Trip Difficulties

Nepal has varied landscapes where one can have a trekking adventure with its terraced hills with dense forests and glacial passes among other adventure choice options. Of course, the trails can be of different difficulty. We do not just aim at getting to the destination at Buddys Journey, but rather to make your journey a wonderful experience.

We have a grading system of our treks that suits your interest, experience and fitness. They have treks of all levels, both as a beginner and an expert mountaineer.

Grade 1 – Easy Treks

• Daily Walking: 3-5 hours
• Maximum Altitude: 3,000 meters
• Popular Routes:
  Poon Hill Trek, Pokhara
  Ghandruk Village Trek
  Nagarkot Hikes

These treks are moderate, with a gradual increase in elevation, and trail condition with smooth walks that are perfect in terms of being family friendly, beginners, and easy. Plush teahouses and breathtaking Himalayan sceneries render it a perfect place to get a feel of the trekking in Nepal.

Grade 2 – Moderate Treks

• Daily Walking: 5-6 hours
• Maximum Altitude: 4,000 meters
• Popular Routes:
  Langtang Valley Trek
  Mardi Himal Trek
  Tengboche Trek

Moderate hikes are those walks that are conducive to people whose fitness level is of moderate nature, and their training in hiking is also basic. Trails are steeper and therefore take more time walking, though with pauses. There is increased altitude though the chances of altitude sickness are low.

Grade 3 – Strenuous Treks

• Daily Walking: 6-7 hours
• Maximum Altitude: 5,500 meters
• Popular Routes:
  Everest Base Camp Trek
  Annapurna Circuit Trek
  Manaslu Circuit Trek

The hikes require a lot of stamina and strength. You will be trekking across distant paths, unpredictable weather and primitive teahouse amenities. Since the chances of altitude sickness are to be kept to the bare minimum, acclimatization days are crucial.

Grade 4 – Challenging Treks

• Daily Walking: 7+ hours
• Altitude: Above 5,500 meters
• Popular Routes:
  Everest Three Passes Trek
  Upper Dolpo Trek
  Dhaulagiri Circuit

These are tough expeditions that are meant to be taken by very experienced trekkers. Trails are distant, snowy and physically demanding. There might be slow access to medical assistance, and fitness, preparation, and high-altitude trekking experience becomes compulsory.

How to Choose the Right Trek

• It is necessary to select a trek that is fun and safe. Consider:
• Physical fitness and past experience of trekking.
• Time to obtain an adequate acclimatization.
• Medical condition to tolerate high altitudes.
• Vagrancy and simplicity of way.

Unsure where to start? The Buddys Journey Pvt. Ltd has been designed to assist people on choosing the trek that can best meet their objectives and capabilities.

It is not about speed, but about preparation and setting a good pace on the trek.

Your Himalayan adventure is going to be safe, fulfilling and memorable with our help and professional advice. It all starts when you decide on the trek you would want to go with us.