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    Trekking in Nepal: Introduction and Packing List
    Trekking in Nepal: Introduction and Packing List
    Trekking in Nepal: Introduction and Packing List
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    Trekking in Nepal: Introduction and Packing List

    By Mark Bennetts

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    This document is one of a series of downloadable giveaways from Kathmandu & Beyond. The series deals with trekking in Nepal and is based on the author’s own trekking experiences and covers the following routes: Annapurna Foothills, Annapurna Base Camp , Around Annapurna, Upper Mustang, Everest Base Camp, and Gokyo Lake.

    The series also includes a general introduction to trekking in Nepal, dealing with topics such as when best to trek, staying in teahouses, use of guides and porters, how to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and what to do if AMS strikes, and many other tips and advice including a very comprehensive check list for what to take/not take.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMark Bennetts
    Release dateJun 30, 2016
    ISBN9781310589492
    Trekking in Nepal: Introduction and Packing List
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    Mark Bennetts

    Extremely well-travelled with over 100 countries in his passport, Mark Bennetts is co-founder of Kathmandu & Beyond, a travel website featuring stories, providing information and showcasing photographs from eight years of nomadic travel. A mountain junkie at heart, Mark believes there is nowhere better on the planet than Nepal for getting up close and personal with some of the biggest peaks in the world.

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      Trekking in Nepal - Mark Bennetts

      Trekking In Nepal: a Series of Trekking Guides

      Introduction and Packing List

      Mark Bennetts

      Introduction to the Series

      This document is one of a series of downloadable giveaways from Kathmandu & Beyond. The series deals with trekking in Nepal and is based on the author’s own trekking experiences and covers the following routes:

      Annapurna Conservation Area:

      Annapurna Foothills

      Annapurna Base Camp

      Around Annapurna

      Upper Mustang

      Sagarmatha National Park (Everest Region)

      Everest Base Camp

      Gokyo Lake

      The series also includes a general introduction to trekking in Nepal, dealing with topics such as when best to trek, staying in teahouses, use of guides and porters, how to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and what to do if AMS strikes, and many other tips and advice including a very comprehensive check list for what to take/not take.

      If you are new to trekking in Nepal, it is recommended you read the general introduction before you download and study the individual trek descriptions.

      En route from Dingboche to Lobuche, Everest region

      Copyright

      Copyright © Mark Bennetts, 2016

      Published by Kathmandu & Beyond Publications at Smashwords

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment. The eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please buy an extra copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not buy it, or it was not bought for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and buy your own copy. Thank you for respecting my hard work.

      ISBN: 9781310589492

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      Introduction and Packing List

      Contents

      Introduction To Trekking In Nepal

      The Best Time To Trek

      Different Types Of Treks

      How Difficult Is A Trek?

      Trek Grading Guidelines

      Popular Treks: Difficulty Levels

      What To Expect

      A Typical Trekking Day

      Contingency Days

      Food And Drink

      Guides And Porters

      Do I Need a Guide/Porter?

      Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

      AMS – A Personal Account

      Useful Tips

      What To Pack

      Clothing And Equipment List

      Buying Stuff In Kathmandu

      My Favourite Himalayan Peaks

      Acknowledgements

      Further Reading

      About The Author

      Introduction to Trekking in Nepal

      The Best Time to Trek

      As a general rule, between October to December and February to May are considered to be the best months for trekking in Nepal. This is the dry season; daytime temperatures are warm, the skies are clear and mountain views are often superb. Furthermore, there is less chance of landslides or higher up, avalanches during these periods, although the possibility is always

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