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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
New Trekking Rule in Nepal - Follow Up - nepal, treks, himalayas treks and tours, nepal travel, travel to nepal, group travel nepal, namaste nepal
New Trekking Rule in Nepal - Follow Up - nepal, treks, himalayas treks and tours, nepal travel, travel to nepal, group travel nepal, namaste nepal
Remember, I didn't make this rule, the government did and TAAN did, so while I appreciate any comments about things that are within my control, I have to reiterate that I have absolutely no power in either of these institutions. But feel free to comment on things that are my opinion or suggestion - I value free speech as the most precious part of any democratic society.
Fodder for our next topic - How a certain neighboring country has paid Nepal police to arrest defenders of Tibet and freedom for Tibet. Is free speech going to be controlled by [neighboring super power] in Nepal?
Remember, I didn't make this rule, the government did and TAAN did, so while I appreciate any comments about things that are within my control, I have to reiterate that I have absolutely no power in either of these institutions. But feel free to comment on things that are my opinion or suggestion - I value free speech as the most precious part of any democratic society.
Fodder for our next topic - How a certain neighboring country has paid Nepal police to arrest defenders of Tibet and freedom for Tibet. Is free speech going to be controlled by [neighboring super power] in Nepal?
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Less Touristy Treks in Nepal - nepal, treks, himalayas treks and tours, nepal travel, travel to nepal, group travel nepal, namaste nepal
Less Touristy Treks in Nepal - nepal, treks, himalayas treks and tours, nepal travel, travel to nepal, group travel nepal, namaste nepal
I recently had an email from a client asking for less touristy treks in Nepal. And I don’t blame him. As tourism grows in Nepal, we are seeing popular trekking routes becoming more like super highways than footpaths. Okay, I exaggerate a bit, but I will be honest, Everest Base Camp route actually gets crowded during high seasons, and unless you book in advance, there may be no rooms in teahouses.
The good news is this, there are at least 30 other treks you could take in Nepal. Why not get creative? Here are some suggestions for you to research when looking for an alternative or eco trek in Nepal. In my opinion you will get the most out of your Nepal experience when doing something different. TREKT Himalaya arranges all of these treks with a personal guide for you or your group and usually you will stay in a village homestay or maybe camping. Both are fun, and in either case you connect with locals.
Less Traveled Trek Ideas for your Nepal Trip:
Dolpo & Mustang — Remote and pricey but well worth it! Dolpo is where the award winning film Himalaya was shot and it lives up to your expectations of exotic beauty! It is getting more popular, but still authentic. You won’t see a German bakery in every bazaar like on the more popular routes. Mustang may be the home of Shangi-La, a lost kingdom where many Nepali Tibetans live. Mustang has the highest priced trekking permit, at around $500 each.
Chhepang Village Trek is remote in terms of tourist activity but in Chitwan district, primitive and not expensive compared to other treks. Can be done in 1 – 2 weeks depending on your stay in village, and price is about $65 per day. (For single trekkers going with guide there is a supplement). Chhepang people are sometimes called “cave people” by other locals, and there are many caves in the region, but they actually live in villages. They are considered some of the most primitive of Nepali cultures.
Medical Trek Nepal – Dhading – We are also doing a Medical Trek for 2 weeks to help rural villages, you might be interested in (Oct 12, 2012). Non-medical people will provide support and check in villagers – this is in Dhading District. So that’s a way to trek and help Nepal. $1500. We have room on each trek for a few non-medical people. So if you have a heart to help, we love to have you along. It does not take a medical degree to hand out smiles and band-aids to villagers!
Everest Base Camp from Giri — personally like the trek from Giri that heads up to Everest Base camp. You could go to Deusa. There is a local shaman who lives there that will allow you to sit in on his divination for a small fee which is normal; the villagers who he cures also give him something (200 rupees)… Then you could extend on to EBC. It’s a 3 week trek to EBC.
Tamang Heritage Trail is also a spectacular trek if you like photos. Very colorful local dress and culture. Not a lot of tourists. Medium priced at around $78 per day (may be slightly more for single supplement).
Dhading District Nepal is starting to open up for trekking. It is still unspoiled and one of my favorite areas. You have awesome Himalayan views, black skies at night with stars so close you might touch them! As a side night, just for that particular view, Shreebahn Nature Camp in Dhading is worth a visit.
I love helping people get around Nepal. So, email me with your question! sandra@trekthimalaya.com
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This week on EBC Trek
Highlights of Everest Trek
When I asked Elin the highlights of her trip she said 1) meeting the monks at the Tengboche Monastery and feeling the indescribable spirit that is in the air and 2) the view from Kala Patthar. No doubt many would share both sentiments!! Spirituality or whatever that thing you "feel" is when you are here is nothing like anywhere else in the world. Even none-believers start to wonder if maybe this really IS the land of the gods. Afterall, we have Mount Kalaish in our midst, Everest's real name is Chomolungma (holy mother, or Mother Goddess) and let's not forget the Lord Buddha was born in Nepal.
View From Kala Patthar
From Kala Patthar, you can see many Himalayan peaks including Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Pumo Ri and Thamseku. Most treks to EBC will save one morning for an early hike up Kala Patthar. It's best head up for an early morning view before the clouds move in on the peaks. This is pretty much true of any place you are viewing Himalayan peaks (for example, if you over night in Nagarkot near Kathmandu, you would still want to get up early to see the panorama, sames holds true when staying in Pokhara).
Planning Everest Trek, or "Self Trek" - Ask Us
Planning Everest Trek, or "Self Trek" - Ask Us
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Everest Trek and Altitude Sickness
This week we had to send a helicopter to Tangbuche to rescue a trekker with altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). I have always thought "mountain sickness" is a bit of misnomer, so I prefer to call it Altitude Sickness.
Every year thousands of people head for the trekking route that leads to Everest Base Camp. The majority of them take the hike of a lifetime, but for some the journey becomes uncomfortable and leads to unbearable.
Every year thousands of people head for the trekking route that leads to Everest Base Camp. The majority of them take the hike of a lifetime, but for some the journey becomes uncomfortable and leads to unbearable.
We don't know why certain people are affected by Altitude Sickness, also called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), and others are not. But here's what we DO know: You can take certain measures to help prevent it's onset.
1) Drink Plenty of Water
2) Try Cocoa - pure dark chocolate. (Mountaineers do not carry chocolate just to pass out to kids; it was a long held Native American cure to chew Coca leaves to relieve altitude sickness.)
3) ACCLIMATIZE - In our 14 day Everest Base Camp trek, we have two very important days to rest and acclimatize to altitude, but if you are not in a hurry, why not do a 16 day trek and go at a leisurely pace? If you get AMS, you will not make it at all, so you might as well take it easy.
Trekker in Distress
So, what happens if you have done all of that, and you still get AMS? This happened to us this week with a couple who were on our EBC trek. Both were very physically fit thirty-somethings and enjoyed on outdoor lifestyle in their home country. (And can I just digress for a second, I don't care where you live and how outdoorsy you are, unless you have been living in the Hindu Kush or similar, nothing Western style "outdoorsy" is like the Himalaya. For some, it is complete and utter culture shock.) Anyway, on the 3rd day into their Everest trek, the husband started having symptoms of AMS. He was vomiting continuously, had a headache, and was severely constipated (this is not an official symptom, but can make the others just that much worse).
So, what happens if you have done all of that, and you still get AMS? This happened to us this week with a couple who were on our EBC trek. Both were very physically fit thirty-somethings and enjoyed on outdoor lifestyle in their home country. (And can I just digress for a second, I don't care where you live and how outdoorsy you are, unless you have been living in the Hindu Kush or similar, nothing Western style "outdoorsy" is like the Himalaya. For some, it is complete and utter culture shock.) Anyway, on the 3rd day into their Everest trek, the husband started having symptoms of AMS. He was vomiting continuously, had a headache, and was severely constipated (this is not an official symptom, but can make the others just that much worse).
Experienced Guide Makes a Difference
Our guide, Maila, knew he had to get him to lower altitude, so he reversed the group and took them down from 5000 meters to a lodge at 2600 meters. By now, our client, let's call him Dan, had been very uncomfortable for about 2 days. The lower altitude should have relieved his symptoms, but it did not. Dan took his altitude meds, saw a doctor at the lodge, and still continued to feel bad.
Our guide, Maila, knew he had to get him to lower altitude, so he reversed the group and took them down from 5000 meters to a lodge at 2600 meters. By now, our client, let's call him Dan, had been very uncomfortable for about 2 days. The lower altitude should have relieved his symptoms, but it did not. Dan took his altitude meds, saw a doctor at the lodge, and still continued to feel bad.
Helicopter to the Rescue
For many trekkers, the lower altitude helps them feel better, and sometimes they continue on with their trek. But Dan's wife made the call, she had travelers insurance and she wanted a helicopter. We had one at her lodge by the next morning. I am happy to report that Dan is in Kathmandu and feeling much better. There are still a lot of cool things for him to do in Kathmandu that are NOT high altitude and he has joined a rock climbing and kayaking trip with Hardcore Nepal, our extreme adventure team.
For many trekkers, the lower altitude helps them feel better, and sometimes they continue on with their trek. But Dan's wife made the call, she had travelers insurance and she wanted a helicopter. We had one at her lodge by the next morning. I am happy to report that Dan is in Kathmandu and feeling much better. There are still a lot of cool things for him to do in Kathmandu that are NOT high altitude and he has joined a rock climbing and kayaking trip with Hardcore Nepal, our extreme adventure team.
The Good News...
But here's what is good about this whole thing. First, that Dan and his wife, Sara, were smart enough to have insurance, the bill for a helicopter evacuation from that area starts at $5000 USD. There are NO trekking agencies that pay this for you; all of them (including us) have an agreement clause that clearly states you understand that you are on an extreme adventure and you are responsible for your own medical care. And let's be honest, in a country where most of the citizens have very limited access to even basic health care, this is fair. So, if you are coming to Nepal, just pay the bit extra for travel insurance. I have known several tourists to our region who have benefited from it.
But here's what is good about this whole thing. First, that Dan and his wife, Sara, were smart enough to have insurance, the bill for a helicopter evacuation from that area starts at $5000 USD. There are NO trekking agencies that pay this for you; all of them (including us) have an agreement clause that clearly states you understand that you are on an extreme adventure and you are responsible for your own medical care. And let's be honest, in a country where most of the citizens have very limited access to even basic health care, this is fair. So, if you are coming to Nepal, just pay the bit extra for travel insurance. I have known several tourists to our region who have benefited from it.
Second, Dan and Sara, booked with a trekking company (ours) that was knowledgeable, well-connected and customer service oriented. Aren't they all, you ask? No, they are not. Remember, this is a developing country. Business ethics and standards can be very different than what you are used to. Some companies are great, but others may not even have the idea of what type of service is expected from clients from the west. So, choose wisely traveler! You don't have to trek with TREKT Himalaya; there are a lot of good companies (of course I think ours is the best), but just try to establish a rapport early to be sure they got your back when you need them.
Contact me at TREKThimalaya.com
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