Nepal Faqs

There are ATMS in all the main major cities and towns and even in some of the villages along the trail to everest and Annapurna.  However you cannot be dependent on the ATMS in smaller areas as they are subject to power and internet outrages.  Cash is still a prefer mode in most places in Nepal.

In the cities and towns, major restaurants, and larger shops will accept credit card but not by small establishment. Once you are out of the cities, you  will need  cash almost always. There may be few places along the popular trail that may accept credit cards but it is rare.  However there are ATMS in many larger villages on the treks. It is best to change the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you go to the trekking in the mountain region, as ATMS are subject to network issues.

The dates of most festivals are fixed by famous astrologers after consulting the lunar calendar. The biggest and most popular festivals are: Dashain, a celebration of Goddess Bhagabati’s victory over evil Mahisashur; and Tihar, a celebration of lights dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.

It is illegal to export anything older than 100 years. Please do not take any religious objects away from sacred sites. Remember to get endorsed bill to be verified by custom at the time of exit.

Most Nepalese don’t mind being photographed, but some do. Ask first, especially if photographing ceremonies or older people. Try instead to establish a friendly relationship with a few words or gestures e.g Namaste (Formal greeting in Nepali

Easy Treks:
No previous Trek experience and any physical preparation are required to attempt this trek. An interest in walking will be enough to take up such treks. Such treks usually vary from 2 days hike to 5 days trekking and can reach up to an altitude of 3000 m. Treks usually on well-maintained paths and passes through ridges and involve walking up 3 to 5 hours per day.

Moderate Treks:
Moderate Treks will require at least 6-7 hours of walking every day, crossing 4000 m above high altitude passes, and long and exhausting walks through often rough trails, rocks and boulders. Therefore, you will require physical and mental fitness, positive attitude and interests and previous hiking or camping experience is preferred. You should prepare to face high altitude.

Difficult Treks:
Prior trekking experience and technical knowledge are essential in Difficult Treks. Besides walking through rough trails for 6-7 hours and crossing high passes as high as 5000 m, you will also be glacier crossings on snow/ice. You will be facing high altitude air with a low level of oxygen and continuous walking over a huge stretch of Himalayan valleys. Positive attitude and perseverance are required.

Strenuous Treks:
Strenuous Treks involve long days, long hours of challenging walks; high altitude passes above 5000 m, difficult terrains and glacier and snow walking. No doubt you need to be mentally and physically fit and in excellent health condition. As part of technical requirements, you will require having rock and ice climbing experience with the knowledge of the use of ice axe and crampons. You should consider joining one of the rock climbing and glacier walking classes before heading for Trek.

It is possible most of the lodges are electrified or they use solar panel , the specification of  Electric Plug that is commonly used is two or three round prongs, but not flat prongs as found in use in the United States or in other countries. If your electronic items use 110 Volt 60 MHZ electricity, you will need a voltage convert.

There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. All our guides are equipped with the local mobile phone. You may wish to pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback, or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too.

A guide, a cook,, porters or horses/Yaks depending on the region will accompany you during the trek.

Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. Ensure not to cross the limit of 13 -15 kg. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream, etc. only.

Sleeping bags are required and these are generally trips that involve camping & trekking. When we use home stays, blankets are provided but some travelers feel more comfortable with their own sleeping bag or sleeping sheet.