anjali33

Hello friends, I am planning to explore few destination in the Himalayas, India. However can everybody guide me and share their experience about trekking, include best location, tips and guide ?

Kathie

There is no "best," There are many worthy trekking destinations in northern India and Nepal.

Given your question, I expect we will see advertisers telling you their company is the best. Ignore them and do your own research.

MmePerdu

My travel partner, an experienced trekker, was very happy about a multi-day trek he did in Sikkim. I didn't go, relaxed for a few days and did local walks from our farm stay, but do consider Sikkim.

thursdaysd

Suggest you buy or borrow some guidebooks. Lonely Planet has a guide specifically for trekking in Nepal and the Himalayas.

LancasterLad

Our 5 weeks in Nepal consisted of no trekking, but lots and lots of walking.

We came across people who looked liked trekkers, but their boots didn't fit properly.

We also came across trekkers who thought they knew what they wanted to do, but hadn't even organised their guides.

Do your homework thoroughly. Failing to prepare = preparing to fail.

MmePerdu

"Failing to prepare = preparing to fail."

Good one! And, alas, not unusual.

anjali33

Thanks guys to assist. I have researched on web but I have not been satisfied. Another side, all travel agencies give their own different opinions on specific trekking(such as: Roopkund Trek,Chadar Trek,Kuari Pass Trek)

LancasterLad

Why not wait until you arrive in Kathmandu?

Thamel is the main tourist area, and it's also where you'll find all the travel agencies.

Find yourself a popular cafe or two, and talk to people, and see what recommendations you get.

If you intend employing a Guide, then it's always wise to meet him face-to-face, and make sure he's the right Guide to meet your criteria.

cmstraf

We combined a cultural visit with a 5 day trek in Bhutan last November that was amazing. We used Noble Traveller--owned by the youngest son of Tensing Norbu, the sherpa who guided Sir Edmund Hillary on the first ascent to Mt Everest. We arrived as guests, left as family and were in very competent hands. Read my post and check out the website.

If you go to Nepal, I hear from everyone that Everest is the One. My friend Erica says yes there are people, but all you have to do is look up. I would use Lonely Planet for guide suggestions or, if you can treat yourself to a magic but expensive hotel in Kathmandu, Dtarika's, I would trust their judgment.

Kathie

Truly, there is no "best." We all have different ideas abut what is "best." Cmstraf's post above is a good example. Her friend tells her that the Everest trek to the base camp is the "best" while my sources tell me it is the worst. Do enough research so you can judge for yourself what is "best" for you.

Do read some good guidebooks - Lonely Planet has one specifically on treks.