The following information is specific to our Nepal treks but in many cases is equally applicable to treks we offer in other regions of the Himalaya. In these places we use carefully selected local agents, who are familiar with the high standards to which we adhere. Occasionally, individual arrangements on trek may differ slightly from those described below. Full practical information on your trek will be sent to you before departure.

Trek Equipment

We think that trekking should be adventurous and offer a very different experience from that of life at home. For this reason we don’t provide all the comforts of home on trek. But we do believe in getting the basics right. We use robust two-person tents, which are suitable for all weather conditions and we provide two-inch foam mattresses, but NOT sleeping bags. Toilet tents and a dining tent with tables and stools are always provided and camp is set up and taken down by our staff, allowing more free time for you to enjoy your holiday.

Your Personal Kit

To go trekking, you don’t have to invest in a lot of expensive equipment and clothing. In fact, for most of our treks you only need the sort of gear you would use for walking and camping in the UK. For high altitude treks and trekking peaks, you will need a 4 season sleeping bag, a down jacket or thick fleece jacket and other items, details of which will be sent to you well in advance. Some companies build hire of these and the cost of a trek bag into the holiday price – we do not. We don’t believe you should have to pay for items you don’t need, especially when many people, for hygiene reasons, prefer to use their own gear. If you wish to hire any items, we can help you arrange this locally.

Your personal kit is carried by our team of porters – all you need to carry is a small rucksack with your water bottles, camera and spare clothing for use during the day.

Preparing for your Trek

Once you’ve booked with us we send you a detailed “Trek Brief”, to help you prepare properly for your trek. It includes equipment and clothing lists, fitness and training recommendations and advice on immunisation and health.