Nepal is blessed with all the component to be called a most
marvellous and impressive country for trekkers. No other country in this world can compete with trekking in nepal. Only by walking in the ancient foot trails, one can get access to the interiors of Nepal and explore the remote valleys like Dolpa- a
regionbehind the Himalayas. Here in Nepal lies the greatest concentration of the highest mountain ranges-eight out of the ten highest peaks, most varied terrain and the most specatular views.Besides these physical blessing,nepal is endowed with a
diverse cultural heritage. Walking is the only way to see Nepal in its wholness, to be in contact with the wild the wild and dramatic landscapes and the fascinating pepole who live here.



History of trekking in nepal starts in late 50's when a retired British Gurkha officer, Lt.col.jimmy Roberts experienced an
expedition. He was a member of the Machhapuchere expedition team. When he was on the expedition,he saw Sherpa working as guides and poters carring all the lodging material and food. He was so impressed with the Nepali hospitality, that a newidea came into his mind. He developed type of organizing a
treak.He thought that the the expedition type of organization is the onlypossible way to take people to take pepole to the interiors of Nepaland to show them the most spectacular country of this world.The onlyway to take people into the
mountains and to make them understand the most interesting hospatilityof Nepali people organize expedition typesof treakking. Then he organized the first trekking expedition to theEverest Base Camp for 8 people n around 1956. The trip
became so succesful and he was so encouraged that he registered Mountain travel in 1964 as a commercial agency. Then he trained Sherpas as Sardars or an organizer,coordinator, supervisor of every day operation in the field. Sardar is the leader and takes decision on different aspects on the spot.
He trained Sherpaas guides too. The sherpa guides lead the way and set up camp. They are the camp supervisors. Mr.robert also trained Sherpa cooks, developed a cooking system, campaning system,service style, health andhygiene. He travelled to most of the hilly region and explored the campsities and
determined the trekking days. He developed the style which made Nepal so popular for trekking. He developed the stylewhich made Nepal so popular for trekking.Finally, he settled down in Nepal and died inNepal. He is popularly known as the Father of Trekking in Nepal.






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