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    Porters in Nepal for Trekking

    Balaram Thapa
    Balaram ThapaUpdated: Feb 1st 2023  |  Trekking/Hiking
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    Trekking in Nepal requires a team. You can explore the mountain of Nepal alone without any guidance from experienced people also. However, we do not recommend people make their journey into the woods of Nepal with any guided supervision. We do not recommend trekking in Nepal unguided because there is a good chance of getting lost on the trail and you not having the best experience.

    Even if you are trekking in Nepal alone, we would also recommend you to hike in the company of a guide and a porter. As we all know, traveling is a time-consuming activity and requires a lot of preparation, so we do not want anything wrong in the process. Moreover, we anticipate our journey for months and have a high expectation of our places. So it is essential to have excellent memories while you are exploring a foreign land.

    In the context of Nepal, many people visit Nepal for trekking purposes. And some travelers prefer to do the trek alone under their supervision, and on the other hand, some people like to hike with the trekking agency.

    There are pros if you choose to hire the guides and porter independently, like they are a bit cheaper than going with a trekking agency. But one should know while trekking, it is essential to have insurance. And they are eligible to handle an emergency like acute sickness, flight delays, and cancellation. Thus, if you book the trek with a local travel agency, you do not have to worry about these things because they ensure all employees and manage everything if any emergency arises.

    But what is most important while trekking in Nepal is for you to be completely aware of the trail and fully enjoy the views and engage with the people of the countryside. Hence, to be fully enjoy your trek, guides and a porter are very important.

    Having an experienced and professional Guide with you can make a significant positive difference to your trekking experience. Apart from "getting more" in terms of knowledge and a better understanding of the area and the people living there, the guide will look after logistics which like paying your ACAP and TIMS or trekking area permit fees, organizing your transport to the trailhead – whether you go by bus or plane, liaising and directing the porters, ensuring the food is cooked hygienically at lodges, these things are managed by the guides.

    Thus, many independent trekkers are skeptical about hiring porters. Many think guides are only enough to run a trek. However, working with a guide and a porter is very important for an entirely operated and smooth trip.

    There is a distinct difference between the guide and a porter. A guide should know how to communicate in English, know the territories and trails, and manage porters; however, they won't carry the baggage or do modest assignments, such as concocting or putting tents.

    However, Porter is mostly hired only for carrying the loads and does not require to speak English. The job they do is challenging too. But one will surely be in awe when they are in the vicinity of the Porters and what they do for a living. Nepal's trekking trails are exactly not refined, and most are narrows and steep. Porters on the trek in Nepal work diligently so that you can reach your dream destination with no glitch.

    A few people are inclined toward not utilizing anybody to convey their luggage. Some trekkers wish to walk alone for a change, and some individuals like to mind their own business more often than not. And some people think they are fit enough to carry their stuff even at a great altitude.

    Likewise, some people are a bit stingy with the money and do not want to spend it on the porters—similarly, some awkward and remorseful about paying somebody to carry their heap.

    But know that you will love your time if you are in the company of a porter. Some can speak little English and will have tons of stories to share with you.

    So if you are hesitant about hiring a porter or not, if you are doing trekking independently or with a guide, we suggest you hire one. Because a porter will be carrying 15 -25 kg of luggage at 2500 meters height which reaches up to 5000 m and above, the impact of the measurement will show on your body regardless of how fit you are.

    Anyway, if you are traveling to Nepal first, you should probably concentrate more on enjoying the place and gaining experience rather than handling the pressuring logistics.

    Furthermore, you will realize you are helping to generate income for them. Indeed their job is difficult, but it is not something that is not doable. They earn from USD 15-20 per day, depending upon the location and the trails. Individuals should think of their work as a job but not as something inescapable because porter is always promoted to guides when they have enough skill, training, and knowledge about the mountains and other logistical operations.

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