Trip Related Information:

LIST OF EQUIPMENT CLOTHING AND PERSONAL EFFECTS:

Shoes: Hiking boots, few pairs of socks and 2-3 pairs of thick woolen socks, a pair of slippers for the evening and walking through the camp, a pair of sandals.

Clothes: Warm jackets (fiber or feather) which are adequate, a waterproof hooded jacket or poncho (waterproof), wool shirts and jerseys fat, a pair of light / heavy and jeans to wear in camp lingerie heat, 2 pairs of pants / skirts sport, pairs of cotton shirts, 1 Light jacket is particularly suitable to prevent sunburn, a wool cap for the morning and evening, a pair of gloves, underwear normal amount and a swimsuit.

Other equipment: Sleeping bags for the night, duffel bag or backpack, water bottle, sunscreen (sunscreen), lip sunscreen, flashlight with batteries and bulbs, snow gaiters (essential during winter and trekking High Altitude), bottle of water, snow goggles and sun, walking sticks.

Option: 2-5 large plastic bags to separate clean and dirty clothes, some small plastic bags for garbage bags, toilet with small towels, purse or fanny pack with compartments for coins, matches or lighters to burn toilet paper and Garbage, camera batteries and reel photos, reading material, games, books, pens, envelopes, journal, calendar, pocket knife, binoculars, small pillow, passport and passport size photos, kit with enough for first aid.

A TREKKING DAY: Our trekking itineraries are designed to be challenging, but not exhausting. The day starts with a comfortable breakfast at the teahouse after getting the baggage ready (as porters often set off early). We tend to set-off just in time to enjoy the morning sun. At noon we stop for a lunch break and relax a bit before the final bit of trekking for the day. The afternoon sections tend to be shorter and we aim to arrive at the destination by 3pm. This leaves some time for local explorations or simply a game of cards at the lodge. Dinner is generally around 6.30pm at the lodge.

ACCOMODATION: Throughout the trek you will be accommodated in lodges and teahouses with the usual basic standard you can expect in the mountains. Rooms may be twin or multi share with some basic shared toilet facilities (rooms with bathrooms are available in some of the lodges). Hot showers are available in some places (charges apply)

FOOD: On the trail, meals are available in tea houses and lodges. The choice can be limited due to their remoteness. Expect simple but tasty meals – we also encourage you to opt for the local options. You can also buy plenty of snacks before leaving Kathmandu as your body burns lot of calories on the trail, especially at high altitude. Healthy cereal bars are a good (and not too heavy) choice.

YOUR LUGGAGE: your daypack should contain everything you need during the day but keep it as light as possible. Examples: water, some warm clothing, your camera, sun cream, etc. Note that the luggage you handover to the porters might not be available during the day as they sometimes set their own pace.

ALTITUDE ISSUES: AMS (acute mountain sickness) is a serious condition. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, fitness or previous experience. It usually occurs above 3,000m and the probability of symptoms and their severity increases with altitude. It can present with a variety of symptoms caused by the body’s incomplete adjustment to altitude. Symptoms can include headaches, sleeplessness, dizziness, nausea, breathing difficulties and swelling of extremities and tissue. If two or more symptoms occur, an immediate descend might be required. A quick descend (of about 300m vertical distance) typically resolves the issues. The body can then complete the acclimatization. Although our routes are carefully planned following international guidelines, you may experience some effects of the altitude; particularly in the beginning and at higher altitudes. Breathlessness and mild headaches are not uncommon and generally decrease as your body adjusts. Maintaining adequate fluid intake is essential. Your guide will encourage you to drink plenty of tea and water. Please refrain from drinking alcohol during any acclimatization phase as it can amplify the problem. Please advise your guide if you feel more severe symptoms and inform the guide about any medication you are taking.

CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE: At lower altitudes the climate is generally warm and mild. Above 3,500m, the temperature can fluctuate a lot during the day but nights are often cold (below freezing). Above 4,100m a colder climate prevails comparable to the higher elevations of the Alps. The weather can fluctuate strongly and unexpectedly. Always be prepared for a change in conditions and note that if severe or dangerous weather conditions occur your guide’s decision on any course of action is final.

INSURANCE: Travel insurance is not included in the trip price but is absolutely essential. Your travel insurance must provide cover for personal accident, medical expenses and especially emergency evacuation and repatriation (including helicopter rescue). Make sure the insurance is valid at an altitude of 5,000m. There are no facilities to hire reliable insurance for foreigners in Nepal. We advise travelers to take out travel insurance for normal travel, including special insurance that covers the costs of medication, rescue, sports and adventures, etc.

BOOKING DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: We pray to our customers enter 25% of total bill to our bank account as a sign of booking the trip. We will send you details of our bank account to enter once you decided to book the trip with us. Rest of payment (75%) can be paid directly on arrival in Kathmandu. They can pay us in US $ or Euro effective. No supplement. We accept payment by credit card (Visa and Master). There is a charge of 4% to pay via credit card or visa.

MONEY AND TIPPING: It is best to bring a mixture of cash and traveler’s checks in a major currency [some currencies are not convertible to NPR]. USD, GBP, CAD, EUR, and AUD are generally fine. Ensure you have also small denominations. As a guideline for baseline spending money we suggest USD 8 - 10 per meal in Kathmandu and USD 35 – 45 per day whilst trekking in the Everest region (if you drink or smoke or plan some major shopping this could be higher). You should exchange enough money into Nepalese Rupees to last the entire time of your trek BEFORE leaving Kathmandu. There are no exchange facilities in the villages along the trail but plenty of money changers in Kathmandu. Tipping is, of course, voluntary but tips are not included in the trip price. If you are happy with the performance of the trekking staff, we suggest the following as a minimum: USD 10 per person and day in a medium sized group. This will be shared among guides and porters.