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Himalayas

Nepal Treks

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NepalWhat  is  it  about  this  Himalayan  kingdom  that  draws  people  back  8me  and  8me  again?  It's  not  just  the  

breathtaking  mountains  but  also  the  rich  kaleidoscope  of  cultures  and  ethnic  groups  that  make  up  Nepal.  The  

steep  terrain  and  absence  of  roads  means  tradi8onal  life  is  s8ll  strong  in  the  mountain  areas  favoured  by  our  

trips.  As  a  trekker  you  are  accepted  as  part  of  the  local  life  and  blend  right  in,  there's  no  one  hassling  you  to  buy  

here!  

Nepal  should  be  on  everyone’s  ‘bucket  list’  as  it’s  a  country  that  is  totally  unique  and  offers  so  much  variety  for  

the  traveller.  The  magical  combina8on  of  Himalayan  peaks,  medieval  towns,  mesmerising  temples  and  wildlife  

rich  parks  means  Nepal  is  a  'once  in  life8me'  experience  every  8me  you  visit!  

Nepal Treks

FREEDOMNothing beats the thrill of trekking through

the World’s highest mountains with

new thrills and discoveries at every turn

On the Everest trail

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MYSTERYAdventure calls from every vista in Nepal, for centuries

Pilgrims have been drawn to explore the incredible Himalayas

and find out what lies beyond

AMA DABLAM PEAK

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Minim  veniam  quis  nostrud

Everest Treks

AWE INSPIRINGBreathtaking views provoke a sense of

contemplation in the high mountains

NEAR NAMCHE BAZAAR

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LOCAL STAFFThe  Nepalese  are  legendary  for  their  hospitable  and  excellent  service.This  stems  in  large  part  from  a  Buddhist  ethos  where  giving  good  service  is  seen  as  enriching  the  giver  as  much  as  the  receiver.

 On  all  our  Treks  in  Nepal  you’ll  be  accompanied  by  experienced  local  guides  and  porters.    Typically  they  spend  several  years  working  their  way  up  from  Porters,  Cooks  ,  assistant  guides  before  being  given  the  responsibility  of  a  trekking  guide.  Their  unfailing  sense  of  humour  and  willingness  to  go  the  extra  mile  to  give  great  service  never  fails  to  leave  a  las8ng  impression  on  our  clients.

We  ensure  that  our  porters  are  adequately  clothed  for  our  treks    and  have  Porters  insurance.

RAW  subscribes  to  the  IMEC  code  of  conduct  for  trea8ng  local  staff  fairly  and  giving  adequate  protec8on.  

“Ashok was a wonderful asset. He communicated well with trekkers and porters alike. Great sense of humour and plenty of energy, he did an exceptional jobin looking after everyone.”  

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Trekking at AltitudeProbably  the  biggest  concern  of  anyone  visi8ng  Nepal  for  the  first  8me  is  how  well  they  will  cope  with  high  al8tude,  par8cularly  when  they  have  not  walked  at  these  heights  before.  Our  group  trips  s8ck  to  safe  rates  of  ascent  once  we  are  above  3,000m  which  is  typically  the  height  at  which  the  effects  of  al8tude  can  first  be  experienced  and  have  significant  effects.  

Traveling  in  a  group  with  an  experienced  leader  helps  control  any  dangerous  side  effects  from  al8tude  -­‐  not  only  is  your  i8nerary  planned  at  a  safe  rate  of  ascent  but  you  have  other  people  watching  to  see  if  you  do  start  to  suffer  any  serious  symptoms  of  Acute  Mountain  sickness  (AMS).  A  swiX  descent  usually  brings  about  rapid  allevia8on  of  symptoms.  Our  groups  are  thoroughly  briefed  before  trekking  so  that  they  are  aware  of  symptoms  and  effects  of  al8tude.

OXen  (though  not  exclusively)  the  people  most  likely  to  run  into  trouble  with  AMS  are  fit  young  independent  trekkers  who  ascend  faster  than  they  should  do  and  are  not  fully  versed  in  AMS.  When  they  do  fall  sick  there  is  no  one  there  to  help  them.  So  traveling  in  a  group  with  local  staff  on  a  managed  i8nerary  significantly  reduces  the  risks  associated  with  AMS.  

Everest Treks

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LOCALSMeet the extraordianry people off the Himalayas

as you walk along the trail. Be amazed by their strength

ON THE EVEREST TRAIL

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VARIETYNepal offers many contrasting environments to trek through

from the dramatic and arid landscapes of Dolpo and Mustang

to high altitude Pilgrimage lakes and Jungle covered foothills

TERRACES NEAR POKHARA

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Choosing the right trekThe  following  is  a  rough  guide  to  some  of  the  more  common  treks  we  run.  If  you  are  new  to    trekking  at  al8tude  then  ideally  you  should  start  with  an  introductory  trek  or  moderate  if  you’re  in  good  shape  and  trek  fit.  The  more  demanding  treks  go  to  higher  al8tudes  and  there  is  more  demanding  days  and  longer  dura8on  of  trekking  -­‐    beYer  saved  for  when  you’ve  accumulated  more  experience  of  mul8  day  treks  at  al8tude  and  you  know  how  your  body  will  cope.  

Introductory  -­‐  Moderate:  Poon  Hill  Annapurna’s,  Helambu  trek

Moderate:  Langtang  valley,  Gosainkund  lakes,  Jomsom  trek

Moderate  -­‐  Demanding:  Annapurna  Sanctuary,  Ama  Dablam  base  camp

Demanding:  Everest  Base  Camp,  the  Dolpo  circuit,  Great  Himalaya  trail  

Trekking  at  al8tude  can  be  unpredictable  -­‐  so  you  control  what  you  can,  your  rate  of  ascent  and  fitness.  Ge^ng  yourself  as  fit  as  possible  before  your  trek  doesn’t  alleviate  al8tude  effects  but  it  does  mean  at  least  your  body  is  not  coping  with  al8tude  and    a  lack  of  fitness!  

Nepal Treks

Himalayan highs“It was the best and only way to get a true and real experience of Nepalese life. The school project was very rewarding and I would recommend it to everyone. Well done to Raw Travel to organise a tour that has a bit of everything -- helping ,hiking, sight seeing and shopping”.

Langtang Valley

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CAMPING, LODGE OR A TEAHOUSE TREK?There  are  a  variety  of  accommoda8on  op8ons  on  treks  in  Nepal.  On  the  most  common  routes  through  

Everest,  Langtang  and  Annapurna  na8onal  parks  there  is  plenty  of  teahouse  accommoda8on  and  we  tend  to  use  this  for  our  treks  in  these  regions.  Teahouses  can  be  best  described  as  rus8c  accommoda8on  with  very  basic  rooms  and  cosy  communal  areas.  The  availability  of  Hot  showers  tend  to  be  limited  at  higher  al8tudes  and  dependent  on  loca8on.  Prices  for  food  also  increases  as  you  climb  higher  due  to  everything  being  portered  in.  

In  Everest  and  Annapurna  the  teahouses  are  also  supplemented  by  lodges  where  the  standards  are  a  liYle  higher.  Stepping  up  the  scale  there  are  also  luxury  lodges  where  you  can  have  a  comfortable  room  with  your  own  hea8ng  and  shower  in  your  room  and  a  high  standard  of  service  and  meals  -­‐  though  of  course  the  price  reflects  this  level  of  luxury!  

In  the  more  remote  areas  such  as  Dolpo  or  lesser  visited  trekking  routes  where  teahouses    don’t  exist  we  camp  and  bring  our  own  crew.  You’ll  have  two  person  tents,  a  mess  tent  and  toilet  /  shower  tent  and  the  service  from  our  crew  is  excellent.  

Nepal Treks

“This was a fantastic experience - not just a holiday. To cram so much into two weeks, to experience such different aspects of Nepal. This astonishing fabulous experience will stay with me for a long time. Thank you!”

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COMFORTAfter a long day’s walk come back to comfortable beds, matched

by great meals sourced from fresh local produce. Our Luxury

Lodge treks in Everest and Annapurna are for those who

appreciate creature comforts.

LODGE AT MONJO

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ACHIEIVEMENTThere is a great sense of satisfaction comes

with completing a trek and reaching your goal, be it

Everest Base camp or a short trek on Poon Hill

AMA  DABLAM    BASE  CAMP  

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WHEN TO GO?Nepal’s  trekking  season  is  long  and  varied  depending  on  which  region  you  wish  to  visit.  Everest  can  be  trekked  from  September  through  to  May,  most  treks  from  October  to  May.  Though  the  Winter  months  of  December  -­‐  February  can  be  too  cold  and  snow  bound  for  many  to  trek  to  Everest  Base  camp  and  other  high  alFtude  desFnaFons.    The  busiest  months  tend  to  be  October  and  March.  October-­‐  November  tradiFonally  offer  the  clearest  skies.  Trans-­‐  Himalayan  desFnaFons,  like  Upper  Mustang,  that  lie  beyond  the  rain  shadow  can  be  trekked  from  May  -­‐  September  months  as  well.    

Nepal Treks

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SPIRITUALITYis everywhere in Nepal, it’s hard not to feel the spirituality that is so pervasive whether visiting a Hindu temple or passing a Buddhist Chorten in the mountains

LOCAL SADHU IN DURBAR SQUARE