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FAQ Regarding About Nepal
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What are the trip leaders like?
Leaders are carefully selected for their
personality, general travel experience and
enthusiasm for our style of travel. They
facilitate the smooth running of your trip and
are there to help you get the most out of your
adventure. They are recruited on the basis of
their resourcefulness and people skills, rather
than for expert knowledge of a destination.
Can I get Nepal visa on arrival?
The easiest way to obtain a visa is in the
Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival in the KTM
airport fill out the necessary forms and proceed
to the visa line. Only US$30.00 will be charge
for 60 days visa. Please bring 2 passport photos
(one for the visa and 1 extra).
What is the best air route to my destination?
Nepal is a popular tourist destination in south
Asia. Several airlines have direct and non-stop
flights from Middle east and Asia to Tribhuvan
International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and the
only international airport in Nepal. Click here
for details:
What type of insurance should I have before come
to Nepal? Can I get there?
Check your insurance whether you have both
medical and evacuation insurance. If you need
that just for the trip tell us we help you. That
mean you can get here as well. Our encouragement
to have it before you come and make it in your
country.
When should I travel to Nepal?
The Nepal Himalaya is governed by the Southerly
Monsoon which brings heavy precipitation between
the months of June and August, i.e. it rains a
lot. There are great treks available in the rain
shadow during these months but if you are
planning a more popular trek it is best to avoid
the monsoon months. Autumn through to Spring is
the best time to fully experience Nepal. Click
here for details:
What kinds of Banking facilities in Nepal?
Nepal has modern banking facilities and some
international banks even have offices in
Kathmandu. Almost all foreign currencies along
with credit cards such as American Express,
Visa, and Master card are accepted in Nepal.
Nepal has also ATM facilities as well.
When should I book my trip?
Because our trips book up months in advance, we
recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
We will of course make every effort to
accommodate last minute bookings.
Is someone going to meet me at the airport? Are
transfers included?
Yes, our Airport Representative will come to the
airport to pick you up. Outside of Terminal
Hall. We will be displaying a play card of
Himalayan Scenery Trek company with your name on
it. Airport transfer is included.
How much spending money should I bring?
This will depend on the destination and you're
spending habits. However our trip dossiers will
give you an idea of how to budget for additional
meals, optional excursions, and extra expenses
you might incur on any specific trip.
Does Himalayan Scenery Trek &
Expedition accept credit cards?
We accept American Express, Visa and Master
cards. If you are paying in person in Nepal, we
request that you pay in cash or Travelers
cheques as the bank charges for credit cards are
quite high.
Does your company help to arrange domestic
flight, international flight, hotel bookings and
other services?
We are Nepal based company. So we suggest you to
arrange your destination International flight
from your hometown. Domestic flight ticket is
included in our packages tour.
Additional help will be provided for you
different activities like river rafting, city
guided tour, Mountain flight, jungle safari etc
according to your requirements.
Is trekking for me?
If you are reasonably fit and enjoy walking you
will find a trek in the brochure to suit you.
Normally the shorter treks tend to be easier
whilst the longer ones often require a better
standard of fitness. All treks in the brochure
have been graded. It is also worth remembering
if we are tailoring your tour, you can choose
the pace and direction of your experience.
What is the physical conditioning level needed
for trekking?
As long as you are in good physical shape, you
do not require any hiking experience for short
treks. If you are planning a trek longer than
two weeks, you should work out or do long day
hikes at home.
How safe? Traveling alone women with your
company?
We ensure all safety and security for individual
woman traveler while with us, we are more
confidence for this issues, believe us. We have
train our guides, the way our clients want. We
give you personal room on lodge trek and
personal tent for camping( tented camp) trek.
Is a Trekking permit required?
The government of Nepal no longer requires a
trekking permit for Everest, Annapurna,
Langtang, and some other regions. However,
conservation permit or National park permits are
required for these regions. There are few
restricted trekking areas in Nepal, where
trekking permits are required. Please click here
to know where trekking permit is applicable.
Where to stay on trek?
There are two basic types of accommodation in
trekking; Teahouse and Camping. All the treks
are lead by our professional guides, who all are
well trained and licensed by the Government.
In the more popular trails (Annapurna Everest
and Langtang) there are well-established
Mountain lodges providing sleeping accommodation
and meals. Gone are the days when trekkers had
to share dormitories, almost all lodges nowadays
provide private rooms and many also have solar
showers and clean toilet facilities. CLick here
for details:
What is tea house trekking?
A teahouse or mountain lodge is a locally run
guesthouse. In popular areas such as Annapurna,
Everest and Lantang Region--there are many nice
accommodations and one can trek with a bare
minimum of equipment.
Tea house treks are often quite nice, serving
excellent food and providing many different
services such as hot showers and laundry.
In this arrangement overnight halts with dinner
and breakfast will be in Tea-houses (Lodges) and
lunches in local restaurants en-route.
Tea-House trek allows you to be more in contact
with local people as well as other trekkers from
different countries
In our package programs we take our clients to
some of the nicer places in the regions--for
being in such remote areas, We think most people
would be impressed with just how nice some of
these places are!
Treks begin from 7 to 8 am. Before we start, we
provide hot drinks tea/coffee/hot chocolate and
then a nutritious Breakfast. Lunch is provided
between 11 to 12 am and the day usually ends
around 3 to 4 pm.
These tours can be booked at any time and there
is no minimum requirement to the number of
people. For a teahouse trek, we provide a guide
as well as a sufficient number of porters so
that our clients can be relieved of carrying the
majority of their possessions and bask in the
glory of this majestic environment.
In tea house package trip, meals are included
with hot drinks tea and coffee, accommodation,
ground transportation, permits, equipments,
flight tickets (depend on the area), guide and
porter etc.
What is camping trekking?
Camping trek organized in the same style as
exploratory or mountaineering expeditions. This
trek is also known as fully organized supported
trek. In a camping trek, a team of guide, cook,
sherpa, sardar and porters will accompany you.
Our porters carry all trekking equipments, food,
fuel, and personal belongings, and our cooks and
assistant prepares hygienic meals. Trekkers
should carry only what they need personally
during the day. At night, they are provided
dining tents, sleeping tents, separately and
toilet tents. They are also provided with
mattresses and down sleeping bags, all of which
are carried for them with the party. Even tables
and chairs are carried. A guide supervises the
whole operation thoroughly for the success of
the traveling.
How Camping trek is operated?
In a typical Camping Trek, day starts around 6
a.m. with a cup of hot tea or coffee followed by
a bucked of warm water for their washing and
cleaning. After packing up their stuff and
daypack, the trekkers are requested to leave
their camp and meet at the dinning table for
breakfast. The trek started around 7.30 - 8 a.m.
and the kitchen staffs go ahead of the group.
Our well trained staff pack all camping
equipment and gears and the porters carry them
to the next camping site. The trekkers should
carry only personal belongings that they may
need for the day like water bottle, rain gear,
camera, etc.
The Trekkers can decide on their own on time for
viewing the beautiful landscape, taking
photographs and resting or making a short pause.
The walk to the lunch spot normally takes 3
hours. Our cook and assistant serves hot lunch
upon arrival. The afternoon walk takes about 3
to 4 hours to reach at the night camp around 4/5
p.m. Tea and snacks are served while our sherpa
pitch the camp. The dinner is served around 6/7
p.m. in the dining tent lit with a pressurized
lantern and furnished with table and camping
tools. We provide high quality tents, foam and
mattress, and a simple toilet tent in every camp
for once comfort.
Our well - trained and experienced cook, and
assistant prepare a variety of healthy, hygienic
and clean food which is carried for the entire
trek. Fresh Fruit and vegetable may taste on the
way to trek.
Is the food / water safe to eat / drink?
Hygiene when trekking generally has improved
considerably over the last ten years, Our guides
have the local knowledge to choose the lodges
which maintain a high standard of hygiene. All
meals are prepared to high standards, fruit and
vegetables are soaked in iodine before
preparation. Most lodges serve boiled and
filtered water, which is generally safe, we
suggest a drop of iodine to be totally sure. And
as well as it is possible to buy of bottled.
What equipment should I bring?
Often this is about getting the balance right,
you need to have enough gear to be warm and
comfortable but without overloading. Usually you
will experience warm days and cold nights
depending on altitude and the time of year. Most
treks to around 3000 m. are really quite
comfortable especially in springtime. Please
refer to our web site for a suggested list of
items to bring or e-mail us for our equipment
list. It is worth remembering you can buy or
hire a lot of what you will need in Kathmandu
before your trek at very reasonable prices.
Footwear is best purchased at home before your
arrival to ensure they are comfortable and worn
in. We provide you down jacket, four season
sleeping bag, if you do not have. Click here for
more info
What is altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness often known as acute mountain
sickness (A.M.S.) in general may occur when
people ascend too quickly normally in altitudes
of over 3000 m. We ensure minimal risk by
building in rest days into our trekking
itineraries. Most people will feel some affect
of altitude, shortness of breath and possibly
light headed, this is fairly common. Acute
mountain sickness is very different and normally
involves a severe headache, sickness and loss of
awareness. In almost every potential case there
are enough warning signs to take appropriate
action. Descending to a lower altitude will
generally be enough to prevent any further
problems.
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What happens if there is an emergency?
All of our guides are trained in basic first aid
and can deal with the basic ailments that may
occur on trek. In the event of an emergency
Himalayan Scenery Trek 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. In the
more frequented regions there are health posts,
which have been established by foreign doctors
and many are staffed by overseas personnel.
Himalayan Scenery Trek is associated members of
The Himalayan Rescue Association.
What happens if I need to leave the trip early?
Communication is sometimes difficult in the
mountains. However our guides and local staff
will make the necessary efforts to obtain the
necessary transportation and reservations to get
you home as quickly as possible if for any
reason you need to depart early.
What if I arrive early or depart late? Can you
arrange extra night lodging? Is there a single
room option?
We are happy to make arrangements such as
personalized tours, extra hotels rooms, airport
pick ups and arrange for private rooms. Please
indicate that you would like a private room on
your application and we will contact you with
information on single room supplement costs.
What are your payment terms?
We prefer 20 % advance deposit of total price of
a tour in order to conform your reservation
before you arrive in Nepal. And rest of the
payment can be made after your arrival.
Can I bring some food from home?
You may bring power bars, Gu, Power Gel, cereal
bars or similar high energy foods, powder
Gatorade is also recommended to fight
dehydration.
Is there any communication while we are on
trekking?
There are telephones in many villages along the
popular trekking routes from which you can make
international calls.
Are the Himalayan Scenery
trek's
staffs insured?
Our company insures all our trekking staff,
including guide, cook, sherpa and porters are
insured. Please, click here (We take pride in
the fact that every single porter and guide
employed by us is not only well paid but also
protected by a life insurance policy. They are
provided with warm clothing and proper shelter
on all high altitude treks. All our treks
benefit the village economics by using local
services (manpower, produce, lodges and other
services). We ensure that all our staff is well
paid, insured and properly equipped).
What is the weather & temperature like?
Weather in the mountains is notoriously
difficult to predict. Of course, at night it is
generally cold, and in winter the days can be
quite beautiful if the sun is out. There can be
snow or rain storms any time of the year.
Trekking in spring (March – April) is
particularly lovely as the rhododendrons are in
full bloom, and the mountains still have plenty
of high snow to enhance your photos.
You need to be aware that it can get pretty hot
and sunstroke can be a risk. Good polarizing
sunglasses or glacier glasses (not trendy
fashion ones) for high altitudes/winter treks,
and a large brimmed hat are a necessity. It is
also important to make sure that you can stay
warm and dry in just about any conditions.
Expect the unexpected!
Between 1000m and 3500m the temperature could be
as high as 20 deg C to 5 deg C low. At higher
altitude, the temperature ranges from 20 deg C
to -10 deg C. During winter it is around 10 deg
colder.
Is it necessary to take precautions against
Malaria?
It is not necessary to take Malaria prevention
medicine unless you will be visiting a Jungle
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