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 [1,338m/4,389ft].
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 3: Katmandu to Dolkha (1650m/5413ft).
After
having breakfast we will have about 7/8 hours drive from Kathmandu to Dolkha.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Trek from Dolakha to Shigati
(1020m/3346ft).
Today we
have trek to Shigati walking through villages. The trail is very well defined
and used by porters and guides.
Day 5: Shigati to Gongar (1350m/4429ft).
By walking
throughout a Bhote koshi river, pass a fir hamlets and villages working through
a forest give you a chance to see a GauriShankar Himal (7146m/23445ft).
Day 6: Gongar to Simigaon (2020m/6627ft).
Today the
path gradually gains elevation on a remarkable slope, and later crosses
terraces. Arrive at Simigaon we will explore Sherpa village.
Day 7: Simigaon to Donga (2800m/9186ft).
We
continue our trip to Donga walking through beautiful rhododendron forest the
path little by little ascends towards Gyalche. Finally, we back down to the
river and establish the camp on the Rolwaling Khola.
Day 8: Trek from
Donga to Beding (3690m/12132ft).
We will
slowly climb the valley with good mountain scenery views. We will visit the
ochre colored Gompa at Beding (largest village in the Valley).
Day 9: Trek from
Beding to Na Village (4180m/13713ft).
A short
hike will take us to Na. A small alpine village only settled during summer
months a magnificent view of exciting peaks with Chugimago (6259m) and Chobutse
(6685m).
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Na Village.
There will
have a rest day for acclimatization before the Tashi Lapcha. We can have a rest
or can do a Yalung la pass on that day.
Day 11: Trekking from Na to Nyiduk Kongma
(4750m/15583ft).
From Na
Gaun, the trail meanders up to a high lake named Thso Rolpa (4540m) and up to
the lateral moraines of the Rolwaling glacier.
Day 12: Nyiduk Kongma to Drolumbau Glacier
(5200m/17065ft).
Today we
continue our trip to Drolumbau Glacier from Nyiduk Kongma.
Day 13: Drolumbau Glacier to Tashi Lapsa passes
(5755m/18881ft).
The Teshi
Lapcha La goes through these mountains by the foot slopes of Patchamo. Then
climb down on the other side is steep and very rough throughout rock fields.
Day 14: Trekking from Camp to Thame
(3800m/12467ft).
Cross
river throughout antique rhododendron and pine forests combine with terraced
fields neighboring the numerous villages of the region. Stay overnight at Camp.
Day 15: Trekking from Thame to Namche Bazar
(3440m11286ft).
Today we
descend to Namche Bazzar from Thame.
Day 16: Trek from Namche to Lukla
[2,848m/9,344ft].
After
breakfast at the lodge of Namche Bazaar we start our trek to Lukla.The path
drops down through the pine forest till to the bridge and continue hike to the
Monju. Again some official system had to be complete at the check post of the
National park at Monju and then continue trek to the Phakding, where we will
take our lunch. After lunch we start further trek to Lukla and stay overnight
at the lodge.
Day 17: 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 your flight to Kathmandu airport we pick you to the
hotel & you will have free day. In evening we will offer you farewell
dinner with cultural show. Then back to hotel and stay overnight.
Day 18: Final Departure to International
Airport.
With
remarkable memories taken, we announce an end to our wonderful holiday in
Nepal. Our representatives will leave you to the airport to catch your 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.