Frequent questions:

How can I enter in Nepal?
Several airlines have direct and connection  flights from Middle East and Asia to Kathmandu, Capital of Nepal.  There are direct flights from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Doha, Osaka, Shanghi, Mascow, Bangkok, Singapore, Hongkong, Karachi, Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta,   Dhaka, Lhasa, Varanasi.
 

What kind of accommodation I can have during the trip?
We  provide 1 to 5 stars hotel in Kathmandu and other major cities of Nepal.

What kind of accommodation can I have in trekking?
We provide tea house lodges along the trail. Tea Houses are more like hotels, with hot showers, western food, and common or private rooms (twin sharing). In this arrangement overnight halts with dinner and breakfast will be in Tea-houses (Lodges) and lunches in local restaurants en-route.

What sort of meals I can have during the trip?
All meals on full board basis will be provided during trekking. Freshly cooked food is served at all times   Three meals a day will be provided trekking starting point to trekking ending point.

Is someone going to meet me at the airport and pre-departure meeting?
 At first, we will receive you from the airport and transfer to the hotel and our  guide will brief regarding about your trip.  

 All the clients must bring:
1. Passport.
2. Four copies of Passport size photos each.
3. Travel Insurance Policy.
4. A writing pen
5. Notepad.

Can I charge camera batteries along the trek?
Most of the places, you can charge batteries along the tea house lodges trek  which cost USD 2-3  per hour.

What is our daily routine while in trekking?
Generally, we wake-up call at 7 am. After a breakfast, repack our duffel bag and leave it with our  guide.  All you need to carry is a daypack and camera. Sherpa guides hike along to point out interesting flora, fauna and sights. Along the trail are spots to relax, purchase a snack or soda, use toilet facilities and shop for souvenirs.  We will have lunch between 12 noon to 1 pm afternoons.

A typical day's hike usually ends in the early afternoon about  4 pm.  Read or nap before dinner.
After dinner  talk about tomorrow plan.

What about water - are they available at each teahouse? I know we supposed to bring iodine tablets.
Most of the places bottle water are not allowed. Available boiled water or filter water during the trekking. Iodine tablets must bring.

Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
Mobile and land line phone are connected  along the popular trekking routes from where you can make international /local calls. Some places mobile towers are still not reached. For example Tesi Lapcha pass area telephone or mobile are not connected.

What type of insurance should I have?
Travel insurance is compulsory for  everyone. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue, loss of luggage, etc.
 

What happens if there is an emergency?
 In the event of an emergency we will cover initial expenses of any rescue operation. It is a condition of booking that you are adequately insured for such an event as these expenses will need to be recovered from your insurance company.  At frequented routes  there are health posts, which have been established by Nepali / foreign doctors and many are staffed by overseas personnel. We are associated members of The Himalayan Rescue Association.

Are  staffs insured?
Our company insures all our trekking staffs. They are provided with warm clothing and proper shelter on all high altitude treks.  We ensure that all our staff is well paid, insured and properly equipped.

Could you give us some information about the guide?
Our native Nepali guides are very experienced in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes.   This means they easily acclimatize and therefore can better care for their clients. All of our guides are highly skilled professionals who have been selected based on their technical proficiency, proven safety records, careful judgment, patient and supportive teaching styles and great personalities.  They are equipped with necessary medical supplies and can assist you with basic first aid treatment.

Banking facilities in Nepal?
All the foreign currencies along with credit cards (visa, and Master) are accepted in Nepal. Most of the cities have ATM facilities as well.

How safe travelling alone women with your company?
We ensure all safety and security for women traveller.  We have well train  guides, the way  guests want. We provide private room / private tent  depend on nature of trek they wish to do.

What happen if  we  leave the trip early?
Our guides and local staff will make the necessary efforts to obtain the necessary transportation to get you back to Kathmandu. Once you are in Kathmandu our office staffs look after necessary steps according to your desire to go back at your home if any reasons you need to depart earlier. Money is not refunded due to the break journey.
  
Can I bring some food from home?
If you wish you can bring cereal bars, power bars, Gu, Power Gel, or similar high energy foods, powder Gatorade is also recommended to fight dehydration.
 
Tourist Visa ?
All foreign nationals, except Indian Citizens, need visas to enter Nepal. You need a valid passport, two passport size photos and US$ 40 for 30 days single entry.
The best way to apply for visa is from the Nepalese diplomatic missions in your home country or from Immigration office at the entry points of Nepal.

What's the common form of greeting in Nepal?
It is called Namaste. The word Namaste has many meanings such as Hello, I am glad to see you, nice to meet you, good morning, how are you? Join your palms together and bring them close to your chest.

What are some basic Nepali customs that I should know about?
* Take off your shoes before entering a temple or one's home
* Ask for permission before entering a Hindu temple
* Taking photographs inside the most temples are considered illegal
* Ask for permission before taking photographs of objects, and including Nepali people.
* Nepali people are friendly by nature. Have a genuine interest in them. Talk to them. Be friendly as you travel.

 Time  and phone code?
Nepali time is GMT plus 4 Hours 45 minutes. Area code for dialling to Nepal: Country Code: 977 Kathmandu City Code: 1 (e.g. 977 - 1 - 4700636) 

Currency of Nepal?
Nepalese currency is spelled as Nepalese Rupees  (NRS). 100 Paisa equals 1 Rs. Currently Notes of the following denominations are used: 1000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, and 5, rupees.   The coins of denominations can be found: 1 Rs, 2 Rs, and 5 Rs. 

 
Will my Cell phone (mobile phone) work in Nepal?
Please, Contact your service provider and check if Nepal country is included in their `Global roaming' package. Please note, not all parts are covered by the GSM Network in Nepal.

What are health requirements to visit Nepal?
Nepal does not require any specific immunization for visitors.  Your doctors can advice you on the type of vaccine to be taken to travel to third world countries.

How can I book this trip?
When you confirmed trip, we need photo copy of your passport and 20% down payment of the total price for advance flight tickets and hotel booking and permit process. 

What equipment should I bring?                                                                                                             
A pair of hiking/trekking boots. A pair of slippers. Several pairs of woolen socks and cotton socks.   Two medium poly pro shirts. One light woolen/fleece sweater. One down Jacket. One sweater. A pair of light wind  prove pant.  A pair of woolen hat or Sun hat. A pair of glacier glasses. A pair of   glove shells with liner or ski gloves or a pair of woolen gloves. Iodine for water to kill germs. A Swiss Army knife, a trekking pack of 3000 cubic inches capacity. Sun screen lotion SPF 10 to 30 and sun screen stick SPF 10 to 30. Books, mp3 player (opt) . An one-litter water bottle.  A pair of trekking poles (opt).  One torch with enough sets of batteries  One large and strong waterproof duffel bags with lock or rucksack. Toilet paper (opt)

Note:  If you do not have Sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag and walking stick, you can rent from trekking equipment shops of Kathmandu. Expedition type sleeping bag and jackets are not rented.