Nepal is popular as one of the best destinations in the world to explore and experience the natural beauty and cultural riches through
trekking. The trails into the interior parts of the country follow ancient foot trails which meander through scenic river-ranks, intricately
terraced fields and forested ridges connecting picturesque hamlets and mountain villages. Trekking in Nepal is an all-season activity.
Easy to strenuous treks can be organized lasting from a few days to several weeks. 

Trek Grading System:

Nepal, being a mountainous country, is more appropriate to think in terms of hour(s) spent walking, rather than the miles covered; this is what we use in our
grading system. A typical day’s walk lasts from five to seven hours and involves a number of ascents and descents. 

Easy:
Usually 3 to 5 hours walking each day with an elevation below 3500m and the occasional steep path.

 
Moderate:

Relatively low altitude treks, crossing passes of not more than 4500m, 4 to 6 hrs walk each day.

Strenuous:
Up to 12 to 15 days consecutive walking through wild country,
including high passes (sometimes snow covered) between 4500m to
5500m sometimes 7 or 8 hrs walk each day.

Very Strenuous:
Challenging long distance treks for the fit enthusiasts, more than 8 to
9 hrs consecutive walking (but all treks have rest days en-route). Each
trek crosses at least one pass of over 5500m. The remote area treks
often include very rarely visited areas.

Trekking In Nepal
www.makaluadventure.com 7 Acclimatization and Altitude Sickness Sometimes travellers face health hazards
mainly due to the high altitude. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a frequent
problem in the Himalayan region. It can affect travellers in various ways that have
little to do with their age and the level of physical fitness. Acclimatization to
altitude above 3000m takes time to adjust. The body undergoes a number of
physiological changes, some of which are increased pulse and respiratory rate.
Others appear slowly over a period of
weeks like the change in acid base
balance and production of extra red blood
cells. These changes and the effect of
intense sunlight, strenuous walks and
dehydration may cause some mild or
vague symptoms such as loss of appetite,
fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness,
palpitations , sleeplessness ,
breathlessness.
The best treatment is prevention. Do not
exert yourself or walk too fast. Drink
plenty of liquid, eat well and watch for
warning signs. Keep physical activity to
the minimum. If you have a history of
respiratory and heart problem please
consult your doctor before embarking
on any one of our trips.