Useful Info
What to expect during Saribung Trek?
Saribung Trek itinerary is designed in a way to offer you an ultimate experience in the Himalayas. You will get to see breath-taking views of many Himalayan mountains like Annapurna Range (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Gangapurna (7,455 m), Mt. Tukuche (6,920 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), etc. It is a perfect package for those who are seeking the next level of venture in the Himalayas.
Why go on Saribung Trek with us?
Our years of expertise and ethics make us a perfect travel partner who will not only take you to your destination but also bring you back safely. We are a team of active climbers and trekkers who have been mapping trails of Himalayas for a long period of time. We are glad to offer our extensive and professionally designed Saribung Trek package. With us, you will not only travel but get to know in-depth about the region and make lifelong memories.
Saribung Trek map
Saribung Trek map will present an overview of our Saribung Trek itinerary. This map will help you understand the trail and major places. You can also carry this map on the journey or get yourself a more detailed map that leads to Saribung Base Camp.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) Symptoms & Prevention
High altitude journey carries altitude sickness, which is a kind of illness that can happen to anyone if their body is not acclimatized with the altitude as they move up. During this kind of high altitude journey, you have to be careful while designing/choosing your itinerary. It is very important your itinerary has enough rest days and ascends at a constant pace. To make sure you do not have to face this problem, we have crafted our Saribung Trek itinerary including ample rest days.
Read below to know more in detail about altitude sickness symptoms & preventive measures:-
Symptoms of altitude sickness
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath with exertion
Preventive measures
- Include an adequate number of rest days in the itinerary
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages
- Do not gain more than 500 meters in a day
- Try to spend the night in lower altitude
- Acclimatize properly at a lower altitude
- Inform your guide immediately if any of the symptoms you see
- Do not push yourself
Saribung Trek difficulty
Saribung Trek is a difficult trek. You will walk around 6 to 7 hours a day on rugged and steep paths. Moreover, as the trail moves further, you will gain altitude, which makes the journey more challenging. Plus, the isolation of the region also has a huge hand to make Saribung Trek 25 Days overall demanding. You need to be in good shape and health to go on this trek.
Best time to go to Saribung Trek
There are five seasons in Nepal, and among them, spring & autumn are known as the best time of the year to go on Saribung Trek. Spring comprises March, April, and May, whereas autumn includes October and November. These are the most stable months in terms of weather and climate. Clear blue sky and superb views make the journey tempting.
Other seasons like Summer, Monsoon, and Winter is not an ideal time to go on Saribung Trekking because of unstable weather, heavy rainfall, and harsh cold. The trail gets slippery with unclear views. Moreover, most of the teahouse also get closed.
Accommodation during Saribung Trek
Teahouse and camping are the main accommodation during Saribung Trek. Rooms mostly have two beds, which means you need to share it with a fellow trekker. The services in teahouses are nothing fancy even you will get the most basic room with a bed, blanket, and pillow to pass the night. We recommend you to get a nice sleeping bag for yourself as it can get very cold at night and the blanket provide in the teahouse will not be enough. While camping all the necessary equipment is carried by us.
Food & Water on Saribung Trek
If you are staying in the teahouse, then all the meals will be served by their menu. Dishes like dal bhaat, veggies, curries, chapati, bread, eggs, meat, noodles, momo, thukpa, rice pudding, etc can be seen on the menu. During your stay in camp, our trained porters will cook and serve the meals. You can ask them to make a particular dish for you as per the availability.
You can get boiled water in the teahouse. and can fill your bottle. Plastic water bottles are available on the trail, but it will cost you a fortune and only increase waste. Therefore, we highly suggest you carry reusable water.
Tailor-Made Options
Along with providing a fixed itinerary, we are also open to custom made itineraries. You can design the Saribung Trek itinerary as per your needs. This helps us to provide the best service to our guests as well as meet their requirements. Therefore, feel free to share your queries with us, so that we can arrange the best possible venture for you.
Environmental Practices
We try our best to run sustainable & eco-friendly treks and tours everywhere. As we spend lots of our time in nature, it is very important for us to conserve and protect it. From recommending not to use plastic water bottles on the trail to cleaning the base camps while returning from the journey, these small steps that we are taking do make a difference. Moreover, we try best to reduce wastage on the trail by carrying more eco-friendly things with us.
