Travel tips

The best trekking seasons are in autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May), with good climatic conditions and clear mountain views. During spring, a variety of flowers bloom in the forests, especially rhododendrons and magnolias. Winter is also possible for short treks in the lower Himalayas.

• Shoes : Hiking boots, pairs of socks, including thick woolen socks, pairs of slippers for the evening and walking through the camp.

• Clothes : One warm jackets (fiber or feather), one light jacket / waterproof hooded jacket, few wool / microfiber hiking T-shirts / sweaters, pairs of warm and light pants, a pair of gloves, a cap (sun) and warm hat (evening and night), inner trousers and sweater (night), necklace / scarf

• Other equipment : Sleeping bags, duffel bag or backpack for the porters and small backpack for personal items, water bottle with filter, sunglasses / snow goggles, sunscreen and lip sunscreen / balm, headlight with batteries, powerbank, walking sticks, knee protection if needed, personal money pouch, personal drugs and toilet items with small towels, pocket knife, binoculars.

The porters are the other heroes of the trek : we respect their limits and avoid overburdening them. They can carry 12 kg maximum per trekker.

Easy : These treks are accessible with easy walking. You may hike an estimated 5 hours and climb 500 m (1,600 ft) a day. You are in good health and we recommend that you maintain your fitness before departure by participating regularly in physical activities and walking.

Moderate : Also accessible treks, you may hike an estimated 6 hours and you should be able to climb 800 m (2,600 ft) a day. You may be able to cope with consecutive days’ walking. You are in good health and we recommend that you maintain your fitness before departure by participating regularly in physical activities and walking.

Challenging : It’s good to have previous experience of hiking and/or trekking but a beginner in good condition can do it. You must be able to hike 6 to 8 hours and climb at least 1,000 m (3,300 ft) per day, for several days in a row. You are in good health and practicing regular physical exercises.

Very challenging : This type of trek is suitable for experienced walkers who can walk for at least 8 hours a day for several days in a row and climb at least 1,500 m (5,000 ft) a day. The terrain may present some difficult or long sections. You maintain your fitness on a regular basis and you should train yourself specifically for this trek before your departure.

There are less health facilities in the Himalayas. 

The risk of altitude sickness is always present on our trekking routes and our experienced guides can make the good decisions to ensure your security. They will give you advice to prevent altitude sickness and ensure acclimatization and gradual ascents. They carry a medical kit with an oximeter for emergencies. If you are taking some medication, you should consult your doctor for advice in such high altitude regions, and for an updated list of medication.

Prior to your trip, ensure you are up-to-date on basic vaccines such as Hepatitis A and  Tetanus, and engage in regular cardiovascular exercise and strength training. 

Carry water purification tablets or a reliable filtration system to ensure your drinking water is safe.

There are no facilities to hire reliable insurance for foreigners in Nepal. We recommend our trekkers to take out a special insurance that covers the costs of medication, medical evacuations in high-altitude, and helicopter rescues in remote areas, sports and adventures incident, etc. We can provide some guidance if needed.

• Airport transfers - pick up and drop upon arrival and departure

• Transportation until the trekking departure point

• Trekking permit and TIMS fee, national parks entrance fee and special permit if needed

• Hotel in Pokhara if mentioned in the program

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - 3 meals per day, tea-coffee, seasonal fruits, and overnight in double rooms in local lodge along the trek

• English or French-speaking trekking guide as well as his necessary insurance, accommodation, meals allowance and salary

• Supporting staff (porters), as well as their necessary insurance, and accommodation, meals allowance and salary

• First aid kit box

• Administrative cost

• International flight ticket and airport tax, visa fee

• Lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu and other cities

• Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost

• Tips for guide and porters

• Personal expenses such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), wifi and hot showers in the guesthouses

• Additional costs due to extra days stay, in case of flight cancellation or natural calamities, bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances

• Personal trekking gear for the trip