::...Himalayan Society....::NEPAL

Each trip is graded according to the following scale -

Easy - These trips can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a reasonably active life. The walking part of these trips are relatively easy and should not exceed 5 to 6 hours a day.

Moderate - These trips are a mixture of some longer and shorter walks. During these trips, hill walking experience is desireable. The walking hours are usually no more than 7 hours a day. Please note that some of our non-trekking trips are graded 'moderate' due to altitude or other conditions that require a higher level of stamina than our easy trips.

Challenging - The day stages on these trips are a combination with strenuous and moderate walks - normally 6 - 8 hours a day. Participants should expect to trek above 4,500 meters on these trips.

Mountaineering - These trips are known to be the most strenuous and regarded as genuine adventure. An experience of mountaineering with the capabilities of carrying on normally at an altitude of 4,000 - 5,000 meters and a degree of good stamina is important. Daily walking is typically never more than 8 hours.

When to Go ?

Mid September to November
This is an ideal time to visit high altitudes - the days are warm, evenings cool and the skies are clear after the monsoon season.

December to February
Days are crisp and cool at high altitudes, but lower altitudes enjoy pleasant temperatures.

March to Late May
Perfect for all altitudes, the days are warm and famous giant rhododendrons are in bloom. Cloud cover may move in during afternoons as the monsoon season approaches.

June to Early September
Monsoon Season - Heavy rains preclude much of Nepal, but permit good trekking in the rain-shadow areas of the country such as Mustang, Dolpo and Manaslu as well as in the Indian, Tibetan and Bhutan regions.