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Trekking in Asia
from:Trekking is a form of hiking or walking through mountainous, rugged or rough areas. It is a sport which most often takes place in beautiful mountain ranges. When trekking in Asia, the hiker gets the opportunity to experience the beauty and uniqueness of the Himalayas. The Himalayas have the largest mountain peaks in the world and stretches across six countries in Asia. So it goes without saying that when trekking in Asia, it is definitely going to be worth visiting the Himalayas. The six countries of the Himalayas are Bhutan, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The different countries in Asia hold different types of treks and tours. However, because they all hold the same mountain ranges their treks can be quite similar and easily found on any directory for any of the six countries. When trekking in Asia it is important to note that it is not the same as climbing and everyone, young or old, can partake in a trek. Different treks have different distances and level of difficulty, so it is up to the discretion of the trekker to decide what level is best suited to them.
Because of the different levels of difficulty of the treks, the distances are usually better calculated in time it takes to complete the trek rather than distance covered. Treks can go over a period of one day to a few weeks. The hikers do not have to be walking the whole time though and a lot of the longer treks have days off to discover the country and nature at your own pace. Once started on a trail for the day however, the group must meet their destination for the day or they will find themselves in a spot of trouble as concerns the sleeping arrangements.
When trekking in Asia the group has the choice of either sleeping in tea house huts that are situated along the trail or camping out in the nature in tents. If you go with an organised group it is often planned that you do not have to carry your tents and sleeping equipment but rather they are ready and waiting for you when you arrive at your campsite at the end of the day. This is one of the many advantages of trekking with an organised company when trekking.
Trekking in Asia is a unique experience enjoyed by those of you who like to be active and adventurous at the same time. It is a lovely way to experience the true beauty of nature and to spend some time appreciating it too.
Asian Trekking News
Everest 2008: Dawa Steven Sherpa making the news - Everest News
Everest 2008: Dawa Steven Sherpa making the news Everest News, Nepal - Son of Ang Tshering Sherpa, Founding Chairman of Asian Trekking (P) Ltd., and Jo Logghe Sherpa ,Dawa Steven Sherpa is the Managing Director of Asian ... |
Taking out the Everest trash - Calgary Herald
Taking out the Everest trash Calgary Herald, Canada - So far, the Sherpas and clients of Asian Trekking have removed about a tonne of discarded oxygen bottles, clothing, food wrappers and other assorted ... |
Taste Trekkers offer a guided tour of Asian cuisine - Courier Mail
Taste Trekkers offer a guided tour of Asian cuisine Courier Mail, Australia - Taste Trekkers offers three different tours, two Asian (both $65) and one Gourmet Cook's Shopping trek ($95) as well as cooking class weekends away and a ... |
Sally Lynch of Taste Trekkers - Courier Mail
Sally Lynch of Taste Trekkers Courier Mail, Australia - *Banh xeo flour: this is a mixture of rice flour, corn starch, tumeric and tapioca. Available at Asian food stores in the flour and rice sections. |
U of G establishes international research group on poverty - Ontarian
U of G establishes international research group on poverty Ontarian, Canada - ... trekked to the University of Guelph to establish a Canadian research group aimed at eradicating poverty in African and South Asian rural villages. ... |
Rixos Hotels group launches its first hotel in Thailand - eTaiwan News
Rixos Hotels group launches its first hotel in Thailand eTaiwan News, Taiwan - "We aim to drive business from our European properties into our emerging Asian portfolio as well as entice Asians to stay in our established European hotels ... |
Written by Ron Swift / Fast Talk - Patterson Irrigator
Written by Ron Swift / Fast Talk Patterson Irrigator, ca - Maggie also has vast trekking experience, having once been a tour leader herself. Her 73-year-old husband, Donald, is a fit as they come, swimming several ... |