Physical Requirements
What to expect:
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Moderate
Pacing
- 5 locations in 14 days
- Multiple early departures
- Briskly paced, with no more than 2 nights in most locations, with 2 days rafting and 3 days hiking
- Expect delays in regional air service
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- Must be able to walk 3-5 miles unassisted and participate in 2-3 hour treks
- Must not have health conditions that preclude climbing to high altitudes
- Our activities on Day 8 include a 3.5-hour uphill hike of three miles and a 140-step uphill hike that will last around two hours
- We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
- You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals
Altitude
- Elevations up to 5,000 feet
Climate
- Prepare for humidity and heat in excess of 90°F during the day, during summer, and as low as 50°F at night
- Temperatures drop to about 50-60°F between October-March, and buses and hotels are not heated
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over city streets, rugged paths, and unpaved roads
- Trek through foothills that can be steep and slippery
- Raft down a river with Class II-III rapids
- Agility and balance required in most situations
- Travel by 18-passenger minibus, canoe, and river raft
Please note: Nepal is still recovering from the 2015 earthquake, so you will likely encounter rough roads and other infrastructure issues that may affect travel times.
Accommodations & Facilities
- Accommodations include a riverside camp with permanent tents, attached bathrooms, and solar-heated showers; basic but comfortable lodges; and modest hotels
- Electricity is unavailable at the riverside camp and may be unavailable in other accommodations due to solar power; and heat and hot water may be limited
Cultural insight
- We may see people living in poverty, which could be distressing for some travelers