Daily Trek Routine
When camping you will be woken with a cup of tea brought to your tent between 6 am and 7 am, followed by a small bowl of warm water for washing. Before breakfast you pack your gear into your kit bag which is then taken by the porters and will not usually be available to you until camp that afternoon. We are usually on the trail between 7.30 am and 8.30 am. Following a good morning's walk, we stop for lunch at around 11 am. Lunch is usually a 2 hour break to allow for the trekker's meal followed by the crew meal. This break also enables you to do your washing in the warmest part of the day, catch up on your diary, read or rest. The afternoon walk is generally a little shorter and camp is usually reached by around 3 pm to 4 pm. Once we have reached camp and the kitchen is set up afternoon tea is served. Washing water is again provided to enable you to wash at the end of the trek day. Until dinner there is time to rest, explore the surrounding area and villages or sit and chat with the crew and local people. Dinner is usually served around 6 pm to 7 pm. Remember to bring your water bottle to the mess tent so it can be filled with boiling water. It then makes a great hot water bottle. Trekking evenings afford some of the best memories of your trek, whether it is talking, playing cards, chatting with the crew or joining in some singing and dancing with the local people, it is always a special time.
The routine when in lodges (in Lukla and Namche Bazaar) is much the same. On arrival at the lodge/camp site your guide will show you to your rooms/tents and the general facilities available. Your kitbags will be available to you at your rooms /tents at this time. In the meantime, afternoon tea (hot drinks and biscuits) is served in the main dining/lounge area of the lodge/mess tent. This area is comfortable to relax and read, chat or play cards. Until dinner there is time to rest, explore the surrounding area and villages or chat with the crew and local people. Dinner is usually served around 6 pm to 7 pm in the dining area. Remember to bring your water bottle with you so it can be filled with boiling water in preparation for the next day.
Our lodges have been selected for their location, quality of facilities and with the knowledge that they are managed by an experienced lodge owner. They are substantial buildings of stone or timber construction, and usually two storeys high, with accommodation upstairs. The rooms are normally twin-bedded and lockable. Downstairs includes the main kitchen and dining area, washing facilities and a toilet (usually outside).
All camp chores are done for you, leaving you free to use your time to the fullest. During the day you carry only a light day pack as your gear is carried by yaks or porters.
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