When to Travel? The Nepal Himalaya is governed by the Southerly Monsoon which brings heavy precipitation between the months of June and September, 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. 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. Where to stay on trek? 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. You can of course opt for a camping trek in these regions but as many campsites are connected to lodges it is debatable whether there is real benefit being under canvas. Trekking in more remote areas necessitates transporting in all the needs for the group tents food etc. Food is prepared by our cook team and drinking water is adequately treated. 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. If you are under canvas all meals are prepared
What is Altitude? Altitude is height above mean sea level. If the sea level in a certain place is 100 feet and you are 250 feet above the ground, your altitude above sea level would be 350 feet, and your altitude above ground level would be 250 feet. We all enjoy the tremendous view from a high summit, but there are risks in going to high altitude, and it’s important to understand these risks. Given time, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. This process is known as acclimatization and generally takes 1-3 days at that altitude. How long does acclimatization last? It varies, but if you were at altitude for a month or more your improved work rates can persist for weeks meaning you still feel fit upon returning to altitude. You still should not ascend faster than normal if you return to sea level for a few days, otherwise you are susceptible to HAPE. If you have been to 5000m/16,404ft then go down to 3500m / 11,483ft for a few days, returning rapidly to 5000m/16,404ft should cause no problems, i.e. having been to Lobuche and Kala Pattar, and then rested for two days in Namche you should be able to ascend to Gokyo quickly without problems Sleeping at altitude Many people have trouble sleeping in a new environment, especially if it changes every day. Altitude adds to the problems. The decrease of oxygen means that some people experience wild dreams with this often happening at around 3000m. Compound this with a few people suffering from headaches or nausea, a couple of toilet visits, a few snorers and periodic breathers, and it takes someone who sleeps like the proverbial log (or very tired trekker) to ignore all the goings on at night
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all the clients who are going to participate in any of our adventure activities. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue services and personal liability. Before your departure to the trip, our tour leader will need to see your insurance policy. However, we would already have asked a copy of your insurance policy during your booking with us. Please ensure you have your policy number and emergency telephone number for your insurance company. If this is unavailable please ensure you provide us with the necessary information required by your Insurance Company in case of an emergency. Having good travel insurance will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel with us but also provide you with complete cover for anything things that may go wrong. A travel-insurance policy to cover theft, loss and medical problems is an excellent idea for travel in Nepal. There are a wide variety of policies available. Some policies exclude ‘dangerous activities’, which may include riding a motorbike and trekking (and definitely bungee jumping and rafting). Choose a policy that covers medical and emergency repatriation, including helicopter evacuation for trekkers and general medical evacuation to Bangkok or Delhi, which alone can cost a cool US$40,000. You may prefer a policy that pays doctors or hospitals directly rather than you having to pay on the spot and claim later. In Nepal, most medical treatment must be paid for at the point of delivery. If your insurance company does not provide upfront payment, be sure to obtain a receipt so you can reclaim later. Some policies ask you to call back (reverse charges) to a centre in your home country where an immediate assessment of your problem is made. If you are going
Adventure G.Nepal has been a leader in providing leisure holidays and adventure activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. We organize tours and treks for groups and individuals of all ages. We can tailor-make any program or package to suit your interest, schedule, fitness level and budget. Adventure G.Nepal do our best to promote tourism to the highest level of comfort and safety of our clients. Our goal is to protect the environment and retain local culture and traditions as much as possible. Since our inception, Adventure G.Nepal has been developing remote areas of Nepal with a mandate to avoid any disturbance to the local ecology or way of life. We worked hard to become the first company to pioneer commercial ascents on the “wild routes” in far regions of Nepal. We specialize in trekking for great wildlife and nature watching experiences in remote areas that have been previously inaccessible by tourists. Adventure G.Nepal is also a leading source of any Asian travel and related products, information and services. Our mission is to provide our clients unforgettable travel experiences through our wide range of high quality yet good value packages. Superior customer care is our highest priority – from the products offered, to the client care provided before, during and after the trip. We can arrange almost all travel services including a wide range of accommodation options based on your budget; domestic and international airline tickets; bus and train tickets; vehicle hire and transfers; tour guides; trekking guides and porters; equipment rental. Our client base is continually expanding with repeat business and referrals as our satisfied clients return with grand tales of exploration and adventure. We aim to provide our clients with an exciting, educational and memorable lifetime experience! “Adventure G.Nepal” is authorized by the Government of Nepal and is
We always make payment procedures, as easy as we can do to our customers. You can make payments in USD cash, TC or by credit cards (we accept all major credit cards). For the reservation or advance booking, you can wire deposit in our company bank account or can fill up the authorization form for the payment by credit card with all details and scan it and send it to us via email. As per our company’s rules to confirm the tour on definite basis we request 20% of tour deposit in advance of the total amount which is non-refundable as security to make the arrangements. We confirm your reservation on receipt of 20% advance deposit. Deposit can be remitted by card or by telegraphic transfer. Balance payment we will collect upon our arrival in Kathmandu prior to your trip departure. Balance payment is preferred either by cash dollars, or equivalent in Euro cash. We do accept credit card but there will be 4% additional bank service charge for master of Visa Card. You may use any of the following bank account in order to deposit the advance payment. Telegraphic transfer to Nature Trail Trekking and Expeditions Private limited (fund transfer in convertible currency only). METHODS OF PAYMENT: Bank transfer and Cash Bank service charge should be paid by the clients themselves at the time of deposit. 1. Please ask your bank to advise payment to bank by authenticated SWIFT or Tested Telex message. Use the bank above with correct company address. 2. During transfer, the transfer service charges are sender’s responsibility, please make sure we could receive the actual amount invoiced with your bank. Please note that if your bank don’t have direct connection with our bank then there might involve more bank commission which might deduct from the
Adventure G.Nepal offers the following information to foreign citizens considering traveling to Nepal with the hope that it will assist you in preparing for your trip and, as a result, you will enjoy your time in Nepal. Travel Alerts for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country. Examples of reasons for issuing a Travel Alert might include an election season that is bound to have many strikes, demonstrations, disturbances; a health, or evidence of an elevated risk of terrorist attacks. When these short-term events are over, we cancel the Travel Alert. We issue Travel Warnings when we want you to consider very carefully whether you should go to a country at all. Examples of reasons for issuing a Travel Warning might include unstable government, civil war, or ongoing intense crime or violence, or frequent terrorist attacks. We want you to know the risks of traveling to these places and to strongly consider not going to them at all. Travel Warnings remain in place until the situation changes; some have been in effect for years. Safely Trekking in Nepal Nepal is a country of spectacular beauty and is recognized as a top trekking destination in the world. However, travelers to Nepal should also keep in mind the dangers associated with their treks. Landslides, altitude sickness, and occasional thefts or extortion do happen. Every year, the Embassy also helps facilitate helicopter rescues of Americans in need. Always remember to register with the Embassy to help speed along emergency assistance. Altitude Sickness Often starting at 10,000 feet, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), or altitude sickness, may begin with headache and nausea. These symptoms generally occur when people ascend too quickly. It is common to suffer from AMS. At 14,000 feet, 30% of people are stricken by these