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Nepal Trek Planning: Season, Permits, Gear

Plain answers for planning a Nepal trek: which season, how to choose a route, permits and visas, money, fitness, packing and altitude basics.

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Seasons and choosing a trek8 guides

How to choose the right trek in Nepal for your time, fitness and seasonNepal trekking month by month: what each season is likeTrekking in Nepal in October: weather, crowds, festivals and routesTrekking in Nepal in November: skies, cold and best routesTrekking in Nepal in December and January: cold, clear and quietTrekking in Nepal in February: late winter conditions and routesTrekking in Nepal in spring, March to May: flowers, haze and weatherTrekking in Nepal in the monsoon: risks and drier regions

Permits, visas, money and arrival8 guides

Nepal trek permits explained: TIMS, park entry and special permitsDo you need a guide for a Nepal trek? When it is required and when notNepal visa for trekkers: who needs one and how to get itIndian citizens trekking in Nepal: documents, money, SIM and insuranceMoney on a Nepal trek: ATMs, cash, cards and tippingSIM cards, wifi and charging on a Nepal trek: what to expectTravel insurance for Nepal treks: what cover to look forKathmandu arrival and pre trek checklist: what to do before you start

Who it suits, fitness and gear9 guides

Water purification on a Nepal trek: tablets, filters and UVFirst time trekking in Nepal: a typical day, teahouses and good starter routesTrekking in Nepal solo or as a woman: safety, guides and practical tipsTrekking in Nepal with children or after 50: age, fitness and pacingTeahouse trek or camping trek in Nepal: comfort, cost drivers and where each fitsNepal trek difficulty grades explained: easy, moderate, strenuous and demandingFitness and training for a Nepal trek: how many weeks, what to do, what to carryNepal trek packing list by season: layers, footwear, sleeping bag and flight limitsAltitude sickness basics for Nepal treks: symptoms, ascent rate and when to descend

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