FAQ

Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, it is located mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain in Terai. It borders China in the north and India in the south, east and west. Nepal is geographically diverse, including fertile plains, forested hills and eight of the world’s tallest mountains, one of them being Mount Everest. Nepal is a multiethnic country with 126 ethnic groups and 123 languages; the main language used is Nepali. Kathmandu is the capital and the largest city of Nepal; it’s also called the “City of Temples” because of the many temples that display Kathmandu’s culture and artistic heritage within the city. Nepal is home to world-class natural and cultural heritage, scattered across wonderful valleys, plains, forests and mountains.

Nepal is often referred to as the Amazon of Asia. Nepal is well known for having the world’s tallest mountain (Mt. Everest 8.848m) and being the birthplace of Lord Buddha (Lumbini), who was the pioneer of Buddhism. Among the 14 eight thousand meters cross mountains, eight are located in Nepal. The deepest gorge (Kali Gandaki, 1200m) and the highest lake on earth (Tilicho Lake, 4,919m) are also found here. From wonderful sceneries to exotic plants and animals, almost all of it is found here. Nepal is an excellent spot for extreme sports and there are many facilities that provide an adventure playground in nature.

There are many opportunities to explore temples and monasteries. In general, Nepali people are known for their hospitality and believe in treating their guests as gods.

In Nepal, weather varies according to the geographical location and the season. It’s pretty similar to Europe and opposite of Australia. The winters are dry and cold while the summers are hot. Monsoon season starts from around the end of June to the end of August, 80% of Nepal’s rainfall occurs during this period throughout the country. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant seasons with occasional shorts and bursts of rain. May and June can be very hot and humid until the monsoon rains and November to February are dry, very cold especially at night.

The best tourist season is autumn (mid September-November). The weather is pleasant and the skies are mostly clear for mountain views. Spring (March-May) is considered as a good season too, with the temperature mildly warm in lowlands and moderate in higher altitudes. It also falls in the time of blossom, with Nepal’s national flower rhododendron covering the ascending altitudes with color and beauty. In the winter season (January-February) it’s recommended to do tours, safari and low altitude treks.

A trek that goes off the path, into areas with no tea houses or lodges is called a wilderness trek. They are both rewarding and logistically demanding as camping and food preparations are made for the entire trip. Wilderness trek must include guides, Sherpa, trained cook, kitchen staff and porters.

In Nepal, teahouse trekking has almost replaced camping trips due to its popularity. It involves resting in teahouses and lodges along the trekking route. There’s likely to be teahouses opened by locals with accommodations and food, scattered across different parts of Nepal.

The guide will be a local Nepali who is a fluent English speaker. We provide guides who are able to speak French, Spanish, Japanese, German or Italian too. They are selected carefully on the basis of experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude.

It depends on the geographical location, weather and physical condition of individuals involved. Normally you can cover 10 to 14 km by five to seven hours of walking. Above the altitude of 3500m, you’ll cover 8 to 9 km at the same time.

Rating treks based on difficulty is called “grading”. We have divided the trekking into four types according to standards and experience. They are Easy, Moderate, Difficult and Strenuous. Easy treks are suitable for all, Strenuous and difficult treks are for those with certain experience and capabilities.

Easy Treks

This trek doesn’t require previous trek experience and any physical preparation. The participants are required to be interested in walking and that’ll be enough. It varies from 2 day hike to 5 day trekking and it can reach up to 3000m altitude.

Moderate Treks

It requires walking of at least 6-7 a day and the trek can cross 4000m above altitude passes, long and exhausting walks through rough trails, rocks and boulders. You’ll require physical and mental fitness, positive attitude and previous hiking or camping experience.

Difficult Treks

Difficult treks require previous trekking experience and technical knowledge. You’ll be walking through rough trails for 6-7 hours and crossing high passes at around 5000m altitude, you’ll also be glacier crossing on snow/ice. There will be a low level of oxygen in the air and you’ll be required to continuously walk over a huge stretch of Himalayan Valleys.

Strenuous Treks

It involves long days, hours of challenging walks, high altitude passes above 5000m, difficult terrains and glacier and snowing walking. You need to be mentally and physically fit, in excellent health condition. It’s required that you have rock and ice climbing experience with the knowledge of usage of ice axes and crampons. It’s recommended to join one of the rock climbing and glacier walking classes prior to the Trek.

Yes, trekking through the Himalayas is a great place to start. Our priority is to ascertain your experience and ambitions and find a trek best suited for you. Regardless of difficulty level or experience, we can find the perfect trek for you.

We only provide a duffel bag for the trip which must be returned after the trek. Items like sleeping bags, down jackets, trekking shoes, personal equipment is up to you to bring.

Nepal has a variety of climate situations so it’s best to have both light and warm clothes in the casual/comfortable style. In the higher altitudes, woolen clothing is recommended while in the lower altitudes cotton clothing is ideal. Nepal has a variety of clothing stores just in case you missed any of your clothes.

Yes, our food and water are of hygienically standard in lodges and camps. Our guides are cooks who check all of the goods thoroughly before preparing in the kitchen. Drinking water is treated by boiling or water purification method.

It is recommended to be vaccinated for common diseases before departing for Nepal. Eat thoroughly cooked food and only drink water from a reputed brand of bottled water. Soft drinks and branded packaged items are fine to consume. It’s recommended to wear a mask in the more polluted and dusty areas of the country. Many private clinics and hospitals are open during the day; drug stores are open 24/7 near the hospital regions.