Q. Is trekking for me?
No special degree of fitness is required and age is no barrier, except in the areas over 3000m altitude where extra care should be taken. So any one, with a pair of strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal . Normally for weary trekkers we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experience trekkers we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. You can choose a Trekking grade from Grade 1 to Grade 4 as your requirement.
Q. Can I obtain my VISA upon arrival in Nepal ?
Yes, you can obtain your entry visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu . Besides, you can also obtain your visa at a consulate in your home country. In either case, you need to submit 2 (two) passport size photograph and the visa fee. The visa fee is US$ 30.
Q. Do I need a guide?
No matter how experienced and fit you are in outdoor adventures. It is important to have an orientation to a new area. Ignorance of local area, culture and environment make you difficult to finish your journey. A qualified guide is a minimum safety requirement and can also enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the region as they double as companion and interpreter. A guide can help you to be both culturally and environmentally sensitive as well as safe. Tourist can also learn the lifestyle, culture, tradition, history and nature of the country from our experience guides. Besides that our guides also assist to our guests on the issues like: first aid, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), emergency, rescue methods etc.
Q. What Types of Trekking can I do in Nepal ?
Trekking is the only way to know the locals intimately and experience their culture hospitality. You can go the trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal in different way from easy trekking to challenging one where you can stay in a locally designed simple Tea House via Tea House Trek and in Camping Trek, Our experienced staff created a Tent. Above the Himalaya trekking has been operating a Trekking in different style which will be suitable for you. You can choose our any trekking style and can admire in the Himalayas.
Q. What is Tea House Trekking?
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Q. What is Camping Trekking?
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Q.Can we just get a guide and porter besides your package?
Above The Himalaya Trekking provides you a guide and porter hiring service. Nepal For budget travelers and economy treks, we provide a guide as well as porters as per your demands. We will provide you a fully equipped and license holder guide with lots of knowledge of local culture, history and Nepal Himalayas.
Q.When is the best season for trekking?
Since Nepal is a country of diversification with its geography and climate, a nature lover can always make it as his destination of trekking year round. Normally four seasons are considered in Nepal , each of which has its own particular attraction to offer.
The best seasons for trekking in Nepal are from mid February to First week of June and September to mid December.
September to Mid December: September to early December is the best season for Trekking in Nepal , offering excellent weather and out standing mountain views. The days are typically sunny and clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings are usually quite cold.
Mid February to Mid June: The second finest trekking season. The Temperatures are relatively warm. Mornings are bright and clear especially the rhododendrons are in complete blossom and the mountain views are excellent
Note: July to August is the Monsoon period in Nepal and This is the most preferable season to trek in the rain shadow areas like Mustang, Upper Manang and Dolpo However, One can make a Trekking in Annapurna circuit, Langtang valley, Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Everest base camp respectively.
Q. What is the weather & temperature like in trekking?
It is notoriously difficult to predict the weather in the mountain. At night it is generally cold and the days are generally warm. There will be snow during the month of December and February. It is important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Some time it can be unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to -10 deg C low.
Q. What equipment should I bring while trekking in Nepal ?
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Q. Is trekking permit required?
All trekkers require a trekking permit to visit Nepal ’s interior regions, which are not connected by highways. Recently the Annapurna, Langtang and Everest regions have been declared “permit free" areas but National Park or Conservation Area fees are required... There are few restricted trekking areas in Nepal, where trekking permits are required.
Q. What is TIMS?
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Q. Does your company provide a TIMS?
We are government Register Company and are member in TAAN. We have an authority to provide a TIMS. To get a TIMS and for more information please contact us at info@nepalguidetrek.com
Q. What will be done if I suffer from altitude sickness or any kind of sickness?
First of all, our guide will provide First Aid to you. If the case is serious, you will be transferred to the near by health post. If you will not be cure, you will be immediately taken to Kathmandu by helicopter and shifted to Hospital.
Q. How many miles and hour do we walk per day while on trekking?
There is not any rule how many miles you walk per day. It depends up on the physical fitness and interest of the guest. Normally we trek about 5 to 7 days per day. Normally we walk 9 km to 18 km per day depend on an altitude and condition of the way. All of our Treks are designed on the principle of working 5 to 7 hours per day.
Q. What is your cancellation policy and terms or conditions?
If our clients are unable to make their trip or want to cancel the trip from any difficult circumstances, Above The Himalaya Trekking can refund only 70% of the deposited amount. How ever Client can postponed their traveling date and can do different activities also.
Q. Is there electricity Facility during the trekking?
Most of the Trekking areas like Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Dhaulagiri , Mustang and Manaslu, has an electricity facility.
Q. Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
There are telephones facilities in many villages along the popular trekking routes from which you can make international calls and in Major city of Nepal you can use your Cell Phone.
Q. What is an altitude sickness?
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Q. What type of insurance should I have? Can I get there?
It is necessary to have Travel insurance for all clients to take in any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. We request our clients to arrange their Travel insurance from their home town however, if you wish to arrange your travel insurance from our Company; we will arrange travel insurance for you.
Q. Does Above The Himalaya accept credit cards?
Above The Himalaya Trekking accept American Express, Visa and Master cards. When you are paying in Nepal , we kindly request you to pay in Cash or Travelers cheques as the bank charges for credit cards are quite high.
Q. How do I transfer from the Airport to hotel?
Our Airport Representative will come to the airport to pick up you with your name. Just look Outside of Terminal Hall, he/she will be displaying your name in our Company play card Above The Himalaya Trekking, you will be transferred from our private vehicle to hotel or our office.
Q. What is your cancellation policy and terms or conditions?
If our clients are unable to make their trip or want to cancel the trip due to any unavoidable circumstances, Above The Himalaya Trekking can refund only 70% of the deposited amount. How ever Client can postponed their traveling date and can do different activities also.
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