Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) / High Altitude Sickness

Acute Mountain Sickness also known as Altitude Sickness, is the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations above 3,600 m. Early symptoms include headache, loss of appetite, lethargy, and sleeplessness. Do not ignore these warnings as these are serious symptoms of AMS which can cause even death within a few hours. Being young, strong and fit does not help. Medicine is no substitute for descent. If a doctor is available, he may give medicine and oxygen.

The patient must go down, however, even after treatment. If you are traveling in Khumbu region and Manang, you can contact Khunde, Pheriche & Manang respectively for altitude sickness information. Hospitals are there with good doctors. To avoid altitude sickness you should walk slowly. If you feel exhausted, you have moved too fast or too high. Take time to acclimatize to each gaining altitude and give yourself rest days. If you start to feel unwell, retreat to a lower altitude immediately. It may save your life. The only cure for AMS is to descend immediately to a lower elevation.

We recommend you to be checked by your Physician before trekking and those who are suffering from heart disease, respiratory diseases such as Asthma, emphysema are not advisable to attempt to high altitude treks and any strenuous activity. So, one should be physically fit for trekking.

Nepal Trekking Types

Nepal Camping Trek:

This classic style of trekking are especially conducted in remote areas of Nepal supplying all camping equipments along with the food and employ porters to carry your gear and Sherpa to set up tents where you will be sleeping and well- trained cook will prepare hot meals to serve you. You carry your small backpack with a water bottle, camera and your day clothes. As a guide I take care of everything, I employs the appropriate number of porters to carry all equipment, trekking gear and lead the whole crew.

Tea house/Lodge Trek:

Lodge treks are a less expensive alternative on the more popular routes in the Everest, Annapurna and Langtang areas.

Lodge treks can offer a greater insight in to the lives of the local people and offer more opportunities for meeting fellow travelers. Accommodation is generally of a good standard (by trekking terms) and the food is prepared by the lodge-staff. All meals are included in the trek price.

Village Trek:

We have a range of holidays that complement our main trekking Programme. These are designed to give you an insight into the people and their culture. Where it s possible, we like to use accommodation with a local character not just because it s more interesting, but because it provides direct local benefit. Some involve a few days on an easy trek, combined with an overland tour. The travel on these holidays can still be demanding, to enjoy this trip you certainly need open and positive mind.

Know before trekking

To trek you do not need to be a super athlete nor a mountaineer but a few weeks of training, prior to arriving in Nepal, will enhance your experience. It will not be more enjoyable spending the trip of a lifetime struggling to walk the trails every day when a little sensible preparation before you arrive would make the trails so much more rewarding. So it is important to be in good physical condition before you start your trek and the best way is to do a lot of walking. Try to spend an hour a day on the road. Walk upstairs rather than take a lift, if possible, walk or cycle when you would normally drive or ride a bus, take the dog for a walk. Jogging and aerobics will also hand. Running a few miles most days is probably the best single physical activity, which will hand. It doesn't have to be too complicated. While you are training you can also be breaking in those new trekking boats that may otherwise give you blisters on the first day out on the trail. Those who are planning to climb one of the trekking peaks need to be physically very fit.Please also be mentally prepared for Nepal. It will be good if you try to find out as much as possible about Nepal's customs especially about the particular trek that you have planned before arriving. I am always happy to give you information with updated facts.

Trekking Seasons

Trekking is possible any time of the year depending on where you are going. The popular seasons are spring and autumn. During winter, trekking is possible at lower altitudes. During the monsoon season, you can trek in the rain shadow areas north of the Himalaya like Mustang, Upper Mustang, and Dolpo. These places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon.

December and January are the coldest months with heavy snowfall in the upper hills, crossing high passes at this time can be impossible. February and May are warmer in lower altitude but in high hill can still be very cold and heavy snowfall. In raining season June and July, is just possible for short trekking because of dangerous flooding. From September to November is the most suitable season for trekking as rain is at a minimum, Sky seems clear.

Ghandruk Dhampus Trek

Ghadruk and Dhampus trek is planned for trekkers who has a limited time schedule in Nepal to see a Snow mountain those trekker we offer some of the best views in the Annapurna region without having to contend with the altitude. The trek is start from Naya Pul near by Pokahra valley. Instantly after leaving Pokhara valley, it is not such a long wait before we get fantastic views of the mountains including the common shape of Machhapuchhre. The first day the trail leads for Ghandruk village , we follow the Modi gorge valley through rhododendron and orchid hang forest before we climb to Ghandruk. Ghandruk, a large & prosperous Gurung village, is beautifully set against the backdrop of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and holy Mount Machhapuchhre (6993m). This is a short trek probably most popular route in Nepal. In this trek we can observe the the views of over 7000m Annapurna Himalayas. Ghandruk itself represents history of ethinic gurung culture in western Nepal. Ghandruk village is another attraction of this trek the mostly settlement of  Gurungs who are known is “Gurkhas”. Gurkhas have glorious history they created in Second World War.

Ghandruk Dhampus Trek Itinerary in Details:

Day 1:Arrival pick up transfer to Hotel and Orientation. 
Pick-up at Tribhuvan International Airport, meeting with your guide and transfer to Hotel. First impressions of Kathmandu – walk to medieval Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore the beautiful complex of palaces, temples, shrines and courtyards built by the ancient Nepali kings between the 12th and 18th century. We also discover Thamel - the vibrant tourist area with hotels, restaurants and outdoorshops.Briefing hotel where we will be discussing the technicalities of the trek..In the evening you enjoy a welcome dinner with cultural Dance.
Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 2 :Sightseeing and Trek Prepration day
After Breakfast at hotel start Sightseeing with private van to Pasupatinah, the most important Hindu temples of Nepal with the sacred burning ghats located at the holy Baghmati river and Boudhanath the biggest Buddhist stupa in South Asia and Swoyambhunath also known as Monkey Temple.Afternoon checking and arranging trekking gears. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 03:Kathmandu- Pokhara 
Early in the morning breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Pokhara (about 6 hrs). One gets to view good scenery along the drive. Lunch will be served at the Local restaurant on the way to Pokhara. Finally arrive at the most beautiful city of Mountains and lakes. Pokhara is Nepal's most beautiful natural valley, which is also the most popular tourist destination. The Annapurna, Machhapuchere (Fishtail) and uncountable Mountains always stand high welcoming every visitor with a smile.O/n at Hotel.

Day 4:Pokhara to Ghandruk 
In the morning we will leave Pokhara and take the private jeep to Nayapul. We will take the route towards Birethanti, where we cross the Modi River, turn right and after a 5 hour walk on a steep trail, we reach Ghandruk situated at a height of about 1940m. One can observe the the trail to Annapurna Base camp trek from here. O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day 05:Ghandruk to Dhampus
Today will be relatively laidback compared to other days.The trek leads slowly downhill on even paths. Today we will need to walk to Modi river and walking up to Landruk village which is just opposite of Ghandruk.Along the way You'll also come across several traditional tea houses where the cheerful local women will beckon you to come over and try their tea .You'll arrive in Dhampus by late afternoon. this is the starting point for expeditions to the summit of Mount Everest. You'll spend the night at lodge where you will have chance to meet the trekker who did Annapurna circuit trek.O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day 6:Dhampus to Pokhara
After breakfast, you will leave for Phedi where a driver will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara. In Pokhara, you'll check into the hotel you stayed in at the beginning of the trek. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish in this friendly town on the lake. A clear day, you can see the snow-capped peaks in the distance. Afternoon you can rent a boating at Phewa Lake. O/n at Hotel

Day 07:Pokhara - Kathmandu
Visit to Pokhara city and at afternoon fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. When you arrive you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to the same hotel you stayed at during the beginning of your Nepal trip package. Today you'll have time to do some last-minute sightseeing