BEST OF NEPAL

Tour Highlights:

• Guided exploration of Kathmandu Durbar Square & sacred Pashupatinath Temple
• Spiritual atmosphere at Boudhanath & hilltop views from Swayambhunath
• Easy Himalayan foothill trek through traditional Gurung villages
• Sunrise panorama from Sarangkot over Annapurna & Machhapuchhre
• Scenic Seti River rafting with overnight riverside camp
• Leisure time by Pokhara lakeside cafés & mountain views
• Wildlife safari adventure in Chitwan National Park
• Canoe rides, jungle walks & Tharu cultural dance program
• One journey covering Himalayas • Hills • Rivers • Terai Jungle

cost Includes

• Airport arrival and departure transfers
• 3" category hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara (twin/double sharing, breakfast included)
• Teahouse/lodge accommodation during trekking (twin sharing)
• very good Standard jungle Resort in Chitwan National Park (full board)
• Riverside tented camp during Seti River rafting
• All meals during trekking, rafting & Chitwan stay
• Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including heritage sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square
• English-speaking licensed trekking guide
• Required trekking permits and Annapurna conservation fees
• Rafting equipment and professional rafting crew
• Jungle activities in Chitwan (jeep safari, canoe ride, jungle walk, cultural program)
• Tourist bus/private vehicle and Flight transportation as per itinerary
• All government taxes and service charges

Cost Excludes

• International airfare to/from Nepal
• Nepal entry visa fees
• Travel insurance (mandatory for trekking & rafting)
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, beverages, bar bills)
• Tips for guides, drivers, rafting crew & hotel staff
• Optional activities (paragliding, Everest mountain flight, spa treatments, etc.)
• Any services not specifically mentioned in #Cost Includes”

Hotel Maya Manor, Kathmandu

Hotel Kailash, Pokhara

Machan Villa, Chitwan

Machan Villa, Chitwan

Trekking Lodge

Visa requirement

Visa is the first requirement before you enter Nepal, which you can obtain at Kathmandu airport on arrival or you can also get it in your country of destination from Nepalese Embassy or consulate offices. Or you can apply online also from the website of immigration department of Nepal under the link. https://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa We would recommend you to obtain visa either online in advance to avoid long queue at the airport. To obtain on arrival visa you required a valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background. Credit cards are not accepted as payment of visa fee. No On arrival visa for country list -

AFG,IRQ,CMR,GHA,SOM,SWZ,PSE,ZWE,NGA,ETH,LBR

Visa Facility Duration Fee:

• Multiple entries 15 days - US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
• Multiple entries 30 days - US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
• Multiple entries 90 days - US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
• For more in details and current updates please visit the link below directly:

http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

Travel insurance is necessary

Adequate security gives you therapeutic incorporation in case you turn out to be sick or break your leg at the mountain, your camera overflowing with epic ascending shots is hurt or stolen, your flights are dropped, or you end up included with a disastrous occasion. It's an assurance against potential issues that develop when you're all over the place, and can secure your life. Your own adequate travel insurance ought to be purchased at the time your finalise your booking. This is a mandatory requirement for travel. Sufficient provision that covers personal accidents, death, medical costs and emergency repatriation should all be included under your policy. We would recommend a minimum coverage of 0,000 for each of the aforementioned categories. Your policy will also ideally cover you in cases of cancellations, curtailments, loss of luggage and any personal liabilities that may occur. It is a requirement that you provide proof of sufficient travel insurance.

Clothing

From April to the end of October, it is warm in Kathmandu. In Nepal clothing for traveling purpose should be comfortable and light. You can also wear longer shorts provided that it is weather- friendly. In the months of November to the end of March, days are usually warm and evenings are cool. Put on your summer clothes during the day time but in the evening and night it is advisable to carry a light jacket. Winter season starts from December to February. One must be equipped with sufficient winter wears like jackets, sweaters, trousers etc to stay protected from the cold.

Health & safety in Nepal

Drinking water is very important factor to be safe and prevent from infectious diseases in Nepal. We recommend you only to drink bottled mineral water, which is available in every hotel and shops. If you are traveling in rural areas, like going for trekking, carry iodine tablets with you. Consult your GP or travel health clinic well before departure to check on recommended vaccinations, which may include typhoid and hepatitis A, plus meningitis if trekking to outlying areas. Malaria is present below 1,200m; consider taking antimalarials. In town, stick to bottled water. Take water-purifying tablets with you if you’re trekking or heading off the beaten track.

Altitude sickness

The air pressure is lower as we go higher, that means thinner air, you will be breathing also less oxygen. Same thing happens, when you are trekking in Himalayas above 2000 meter you are breathing less oxygen and there is always danger of having altitude sickness. But it is not for everybody, it also depends on each and everybody’s physical condition. Altitude starts to effect us from 2,000 metres upwards. it is also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), If trekking at high altitude take precautions to avoid AMS. Make sure you are physically fit, acclimatise to the altitude slowly, eat high-carb meals and drink plenty of water.

AMS is actually more common in fit young men because they are more likely to attempt a rapid ascent by racing up the mountain. It is more safer and enjoyable by planning a sensible itinerary that allows for gradual acclimatisation to altitude as you ascend, but you can back down as fast as you like! If you are not feeling well above 2,500 m, it may be AMS until proven otherwise.

Early symptoms of AMS include:

• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Fatigue on minimal exertion
• Dizziness

What to do if you have AMS?

• Don’t go higher, rest, drink fluids (not alcohol).
• If symptoms get worse, immediately descend with a friend.
• If symptoms fully go away, go up.
• Consider taking Acetazolamide (Diamox 250 mg twice a day).

You’ll spend your nights in teahouses / Local guest house

In Nepal Teahouse trekking is the most popular form of arrangement which allows trekkers to stay at local lodge and have wholesome foods. The guest houses offer basic twin bed accommodation. It is cold in the night, we would recommend you to bring your own sleeping bag, if you do not have one, we can also provide you.There are only common bathroom and toilet which you have to share with other tourists and they have sometime hot shower.. This type of local lodges are mostly available in most popular trekking routes like – Annapurna, Mustang, Everest and Langtang areas. You will be carrying all your clothing gears along with you depending on the season but in case if you want to buy or hire any trekking items in Kathmandu or Pokhara. There are lots of trekking stores across Kathmandu and in the main streets of Pokhara.

Trekking Gear that you should bring:

• Waterproof hiking boots (worn in)
• Waterproof backpack cover and dry bag
• A warm sleeping bag
• Rain coat or Jacket
• Warm Jacket
• Water purification tablets
• Altitude sickness tablets
• Beanie
• Hand sanitiser
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Bandaids
• First aid kit
• Thermals
• Hat
• Warm sleeping bag
• Warm socks (several pairs)
• Torch and batteries
• Snacks
• Refillable water bottle
• Gloves and scarf (depending on season and altitude)

Best Time To Trek In Nepal

The best season go for Trekking in Nepal is from the mid of September to mid of December and from late February through to June consider ever best season of trekking in Himalayas. During this period of months have pleasant climate condition not so hot and cold and visibility of mountain are crystal clear. In these months in trekking areas temperatures is stable in the morning 10 to 12 Celsius and during the day 15 to 20 Celsius depending on the Months. Most important thing is there will be less chance of rain, skies are often clear, providing great vistas of the Himalayas.

June, July and August months are main rainy season in Nepal and involves monsoon with heavy rainfall which makes trekking conditions unfavourable. It is cold in the winter months in December and January generally, the days are clear in winter season in Nepal. In winter season in Nepal is usually snow fall in the higher elevations above 5000m. with risk winds and colder temperatures. Therefore, it is ideal for trekking in the lower elevation.

Nepali customs

Nepal is a Hindu dominated religious nation, when visiting its religious places, you should pay an attention. Because some holy Hindu temples are strictly accessible for the Hindus only so, ensure you read the display board before you enter the site or ask near by some one and always explore clockwise around temples. Always ask before you capture religious temples and peoples in your camera, so that you do not offend the peoples feeling and also in terms of respect to the peoples and their culture. By the way expel your shoes when entering those sites or a neighbourhood's home. Shoes are supposed to be containing dirts and leather wears are not allowed inside the temple.