Trip Planning

Nepal Tour & Trekking Guide

Passport & Visa :
An entry visa can be obtained upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport. 1 passport photo is required. Estimated cost is US $30. Alternatively a Visa may be obtained from the Nepalese Embassy in your country.
Flight Connection :

We have only one International Airport “Tribhuvan International Airport” in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. It is connected with world’s different airport by Nepal Airlines (National Carrier) and many other different airlines like Indian Airlines, Air India, Spice Jet, Indigo Airlines, Jet Airlines (from India), Druk Air (from Bhutan), Air China, China South West Airlines (from China), Biman Air (from Bangladesh), Pakistan Airlines (from Pakistan), Thai Airlines (from Thailand), Malaysian Air (Malaysia), Dragon Air (from Hong Kong), Silk Air (from Singapore), Korean Air (from Korea), Qatar Airlines, Etihad Airlines, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Fly Dubai, Oman Airlines from Arab countries, Turkey Air (from Turkey)

It is always reliable and cheaper to arrange your international flights from your home country.

Nepal has many different domestic airports which are connected from Kathmandu or different air base. Nepal Airlines, Yeti Airlines, Tara Airlines, Buddha Airlines, Air Kastamandap, Makalu Airlines, Simrik Airlines, Sita Airline, Goma Airline. Due to our hilly landscape and altitude, airports are small as well as airplanes like Pilatus Porter, Twin Otter, Jet Stream. Normal 5 to 40 passenger capacity on each flight on schedule or charter basis. There are increasing number of Helicopters for rescue and charter for 4 to 8 passenger capacity by Dynasty Air, Fishtail Air, Manang Air, Sri Airlines, Mountain Helicopters etc.

Domestic flights ticket can be purchased with us : please contact with your passport name, sector and date.

Health, Mountain Sickness and Fitness :

You do not need to be a super fit athlete to visit the Himalayas. You need no 'mountain climbing' skills. You do not need to endure great hardship. Anyone in reasonably good shape and participating in regular exercise program can feel confident undertaking most tours and treks. Nearly all treks involve a lot of walking onwell-worn paths from village to village. Even the occasional snow filled pass does not involve any technical climbing.

For the Moderate to Adventure level treks you need a high fitness level, which allows you to thoroughly enjoy your surroundings. Prepare yourself starting at last 3 months in advance with a fitness and exercise program including swimming, running, sustained walking, aerobics, etc. People in good health and who are physically fit will have no problems. A positive attitude is the most valuable asset to bring on your trek! How many miles do you walk each day? It's best to measure your trek in hours rather than miles. On most treks you will walk at your own pace from four to six hours per day with a lunch of one or two hours scheduled at mid-day.

Please Note: Mountain Sickness: (altitude sickness) - occurs as the result of failure to properly adapt to high altitudes and can affect anyone regardless of their age or level of fitness. Usually occurring at altitudes over 2000 meters. Poor acclimatization produces headaches, nausea, sleeplessness, irregular breathing and swelling of fingers and glands. Treatment is to descend to lower altitudes as quickly as possible, which normally results in rapid improvement and recovery. Our routes are carefully planned to ensure proper acclimatization. Occurrences of mountain sickness are rare. However, it must be stressed that although people get headaches for other reasons you must inform your trek guide immediately if you are suffering.

Vaccinations :
No vaccinations are required for entry into Nepal. However, please consult your physician for any recommended vaccination, inoculations or booster shots. For example: Malaria, Hepatitis, A, Tetanus Polio boosters, Meningitis, Typhoid, Cholera, Rabies. This should be done several months before departure as some vaccinations cannot be given with others and some need time to become effective.
Necessary Items :
A small day-pack containing your drinking water, camera, raincoat, sunglasses, etc. Porters and pack animals carry your baggage and all the heavy gears. A high quality, down or poly fill sleeping bag is beneficial. For camping trek, foam mattresses, two men tents and cooking materials are provided. Two- person mountain expedition approved tents are provided with sewn in floors and zippered screens for high altitude peak climbing camping trips. Please Note: any personal medical supplies and special medications that you may require are your responsibility. You must ensure that you prepare carefully and bring adequate supplies for the trip.
Weather :
Daytime temperatures range from 10 to 21 degrees C. Night time from 4 to -15 degrees C. (Night temperatures can be even colder at high altitude)
Meals and Water :
Three hearty and healthy meals are provided each day of trekking by specially trained camp cooks who will surprise you with delightful and varied meals. All water used for cooking and drinking is bottled or purified using iodine. Every precaution is taken to ensure your good health. It is advisable to bring your own tablets to purify water and carry your own metal water bottle to AVOID BUYING PLASTIC BOTTLED MINERALWATER. While on lodge trek, all meals are provided in available lodges/restaurant.
Toliets and Bathing:
While you are on a camping trek, a short distance from your campsite latrine will be dug and small tent erected for your privacy. On the trail you'll soon become adapt at finding a private place to answer that call of nature. You'll have a pan of hot 'washing water' delivered each morning to your tent for sponge bathing or washing clothing. Hand washing water is provided before each meal. Trekkers soon learn to enjoy bathing plus washing their hair and clothes in rivers near their campsite. While you are on a lodge trek, depending on the lodge facilities, twin sharing accommodation with inside toilets and shower can be provided. For hot water, you need to ask the hoteliers incase this is not provided.

Airport Guides

A visa is required to enter Nepal except for Indian nationals. One can get a visa at the Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the airport upon arrival. Passport sized photos are mandatory. Please check online visa information: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Tourist Visa :

Foreigners who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport, minimum six months or any travel document equivalent to a passport issued by the Government and one Passport size Photo.

Nationals from China, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe are requested to get visa before arriving in Nepal.
Entry :
A Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the duration of your visit, upto ninty days at any one time from the Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other mission offices or immigration offices located on entry points in Nepal. Please check for update / online visa information: ttp://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/
Visa Fees:
  • Visa Fee required to obtain Tourist Visa from Nepalese diplomatic agencies and entry points.
  • US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 days.
  • US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 days.
  • US $ 100 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days.
  • Extention Tourist visa USD $ 2.00 per day.

Client's Safety and Insurance

With pre-collected medical insurance details, we coordinate to assist (as required) immediate support to bring in hospital to arrangement of final destination.

Staff and Porters

All our crews are fully equipped with proper clothing for the high altitude treks and expeditions. All crew members are fully insured and are given medical assistance and helicopter evacuation in urgent need.

Social Responsibilities

We are also the members of the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) which assist with International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) and Trekking Agent Association of Nepal (TAAN). These agencies deal with many environmental issues and training for our guides and cooks. This support to refresh their professional knowledge and cope with Eco-friendly environmental issues.

In places where lodges are operating, we give more priority to local people. Where no lodge facilities are available, we camp, using kerosene stoves to alleviate deforestation. We actively work to protect the environment by bringing all our rubbish back and follow the rules of National parks. In addition, we have been supporting needy children for their education by finding regular sponsorship. We are also helping a group of 26 orphan children in a Kathmandu Orphanage (HCMC) Helpless Children Mother Center for their accommodation and education.

Contact

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Sherpa Society Trekking & Mountaineering
Chamunda Gate Road, Arubari Chowk - 7
Post Box no : 1566
Kathmandu, Nepal

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