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Dhaulagiri 8,167m – the 7th highest mountain in the world – means the “white mountain” though many mountains over the world have names, which translate to White Mountain. This is a strenuous trek, through high alpine pastures, higher passes and serene and uninhabited valleys. It is in the western part of Nepal, probably the best spot for remote and adventurous trekking in Nepal.

Dhaulagiri trekking routes start after an 8-hour scenic drive from Kathmandi to Beni, from Beni you head in a north-westerly direction through the villages of Babichour, Dorbang and Darapani to Muri, from where you head north still keeping to the banks of the Myagdi Khola. Muri is the last major settlement along this trail and is inhabited by people of the Magar tribe, of Mongoloid stock and descended from the early settlers of the Nepalese middle hills. From Muri, you head north along the Myagdi Khola through the villages of Baghara, Dobang and Chartare to Pakoban. Beyond Pakoban there are no permanent settlements. Still heading north you skirt the Chhanbardan Glacier, keeping on its left side, to reach the Dhaulagiri Base Camp from where magnificent mountain vistas are available. Head north-east from the Base Camp and climb the steep incline to the French Pass (5,360m), between Tukche Peak (6,920m) and Sita Chuchura (6,611m). Heading east you descend a little and pass through a portion of the Hidden Valley and climb to Thapa Pass (5,250m), between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012m) from where you begin your descent, heading south-east to Alubari.

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Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Apex Himalaya Treks (AHT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with Apex Himalaya Treks display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to your hotel nearby Thamel as per your requirement. Thamel has great food from all over the world, fabulous shopping and Durbar square with its several temples and markets are nearby Thamel. Overnight at hotel. Includes: Accommodation, Transportation

Day 02

Preparation for trek, meeting with guide and full Day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath - Hotel

After breakfast, your day will start for sightseeing of three Popular UNESCO Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley with your professional tour guide. Our first destination for sightseeing will be at Buddhanath (the biggest & Largest Buddhist Stupa in the World). Stupa of Bouddhanath epitomizes Buddhism. In this Area, you will visit a Buddhist Monastery and stop for a lunch. If the weather is clear you will get glimpses of the mountain ranges close to Kathmandu, particularly Mt Ganesh Himal from the restaurant location. Your guide will enlighten you with detailed historical and cultural information about the place. After Lunch, we will visit Hindus temple Pasupatinath, one of the holiest temple for Hindu religion people. After this you will visit Living goddess home and Kathmandu Durbar square. Locally, this old royal palace area is called Basantapur Area or Hanuman dhoka Durbar Square. It normally takes 5 hours tour to visit all these 3 monuments within Kathmandu city. - Entrance fee for these UNESCO site should be paid in Nepali currency. We suggest you to carry some Nepali money while sightseeing. - Please cover your shoulders and while sightseeing - To show gratitude and respect, use both of your hands rather than one when giving or receiving something, even money. It seen as a gesture of respect. - Remove your shoes when entering a home, temple or monastery (and leather items in Hindu temples) - Remember not to point with a single finger but use a flat extended hand especially to indicate a sacred object or place. Meeting time at 3 pm in your hotel with our office representative and he/she will help you to meet with your trekking guide. Your trekking guide will help you for shopping and collecting remaining equipment for the trek. Includes: Breakfast, Transportation ,Accommodation

Day 03

Drive from Kathmandu – Beni (830m/ 27253 ft), 9 hour drive

After breakfast we go for eight hours drive to Beni, with the amazing sceneries on the way. Beni is the district headquarters and has a police check post where your trekking permits will be examined. Beni is at the confluence of the Myagdi and the Kali Gandaki river. Overnight at Tea-house Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation, Transportation

Day 04

Trek to Dharapani (1,560m/ 5118 ft), 7 hours

Hiking out along high and winging trail out of Babiyachaur, we cross the river to the west bank of Myagdi river heading north to Phedi. The valley widens and terraced hills develop on both sides of the river. The trail is fairly level and you pass the village of Shahashradhara, cross the DukKhola and walking through fields arrive at Ratorunga. From here the valley narrows again and the terraces disappear on either side of the river. The trail Continue to the large village of Dharapani. Tea-house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 05

Trek to Muri (1,850m/ 6069 ft), 5 hours

Our hike continues to the village of Sibang and Mattim, crossing the river to its West Bank. The track starts climbing in earnest as you leave Phedi and there will be many switch-backs until you arrive at the crest and the angle of ascent eases. Winding trail continues uphill, with a great view of Dhaulagir (8167 m) and GurjaHimal (7193 m) and after the steep climbs we reach a large and dense village of Magars called Muri. Overnight at tea-house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 06

Trek to Boghara (2080m/ 6824 ft), 6 hours

Trekking down, crossing a brook and walking through terraced fields and climbing a ridge we reach the pass from where we can view Mt. Ghustung South soaring at the altitude of 6465 m. Further descend to the Myagdi river and trek along its West Bank to the village of Naura from where we will climb a little before crossing a lush hill and climbing a steep slope with switch-backs and then descend through a forest and terraced fields to Boghara. Tea-house Overnight. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 07

Trek to Dobang (2,520m/ 8267 ft), 5 hours

After Boghara we hike down the trail through terraced fields to a small crest and a jungle to Jyardan; it is the most isolated settlement. The meandering Dhaurlagiri trek route cross through rocky area and green hill then go down through a steep stone step to the river bed. We follow the river trail for a while and then again ascend to cross a brook to a Kharka. We steadily descend to Lipshe and walk through the forest to LapcheKharka and then the track goes up to Dobang located on a flat land. Overnight at tea-house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 08

Trek to ChoribanKhola (3,110m/ 10203 ft), 5 hours

When we cross a wooden bridge out of Dobang the trail ascends a forested area and after a while the west face of Dhaulagiri I becomes visible through breaks in the trees. Hiking down to the Myagdi river and crossing it via a wooden bridge to the east bank we continue to Chartare. Again, passing through forests we cut across a rocky area and cross a river to ChoribanKhola. Tea-house Overnight. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 09

Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660m/ 12007 ft), 5 hours

Following a route to the terminal moraine of the Chhonbarban Glacier entering from the right, Tukuch peak (6837 m) becomes visible straight on; at the far end while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I dominates the skyline to the right. The trail of this part of Dhaulagiri trek is not so well defined. After a short while you will reach Italian Base Camp (3660 meters) that is the site of your camp for the night. From here to the west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751meters), Dhaulagiri III (7715 meters) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 meters). Overnight at tea-house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 10

Acclimatization and rest day.

This is our acclimatization & rest day at the base camp. Apex Himalaya strongly recommended that your body acclimatizes to the high altitude and be "tuned" for the even higher altitudes to come. You may explore around and just with the altitude. Overnight at tea-house. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 11

Trek to Japanese Camp (4210m/ 13812 ft), 5 hours

We set up early in the morning when the weather is expected to be clear. The trail is bit prone to stone fall, and pass through a narrow gorge. Today we stay overnight near at glacier. Camp Overnight Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 12

Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m/ 15551 ft) 7 hours.

Trek to Dhaulagiri base camp, one of the adventurous day of our Dhaulagiri trek with the magnificent view of north part of Dhaulagiri first. Camp Overnight. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 13

Pass the French Pass (5360m/ 17585 ft) and then trek to Hidden Valley (5200m/ 17060 ft), 6 hours

We start our hike early in the morning. After the glacier we climb two terraced hills, the first of which runs along the glacier, then cuts across the mountain flank and the moraine you enter a gentle incline on the left from an ablation valley. Climb this gentle slope to the French Pass (5360 meters). A great vista opens up from the French Pass and you will be able to see MukutHimal (6328 meters), Tashi Kang (6386 meters) and Sita Chuchura (6611 meters), all of which surround the Hidden Valley. To the south is Tukche Peak (6920 meters) and beyond is the massive peak of Dhaulagiri I. From French Pass you continue along the right edge of the Hidden valley losing a little elevation to Thapa Pass (5250meters) between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012 meters). Hiking down from Thapa Pass we will make it to camp at 5200 meters. Overnight at tented camp. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 14

Cross Dhampus Pass (5200m/ 17060ft), and trek to Yak Kharka (3,680m/ 12073 ft),7 hours

Hiking down the steep slope from the hidden valley to the Dhampus Pass and continue to summer pasture land at Yak Kharka. There is a perfect camp site to enjoy the surroundings. Overnight at tented camp. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 15

Trek to Marpha (2,667m/ 8750 ft), 5 hours

Walking down to the village of Marpha, on the west bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Marpha is home to many apple orchids as well as all the various food products made from fruit. Apple Brandy is a local specialty that you may be lucky enough to taste en route. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation

Day 16

Drive to Pokhara (850m/ 2788 ft), 9 hours

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation, Transportation

Day 17

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7 hrs drive).

Spend some hours in Pokhara and late morning flight to Kathmandu or drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Free time is for shopping and other individual sightseeing in Kathmandu, specifically Thamel. - If you want fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 30 mins flight then we can upgrade upon to your request Includes: Breakfast, Accommodation, Transportation

Day 18

Departure

Our team will ensure that you are transferred on time to the airport for your flights if you are departing Nepal. Includes: Breakfast, Transportation

Although we do our best to follow the schedule above; on such adventurous trip like Dhaulagiri Circuit, Manasalu Circuit trek, itinerary is subject to change due to weather, route conditions, local politics, transport or and other factors beyond our control. Apex Himalaya Treks and Expedition guide/leader would decide the best alternatives considering the best concern of the whole group.

Cost Include(s)

01. Meals

–       Three Meals(breakfast, lunch and dinner) without tea/coffee during the whole trek

–       Fruits every evening after dinner as a desserts

–       4 night accommodation in a tent with three time meals with tea, coffee, juice and hot water.

02. Accommodations

–       Clean tea-house accommodation during the whole trek.

–       Accommodation during whole trek will be in clean tea-houses, twin-share rooms beds with normal foam mattress and pillows included but shared bathroom and toilet.

–       Three night accommodation in Kathmandu in a decent hotel with breakfast

–       One night accommodation in Pokhara in a decent hotel with breakfast

03. All ground transportation

–       Kathmandu to Beni in a deluxe bus

–       Beni to Darbang in shared Jeep

–       Marpha to Pokhara in share bus

–       Pokhara to Kathmandu in tourist bus

–       Sightseeing in private vehicle

04. Nepali staffs

–       Government license holder English and Hindi speaking Guide and his food, accommodations, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine and transportations.

–       Require number of porters and his accommodations, salary, insurance, equipments, medicine and transportation.

05. Permits and documentations

–       Trekkers Information Management System  (TIMS)

–       Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)

–       Travel & Rescue arrangements.

–       All our government taxes, VAT and other official expenses.

06. Equipment

–       Trekking Poles

–       Water proof duffle bag of 80 liter for your trekking equipment (which meant to be carried by porters)

–       Trekking T-shirt

–       Gaiter for high passes or during winter (December to February)

–       Spikes for high passes or during winter (December to February)

 

Cost Exclude(s)

01.   Entrance fee while doing sightseeing around Kathmandu

02.   All the meals in Kathmandu expect breakfast

03.   Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, hot water, hot shower etc. during your trek.

04.   All beverages and bar bills.

05.   Travel Insurance (Essential – Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5545 meters).

06.   Personal trekking equipment except stated above.

07.   Donations

08.   Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances that is beyond Apex Himalaya control.

09.   If you want private vehicle for following transportation then it will cost extra:

–       Kathmandu to Beni: USD 220

–       Marpha to Pokhara : USD 300

10.   Tips for guide

 

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All foreign nationals, except Indian citizens, need visas to enter Nepal. You can apply for a Nepalese visa from Nepalese Embassy or consulate in your home country. Alternatively, can also obtain your entry visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival.On arrival visa program takes more than 1:30 hours because of queue for visa and luggage.
You may need following information while filling the visa form:-
Office name: Apex Himalaya Treks & Expedition
Location: Thahity Chowk, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone number of office : +977 1-4257635
House number of office: 135/13
Hotel name: _____________
Location of hotel: ___________
Phone number of hotel: _____________
Zip code: 44601
(Please note: we will send you the actual hotel detail near to date of travel.
Contact person in Nepal: Bimal Karki
Contact person number in Nepal: +977-9841037700

A valid passport must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour; two passport size photo and the visa fee in USD cash only.

New Visa Valid Fees provision from 17th July 2019
15 days US$ 30
30 days US$ 50
90 days US$ 125

Many travelers will experience culture shock upon arrival in a new country and is a common experience whether you are travelling for business, pleasure or long term settlement. Nepal is no different, as it is unique in terms of its customs, food and language.
Gathering information and being completely prepared for the unexpected will ensure you can adjust quickly to Nepal upon arrival.
The following list provides some key facts to assist in your arrival and enable easy adjustment.
Food / Water
• People eat their food with the right hand. Take care to wash your hands. Importantly, it is suggested your left hand remains below the table if you choose to eat with your hands. In most restaurants you will be provided the option of using either a spoon, fork or chopsticks.
• Nepalese food is not too spicy, though if you wish to ensure that the dish you are ordering is suitable to your tastes, it is wise to ask.
• Whilst trekking at altitude it pays to eat simple foods whilst you become accustomed to the change in oxygen levels. The general recommendations is to eat non fried foods. The traditional meal of Dahl Bhatwhich is rice, vegetable and dahl is a staple.
Culture
• Public display of affection (kissing and hugging) is considered offensive.
• When removing shoes, sandals or slippers place them the right way up. Placing them upside down is considered to bring bad luck. Inside a home or temple is it is common place to remove shoes, seek advice from your host or temple guide to clarify and direct you.
• Physical disciplining such as hitting or spanking a child by a parent is not considered improper in Nepal, though there are varying views and ideas. You will observe this at times throughout Nepal. We suggest that you don’t try and intervene. In the event that someone disciplines a child or minor in an in-appropriate manner you can be assured that another Nepali person will step in. They understand the cultural norms and nuances.
• Animals may be sacrificed during Hindu festivals and in other religious and non-religious activities such as a visit to a witch doctor. We suggest that you don’t try and intervene. This is likely to cause offence. Make enquiries with regard to what is to happen at a festival or religious event if you wish to avoid such a situation.
• In general, Nepali people are highly uncomfortable with nudity and immodest clothing. To avoid this, men should wear a top, even when it is hot. Women should cover shoulders and wear skirt/shorts at least to the knee. This is the case both in urban, rural settings and when trekking.
• If you decide to wear Nepali traditional clothing (kurta or sari for women, daurasuruwal and dhakatopi cap for men) this is usually welcomed as a sign that you respect Nepali culture.
• Nepali people take pride in their appearance and whilst it is not necessary to be too particular, having a clean and tidy appearance shows respect for yourself and for those around you – so keeping your clothing, hair and facial hair tidy will be appreciated.
On the street / General
• Be attentive on the street, assume that a vehicle may be on the opposite side that you expect it to approach. On a busy street without lights or an obvious crossing point, you may wish to cross the road with other Nepali people. A simple smile of recognition of the situation and you will find they will provide assistance.
• Buses stop even in places there aren’t bus stops. Just wave. They will stop.
• When in Nepal, don’t expect things to go on time. You will face delays almost in all activities. There is even a phrase “Nepali Time” which is used sarcastically to point out delay in activities.
• Throughout Nepal electricity outages and load shedding plays havoc with people’s lives. This can generally be avoided by staying in a reputable hotel. It is worth asking the hotel management if they have a back-up power supply and whether it is operational.
• The Nepali term for a strike “bandha” in Nepali. Although they are no longer common place, you may find yourself travelling in Nepal when a strike occurs. If there is a general and complete strike, buses may not operate and shops can be closed. Seek advice from your hotel manager, guide or local people if a strike is to occur. There is good information on the internet via a simple search.

Whilst Nepal is a very busy tourist destination, culturally the country continues to welcome visitors. There is an understanding by everyone of the importance of tourism economically.
Whether you are trekking in the mountains or touring the Kathmandu valley we suggest you that you treat the land its people with care & respect.
Below are some tips on how you can keep the environment clean and show appreciation for age-old culture and traditional religious beliefs. Nepal's Culture might be astonishing and surprising for newcomers therefore these tips are sometimes necessary.

Do

• To show gratitude and respect, use both of your hands rather than one when giving or receiving something, even money. It seen as a gesture of respect.
• Remove your shoes when entering a home, temple or monastery (and leather items in Hindu temples)

Don’t

• Remember not to point with a single finger but use a flat extended hand especially to indicate a sacred object or place.
• Among Hindus, avoid touching women and holy men. People, especially women, do not normally shakes hands when they greet one another, but instead press palms together in a prayer-like gesture known as "Namaste" greeting is preferable.
• Don't eat with your left hand. The left hand is for toileting only.
• Never eat beef in front of Hindus & Buddhist because beef is strictly prohibited among both Hindus and Buddhists. Cows are sacred in Nepal.
• Try not to step over or point your feet at another person, a sacred place or a hearth.
• Smoking and wearing scant dress in religious settings. Remember, some of the temples entrance may be prohibited for non-Hindus.
• It is better not to touch offerings or persons when they are on way to shrines, especially if you are non-Hindu.
• Don't offer food to a Nepalese after tasting it, nor eat from a common pot, and avoid touching your lips to a shared drinking vessel.
• The sight of men holding hands is common, but men and women holding hands, and general acts of affection, are frowned upon.
• Do walk around monastery or temple clockwise, so that the outer walls are always on your right. If you encounter a stone wall covered with Tibetan inscriptions, do the same: Walk past with the wall on your right (and don't take any of the stones).
• Don't lose your control. Raising your voice or shouting is seen as extremely bad manners in Nepal too and will only make any problem worse.
• Do get a receipt of in authenticity when purchasing an antique replica? Otherwise, you will not be allowed to take it out of the country. And don't buy ivory or fur from endangered species? Your purchases encourage the trade in such illegal goods, and you won't be allowed to bring them back home anyway.
• Don't give in to children who ask for just one rupee. Although a rupee is a small amount that anyone can spare, successful begging leads young children to drop out of school and take up panhandling as their trade. If you want to help, give to a trustworthy charity or a school.
• Don't take photographs of locals, holy shrines & temples unless consent has been provided.

Most treks pass through villages with very simple ablution facilities and farm lands. There is always villages above the trail, all water should be boiled or treated before consumption. Even clean spring water may contain biological or chemical contamination due to local minerals and be totally harmless to locals but may not be tolerated by tourists. It is wise to avoid non-boiled or untreated water. If it is available, bottled mineral water at the tea houses and lodges are provided at a reasonable cost. Consider your impact on the environment and bring water treatment methods to Nepal which ensure you don’t have to purchase bottled water or boiled water.

Internet is available in particular locations along the Everest and Annapurna treks. You can also purchase wireless modems such as NCELL, NTC for your notebook and you will be able to use them. Do not expect internet in the remote areas of trekking and climbing.

Yes. In the past, Nepal has experienced political unrest, however since November of 2006, the signed Nepal Peace Agreement, between the Government of Nepal and the Nepal Communist Party (Maoists) has brought this unrest to a close.

The best season to visit Nepal is after the monsoons that end in August until mid-December, before the winter sets in. Also, from mid-February to early June are the most preferred months by visitors. During these two periods, the rains wash the dusty tracks and the valley looks magnificent with blooming flowers. Mountain views are clear most of the time.
It is best to visit hilly areas in summer that is, the months of May and June. The average temperature at that time is around 22-25 degrees Celsius. Nights are a bit chilly in the lower Himalayan region but are comfortable. Mountainous areas are extremely unsafe during the monsoon season, which are very common. The persistent rains make the hilly tracts slippery.
In winter, most of the hilly areas become threats due to very heavy snowfall and avalanches, but if you are fond of snowfall then you can opt for the lower Himalayan regions that look beautiful covered in blankets of snow.

You should contact your general practitioner or travel clinic for the latest travel health advice. It is advisable to be up-to-date with Tetanus, Polio, Typhoid, and Hepatitis A vaccination shots. If you are extending your stay in Nepal you may need anti-malarial protection.

You can exchange in Nepal, primarily in Kathmandu and in Pokhara. It really depends on your budget and what you want to do and for ho

If you are reasonably fit and enjoy walking you will find trekking suits you. Normally the shorter treks tend to be easier whilst the longer ones often require a better standard of fitness. It is important to remember, however, that trekking requires an adequate level of physical conditioning. To prepare yourself for a trek, especially a difficult one that lasts two weeks or more, some moderate physical exercise is recommended before you embark on your journey such as walking, running swimming, or hiking. It is also worth remembering you can choose the pace and direction of your trek.

The duration of the trek depends on the region of the trek and on interests which each client has. Generally speaking, treks can range from 2-3 days to a month’s time or sometimes longer periods if trekkers’ wish. Even the same trek can be of a different duration for different trekkers depending on their wishes and interests on the route.

You will mostly be on well-maintained trekking routes that consist of dirt trails. The terrain on some of these trails may be long, steep climbs or descents as well as rocky, dusty paths and forest tracks. There are also a lot of big stone steps and staircases especially on the Annapurna circuit. In some cases, treks include mountain passes so the trail can be narrow in places. You will feel a moderate altitude effect starting at around 3,000m upwards.

Most of what you need during a trek is available in Kathmandu, and you can buy them or rent them once you are there. Most books on trekking will list them; check one out before you embark on your trek. If you do not have a book yet and plan to get one only once you are in Nepal, there are some things you may want to bring from home. Bring ear-plugs to help you sleep in spite of barking dogs. A battery operated short-wave radio can be helpful to listen to weather reports or the news. Also bring along a pocket knife, sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, photographic equipment, binoculars, a compass, a good watch with possibly an altimeter, and a day pack. Others, you can buy or rent in Kathmandu for reasonable price.

Generally your hotel or lodge will let you store your luggage with them for some nominal or no fee. As long as you lock up your bags, they are normally safe. If you want then we can also store your luggage at our office store room in free of cost.

The weather can be unpredictable in the mountains. However, at night it is generally cold and the days are generally warm. If it is raining at the base of the mountain, it will be snowing at the top of its peak. There will be heavy snowfall during the months of December and February. It is important that you stay warm and dry in just about any condition. Temperatures could be as high as 20 degrees C and as low as -10 degrees C.

Along the trekking routes, tea-houses and lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quilt or blanket. We can also offer you sleeping bags if needed (which need to be returned after your trip) but it is a good idea to have your own sleeping equipment if possible. Accommodations have private rooms with twin beds that may be used for double or single occupancy. Tea-houses have an adjoining dining room around a fire burning stove. You may take a hot shower but need to ask them to boil the water.

In general, yes. But, it's always good to take sensible precautions in order to avoid any health problems. No matter how tempting and it can get very tempting after a long trek- avoid drinking any other water than bottled water.Do not eat roadside food that is exposed in the open air. Avoid buying and eating raw and unpeeled fruit and vegetables. Other than that, it is fine to have boiled, fried or properly packaged food items.

Altitude Sickness is the effect of altitude on those who ascent too rapidly to elevations above 3,000 meters. The basic early symptoms of altitude sickness are headache, loss of appetite and sleeplessness. One shouldn't ignore these early symptoms as these symptoms may lead to more serious warnings and cause death sometimes within few hours. Medicine is no substitute for descent. If a doctor is available, he may give medicine and oxygen. However, the patient must go down to lower altitude even if treatment is given.

First of all, your trekking guide will provide you with First Aid. If the case becomes more serious, you will be transferred to a health post where you can consult with a doctor. For acute sickness, at your request, you will be immediately taken down by helicopter or airplane to Kathmandu for treatment and rest. It is strongly recommended to descend from the mountain if you are suffering severely from altitude sickness.

You should bring a valid passport (must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour; keep an extra photocopy just in case), a copy of your travel insurance, cash and traveler’s checks (keep numbers and proof of purchase separately); flight tickets, emergency contact numbers of T/C’s, banks, insurance and family members and any medications.

If you want to make modifications to your customized itinerary (Not applicable for fixed departures) even after you confirmed your booking, it is possible. We provide free alterations one time. However, after this, we charge a US $30 dollar surcharge for every new modification but this must be made 15 days prior to your trip so that we can adjust our schedule to your new trip itinerary.
Cancellation of the trip is not possible and you will lose your 10% deposit amount. We won’t charge the amount if the trip is postponed (only once) with valid reason. Postponing notice is required a minimum of 30 days prior to trip departure. If you fail to give proper notice within 30 days prior to your trip departure or do not show up at your scheduled arrival time without prior notice, you will forfeit 100% of the total cost of your trip.
Note: Changes may be possible, but are not guaranteed.