*The Trip cost will be different
depending on the Group Size, duration of trip and services required please
contact us through our email info@mountainnepaltrek.com with details to get better quote.
Cost Includes:
- All surface
transfers as per itinerary.
- 3 night’s hotel
accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan.
- Round trip flight
ticket to/from Lukla.
- All necessary paper
work and permits for trek.
- Guided sightseeing
tours in Kathmandu.
- Guide & porters
during the trekking.
- All meals &
tea-house/guest house accommodation during trekking. (3 meals per day).
- Medical supplies.
[First Aid medical kit will be available].
- Trekking
certificate from our company “Gold Mountain Nepal Treks & Expedition
Pvt. Ltd”.
- Farewell dinner
after your trekking.
- Our service charge
& government taxes.
Cost Excludes:
- Meals in Kathmandu
except breakfast.
- Your International
airfares along with taxes.
- Sightseeing entry
fees during Kathmandu valley tour.
- Personal expenses
such as laundry, phone calls, internet and others.
- Personal trekking
equipment.
- Any extra
transportation except in itinerary [we can arrange upon request].
- Your travel
insurance. [We recommended to all our client’s to make your travel
insurance].
- Helicopter rescue
due to out of control. [Your travel insurance will cover if you have an
insurance including it].
- Tips to our
trekking staffs.
- Any other expenses
which are not mentioned in the inclusive price.
Day
01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,338 m/4,389 ft].
Upon your arrival at
Tribhuwan International Airport you will transfer to the hotel by
our airport representative. After your freshness we will have talk about
your trekking plan in the hotel or our office. You will meet your guide also.
You can ask your question about the trek. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day
02: Full day Sightseeing Tours around Kathmandu Valley.
After your breakfast
we will start sightseeing tour with our excellent tour guide. Including
Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Monkey Temple(Swyambhunath Stupa),
Kathmandu Durbar Squre, Patan Durbar Squre etc. In the tour you have to chances
to learn historical, cultural and traditional background of Nepal. Stay
overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day
03: Flight to Lukla [2,848m/9,344ft] and trekking to Phakding [2,652m/8,700ft]
3-4 hours.
After having
breakfast, you will transfer to airport with our guide to catch your flight to
lukla. The exciting flight takes 45 minutes. The flight will pass through the
stream valleys and most amazing mountains which makes it a unforgettable &
major experience to you. After landing your flight in Lukla your trekking will
start to Phakding which takes 3/4 hours walking. Through this episode you can
explore stunning view of Mt Kusum Kangaru(6367m) and Mt Nupla(5885m). Stay
overnight at hotel in Phakding.
Day
04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar [3,440m/11,280ft] 5-6 hours.
Today, your trek
will start after your breakfast to Namche Bazaar. The path follows the
wonderful forests and Sherpa villages by passage through the Dudh Koshi valley.
Along the trial, you can explore brilliant view of Thamserku(6608m), Kusum
Kangru(6369m), Nuptse (7879 m) and the world highest mountain Mt
Everest(8848m). Namche is the extra special place to build out how to leisurely
walk from the bosses the watchmen. Namche Bazaar is known as a charming
mountain town as well as the capital of Sherpa’s Peoples. Stay overnight at
hotel.
Day
05: Rest day in Namche Bazaar [3,440m/11,280ft].
Today you will have
a free day in Namche Bazaar an enormous village that is the business center of
the Khumbu. Khumjung is another place to explore; you can be there after your
short hiking from Namche Bazaar. You can visit attractive Chinese market, Sherpa
village and of course you will get enjoy with the brilliant views of Mt.
Everest, Mt. Mt. Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Kwangde, and Mt.
Nuptse. Stay overnight at hotel in Namche.
Day
06: Namche Bazaar to Phortse.
After having
breakfast we continue our trip to Phorthe.
Day
07: Phortse to Tengboche [3,870m/12,694ft] 5-6 hours.
Tengboche is also
the ending place of the "Sacred Sites Trail Project" of the
Sagarmatha National Park. The park attract in huge number of trekkers for
trekking in the region.Yet, the actual throttle-hold of the cloister happened
just during Ngawang Tenzin Norbu's chance; Norbu was famous as Sangwa Dorje's
fifth in person. Stay overnight at hotel/tea-house.
Day
8: Trek from Tengboche to Namche [3,440m/11,280ft].
This day after
breakfast, we return back same way to Namche bazaar. Firstly our trail steep
down to Dudh Kosi River and again trail climbs brings us to reach Kyangjuma
village and it takes 3-4 hours. We will have lunch there. After lunch the trail
continues directly until Namche and takes about 2 hours to reach. Stay
overnight in Lodge.
Day
09: Trek from Namche to Lukla [2,848m/9,344ft] 6-7 hours.
In the morning, we
will leave the Namche Bazar and trail descents throughout pine trees and cross
the high suspension bridge over the River named “Dudh Kosi”. Then our trail
continues River side and we arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2-3 hours. We
continue again our trek until reaching Phakding with crossing several bridges.
We will have our lunch there. After lunch our trip continues until Lukla with
passing up and down which. Stay overnight in Lodge.
Day
10: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu [1,338m/4,389ft]. And rest in Kathmandu.
The exciting flight
takes 45 minutes. The flight will pass through the stream valleys and most
amazing mountains which makes it an unforgettable & major experience to
you. After landing your flight in Kathmandu we will pick you to the hotel and
you have a free time. And in evening we will offer you farewell dinner with
cultural show. Then back to hotel and stay overnight.
Day
11: Final Departure to International Airport.
With hope to meet you again for next trip, we will leave you to the international airport to catch your back flight before 3 hours of scheduled flight time on your ticket.
Information of passport and visas
You must to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date of your trips. You can easily get visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuwan International Airport). Nepalese visas cost is USD 25 for 15 days & USD 40 for 30 days.
Information of money & credit card
In Nepal you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission as per Nepal’s Bank rules, on your payable amount of the total cost. So, please be positive that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. The same, for your extra expenses as well which are not included in our cost. We would like to request you not to change your money in the Airport expect your emergency case. You get the exchange rate is very low there. Our office well provides you the facility to exchange your money. Or, you can change from Money Changers or bank as well. Master Card, Visa Card, Paypal also accepted in major shopping center and in most of the tourist class hotels.
Bring required personal/official document
We want to suggest that to bring some of the required documents like valid passport, 4 extra passport sized photographs (for trekking permits), your travel insurance, airline tickets and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Kathmandu. For details information about the required official papers don't be hesitate to ask us.
Case of flight delay
Flight by plane and helicopter are might be cancellations or delay cause of bad weather in remote areas. Some other times, operational complication may occur which is more possible to happen in Everest Region- Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight, Annapurna region- Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara flight, Dolpa, Simikot , Jumla region etc. As these flights have some problem with fixed schedule, it is also suggested to carry extra money for food and accommodations. Trekking in the remote areas, especially during unusual season, you’re advised to keep extra days to prepare with some delays and avoid frustrating result. In case of delay in flight previous to trek departure or at the end of the trek, you need to manage your accommodation and food costs by yourself.
About your travel insurance
We request to all our valued clients to make and bring your complete travel insurance package. Your insurance must cover against medical, emergency evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, natural calamity, lost of gears, theft or damage your baggage etc.
Electricity Crisis Problem in Nepal
It is difficult to told you that Nepal has an electricity problem because Nepal is 2nd richest country in water resource but it is true Nepal still facing the problem. It means there is electricity off for some hours in day and night time. Most of the hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara and other cities are possible to have no battery backup. In that case Air condition may not work and, sometimes, TV and other electric utensils may not run. Some hotels have possible to run the TV and AC as well. But, only few of them are lies in this standard category.
So, be organized for this while you are traveling in Nepal. For that situation, we suggested you to bring the flashlight with extra batteries.
Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Mountains of Nepal
Trekking in the Mountains require to arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude of Mountains. The basic clothing items are listed here please notice that.
Personal Equipment
- Down jacket or sweater.
- Wind/Water proof jacket (opt).
- Down vest and/or jacket (opt)
- Gloves (2 pairs).
- Sun hat or scarf.
- Sunglasses with UV protection.
- T-shirts minimum 2.
- Underwear (3).
- Hiking shorts (2).
- Lightweight cotton long pants.
- Light & Expedition weight thermal bottoms.
- Wool pants.
- Waterproof pants.
- Thin, lightweight internal socks (4).
- Thick, warm wool Trekking/Hiking socks (4).
- Hiking boots with extra laces.
- Camp shoes or sandals.
Other Necessary Equipment
- Sleeping bag at least rated to zero degrees F.
- Head light with extra bulbs and batteries.
- Basic First Aid Kit (Normal Medicine e.g. Sitamol, Diamox etc.)
- Large plastic bags to keep dry inside items of trek bag.
- Trekking Bag (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches is OK).
- Water bottles (2).
- Toilet paper.
- Small washable towel.
*We manage all camping equipment for the Camping Trekking.
Can I buy/rent equipment in Kathmandu
Yes, you can do that but it is not actually required to spend large amount of your money to buy extra equipment and clothing earlier to your trip because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from Trekking shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally contrived. Some Chinese equipment are possible to be more expensive but qualitative. You can take Sleeping bag and down jacket easily on rent. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1 per day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. Surely these items are more possible to be cheaper than those in your Country or hometown. We will display all the necessary equipment you need on the second day of your arrival.
How to book my trip
First choose the trip which you want to do? Then contact us through mail or phone, email is more effective and clear as well, after getting your email or call we will process for your booking. To confirm your booking, we need 20% amount of your total amount the payment can be made throughout the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa Card) or through online money transfers also Western Unions, Money Gram or others. After we get the 20% amount your booking will be confirmed and you will get the official booking and payment receipt from us. The rest amount you can pay after arrival at our office or hotel.