Established in 2010
Altitude
4500 Metres
Duration
08 Days
Brief Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu- Nepal (1,300m/ 4,265 ft)
- Day 02: Fly to Pokhara, Drive to Dhampus & Trek to Deurali
- Day 03: Trek from Deurali to Forest Camp or Rest Camp
- Day 04: Trek from Forest/ Rest Camp to High Camp
- Day 05: Trek from High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp and to Low Camp
- Day 06: Trek to Siding Village or Lumre and drive to Pokhara
- Day 07: Fly back to Kathmandu
- Day 08: Departure from Kathmandu
Inclusions & Exclusions
Trip Cost Includes:
- All tea house accommodation on double sharing basis.
- Ground Transport: Airport pickup and drop in groups, upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu (International and domestic both).
- Hotel Accommodation: 02 night's hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing, Bed and breakfast plan. And one night in Pokhara after the trek.
- Trekking Accommodation: 04 night’s in tea houses on twin sharing basis during the trek in standard rooms.
- Staff: 1 professional, licensed and English speaking mountain guide, porter to carry your personal luggage.
- Food during the trek (full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner and with tea/coffee | 1 order = 1 meal).
- All necessary trekking permits: and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu and back
- All transportation: Pokhara – Trekking – Pokhara.
- First aid medical kit, Oxymeter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- All support staff
- Backpack offloading upto 10 kgs.
Trip Cost DOES NOT Include:
- Your international flight to and from Nepal.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc.
- Expenses for medical evacuation.
- Bar and beverage bills or extra food orders in the tea houses.
- Tips for guide, porter.
- Single occupancy rooms in tea houses or in Kathmandu
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Any expenses arising out of change of weather / delays of Force Major, government policy / regulation by loca authorities etc.
- Any expenses arising out of early arrival from the trek due to medical or personal reasons.
Things to carry
Download as PDFExtreme temperature variations, high altitude, snow glare & proximity to sun are certain factors which necessitate the need to for proper mountaineering equipment. In order to enjoy your experience in the mountains, we have recommended that you carry the following with you.
Apparel
- Thermal Inners - At least 1 pair of Top and Leggings
- 5 to 6 t-shirts or long-sleeve shirt (cotton / dryfit)
- 2-3 pairs of trekking pants (no denim!)
- 1 Sweater/Sweatshirt
- 1 Fleece Jacket
- 1 Down Jacket
- 1 Waterproof Layer like raincoat or wind-cheater
- 1 pair of hiking boots
- 1 pair of comfortable sandals/floaters/sneakers
- 6-8 pairs of cotton socks (for day)
- 2 pairs of thick/woollen socks (for night)
- Gloves - liner and outer
- Sun hat
- Woollen cap
- Buff
Accessories
- Duffel bag / Rucksack (60L+)
- Daypack / Backpack (20-30L capacity)
- Sleeping bag (can be bought or rented in Kathmandu)
- 2x 1L Bottles (to carry drinking water)
- Torch + Batteries / Headlamp
- Knee/Ankle/Wrist Guards
- Trekking Poles
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Moisturiser
- Hand Sanitiser
- Personal Medical Kit
- Personal Toiletries Kit and toilet paper
- Snacks!
Fitness
Download as PDFThere are three main aspects of training to focus on –
Strength training, Cardiovascular training, and Trekking + trekking alternatives.
- Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
- Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body.
Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.
Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
- It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
- Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.
Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.
HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
- Hiking
Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
- Hiking Alternatives
Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
- If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
Strength training - 3 sessions
Cardio training - 3 sessions
Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
Rest and stretching - at least 1 day
FAQs
Backpack offloading
Small group size
Group airport pick-ups and drops
Personalised attention
