Trekking Nepal

Nepal offers the ultimate in trekking with numerous trails of different grades and lengths. In a country about the size of Victoria, Australia it is possible to fly from the tropics to the top of Mt Everest in 30 minutes. The dramatic and diverse landscape is a mecca for trekkers of all ages.

Aus Global Soft Adventure has established 6 different treks in the Nepal Himalayas to take full advantage of the outstanding scenery and wildlife but also include the culture by staying with families in mountain villages. Most of our treks are over 12 – 15 days instead of the usual 8 – 10 days.

Nepal can be best appreciated by taking time to stroll through the mountains, photographing, observing the wildlife and chatting to the locals. On our most popular Rhododendron Trek we fly into the mountains and trek down the valley for the first 5 days and usually stop walking for the day at midday. This style of trekking is ideal for active seniors.

There are stone steps on some sections of the trails which enable us to traverse walk in the more hilly areas. We have designed treks to conserve as much energy as possible and our guides can give advice on walking before and during the trek. Porters carry your main pack and you can walk at your own pace carrying a day pack. As our trail accommodation supply beds and meals Nepal trekking can be achieved by many who may struggle on trails in other countries.

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While much of our Borneo Tour does not include trekking we do include an optional 3 day return trek to Mt Kinabalu. The trek begins at an elevation of 1500 meters near the Mt Kinabalu National Park Headquarters. The trail climbs steeply through tropical and temperate rainforest and there are many sections of steps. Toilets and drinking water are spaced out along the trail and provide rest points where you may often observe wildlife and numerous wildflowers along the trail.

We only need to carry a day pack with water, lunch, poncho, a change of clothes and a few toiletries. Our accommodation on the mountain provide beds and meals and must be booked weeks in advance. Our mountain accommodation is at approximately 3,100 meters and the effects of altitude may affect some people. We climb to the summit at 4,100 meters early the next morning.

The trek to Mt Kinabalu is recommended for fit or experienced walkers. Alternatively you may stay 2 nights at Park Headquarters where there are many facilities plus orchid gardens to visit and many kilometres of magnificent rainforest walking trails. The park is home to more than 1000 species of orchids, spectacular carnivorous Pitcher Plants, 250 species of birds and 100 species of animals. The park provides Ranger guided walks and slide shows.

While in Sabah we usually do some short rainforest walks and may also hike across an island of tropical rainforest on the West Coast. Our 12 day Sarawak Tour includes 4 – 5 days of trekking along the “ Headhunters” Trail and to the Pinnacles and is recommended for active people with a good level of fitness.

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