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Our 2nd edition of AMA session is for individuals planning to take up a trek in Nepal. Popularly known as the "Trekker's Paradise", Nepal offers great many options but what all goes in to planning a trek there?
Getting all the answers to you related queries and concerns is the intention of this session. Ask away!

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Rajiv

Hi, Can we do the EBC trek during July end or Early August?

Hello There, EBC trekking is more difficult during the end of July and starting of August but it is recommended after the mid- August.

07/06/2017 15:09
Bijay

Bijay

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Rajiv

Also I find all treks available online are either very costly or the decently priced ones do not include meals. Why is it so?

Most of the people are looking for the cheapest way of Everest trekking so that operators are selling the trekking packages without food to make it cheap. If the packages includes flight to and from Lukla and all meal the price goes a bit higher. That's why it seems very different in pricing of Everest Trekking.

07/06/2017 15:12
Bijay

Bijay

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Rajiv

Thanks for the reply. And till when can it be done? December - January?

This trek can be done till the end of December. January is not recommended.

07/06/2017 15:13
Bijay

Bijay

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Abhinav

How much dangerous is the path to cover this trek

Everest Base Camp trekking path is not dangerous but you need to be careful of falling from the cliff while taking pictures, passing by yaks, few places are slippery and sometime if there is snowing you need to be careful. You are always suggested to follow the instruction of your team leader/guide. To sum up, this trek is not dangerous but you need to be careful.

07/06/2017 15:18
Bijay

Bijay

I am a former trekking, tour & nature guide been working in tourism industry since last decade. My love for nature led me to the Nepalese tourism industry at the age of 19. After few years as a nature guide, tour guide and tour operator, I brought my own vision to operate tours and trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal. I am not only been a successful entrepreneur, but also the person to share the first hand experience of being in the trekking trails of Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Mustang and many more off the beaten trails. I have been to Everest & Annapurna more than 50 times and many other trekking trails. My experiences of being in the Himalayas, struggling with pros and cons, inspiring trekkers to achieve their goal, rescuing people in the emergency and tackling the difficulties in the mountains helps all trekkers to plan the perfect trekking journey in the Himalayas of Nepal. Hope that all of you will get more information about trekking in the Himalayas on Nepal through this conversation. All of you are welcome to ask any question related to trekking in Nepal. I will try my best to answer all your queries about Nepal trekking.

07/06/2017 15:21
Bijay

Bijay

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Sujit Nambiar

If I book a Nepal trek which does not include insurance, can I buy it on reaching Kathmandu? How much would insurance cost for Annapurna circuit trek

Hello Sujit, Insurance is must if you are trekking above 3000 meters in the Himalayas. I always recommend to buy insurance before you leave your home. There is not any insurance company in Nepal who sell insurance for trekking to foreigners. You can search different companies like World Nomadas and many other via online or different company in your country. The cost of insurance varies on the policy of company and coverage so that final price can be checked via online when you select all policy. Please be sure that your insurance policy covers the emergency helicopter evacuation and medical treatment in the case of altitude sickness. Besides that you can also add the coverage of possible happening on the journey.

07/06/2017 15:31
Bijay

Bijay

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Anshul

Hi Bijay, 2 most popular treks are Everest base camp and Annapurna - Are there other more great treks too?

Hello Anshul, Of course Annapurna and Everest are the most popular trekking in Nepal but there are many off the beaten trails that gives you the perfect experiences of being in the remote mountain village in Nepal. Those trekking are Langtang Trekking, Upper Mustang Trekking- A taste of Tibet & Nepal, Everest High Passes Trekking- A complete adventure trek in Everest, Gokyo Valley Trek - Off the beaten trail of Everest. There are many cultural and festival treks as well that are worth experiencing during the particular time of the year.

07/06/2017 15:40
Bijay

Bijay

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Kamal Punia

Also I saw on Trodly.com that meals are not included in price?! Explanation that I got was that it's a "Tea-house" trek and things are available on the way. What does Tea-House trek means exactly?

Hello Kamal, There are two kinds of trekking popular in the Himalayas of Nepal. Tented camp trek- it means all the arrangement of food prepared by local staff and sleeping at tent. Another option is teahouse trek- it means you will spend your night at the basic guesthouses also known as teahouse. These are the basic accommodation provided in the Himalayas. These teahouses/guesthouses serve all food for you. Foods of different taste are available in these teahouses. So teahouse trek means staying at the guesthouse/teahouse where you can find all meal options.

07/06/2017 15:44
Bijay

Bijay

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DB Thapa

What is the physical fitness required for Everest Base Camp Trekking?

Hello DB, Everest Base Camp Trek is not a technical climb and you don’t need any technical climbing experience to make this trek. You don’t even need experience at high altitude to complete this trek. Everest Base Camp trekking is suitable for average people who are moderately fit, thus no previous experience is required. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking is recommended before you get on your journey. You might feel some uneasiness before being fully acclimatized. To prepare for a strenuous trek you should begin training at least two to three months before your departure. Joining some aerobic exercise, involving in bush walking with some ascents and descents, climbing up and down the stairs of a tall building, eat healthy food, and yoga also helps. Besides that the altitude and bodies acclimatization to the lack of oxygen is the real key to success. We have been doing our own research over a number of years and we have decided to add an additional acclimatization day in the required places. You need to be mentally prepared to completing the journey as well. The positive attitude and the willingness is the key to successful trip.

07/06/2017 15:47
Bijay

Bijay

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Kamal Punia

Also want to know what would be the best time to trek and what physical endurance is expected. I have done some treks in Himalayas in India that are moderate 7+ days treks.

Hello Mayank, Everest Base Camp trekking requires the TIMS card & Everest National Park permit. So it needs two kinds of trekking permits for all trekkers Indians and Foreigners- NRI as well.

07/06/2017 15:50
Bijay

Bijay

Trodly

Trodly

Those are some very insightful answers Bijay.

:)

07/06/2017 15:51
Bijay

Bijay

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DB Thapa

What documents are required to book the Annapurna base camp trekking?

Hello DB, To book any trips that includes trekking in the Himalayas, you need to submit passport copy, insurance paper and two passport sized pictures.

07/06/2017 15:52
Bijay

Bijay

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Mayank

Which is the most challenging trek in Nepal?

Hello Mayank, The most challenging trek in Nepal is trekking around Dhaulagiri circuit though all trekking above 5000 meters that includes the remarkable high passes in the Himalayas are challenging trekking.

07/06/2017 15:54
Bijay

Bijay

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Mayank

For EBC trekking what all paperwork do i need to get done ? Any permits, permissions, etc. ?

Hello Mayank, Everest Base Camp Trekking needs TIMS card and Everest National Park permit card. So two trekking permits are required.

07/06/2017 15:56
Bijay

Bijay

Guys we have 5 more minutes to go left for the session today...

07/06/2017 15:56
Trodly

Trodly

This shall be the last question for today's session...This response everyone is great! I think we might have to call Bijay again for another session

07/06/2017 15:59
Trodly

Trodly

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Kamal Punia

Also if I come all the to Nepal, I want to make best of my time (leaves are pain to get). I want to complete adventure trip, other then treks, What all I can do if I plan a 3 week plan to Nepal?

Hello Kamal, Nepal is not only destination for trekking, there are many other adventure trips in Nepal like Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Parahawking, Rafting, Mountain flight and peak climbing.

07/06/2017 16:00
Bijay

Bijay