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Do I need to Hire Guide for Trekking in Nepal?

Do I need to Hire Guide for Trekking in Nepal?

The debate of whether you need to hire a guide for trekking in Nepal is necessary or not is still unclear. Lots of travelers are in dilemma over this. I am working as a travel planner for more than a decade. Therefore, in this blog, i will be sharing some pros and cons of hiring a guide. Let’s find out about necessity of guide for trekking in Nepal.

Firstly, let’s find out the job of trekking guide.

Responsibilities of Trekking Guide

These are the list of responsibilities of trekking guide in Nepal.

  • Lead the way
  • Arrange Lodging and Food
  • Safety of Trekkers
  • Porters & Sherpa Management
  • Handling Guests’ Complaints
  • Make the trip enjoyable and informative
  • Emergency First Aids
  • Transportation Arrangement

Now, let’s discuss about the necessity of Guide for Trekking in Nepal.

Trekking areas of Nepal are crowded during peak season. It is very hard for trekkers without guide to get rooms. During trekking, it is necessary to have good place to rest and eat. Therefore, you need a guide to arrange for such food and lodging.

Nepal’s trekking routes don’t have proper signage. You need to navigate the trail either by hunch or need to ask the locals. In some places, you will not find people to talk to. Therefore, you need a guide to navigate the trail.

If you are on a trip to find out about culture, mountains and other information, then you need a guide. For example, you are nearby a monastery or mane walls during the trek. These landmarks are important to the locals. A guide will brief you about these places. It helps you to understand the locals better.

There are lots of incidents about solo or individual trekkers without guides. During the time of emergencies, you need to quickly descend or call for rescue. If you don’t have guide, it is hard to contact the right person. Therefore, people prefer to hire a guide for trekking in Nepal.

Is it necessary?

Yes, it is very much important for trekkers to get a guide. It helps you to get best services during the trek. You are in Nepal to enjoy the scenery of mountains or live the magical holiday moments. Therefore, leave all the hassles and burdens of trip management to guides. You just enjoy and rejoice to the events of the trip.

In terms of safety though Nepal is safe for solo, female and group trekkers without guide also. There are no visible incidents in Nepal where trekkers without guide are harassed. However, having a guide will surely enhance the trip experience.

Pack you bags! Contact the trekking agency. Hire a guide.

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