How to Take a Trekking Trip to Nepal

1). Plan your trip to coincide with Nepal's best weather. Far and away, spring and autumn are your best bets for this trip. In the spring, the temperature might reach 80 degrees, and the forest growth is in full bloom. In the fall, the temperature will be about 20 degrees cooler, but the skies are very clear, leaving you with spectacular views of the mountains. Avoid winter because it is generally too cold, and during the summer, because of the monsoons, about 80 percent of Nepalese rains will fall.
2). Do research about where you should go, because you do not want to exceed your physical capabilities. There are trekking trips for people who have never been to Nepal, or who may not have the stamina to make it up Mount Everest. Many tour companies will match their recommendations to your abilities. In the end, you should balance the pleasure of your trip with its difficulty.
3). Make sure you have all your shots before you leave for Nepal, including polio, typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and rabies, because those illnesses are more prevalent there. Also, it's a good idea to have a physical examination before your departure to make sure you are prepared for the arduousness of the trip.
4). Learn the basic customs to avoid offending the Nepalese. For example, they consider pointing at people and things to be rude behavior. Instead of shaking hands, as may be the custom at home, the Nepalese expect you to put your hands together as if you're praying when greeting them. Finally, make it a practice to remove your shoes when you enter a shrine or someone's home.
5). Pack with care. Layering is the order of the day in Nepal, particularly if you make the trip in the spring or fall and you stay at lower elevations. Being able to add or take off clothing will help you handle most weather you'll experience. If you plan on venturing above 10,000 feet, include heavy trousers and a jacket, as well as gloves.