How are treks graded and do I need to be physically fit or have prior trekking experience?
The treks are graded on a basis of walking hours and altitude gained. We have graded the treks in four different grades as Easy, Moderate, Strenuous, and Challenging. Easy To do an easy trek, you do not have to be in great physical shape. A reasonably active person can undertake this trek. These treks require easy walking of 3-4 hours and do not require ascending more than 300 meters per day. Moderate It is not necessary to have previous trekking experience. Even a novice can do it, however, these trips require you to be in reasonably good physical shape. The average walking hours per day for these treks are 5-6 hours and the elevation could increase up to 500 meters per day. Strenuous These courses offer some physical challenge and require some previous trekking experience with the ability to walk for a few hours. The changing elevation, long walking hours (5-6 hours) and varying mountain terrain necessitate good health. Challenging It is imperative that you have some sort of previous
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