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What sort of trek - independent or organised?
The option you choose will mainly be determined
by how confident you are in your own skills. If
you are used to organising walks, etc, either
on your own or with a couple of friends, don't
mind booking flights/hotels, working out an itinery,
carrying your own rucksack and have an independent
streak, then it is not difficult to set up your
own trek. Getting to Kathmandu, finding a hotel
and getting up into the hills is quite easy. There
is accommodation all the way along the trails,
other trekkers going the same way as you and it's
almost impossible to get lost. Virtually all you
need to know is on this site - if it is not, contact
me and I will help you as much as I can.
However, other people prefer to have everything
organised for them, and if that is your choice
then the numerous walking and outdoor magazines
that are available carry advertisements for trekking
companies that will be only too pleased to help.
If you can get one, a personal recommendation
is always best. Some companies' camp, others use
lodges/tea houses. Porters carry the bulk; you
only carry a day sack, wallet and camera. It's
all very well organised and I'm not knocking it.
They will have an English speaking guide leading
the trek who will do their best to ensure that
you have an enjoyable experience. The independent
trekker, however, has the advantage of flexibility.
It is definitely cheaper to organise your own
trek, but at the end of the day, it is personal
choice. Whichever style of trekking you choose,
the mountains and the people are great!
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