Expedition at a glance...

Location: Nepal, Central Asia.
Duration: 21 to 28 days.
Ideal for: A trekking based expedition for teams looking for a physical challenge.
How tough 1-5 (5 being difficult): 4-5 (depends on trek).
Typical accommodation: Tents, hostels and occasionally tea houses.
Terrain: Mountain and altitude.
When can I travel there?: All year around, with seasonal restrictions on some treks.
Climate: Nepal has a typical monsoonal, two-season year. The dry season runs from Oct-May and the monsoon season from Jun-Sep. Spring (Mar-May) and summer (Jun-Aug) temperatures range from 28ºC in the hill regions to more than 35°C in the southern plains. In winter (Dec-Feb) average temperatures from a brisk 5°C to a mild 20°C. Much colder temperatures prevail at higher elevations.
Culture shock 1-3 (3 being very different from home): 3.