Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year. There are four seasons in Nepal. Each season has its distinct attractions to offer. The seasons are classified as follows:

Autumn (Sept-Nov) This season offers excellent weather tantalizing mountain views. Winter (Dec-Feb) This season is noted for occasional snowfall only a higher elevations. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring (March-May) Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer (Jun-Aug) Summer months really continue up to mid-September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months.

Medical Matters and Advice
Trekking in Nepal need not be considered a risky affair as far as your health is concerned. Nevertheless, preventive measures such as a thorough medical check up and inoculations before you start trekking can save you from unexpected hazards. Since the remote places of Nepal are not supplied with necessities that are essential for modern medical facilities, and as the rescue and evacuation are measured in days, it is imperative to make a comprehensive First Aid Box consisting of basic drugs and accessories as part of the paraphernalia for trekking. Modern dentistry is unknown in the hills of Nepal, so it is advised to have a checkup before departure from home. Tooth fillings sometimes loosen in cold temperatures and at high altitudes, so it is recommended to have them checked.

Physical Fitness
All trekking demands a level of fitness that will enable one to put in a good day's walking, up hill and down. Most treks should not be taken to gain more than 500 meters in one day above 3,000 meters. There should be plenty of time during the day to cover this distance, so the physical exertion though quite strenuous at times, is not sustained. The best preparation for trekking is cycling, swimming, jogging, squash, tennis and long walks involving up and down hills. Good physical conditioning will certainly help maximize your enjoyment of your treks.

Altitude Sickness
Altitude Sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is a particularly important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude Sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend *too rapidly to elevations above 3,000 meters. The initial symptoms of AMS are as following:

Nausea/Vomiting

Loss of appetite

Insomnia/Sleeplessness

Persistent headache

Dizziness, light heaviness, confusion, disorientation, drunken gait

Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs

Slight swelling of hands and face

Breathlessness and breathing irregularity

Reduced urine output

These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of appearance of any of the above symptoms any further ascent should be reconsidered. More serious problems can occur which can even cause death sometimes within a few hours. The only cure for the Altitude Sickness is to descend to a lower elevations immediately. Acclimatization by ascending to no more than 300 to 500 meters per day above 3,000 meters and the proper amount of rest are the best methods for prevention of AMS.

Clothing, Equipment and Personal Effects

Duffel bag or kit bag to carry gear while trekking.

Daypack. This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g., to toilet items,

camera, film, towel, soap, a book etc.

c) Water bottle.

Snow glasses and sunglasses.

2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. 6-10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.

Wallet and/or money belt with compartment for coins.

Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can be bought in Kathmandu and some village in the mountains.

h) Small headlamp and/or flashlight/torch with spare batteries and bulbs.

Snow gaiters essential during winter and all treks going over at other times.

An umbrella (optional) which is quite useful to ward of the dogs, suitable as a walking stick, to use as a sunshade, and useful when it rains.

Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocketknife, binoculars (optional), A small pillow or headrest (optional)

Thermarest (optional) - adequate quantities of passport photographs.

Personal medical supplies.

Please Note: All of the above mentioned items can be purchased/rented Kathmandu and Pokhara. Shoes are the one item that may be best to bring so that break-in time and size are not an issue.

Equipment

Duffel bag or kit bag to carry gear while trekking.

Daypack. This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g., to toilet items, camera, film, towel, soap, a book etc.

c) Water bottle.

Snow glasses and sunglasses.

2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. 6-10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.

Wallet and/or money belt with compartment for coins.

Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can be bought in Kathmandu and some village in the mountains.

h) Small headlamp and/or flashlight/torch with spare batteries and bulbs.

Snow gaiters essential during winter and all treks going over at other times.

An umbrella (optional) which is quite useful to ward of the dogs, suitable as a walking stick, to use as a sunshade, and useful when it rains.

Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocketknife, binoculars (optional), A small pillow or headrest (optional)

Thermarest (optional) - adequate quantities of passport photographs.

Personal medical supplies.

Our Cost Includes
Sherpa Guide, Cook, Helper Sherpa, Kitchen boy, Porters, Nepalese staff Insurance, Food 3 meals a day during the Trek, Trekking equipment: Such as Tent, Foam Matt, Toilet Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dinning Table & Chairs Porter Tent & National park fee.

Personal Baggage
You are allowed to carry a maximum o f 20 kgs. Baggage on most domestic and International flights and for the trekking we allow you to take 15 kgs of personal gear with the kit bag on lock system. Other gears not needed during the trek can be stored in the hotel or in our head office in Kathmandu. You are also advised to be responsible for your own baggage while you are traveling or trekking to avoid disappointment of loss of personal items.

Trip Reports and Tips
In order to upgrade our services, we request you to fill up the trip report forms provided by our crew. If you are satisfied with our staffs' performances, we suggest you a tip of US$ 1 per staff per day for soft treks and US$ 2 for strenuous Treks. This is not compulsory.

Terms & conditions
If the trek is shortened for any reasons beyond our control, Sherpa Guide is not liable for any refunds of the amount paid earlier.