that last more than a year. Trekking can be as athletic and adventurous as participants decide. The less-structured nature of trekking and a world of destinations help attract a wide variety of participants to the activity.

Several pieces of gear help make trekking more enjoyable. One is a comfortably-fitting backpack. Many trekkers travel for extended periods and need to carry all of their belongings with them. A sturdy backpack can comfortably fit more than 20-40 pounds (10-20 kilos) of clothing and gear. Another important item is sturdy hiking boots. When covering long distances, wearing the right pair of boots can make the difference between enjoying a trip and being in pain. Other survival equipment, such as warm clothing, a first aid kit and a supply of food and water are also very important.

Trekking is best attempted initially with someone who has experience or in a professionally-led group. This can help introduce those new to trekking to the special skills required to successfully make an overland journey of significant length. A number of outdoor stores and organizations offer classes and plan trips that can help give an idea of the gear and physical ability required in trekking.


Q: What is the general duration of the treks?

A: The duration of the trek depends on the region of the trek and on interests which you have. Generally speaking, your trek can range from 2-3 days to month time or longer periods if you wish. Even the same trek can be of a different duration for different trekkers depending on their wishes and interests on the route.

Q: How difficult are the treks?

A: Difficulty of the treks depends on the region of the trek and duration of it. Shorter treks tend to be easier while longer ones require some physical fitness.

Q: What is Camping Trek?

A: Camping trekking like explore new adventerous experience life. Usually, trekkers will get sleeping tents, dinning tents, toilet tents and kitchen tents. Trekkers spend overnight inside tents. It's gives a wild experience with Himalayan mountains. Also trip is facilitated with tables, chairs/stools, lantern/candles, thin sleeping mattresses and all the cutlery and crockery. These treks are staffed by a full Sherpa crew including a sirdar (headman), cook and assistants. It is their job to perform all the camp work, including leaving the sites cleans, and to guide the route. You will have choice on food during trekking either Western or Asian or mixture dishes.

Q: What is the Tea House Trek?

A: Tea House trekking is walking freely to mountains and sleeping in locally available lodges, lunch, dinner and breakfast will be in local tea shop/restaurants. Famous routes have plenty of such lodges and restaurants. Tea House Trekking best suite for independent back-packers in preference to having to carry their gears by them. Our tea-house treks are guided by English/Japanese /French/Spanish speaking guide or any other languages on request. We use the best available tea houses, and all meals on trek are included; we also provide supplementary snack food. In the cities good quality hotels are provided



Q: What can I expect from Tea House?

A: Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Many years experience of “world heritage treks” in field of organizing various treks in Nepal assures you that we have chosen for our treks the cleanest and most hygienically kept Tea Houses with friendly atmosphere and best views. Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them have hot water available for bathing. But we discourage our groups from using water heated by wood as lack of firewood in most villages is a big environmental concern in Nepal.



Q: What facilities we will have in Tea House?

A: Private rooms are available in most tea houses except for high altitudes ones. Most bathrooms are shared. Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility.



Q: Where do we eat our meals and what kind of food is available?

A: During a Tea House trek you will have breakfast and dinner in the Tea House, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants. During a Camping Trek all food will be cooked by our experienced cook. Every Tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentil soup). All Tea Houses of our routs have variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. Many of them have western food on menu. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants.



Q: Is it safe to eat during the trek?

A: Food safety is always a big concern and we take it very seriously. That is why we have chosen the cleanest and most hygienically kept Tea Houses for our routs. During a Camping Trek our cook prepares safe and tasty meals from carefully chosen food items and only hygienic cleaning facilities are used.



Q: What are the sources of drinking water supply during trekking?

A: All Tea Houses have boiled water for trekkers. And on the trek you will be provided with drinking water by your guide. The guide will make sure that water is safe for drinking.



Q: What is the best time for trekking?

A: Best time for trekking is autumn (October-November) and spring (end of February-April). Short treks and some Tea Houses treks can be done during winter season as well.
For more details on trekking season of different routes check our season guide



Q: What is the weather like?

A: You need to be prepared for sudden weather changes while trekking. That’s why trekking equipment should be chosen carefully before the trip. Sudden rain storms or snow are always a possibility which needs to be considered. The weather during the trekking season is somewhat more stable. “world heritage treks” pays big attention to weather forecast, so you will be told about weather prognosis and you will be given advises before trek.



Q: What kind of clothes is needed for trekking?

A: Choosing the clothes for trekking is very important. Please, check our trekking equipment list for details.



Q: What type of shoes should I have?

A: For shorter treks comfortable tennis shoes or snickers is enough while longer treks require carefully chosen hiking boots which should be kind of strong, well-made but light boots. Shoes and boots are best to buy before arriving in Nepal. Proper fit is a must for boots and we advise you to wear your new shoes for sometime before trek for your feet to feel absolutely comfortable during trekking.



Q: Should we bring all trekking equipment with us?

A: You can easily rent needed equipment for reasonable price in Kathmandu or Pokhara before trek but it’s always preferable and more convenient to have your own equipment during trekking, so we advise you to bring equipment with you or to buy here as most of the outdoor equipment can be bought in Kathmandu or Pokhara in one of the many outdoor gear shops.



Q: What problems can arise on altitude?

A: Altitude sickness is a serious problem. “world heritage treks”, having many years of experience in trekking and good knowledge of the problem, organizes treks very carefully. Extra day of acclimatization is included in all our high altitude treks. Our guides are trained to spot any signs of altitude sickness and know how to deal with it.



Q: What happens in case of emergency?

A: “world heritage treks” is prepared for any emergency situation and knows how to handle it. Our guides are trained in first aid and can deal with most of the basic ailments that occur during a trek. Every client should have his own insurance before coming to Nepal for case of emergency.



Q: What sort of experience do your guides have?

A: Guides of “world heritage treks” have many years of guiding experience in Nepal as well as Tibet. Most of them have been spending years exploring the country. Our guides are trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and happy to share their deep knowledge of the country and beauty of Nepal with you. We believe in and follow the idea that it’s not enough to take visitors to special places or special cultures, we need to provide guides who can get people feel involved in what they are experiencing, explain it thoroughly and keep them entertained.