Each time I think of Nepal, there is only one thing that comes to my mind and that is mountain climbing and I am sure that everyone who has been here will agree with me that Nepal is the best choice for anyone who is interested in mountain climbing. The country has been blessed with some of the best mountains in the world and scaling these mountains is a task full of adventure and this is the main reason why mountaineers from all over the world choose to go here and climb the various mountains that Nepal has.

If you plan to go mountain climbing then Nepal is a good choice and here are all the details that you need to know about Mountain climbing Nepal in 2012.

The year 2011 is coming to a close and I’m sure everyone has big plans for 2012, visiting Nepal for mountain climbing in 2012 is a good idea, provided you plan out everything in advance. Visiting the country for mountain climbing in the beginning of the year, that is in the month of January is not a good idea, as this is the time when the country experiences the harshest part of the winter and most national parks and trekking circuits remain closed during this time.

If you have decided that you will be visiting Nepal in 2012, then climbing the Everest is something that you must try too. Well. I know that this is easier said than done but you can at least visit the Base Camp Trek of Mount Everest while you are in Nepal.

Everest Climbing in 2012

Scaling the Mount Everest is not an easy task as it requires the best of physical and mental fitness to do so. But reaching the base camp is not that difficult. Make sure that you visit the base camp after January, preferably in the months of April or May as this is the time of the year when the climate is most favourable.

Once you are at the base camp and the weather is favourable you may also think of climbing the Everest as the weather at the base camp indicates the weather at the summit. There are certain things that you will need to pay close attention to in case climbing the Everest is on your agenda.

• You need to be physically and mentally fit to undertake this journey. It is not an easy one even though the weather may be favourable.
• The weather is quite unpredictable and you need to be prepared for the worst. Take good amount of winter clothing and a sleeping bag is a must.
• Take light snacks such as dry fruits as they give instant energy and do not make you feel heavy in you stomach.
• Drink water at regular intervals as that is the only that will keep you going when everything else fails.

Mountain Climbing Training

Mountain Climbing does seem like an easy activity, but it is not so. It requires a lot of physical strength and will power. There are training programmes that are held by various agencies in Nepal that educate people about what to do and what not to do while mountain climbing. There are certain exercises that need to be done before and while you are mountain climbing. This helps to ease the tension in the muscles do to prolonged climbing and that too in adverse conditions. Enrolling in one of the training schools will be prudent as you will get all the mountain climbing tips that you need, at these schools. And the best part is that these schools are not very expensive.

Mountain Climbing Guides

When you are in Nepal and have enrolled at the mountain climbing training school and have taken all the information you need, then you are ready to go mountain climbing. But where? There are numerous mountains that are situated in Nepal, but that does not mean that you can just go ahead and scale any mountain that you wish. There are special mountain climbing guides present who will tell you about the mountains that you can scale and the routes that you should take. These guides may also come along with you till a certain distance and this totally depends upon you. Hiring a guide is imperative as the mountains may seem serene and harmless from a distance, but that is never the case as there are many obstacles that you will encounter while you are mountain climbing.

Mountain Climbing in Nepal is a great option provided you take all the necessary precautions and follow all the guidelines that are provided to you when you are about to start you climb. UK Based Adventure Holidays, will entertain everything and are all Inclusive.