A Day On A Trek
The best treks are managed by a Sherpa team with a "Sirdar" (Trek Guide) who is responsible for your well being as well as that of his staff and porters. Each day begins at around 6am with a cup of tea. Soon a bowl of warm water is provided for washing. After packing, a breakfast of porridge, museli, cornflakes, bread and eggs with tea, coffee or chocolate is served.

The day's trek starts typically around 7:30am. The reason for the early start is to take advantage of the cool morning when walking is easiest. The morning air is very pleasant, allowing clearer views of the mountains than later during the day.

Porters or pack animals carry equipment, food, fuel and duffel bags. All you need to carry in your small daypack are a water bottle, light jacket and other small items you may need on the trail such as a camera etc. All trekkers walk at their own pace. The morning walk to the lunch spot takes about three hours. The cook and his kitchen staff walk ahead to prepare lunch so it is ready by the time the group arrives. In Nepal we usually serve hot lunches whereas in Tibet treks typically include picnic lunches.

Camp is normally reached between 3 and 4pm. As the staff pitch camp, tea and snacks are available. One is then free to rest or explore the nearby surroundings until the evening meal.

Usually the evening meals are served around 7pm in the dining tent furnished with a lantern, table and camp stools. The food on our treks is plentiful, healthy and varied - and prepared by cooks trained in kitchen and table hygiene. Ample staple products are carried for the entire journey. Fresh supplies of vegetables, eggs, meat etc, are purchased locally as available.

The day to day routine is designed for trekkers to have time to see (and photograph or film) the great sights and to enjoy the countryside.