Imagine yourself under the sky full of twinkling stars and beaming moon, enjoying the company of your good friends or loved ones over chit chatting and bright laughter amidst remoteness of the Himalayas, what can be more alluring than this?
Camping Trek is no doubt the best to enjoy trekking in the Himalayas. You can set the tents in the best location from where you can see gorgeous sunsets/sunrises. You will get to learn camping, team working and surviving in the remote region. During Camping trekking, you will be accompanied by guides and porters who will make the journey smooth for you. The guide will introduce you to the region and inform you about the locals, culture & flora. Likewise, porters will carry loads for you, set tents, and cook meals. You can help the crew in small things if you want, this will help you learn so many new things.
We offer camping for following treks- Upper Dolpo Trek, Upper Mustang Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, Gorilla Trek, and Shaman Trek. If you are looking to custom create your camping trek in any other region of the Himalayas, then feel free to share with us.
What to Expect on a Camping Trek
Camping trek is the best way to hit the off-the-beaten trails in the Himalayas and explore the most isolated parts without thinking much about accommodation and meals. You are free to choose a camping site for you and walk at your own pace. The experience you will get during camping is unlike any other trek. Along with exploring hidden routes, you will also get to reach the most beautiful vantage points and remote villages.
Regardless of all the perks of camping trek, the high expenses make it less approachable for most of the travelers. As everything from sleeping tents to raw food products is carried by the crew, which makes the trip expensive. There might require extra porters as well to assist during the journey. All of these make camping trek expensive, but then again the experience you will get is surreal and once in a lifetime. If available, you can also combine teahouse trek with camping trek, which will reduce the expenses.
Best Season for the Camping Trek
The best time to go on a camping trek is during spring and autumn. These seasons include months from March to April and October to November. Usually, camping treks are done in some of the most remote parts of the Himalayas like Upper Dolpo, Upper Mustang, Kanchenjunga, Gorilla Trek, Shaman Trek, etc. If you are going on trekking in the above regions, then camping is the only option to survive.
During spring and autumn, the weather remains mostly stable with a moderate climate, which is perfect for climbing. The night sky gets full of stars, which makes the journey pleasant and captivating. Likewise, you will get to see a diverse range of flora and fauna as well on the trail.
If you are thinking of trekking in monsoon season, then Upper Dolpo and Upper Mustang is the ideal option because both of the regions receive little to almost no rain during monsoon. Upper Dolpo and Mustang falls under the rain shadow area of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs, which result in no rain.
Guide and porters
You will necessarily need professional government registered guides and licensed porters to go on camping treks in the Himalayas. Some destinations itself require a guide and porters to be part of the journey as per Nepal government rules, whereas at some places you need the support to safely and smoothly complete the trek. We provide an experienced guide and porters during trekking with us. All of our guides and porters have gone through extensive training and belong to the mountain village, which makes them very special. They are well known for the region and the trail.
Likewise, we make sure our guides and porters are equally treated. As per our company policy, we offer one porter for every two people and one guide for every 6 people group. The accommodation, meals, travel insurance, gears, medical kit, everything for them are provided by us during the trek. Still, we highly recommend you give them a tip after completion of the journey as per your satisfaction.
Why go on a camping trek with us, High Spirit Adventure Team?
We, High Spirit Adventure are the team of active native trekkers. We have been mapping several trails of the Himalayas and led many groups to the different parts of the Himalayas successfully. Our experience on the trail makes us a perfect travel partner for anyone. Likewise, we also offer high-quality service and comprehensive package costs. Our team is known for its reliable delivery in the market. We assure you that, with us, you will be enjoying every second of the trip.
Useful Information
- Make sure to carry a high-quality sleeping bag with you as it can get extremely cold during night and morning even in the peak season
- Carry extra batteries and solar chargers for your electronic devices
- Have water purification tablets and reusable water bottle with at least 2 liters holding capacity
- Carry insect repellents
- You can carry packed food, snacks, and bars as well
- As camping trek will take you to a very remote part of the Himalayas, where there is no basic infrastructure available, you have to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally as well
- Get yourself reliable travel insurance, which includes things like air evacuation in case of emergency, hospital bills, medical bills, etc
- In case of any problem or uneasiness, inform your guide immediately so that they can take proper measure on time