PREPARING FOR A TREK
The trekkers require walking about 4 to 6 hours daily therefore we advice do regular jogging or some physical exercise minimum a month before depart trek. Those with any cardiac or pulmonary history are required to obtain their physician's clearance before participating on any form of trekking. They are definitely not advised to participate in high altitude or strenuous treks.

Mental preparedness for trek is equally important and a subject very few give thought to. It is important to remember, our people especially in the mountains have different values and attitudes than western world. Therefore trekkers should accept this as a part of a trekking holiday experience.

We managed and operated by a group of dedicated and experienced people. We committed to conserving our natural and cultural diversity and heritage. We offer optimum safety and provide guides who have first hand knowledge of the routes, natural history & cultural background of all areas we cover.

FITNESS
All trekking demands a level of fitness that will enable one to put a good day's walking, up hill and down. Most treks should not be taken to gain more than 500 meters in one day above 3000 meters. There should be plenty of time during the day to cover this distance, so the physical exertion though quite strenuous at times, is not sustained. The best preparation for trekking is cycling, swimming, and jogging, squash, tennis and long walks involving up and down hill. Good physical conditioning will probably help for the maximum enjoyment of the treks. 

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
Equipment needed depends largely upon where, when and how one is trekking. The most importance while trekking is keeping warm and dry. For lower altitude fleece jackets are adequate, while at higher altitude down jackets are advisable. Waterproof, wind-proof jackets and pants, comfortable trekking boot, head covering are also recommended. Good sleeping bags, sunglass, drinking water bottle, torchlight, sun block cream, toiletries, first aid kit and other personal clothing items are necessary.
Trekking and expedition equipments are largely available in Kathmandu.There are equipments' buy and rental shops available. 

STAYING HEALTHY
Changing time zones knocks people, add the stress of winding up at work and many people arrive feeling slammed, needing a holiday. This is the time you are most likely to get sick; try to take it easy, and definitely take multi-vitamin tablets.

HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Medication shops are few on trekking routs. Therefore, it is best to carry first aid kit and read about the possible problems before hand. Being a young, strong and fit does not help. Medicine is no substitute for descent. If a doctor is available, he may give medicine or oxygen. However, the patient must go down even if given treatment, if you travel in Khumbu region you can contact the hospital in Kunde and Pheriche and if you travel to Manang you can contract at Manang Hospital for altitude sickness and information, Doctors are available there during trekking season.

1.   Upset stomach, often caused by change in diet or contaminated food and water is a common ailment. To avoid it one should pay particular attention to hygienic foods and drinks.

2.    Cough, cold, sore thoughts, common in the dry mountain air can lead to chest infection. Sore throats can best be avoided by attempting not to breathe cold air directly through mouth. Smoking should also be avoided.

3.    Joint muscle strains, for problems and blister are other hindrances for trekkers. Wearing good footwear will go long way in avoiding these problems. For sprains and strains, apply cold water to reduce swelling and support the joint with crepe bandage.

4.    Acute Mountain sickness (AMS) is a fatal sickness caused ascending 3,000 meters or above should acquire sound knowledge of proper acclimatization processes. Symptoms of AMS include headache, loss of appetite. Swelling of limbs, dizziness and difficulty in sleeping, irregular breathing, nausea and unusual weariness. Maintaining good fluid intake helps combat altitude sickness and hurried decent or evacuation to lower altitude is the only best cure.

Recommended first aid Kit 

• Thermometer
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• 2.5cm adhesive or paper tape
• Sewing needles
• 10 cm rolled cotton bandages
• 7.5 cm rolled cotton bandages
• 2.2 cm Band-Aids or similar plastics
• Mole skin
• Mustin triangular bandage for sling
• Betadine antiseptic
• 10 cm Elastic bandage
• Steri-Strips

SAFETY AND SECURITY  
Nepal is a safe country to trek and provided the basic rules are observed. One could get lost or hurt and have no one to ask for help when trekking alone. Therefore, it is safe and reliable to trek with agency. Agencies supply you professional trekking guide for escort from start to end. The best way to avoid risk while trekking is through planning, playing by the rules and realizing human limitations. In case of misfortune, detailed message should be dispatched to agency or a reliable organization or individual for evacuation. If communication facilities are unavailable, normal first aid principle should be followed till help arrives. Take trekking with Yala most contingencies handled by our staff. Leave a copy of your travel insurance policy details with us in office.

ENVIRONMENTS ISSUE  
A general advice to trekkers is to leave only footprints and take only photographs. The recent developments along trekking trails have been of concern to environmentalist and locals alike. The rising of tea house along fashionable trekking trails demand wood for construction and fuel, which has led to deforestation. In addition, the amount of waste has increased without proper mechanism for disposal, making some of the popular trails both unsightly and unhealthy. With increased awareness on the part of trekkers and locals, this trend is changing. However, message still needs to be passed across for a more environmentally sound trekking.

We strive to operate in an environmentally friendly way which has a minimum impact on the natural environment. We encourage and promote interaction with local cultures enriching the experience of the visitor and contributing socially and economically to local communities.