TREK GRADES

EASY TREKS (Grades 1-3)
These treks are suitable for most people with an average level of fitness. They are also suited to family groups with younger children or those with limited time. Even though these treks are rated as easy they afford the first time visitor to the Himalaya the chance to see the mountains at close range and to appreciate the culture of the people of the hills. These treks do not normally reach elevations exceeding 3500 metres making acclimatisation unnecessary for most trekkers.

MEDIUM TREKS (Grades 4-6)
Medium treks begin to present more of a challenge to first time trekkers. The treks will reach elevations approaching 5000 metres and sometimes slightly higher and generally are of at least fourteen days duration. These treks should only be contemplated by fit, active people. The treks in this category are still suitable for people of all ages although small children will probably find them too strenuous.

HARD TREKS (Grades 7-10)
Hard treks are those which are through relatively undeveloped regions and reach elevations approaching 6000 metres with these altitudes being sustained for several days. Because of the remoteness of the areas these treks will rarely be of less than twenty five days duration. While age is not automatically a barrier to undertaking a hard trek these treks are not normally suited to the very young or to older persons unless they have a high level of fitness and have previosly trekked at altitude. All persons taking part in hard treks should be of above average fitness and regularly participate in a suitable form of exercise such as hiking or bushwalking.


MOUNTAINEERING
Various grades of mountaineering expeditions can be arranged either as complete trips or as part of a sceduled trek. Most of the treks that we organise have the potential to have included in their itinerary one of the various trekking peaks (these are specially selected peaks generally of around 6000 metres elevation). More serious attempts can be organised if there is a group wanting to climb any particular peak.
Persons wishing to take part in any mountaineering trip will need to have a very good level of fitness and, for the more serious peaks, some alpine climbing experience.

RAFTING
Relatively easy rafting trips can be incorporated into the itinerary of most of our treks, depending on the time of year. For those persons wishing to participate in more demanding rafting trips there are a number of options which they will find more than challenging. Trips such as these can be arranged provided there is enough demand.

NEW ADVENTURES
We are constantly researching new and exciting itineraries to offer you. In cooperation with the Nepalese Ministry for Tourism we are presenting a range of new trips to coincide with the Visit Nepal Year 1998 promotion. Details of these are yet to be finalised but they will include the following.


Himalayan Explorer
A cultural trip with most of the travelling by bus and/or air. Highlights include a stay in a traditional village, a flight along the main Himalayan range, three days in our jungle resort and extensive tours through the Kathmandu Valley.
Duration: 21 days in Nepal


West of Kanchenjunga
A completely new area in the far east. The trekking should not be too demanding but the scenery and the cultural attractions will be second to none. An ideal alternative to our Kanchenjunga foothills trek.
Duration: 25 days in Nepal


Ganesh Himal.
Only a short distance from Kathmandu but surprisingly ignored by trekkers for years. This spectacular region is ideal for a short but demanding trek.
Duration: 19 days in Nepal.


Likhu Khola/Rolwaling Valley
A completely new approach route from Solu. Trek along undeveloped trails amid spectacular mountain scenery. Crossing into the Rolwaling Valley via a high and dificult pass will be the highlight of the trip.
Duration: 30 days in Nepal


Saipal Expedition
Travel to the far west of Nepal and be part of an attempt on a virgin 7000 metre peak. Previous mountaineering experience required.
Duration: 35 days in Nepal.


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