Overview of Teri la pass Trek
Teri La pass is the most challenging trek which is recently discovered trekking route in the upper Mustang. This secluded pass lies at Nar & Phu Valley of remote Himalayans area near Tibet in Gandaki province of Nepal. This trekking trail is located in restricted regions of Nepal so required special permits through authorized company of Nepal government and was opened to trek in 1992. The trail have many alternatives choice for starting and ending point’s which can be done as by alpine-style Tent treks in Nepal.
Teri la pass trek trail passes through high altitude in Himalayan regions so that trekkers can explore remote villages of Nepal which are not touched with modernized world. Local ethical people with their traditions, culture, arts, monuments, Tibetan Monasteries and typical lifestyles with their local cuisines is a must visit specialty of this region. Mostly the trail passes through high altitude region so trekkers have to directly face the sub alpine and alpine vegetation. The route offers magnificent Himalayan vista like Annapurna range, Gangapurna, Tilicho and many others white snowy mighty peaks.
Teri La pass trek helps in the exploration of The Last Forbidden Kingdom in Lo-manthang, ancient caves, Tibetan monasteries, pure Nepali rural villages, breathtaking valleys, mountains desserts, Buddhist arts and culture. This trip lets travelers to explore the ethnically rich village in the valley of phu valley after crossing Teri La pass .The best time for this trek is May to September, late October. Teri La pass 18,296 feet recognized as an adventurous treks requires high level of physical fitness.
Teri La pass trek starts after arrival in Kathmandu valley then picturesque drive to Chamje .After that hiking starts and traveler reached to Dharapani, khoto, Meta, Nar valley, Dharmasala, Lepchekhola, high camp and highest altitude of the trails known as Teri la pass (5595m) respectively. Similarly journey moves ahead towards Khampa khola, Riu, Tange, Yara, Lomanthang, Dhakmar, Syanboche, Chhusang, Muktinath then to Jomsom simultaneously. From Jomsom fly to Pokhara and return to Kathmandu. This treks can also be started from Pokhara to Jomsom then ends to Besishahar too.
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Health and physical requirements for Teri la pass Trek
Teri La pass trek is most challenging and adventurous trekking route for the trekking so require high level of physical fitness .Two months before the fixing the date of the trek the trekkers has to enhance their physical ability power or immune power by doing exercise daily .Those who are new trekkers they can practice hiking or just jogging, swimming daily, cycling during staying at home before the treks. Minimum the trekkers have prepared their mind 5-6 hours of walk during trek. For people with knee problems we recommended them to bring proper knee support which is used especially, during returning otherwise it create problems .Along with this trekkers have to wear their hiking boots properly to be safe from blisters .Those trekkers who are more prepared, reasonably fit, active, regularly participating in adventure sports, enjoy walking they will enjoy the whole trekking trails of the Teri La pass trek.
Food and Accommodation in Teri la pass Trek
Food and accommodation is all provided through the package. The stay in the Kathmandu will be at hotel based on your level of preference. Then on the way you will stay at the community houses, tea houses and lodges from Besisahar enjoying local cuisine. You will stay on the tent and camp at upper altitude in the Teri La pass so we will prepare our own food by guide till the final level of ascend and descend till to the lower altitude or permanent residence area. The days on the camp will normally depends on the level of your fitness and health.
Necessary Equipment’s Teri la the treks
There are many necessary equipment that trekkers have to carry during the treks. During the Teri La pass trek trekkers can stay at stars to local level hotels at Kathmandu and Pokhara. On the way they have to stay at local community house or tea house enjoying local cuisine but some places they have to stay on tent doing camping because at upper altitude we can’t find any permanent residence house so that trekkers have to carry necessary equipment and materials according to their stay .The necessary materials needed during the treks are as follows.
Luggage
Two bags are requires during the trek one is large duffel bag for trekking instruments and body wears and another hand bags for daily used materials and for accessories such as camera ,mobile phones etc. Sleeping bags are necessary at tent house during camping.
Head and face wears
Sun glasses, sun hat and warm cap, an emergency light, sun screen body lotion etc are best head and face wears.
Outer clothing
Down jacket, wind proof jacket, water proof paints, comfortable trousers, sweaters, light weight gloves etc are necessary materials for outer clothing.
Inner clothing
Light t-shirts, thermal under wears from top to bottom, underwear, thin and thick comfortable trousers are the best light wear.
Footwear
Light weight leather boots, two-two pairs of thick and thin woolens socks and one pairs of light sandals are more preferred during the trek.
Drinking water bottle and two trekking sticks should be taken during the trek.
Personal medical kits
Our travels guide also carry the first aid box and in emergency health problems our company let you to the hospital .During the trek if you carry first aid box with yourselves then it is best for you and necessarily materials are thermometer ,bandage ,Iodine ,oral re hydration salts ,aspirin/Paracetamol Diam ox save form altitude sickness, sterile Syringe set ,moleskin/second skin anti-bacterial throat lozenges ,Band-Aids, Dettol etc.
Toiletries
Towel, Toothbrush and Tooth paste, Nail cutter, Face and body lotion, Toilet paper, Feminine and hygiene products can be taken during the trek.
Extra accessories
Binoculars, Extra Battery for cell phones and Camera, Camera, Guide maps,Travel game materials like chess, scrabble, Novel etc.
