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Everest Trekking
REGION
HIGHLIGHT: Everest trekking
Could
you imagine experiencing the world’s highest mountain, Mt.
Everest.
(written by Miyako who has just returned from Nepal and Tibet)
So
how are you spending your summer? Maybe hiking, cycling,
enjoying
the sun or dreaming of trekking the highest mountain region on earth,
the Himalayas.
If you have some time this fall but are not too sure where to go, why
not consider a trek to the Everest Base
camp in Nepal. From September to November when
the sky is clear Everest can be viewed from Nagarkot
which is located 32 km east of Kathmandu.
If you are concerned about high altitude, I would suggest a
trek to Thyangboche
which is located at 3867m. By trekking slowly, the elevation
should not effect you and you will be able to view the most beautiful
mountain Amadablam
with a view of Mt. Everest in the
background.
From
Namche Bazaar and up you will be surrounded by huge spectacular
mountains! If you have time, go to the amazing blue color Gokyo Lakes
with the best views of Mt. Everest. I have found the trail
around
Annarpuna area is little bit steeper than the Everest region.
 Our
tours are extremely well planned with enough time to acclimatize, some
of our tours carry an oxygen chamber for emergencies. Tour guides
always pay close attention to your health. Since you are hiking in high
altitude you should pace yourself, since each time may affect
you
differently. Take your time and enjoy the view.
When to go:
The best season for trekking is either side of the monsoon season ,
March-May and September-November. Spring is pretty with the
National flower of Rhododendron blooming in the Annapurna area, when the
mountain become red with flowers.
Experience and Fitness:
There are treks suitable for a wide range of experience and physical
fitness. An easy teahouse trek with Nepali support
(guide/porter)
is quite attainable for anyone who is reasonably hiking fit. Usually
you will hike around 6-8 hours a day with lots of break time.
Longer treks, crossing high passes and into remote regions do tend to
demand a higher degree of endurance. For Trekking Peaks it is usually
desirable to have some alpine climbing experience.
Equipment:
Comfortable ( preferably Water proof ) hiking boots, a sleeping bag,
trekking pole and a few clothes (be prepared for a range of weather).
It is best to travel light with a couple of dry quick
cloths. You can also purchase trekking gear from one of the
many
stores in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance: Before
departing, check that your insurance covers trekking activities and air
evacuation since it is very costly to pay for a helicopter rescue at
5000 meters
Altitude sickness:
There is a significant risk when trekking on any trails above about
2500m. Be familiar with the symptoms and do not ignore them. Drink
plenty of fluids and go slowly since it is easier to acclimatise. If
you are trekking higher than 4000 m or so you can take high altitude
sickness pills, however there are side effects taking this
pills.
Usually if you take the time your body can adjust with out
the
pills below 4000 m. If the symptom won’t go away,
and you
need to go down.
Acute Mountain Sickness
(AMS)
is very common at high altitude. At over 3,000 metres, many people will
experience mild AMS during the acclimatisation process. The symptoms
usually start 12 to 24 hours after your arrival at altitude and begin
to decrease around the third day.
Responsible trekking:
Please make sure that you pack out all of your trash. In the
Annapurna region you can refill your water at a cost. Water
in
Everest region is very precious. Buying water is
expensive.
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