Group Size During Trek

The cost of the packages featured here in our website is based on maximum 2 Pax. But according to your preference we can customize the size and calculate the cost accordingly. We also arrange treks for solo lady traveller. Even if our fixed departure date doesn’t work for you, we can manage accordingly. Normally, for a group, we provide 1 main guide, 1 assistant guide along with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers. Moreover, for every additional 2 trekkers, 1 more assistant guide and a porter will be provided.

 Trek Guides and staff.

For trekking, we provide local experienced trek guide who can communicate well with the guests and explain well about the trails, customs and traditions of the local community in the area. The role of the trek guide is to ensure that the trip runs smoothly. He will share his local knowledge, co-ordinate the day to day running of the tour. If you have any problems on the tour, please inform the trek guide. We are a well-established adventure company and we have employed professional trek guides (who are good in English speaking and few multi-linguals too).

Our guides are trained about the following:

• Trekking Guide Training & licensed- Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre
• Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
• Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
• English Language KEEP
• Conservation & Biodiversity TAAN
• Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (Climbing leaders) Nepal Mountaineering Association

 Trip safety

Your safety is our main concern.

We have designed our itinerary keeping your safety in mind. Along the whole trekking period you will be guided by a professional guide who are trained about safety and first aid. We have every set up in case of emergency such as high-altitude medicine and Gamow Bag (High altitude Chamber bag).

Please note: High Altitude Chamber Bag is used to provide heat in your body and it is available on certain cost. Moreover, to let you familiar with altitude, you are suggested to walk slow and steady and ensure for proper acclimatization.

Climate and weather condition during trek

Weather in the mountain is extremely unpredictable. Nights are generally cooler and Days are warm.Everest Base Camp trek is likely to have a wide range of temperatures depending on the altitude and the time of day. In the mountains up to 3,500m the nights will be cool, normally around 5 degree C, and during the day temperatures sometimes rise to 25 degree C. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 20 degree C to -15 degree C.

 Permits and Fees

Permits with certain fees would be required to enter certain areas like World heritage sites, National Parks and other restricted areas. Our package cost includes all the permits fees. If any changes are made in the permits cost (by the government) we will inform you in the booking time.

Travel Insurance

While travelling to Nepal, you are requested to have a travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring your travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy. While getting insurance, don’t forget to discuss about the itinerary with your insurer as your insurance should cover all activities being undertaken during the trip.

 Altitude Mountain sickness

AMS is the abbreviation for Acute Mountain sickness also termed as the High Altitude Sickness. AMS is one of the challenges that the trekkers/ climbers might face during their climb in the mountains. As you reach higher in the altitude the oxygen level gradually decreases. If a person tries to climb too quickly then there is a higher chance of getting AMS. The major symptoms of AMS are

• Headache
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• tiredness
• difficulty in sleeping etc

 However, AMS can be avoided by using some precautionary measures such as drinking plenty of water, eating enough food and walking in the steady pace. Our experienced guides who have been working in the Himalayas will help and instruct you for further measures. You will also be provided with a Gamow bag upon request at an additional charge which is considered a major gear to reduce the effect of AMS. In the worst case scenario, we shall arrange a rescue and evacuation using a helicopter whose cost should be covered by your travel insurance.

 Acclimatization

We are experts at operating at high-altitude. Every trip we run has a realistic acclimatization programme. Our treks are designed to allow gradual height gain, spread over a number of days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude but, for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent to height will produce minimal effects.

 Physical Fitness

We strongly recommend our clients for consulting the doctor before planning their holidays. You should obtain professional advice from a travel clinic or your local Physician. Technical experience is not needed in every hiking/camping packages.