What is your next crazy trek in Nepal? Go poon hill trek in Nepal? Nasty good idea. But when you go for several days in the mountains of the Himalayas, we advise you to be a minimum prepared.
That is because the mountains are majestic, but they can also be very surprising. It is as much positively as negatively. We learned it at our expense. So, it is better to be well prepared, both physically and mentally. Before embarking on this wonderful Poon Hill Trek, consider the following ten considerations.
The period
The period should be one of the first things to consider. Because hiking in Nepal during the monsoon does not sound very pleasant. Generally, the best times are in October-November and March-April. But take the time to check depending on the region where you want to go on an adventure.
The type of hike
Going on a hike is nice, but you have to go according to your level. Do you want to challenge yourself? Go for a pleasure hike? Do a busy or quieter hike? Do you have a good budget? In short, there are several questions to ask yourself when choosing the right hike. Here are some sample questions:
- The duration. (8 days? 14 days? 1 month?)
- The difficulty. (Beginner? Intermediate? Advanced?)
- The necessary equipment. (You can choose a hike where you will sleep in tea houses or a hike where you will need equipment for camping)
- The cost. (Permit; Guide; Porter; Transport from Kathmandu to the start of the hike…)
- The altitude. (Each person responds differently to the effects of altitude. If you plan to climb to the top of 3000 meters, consult a doctor before leaving for Nepal. There are medications to prevent these effects.)
- The popularity of the hike. (Everest base camp and Annapurna are the 2 most popular hikes, and therefore very busy.)
The choice of guide and / or porter
Depending on the hike you wish to carry out, we advise you to be accompanied by a guide and / or a porter. Because being accompanied by a person who knows the region and the language greatly helps in unforeseen situations. If you are comfortable carrying your backpack, we advise you to simply hire a guide, otherwise, a porter will suffice. Little tip: Ask him to speak a minimum of English. It helps to create a good bond with it.
Before leaving, you can already contact an agency with which you will want to do business. Search the Internet. Consult the notices. Ask questions. You do not want to have unpleasant surprises arrived on the spot.
Water
As you will not want to leave with 20 L of water on your shoulders, it is essential to get a good water bottle and water purification tablets (or drops). A word of advice: for those who cannot stand the taste of this purified water, bring a small bottle of artificial flavor to add to it. It’s not very healthy, but it tastes good.
However, ask questions to your seller where you will get your pellets. For example, it is not recommended to use these tablets with standing water. In hiking, we want to hydrate, and especially not get sick.
