Plan a section with a licensed agency. Restricted-area permits, resupply points, flights and spare days all need arranging in advance. Allow extra days, carry insurance with evacuation cover and train for long trekking days.
Permits
Many sections cross restricted areas or national parks. Your agency arranges the permits.
Logistics
Plan supplies carefully. Some sections need food and fuel carried for many days.
Fitness
Train for weeks of long days at altitude. Previous high trekking experience is important.
Insurance
Choose a policy that covers trekking up to the highest point and helicopter evacuation.
Resupply and food
Plan food and fuel for remote stretches, with resupply points where villages exist. Your agency will plan supply drops.
Spare days
Add spare days for weather, landslides and passes closed by snow. A trip that has margin is a safer trip.
Plan it
See sections and routes and the best time to go.
