Through my trekking experience I
have had in country, it is essential to know which standard Nepal trekking company
to choose and what factors to consider before you trust one. Most of the time
when you plan on a trekking trip in Nepal you visit a couple of trekking sites
in the country and randomly decide on the one that looks best, without
inquiring much about it.
Appearing top on a search engine
does not necessarily mean that it is the best
trekking company in Nepal. There
are several other important things such as checking if the trekking company is
registered with the government or not, is the staff of the company insured for
accidents that might occur while trekking, does the company follow and practice
environmental responsibility, how long it has been operating and how satisfied
the previous customers are?
I have experienced that answers
to these questions determine how trustworthy a Nepal trekking company
will be. There are local Nepalese companies that offer these trekking services
along with other international outfits as well, however needless to mention
that local adventure trekking company in Nepal is cheaper compared to its
counterpart.
My experience of the Annapurna
region trek was a learning experience as I arranged by trek with a trekking
company (local of course) after I reached Nepal. You can either join a random
trek group or can also nominate your own members for a trek group, which will
allow you to decide on the itinerary, dates, pace of trek, where you will stay
on the way, etc. Also you can decide on how many person you want in a group.
There are were almost 1,014 TAAN
(Trekking Agencies’ Association in Nepal) registered trekking companies in
Nepal in 2013 when I visited the Annapurna region last, out of which a majority
were in Kathmandu. Since a majority of tourists prefer the Annapurna region
trek, the trekking company in Nepal Annapurna region route are more popular
and many companies offer trekking facilities on that route.
Trekking company in Nepal offer lower rates in the off season
compared to the high rush season of pre monsoon from March to June and post
monsoon season from September to November. If you are booking your trekking
trip with a company online, be sure to check its years of experience and
business.
Also check for affiliations that
a Nepal trekking company may have
with a governmental, nongovernmental or other recognized organizations. Check
if the company is licensed and registered, consider carefully the customer
reviews and what facilities the company offers for trekking and at what cost.
Besides considering the important
factor of choosing a trekking company for a tour, it is always good to take a
small visit to the country to settle other small negotiations as well. These
negotiations include settlement of prices, which can be really high at times
and questioning about the guide. The guide is a very essential part of the package
a trekking company offers.
Based on my personal experience I
can say that until and unless you are on a real tight time schedule, booking in
advance is not really necessary. These types of treks can easily be organized
and managed in a very short time and you can investigate, choose and carry on
with your trekking adventure in almost no time at all. Remember physical
presence when choosing the Nepal
trekking company is beneficial as you can negotiate on the price instantly
and on hand.
Also checking the guide’s
credential before you are assigned one is a good idea, as he and he alone will
be the only hope you have in case something goes wrong. Ask for proof of the
guides experience from the trekking company and only believe what you see and
have proof for. Following these golden
rules will ensure that you find a Nepal
trekking company that will enhance your life’s best trekking experience.
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