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Trekking,
a number one tourism product of Nepal is one of the unique tourism product
of the world that has evolved in Nepal and in course of time has succeeded
to establish its own craze and images. Tourists get maximum satisfaction
from this product with a feeling that they got the return of what they
have paid! Trekking course can be conducted in various parts of the country
with a varied number of days. The approach route and the return course
for same trekking destination can be made different as per the need of
the clients. Trekking is organized in two ways:-
Camping Trek: At a time when there were no lodge and teahouse facilities
along the trekking trail trek organizers had no other means but to organize
the trekking in camping style. Though, these days good facilities have
been developed in some popular destinations like Annapurna, Manang, Kaligandaki,
Langtang and Everest, trekkers still show their concern for the camping
trek even in those areas. The trekking caravan comprising the trekking
group and the camp staffs and porters carrying the load of food stuffs
and the equipment exchange few words of formalities on the first day of
trek course. Day after day when the time comes to depart the whole group
is converted in one family! During the course they know each other, they
know the life style and culture of each other and finally are dipped into
affection! Camping trek generates more employment opportunities to the
hilly people who have no other good means to support their hand to mouth
problem.
Lodge Trek: This trek is known these days by "tea house trek"
also. This can be organized only in those areas where adequate lodge facilities
are developed. Such areas are in Kaligandaki region, Manang area, Annapurna
Sanctuary area, Langtang and Everest area.
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The most suitable seasons for trekking are spring and fall. In spring
from March to May (pre-monsoon) the days grow longer and temperatures
rise; flowers bloom and all turns green a spring like feeling pervades.
In April rhododendrons begin to bloom; in the greenery of May there
is much haze but from the middle of the month rain showers, precursor
to the monsoon, increase.
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From
October to November (post-monsoon) the weather is stable, making
this the best season for trekking. Even at 5000m passes there is
little snow; the passes are easy to cross during calm conditions.
In November, the weather becomes colder and winds grow stronger.
In winter from December to February, weather is generally settled.
But the days are shorter as the cold increases and it is difficult
to cross passes of over 5000m due to strong winds. Occasional bad
weather due to atmospheric lows can bring snowfall. And when the
snow does not melt due to low temperatures, this can hinder flights
to Lukla or Jomsom. Generally in the mountain a mist develops in
the afternoon, making clear weather at nightfall rare. This is due
to great temperature variations. In Monsoon season the tourist can
have the choice to visit the rain shadow area like Mustang and Manang.[source:
Trekking in Nepal by Toru Nakaru]
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