The major advantage of trekking with a Nepali
company is the cost of the whole expedition – people save almost 40% when they
trek with a local Nepali company. This way you will also help in the
development of trekking industry in Nepal. The people here are just amazing,
when it comes to trekking. They know about nook and corner of the valleys and
you feel safe with them.
There are some treacherous trek like the Annapurna Base Camp trek and the Mt. Everest, these experienced trekkers will
help you climb the summit easily. You should choose a company, according to the
nature of your trek. For a very difficult trek or a trek, which needs a team of
expert trekkers, you should certainly choose the best trekking company in Nepal.
The next thing to contemplate is the style of
trek; joining a group trek is not the only way to go about it. You could put
your own group together by publicizing it on various social media platforms and
through mailers. This way you can decide the dates, itinerary, trekking pace,
which hamlet to stay in etc. as well as deciding who and how many people you
trek with. It's also possible to meet experienced trekkers enroot to KTM or
Pokhara or trek semi-independently (by hiring a guide/and or porter on a daily
rate) and meeting and trekking with others on a more informal (plenty of people
trek in March).You can also trek independently if you have a lot of experience,
but it is highly recommended to at least have a guide with you. In case of an
adversity you don’t want to rethink your decision.
There are hundreds of trekking companies in
Nepal, so taking recommendations from experienced trekkers is a good idea.
Perhaps you can contact a few by email stating your requirements, see what they
have to share (keep in mind the cost of trekking, while communicating with such
trekkers) and create a short list to visit when you arrive in Nepal. It’s a
good idea to visit these companies and continue negotiations, meet the agent
and guide (important) before committing to any company. There is no need to
book your trek in advance unless you are on a very tight schedule, and even
then such treks can be organized very quickly. Advance booking is sometimes
tricky, because the weather might play foul and you may end up spending a lot more
than you actually bargained for.
So,
here were some suggestions for choosing the right company for a trek to some of
the most daunting and imposing peaks in Nepal.
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