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Depending on your trekking-destination the provided equipment varies depending on altitude, type of destination and available infrastructure along the way.
In case of trekking-routes in less remote areas or cultural journey with integrated nature- & village-walks all overnights take place in solid accommodations such as simple lodges, farmhouses, guesthouses, cottages or home-stays.
On the other hand some if not all overnights are in tents in case of remoter, lesser-known trekking-routes.
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The following is an example of provided equipment during a common group-trekking in a remote area:
Tents Dome-tents for our guests: in case of lower-altitude treks we provide the more spacious three-man-tents per two persons and for more space and comfort single tent-bookings can be booked; a dining-tent with table and chairs; a kitchen-tent with complete kitchen-equipment; toilet-tent/s; additional staff-tents. Sleeping-mats Sleeping-bags |
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Water Bottles After dinner hot water bottles are provided to help keep you warm at night. Kitchen equipment Dining-tent-heater |
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Supplies & provisions Includes fresh and canned vegetables, fruits and meat; cereals, fruit-juice, tea, coffee, chocolate, a variety of jams, juices and sauces, honey, cheese, eggs, butter, pulses, grains, bread, oils, spices, soups etc. In case of long trekking-tours we organize second-supplies in order to provide our guests with healthy, fresh meals throughout. Supplies are transported in aluminium-boxes, plastic drums, local bamboo-baskets and/or water- and tear-proof outdoor-bags by Ortlieb of Germany. Walky Talkie |
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Satellite Telephone Is provided where appropriate for your safety. First Aid |
For more details on equipment provided during the trek of your choice please contact us at: terralaya@sikkim.ch