If you’re planning a mountain trek, you’ll likely need a guide or porter in Nepal. Here’s what you should know:
Your guide is knowledgeable about their country, including its geography, climate, and social rules, so listen to their advice and recommendations.
If your guide advises against continuing your journey, it’s because it’s dangerous for both of you. This could be due to severe weather, the risk of landslides, or other reasons they will explain. It’s not easy to decide to abandon the path, but remember that above any summit or journey, people’s lives come first.
Your guide is the best at handling unexpected situations. Appreciate their work and treat them with the same kindness and respect you would want for yourself.
Porters carry our luggage on their backs to ensure we have food and drink. For this reason, only take what’s essential, and at the end of the trip, they will greatly appreciate a generous tip
