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Trekking differs from a "hike" in that trekking is is cultural. While on the trail not only are you experiencing fantastic views of awesome scenery, but you are interacting with porters, meeting people from around the world who have come to hike in the Himalayas, as well as meeting the Sherpa people. Trekking can either be organized through established trekking companies or done solo. Expect to pay more for trekking companies.

You will also need trekking permits for any of Nepal's Himalayan trails. Different colored permits are issued depending on which part of the Nepalian Himalayas that you are hiking in. The Everest route is pink colored. In order to get your trekking permit you will need two passport photos. You can get your permits at Central Immigration in Katmandu. Our guide got all our groups trekking permits at once, so no one had to individually deal with the hassle of getting the permits.

There are many Nepal trekking outfits. A few companies are listed below:

All Nepal offers travel tours & trekking expeditions www.allnepal.com

Asian Trekking
Bhagawan Bahal, Thamel P.O. Box 3022 PHONE NUMBER: (1) 413--732

Cho Oyu Trekking www.cho-oyutrekking.com
Gairidhara P.O. Box 4515 PHONE NUMBER: (1) 418-890

Crystal Mountain Treks, is based in Katmandu. www.crystalmountaintreks.com

Guides for All Seasons
Gairidhara P.O. Box 3776 PHONE NUMBER: (1) 415-841

Himalayas Excursions
Thamel (Hotel Tilicho) P.O. Box 1221 PHONE NUMBER: (1) 418-407

Himalayan Rover Treks
Naxal P.O. Box 1081 PHONE NUMBER: (1) 414-373

Mountain Monarch www.mountainmonarch.com

Nepal Trek - website in English & French www.nepal-trek.com

Trek Info - Info on arranging walking trips in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal www.trekinfo.com

Trekking in Nepal www.trekkinginnepal.com

Last Updated: 12/21/07 22:07:11