At Highland Expeditions, we understand that every traveler’s fitness level and preferences are unique. To ensure you select a trip that matches your capabilities and goals, we have categorized our trips into five grades based on physical demands, altitude, and terrain. Below is a detailed explanation of each grade:
Easy:
Physical Rating: 1-2
Perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxed travel experience, these trips are leisurely-paced with minimal physical demands. They involve short walks, cultural sightseeing, and low-altitude destinations with comfortable accommodations.
Moderate:
Physical Rating: 3-4
Designed for active individuals, these trips involve moderate physical activity, typically including multi-day treks with daily walks of 4-6 hours on varied terrain. Expect gradual altitude gains but no technical challenges. Suitable for those with a basic fitness level. Perfect setting of introduction to trekking in Nepal. Expect ups and downs as well for there will be hills to climb as well and the well-known ‘Nepali flat’ – a little bit up and a little bit down.
Challenging:
Physical Rating: 5-6
Geared towards adventurous travelers, these trips require a good level of fitness and may include longer trekking days (6–8 hours), higher altitudes (above 5000m), and more rugged terrain. Some prior trekking experience is recommended. These trips might also involve the use of crampons for high-altitude passes.
Strenuous:
Physical Rating: 7-8
For seasoned adventurers, these trips are physically demanding and require excellent fitness, endurance, and prior trekking or climbing experience. They involve high altitudes (above 6000m), glacier crossings, and technical elements like using ropes or crampons.
Extreme:
Physical Rating: 9-10
The pinnacle of adventure travel, these expeditions demand peak physical fitness, previous high-altitude experience, and technical mountaineering skills. They involve long durations, unpredictable conditions, usage of climbing gears and exposure to extreme altitudes (above 7000m).
