It has been categorized from grade 1 to grade 6. Grade 1 is the simplest and easiest one to trek and the 6 th being the extreme. The 6 th grade is not commercially operational, as it comes under expeditions.Grade 1 : Easy trekking by Himalayan Standard is generally up to 2000m. There are plenty of ups and downs on well-maintained trails. Any one who leaves a reasonably active life can enjoy this trip. Walking involves about four to five hours a day.
Grade 2 : It involves longer treks ( five to ten days ) on maintained trails, including perhaps day excursions to higher elevations. Some p
ervious hill-walking experience is desirable. In general, the altitude attained on these treks will be between 900m to 3000m. This trek is best described as moderate trek.
ervious hill-walking experience is desirable. In general, the altitude attained on these treks will be between 900m to 3000m. This trek is best described as moderate trek.Grade 3 : It is a reasonably demanding trek at an altitude up to 4000m with side trips to higher elevations. This is classified as moderate to strenuous trekking involving some walking on ill-defined trails, away from habitation.
Grade 4 : These treks must be fully supported. The altitude varies between 3500m to 5000m. It involves several night stays above 4000m. Clients should be fit and enthusiastic hill walkers perpared to tackle difficult terrain in remote areas.
Grade 5 : This is also graded as Alpine Trek. This trek is of an extremely demanding nature. All the participants should be fit and in excellent health, capable of carrying a backpack. Sometimes the treks will be in very remote areas reaching altitudes of above of 5000m. It includes glaciers and snow crossing. It includes crossing snow-covered passes in very remote areas or climbing up to 6500m where some pervious experience of handling axes and crampons is normally expected. Medical certificates are required prior to be accepted on these trips.
Grade 6 : This grade is considered as a expedition.
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