Trekking in Nepal: Introduction and Packing List
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This document is one of a series of downloadable giveaways from Kathmandu & Beyond. The series deals with trekking in Nepal and is based on the author’s own trekking experiences and covers the following routes: Annapurna Foothills, Annapurna Base Camp , Around Annapurna, Upper Mustang, Everest Base Camp, and Gokyo Lake.
The series also includes a general introduction to trekking in Nepal, dealing with topics such as when best to trek, staying in teahouses, use of guides and porters, how to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and what to do if AMS strikes, and many other tips and advice including a very comprehensive check list for what to take/not take.
Mark Bennetts
Extremely well-travelled with over 100 countries in his passport, Mark Bennetts is co-founder of Kathmandu & Beyond, a travel website featuring stories, providing information and showcasing photographs from eight years of nomadic travel. A mountain junkie at heart, Mark believes there is nowhere better on the planet than Nepal for getting up close and personal with some of the biggest peaks in the world.
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Trekking in Nepal - Mark Bennetts
Trekking In Nepal: a Series of Trekking Guides
Introduction and Packing List
Mark Bennetts
Introduction to the Series
This document is one of a series of downloadable giveaways from Kathmandu & Beyond. The series deals with trekking in Nepal and is based on the author’s own trekking experiences and covers the following routes:
Annapurna Conservation Area:
Annapurna Foothills
Annapurna Base Camp
Around Annapurna
Upper Mustang
Sagarmatha National Park (Everest Region)
Everest Base Camp
Gokyo Lake
The series also includes a general introduction to trekking in Nepal, dealing with topics such as when best to trek, staying in teahouses, use of guides and porters, how to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and what to do if AMS strikes, and many other tips and advice including a very comprehensive check list for what to take/not take.
If you are new to trekking in Nepal, it is recommended you read the general introduction before you download and study the individual trek descriptions.
En route from Dingboche to Lobuche, Everest region
Copyright
Copyright © Mark Bennetts, 2016
Published by Kathmandu & Beyond Publications at Smashwords
This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment. The eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please buy an extra copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not buy it, or it was not bought for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and buy your own copy. Thank you for respecting my hard work.
ISBN: 9781310589492
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Introduction and Packing List
Contents
Introduction To Trekking In Nepal
The Best Time To Trek
Different Types Of Treks
How Difficult Is A Trek?
Trek Grading Guidelines
Popular Treks: Difficulty Levels
What To Expect
A Typical Trekking Day
Contingency Days
Food And Drink
Guides And Porters
Do I Need a Guide/Porter?
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
AMS – A Personal Account
Useful Tips
What To Pack
Clothing And Equipment List
Buying Stuff In Kathmandu
My Favourite Himalayan Peaks
Acknowledgements
Further Reading
About The Author
Introduction to Trekking in Nepal
The Best Time to Trek
As a general rule, between October to December and February to May are considered to be the best months for trekking in Nepal. This is the dry season; daytime temperatures are warm, the skies are clear and mountain views are often superb. Furthermore, there is less chance of landslides or higher up, avalanches during these periods, although the possibility is always