Ghorepani Poonhil hot spring trek is a colorful short trekking experience in the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and we will have great views of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek. Walking up slowly through rhododendron forests, the majestic Annapurna range reveals itself as you emerge from the forest into Ghorepani. A short hike from Ghorepani will bring you to Poon Hill (3210m), a place of timeless beauty presenting magnificent views of the Himalayan Mountains.
Ghoreani Poonhill hot spring trek offers one of the best views of trekking in Nepal. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurkhas people, Dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek, you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain views on earth. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits, the Himalayan giants - Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna (8091m) along with the jagged edge of other peaks - gradually reveal their grandeur. This is a rewarding trek for nature lovers.

Trip Duration: 10 Nights/ 11 days
Country: Nepal (Annapurna region)
Trip Start from: Kathmandu
Trip Ends at: Kathmandu
Trip Grade: Easy- Moderate
Per day walking/Hiking: 4- 7 hrs
Service during Trip: Excellent- Deluxe
Minimum Group Size: from 1 Person & above
Activities: Trekking, Hiking & Cultural plus religious Tour
Maximum High Altitude: 3200 m at POONHIL
Type of Trip: Private group Departures & Group joins departures
Meals during Trip:  Breakfast in Cities & all meals during Trekking
Accommodation during Trip: Hotels in Cities, Lodges/Guest Houses in trek
Mode of Transportation:  Private Comfortable Car/van/Hiace & domestic Flights
Best Travel season: Mid September- December & Mid February –June
Trip Route: Kathmandu- Pokhara- Phedi- Ghandruk- Ghorepani- Poonhil- Tatopani- Beni- Pokhara-flight to Kathmandu

• Sightseeing tour of  Historical, Cultural, religious UNESCO Heritages sites of Kathmandu city
• Sightseeing of all Major tour places in famous Pokhara city
• Excellent Sun rise views from Sarankot hill & Poonhil( The Fantastic Spectacular Views)
• Excellent views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Mahhapurche and Many more
• Short and best trek in Annapurna area
• Trek to Natural Hot spring
  

Day 01. Kathmandu (Arrival & Transfer to Hotel) - Hotel
Day 02. Full Day sightseeing of KTM Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath, Transfer to Airport and Flight to Pokhara, transfer to Hotel - Hotel (B/B)
Day 03. Drive SARANKOT hill & Phedi & Trek to Pothana/Deurali (1990M)-approx 5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 04. Trek to Ghandruk (1990M) - Approx. 5/6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 05. Trek to Tadapani (26300M)-Approx 3/4 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 06. Trek to Ghorepani (2870m) - Approx 4/5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 07. Trek to Poonhil (3210M) & Trek down to Tatopani (1220M) – 7 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 08. Trek to Beni (820m) - 6/7 hrs-Lodge (B/LD)
Day 09. Local Bus Drive to Pokhara (3hrs). Half day tour of Pokhara City (3hrs) -Hotel (B/B)
Day 10. Transfer to Airport & Flight Back to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel- Hotel (B/B)
Day 11. Departure to Airport and Fly Back to Home. (B)

B/B = Bed & Breakfast, B = Breakfast, B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Group Size	DELUXE( 3 Star Hotel Option in Kathmandu city)	SUPER DELUXE( 5 Star Hotel Option in Kathmandu city)
1 person( Solo Trek)	US$ 1070.00	US$ 1230.00
2- 8 Pax	US$ 880.00 Per person	US$ 980.00 Per person
9-15 pax	US$ 840.00 Per person	US$ 940.00 Per person
16 Pax & Above	US$ 800.00 Per person	US$ 900.00 Per person
Single Room supplementary	US$ 130.00 Per Person	US$ 230.00 Per person

• KTM International Airport Arrival & Departure Transfer by Private Comfortable Car/Van/ Hiace
• Total 2 Nights DELUXE Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing in Kathmandu at 3 or 5 Star hotel
• Total 2 Nights DELUXE Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing in Pokhara at 5 Star hotel
• Round Trip( KATHMANDU-POKHARA- KATHMANDU) Flight fare for Guests with all taxes
• Round Trip Land Transportation( Hotel- Domestic Airport- Hotel) by private Comfortable Car/Van/Hiace in Kathmandu & Pokhara City
• English Speaking experienced Sherpa Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder Guide for whole Trek
• Porter (1 porter Between 2 Person basis, Max 30 KGS per Porter) for Whole Trek
• Annapurna Trek Permit, TIMS card & Any required permits or Official Documentation
• Full Board basis Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner-  Self Lodges Menu Choice) as per above Itinerary
• Selected Tea house Lodge/Guest house Accommodations in Twin Sharing during Trek( Shared Toilets/ bathroom)
• Insurance, Daily Wages, Equipments and all meals & Lodges of Porters and Guide in Whole Trek
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu City on Day 02(Swayambu nath, Buddha nath Stupa, Kumari temple/durbar square & pasupati nath Temple by tour guide and car/driver( 5-6 hrs tour)
• Entrance fees of all sightseeing Monuments/temples/stupas during sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Round Trip(Kathmandu- Pokhara- Kathmandu) By Tourist Bus for Guide
• Land Transportation( Pokhara- Phedi Before trek) by CAR/TAXI/Van/Hiace/Private bus as per Group Size
• Land Transportation from BENI- POKHARA by Local Bus
• Half day sightseeing in Pokhara ( Devi’s fall, Gupteshower cave, Mahendra cave, White River George, Temples: Bindyabasini Temple, Barahi Temple & Boating at Fewa Lake(1hr)by guide,CAR/VAN( 3 hrs program in Total)
• All entrance fees during all tours places as per itinerary in Pokhara city tours
• First Aid Kid Box( for Normal Treatment only)
• Emergency helicopter rescue Evacuation Coordination Service (This is only in case of Emergency condition of guests, however all guests are responsible to pay helicopter Evacuation Charge- US$ 2000 per/Hour if necessary. So all our Valued guests are kindly advised to make sure that they have necessary travel Insurance which should cover heli Evacuation expenses in case needed)
• Government taxes & Other Applicable Fees

Note: Extra single room Supplementary charge is applicable if Guest does not have partner to share room together or in the case if no one want to Share room together or He/she prefer to have single room.

• Trip Certificate( for memory of Nepal trip)
• Porter Carrying kid Bag- Trekking bag for Porter
  

• International Airfare to and from your country
• Nepal Visa fee: Nepal entry visa (US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 days & US$ 100 or equivalent foreign currency for 90 days. you will also require 2 passport size photos.)
• Departure Airport tax: NRS 1700( if it is not included in your tickets) at International Airport, KTM
• Travel & Health Insurance- Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Most recommended)
• Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara - keep $ 5 to 10 for per meal in Tourist Restaurant
• Any Alcoholic Drinks, Cold Drinks, Boiled & Mineral Water, Beverages, deserts Etc in Trek
• Tips for Guide & Porter( Not mandatory but expected)
• Hot Shower, Battery Charges( Available in Trek with Extra cost or Free in some lodges)
• Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trek, and Helicopter rescue in Trek. Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control
• Any Other Cost, which is not mentioned in Cost Includes Items as Above
  

• 3 Star Hotel: Hotel Manaslu, Hotel Nirvana Garden, International Guest house or Similar(Deluxe Room)
• 5 Star Hotel: Hotel Yak & Yeti, Hotel Del' Annapurna, Hotel Shangri-La or Similar(Deluxe Room)

• 3 Star Hotel: Hotel Base Camp resort, Hotel Trek- O- Tel, Hotel The Kantipur (Deluxe Room)

Note: if you would like to accommodate yourself at your own preferable Luxury or Budget hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara city, please kindly write us hotel name, so we can update accordingly.

Fixed Departure Dates (for group Join Trip)	Arrival dates for Group join Departure trip in Kathmandu:	Private group departure & Arrival dates:
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from Kathmandu	Monday, Wednesday or Saturday	Everyday

Services- you can arrange yourself (which we can remove from our set itinerary package)

When you travel with Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions, We never force you to follow our fixed/set package. Please kindly advice us- what you would like to include in our Package.

In Kathmandu City, if you would like to make your own city sightseeing or your own hotel reservation, we are happy to take out those services from our Set package and we will provide you only Trekking package to and from Kathmandu.However, we highly recommend to follow our set Package for your hassle free memorable travel experience.

As a travel professional, we also understand important of time and money, if above set trip offer not suitable due to out of timeframe or out of Budget or any other reason, please kindly advice us with your details interests, requirements. We are more than happy to re-design the Itinerary and ready to provide Best Package according to your requirements and interests.

We wish you a very wonderful lifetime trekking experience with us.

DAY 01. KATHMANDU

Our office Staff with Car & driver will welcome, greet you at International Airport on Arrival. After Visa formalities complete, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look after your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard and follow them. Meet our Staff and then Transfer to Hotel. Check in at Hotel, free welcome drinks tea/coffee or any cold drinks. Company Manager will meet you with your guide and will provide detailed Plans and Briefing about the trip. Balance trip Payment should clear if any etc. Free day for relax or explore around the city yourself.

DAY 02. KATHMANDU-POKHARA

After Breakfast your day will start for sightseeing tour of 4 Popular UNESCO Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley. Our first destination is Swoyambhunath. This place offers a majestic view of the entire Kathmandu valley. Stupa of Swoyambhunath epitomizes Buddhism. Your guide will enlighten you with detailed historical and cultural information about the place. After this you will visit Living goddess home and Kathmandu Durbar square. Locally this, Old royal palace area is called Basantapur Area or Hanuman dhoka Durbar Square. Our next sightseeing will be at Boudha nath (the biggest & Largest Buddhist Stupa in the World). In this Area, you will visit Buddhist Monastery and stop for lunch Break. If weather is clear you can see nearest Mountain of Kathmandu- Ganesh Himal from top of Restaurant.

After Lunch, we will visit Hindus temple Pasupatinath and tour for today is finished. It normally takes 5-6 hours tour to visit all these 4 monuments within Kathmandu city. Drive to domestic Airport and Fly to Pokhara city (City with Lakes, caves, Mountains and Many more). After hotel checking, free at Evening.

DAY 03. POKHARA- SARANKOT HILL- POTHANA/DEURALI

Early Morning drive to Sarankot hill (1500M) for real Sun rise Views of Annapurna, Daulagiri, Fishtail and other Panoramic Mountains. We drive to Phedi Starting at an elevation of 1130 meter, in a forest that is so overgrazed that it looks like a manicured municipal park we start climbing to Dhampus on the top of a ridge at 1700 meter. The route then enters a rhododendron forest and follows a trail paved with stones to the village of Pothana. From here, we have excellent views of Machhapuchare Mountain (6997m). Machha, meaning fish and puchhare meaning tail, except from this angle it looks more like the Matterhorn then resembling a fishtail. The trail climbs further on a stone paved route to Deorali atop a hill at 2150 meter.

DAY 04. POTHANA/DEURALI- GHANKDURK

We descend then into the canyon of Modi Khola down a rough stone trail to the teahouses at Bheri Kharka, a suburb of the large Gurung village of Bichok, which is far below. After climbing out of the valley following flagstone steps we arrive in the small settlement of Tolka at 1790 meter.

The trail descends a long staircase to a suspension bridge across the Tiku Khola at 1720 meter and then climbs up to a ridge. It is an easy walk past streams, fields and unusual oval-shaped houses to the Gurung village of Landruk. Past this village, our downhill trail leads to the river Modi Khola and then ascends steeply to the Gurung village Ghandruk at 1990 meter. Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung village of Nepal, and is a confusing cluster of closely spaced, slate-roofed houses. The views of Annapurna South from here are amazing, and Machhapuchhare can be seen in its fishtail form (5 hrs).

DAY 05.  GHANDRUK-TADAPANI

Today we ascend around 700 meter to the village of Tadapani, meaning ‘far water’, because of the long distance the nearest water supply was from the village. The trail leads us at first over stone paved steps and then we ascent among bigger rocks crossing a few streams on the way (3-4 hrs).

DAY 06. TADAPANI- GHOREPANI

We start the day by descending to the Bhurungdi Khola river, followed by a steep rocky ascent to the village of Ban Thanti at 3180 meter. Afterwards we follow a stream, which offers good swimming opportunities in some of its pools. We descend through pine and rhododendron forests to the village of Ghorapani at 2750 meter and then we continue with a short walk to Deurali (meaning pass) at 2870 meter. From here we have a great panorama of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche, Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m) (5 hrs).

DAY 07. GHOREPANI- POONHIL- TATOPANI

Everyone rises early today to make the early morning excursion to Poon Hill (3210m) about an hour’s climb from the pass. At sunrise, there is a spectacular unobstructed view of the high Himalaya. After returning to Deurali for breakfast we make a steep descend through rhododendron and magnolia forests, we pass some small villages and walk alongside the Ghaja Khola. In Tatopani (which means hot water in Nepali) there are natural hot water springs for your refreshment, be sure to bring a bathing costume. We stay overnight in Tatopani (7-8 hrs).

DAY 08. TATOPANI- BENI

We cross the high suspension bridge over the Kali after which we ascend to the Bhraman village of Rato Pani. After leaving this village we descend along a vertigo inducing cliffhanging trail to the banks of the river. We cross numerous landslides and go through a few cut-out tunnels to Baisari, a small settlement at 960 meter. Then we follow the westbank of the Kali Gandaki river to Beni, from where we take private transport back to Pokhara (6-7 hrs).

DAY 09. BENI- POKHARA

Breakfast and then local schedule bus drive to pokhara. Check into hotel. After Lunch at Pokhara, We will start tour of Mahendra Cave, Bats cave & Seti River George. You will also visit Bhidya basini Temple & Tibetan Refugee Camp. You will further visit to Devi’s fall and Gupteshower Cave. This is about 3/4 hrs tour which includes most of all places that attracts all tourists in Pokhara. Evening take Boating at famous Phewa or Fewa Lake of Pokhara. During Boating visit BARAHI temple which is built at Bowen lake. If weather is clear you can see breathtaking view of Fishtail (Machapuchere in nepali Name), Annapurna South and others.

DAY 10. KATHMANDU- POKHARA

Normally, you will fly back to Kathmandu early or as per your requirements, since pokhara city is more convenient place than Kathmandu due to its natural beauty; our guests want to have more time in Pokhara and can fly around evening too. We drive to Airport and fly back to Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel. Free in afternoon for Last Minute shopping or remaining day for Relax at hotel.

DAY 11 .DEPARTURE
Morning free for last Minute shopping or time as your own.
Our driver and airport representative drive you to the airport in time for your flight back home. We ensure that you leave Kathmandu with cherishing memory and an experience of a lifetime.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXTEND YOUR TRIP?? WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE OTHER ADVENTURES???

Should you still have some more days after this Trip, looking for any other additional Adventure Activities to join??

If your answer is- Yes, then of course we can organize any short cultural & religious tours (1-10 days), Rafting (1-10 days), Jungle Safari Package (1- 3 nights), combined Activity(Rafting & Jungle safari Activities) or Just Relax Sunrise/sun set tour from one of Popular & near Hills of Kathmandu & Pokhara City such as Nagarkot Hill, Dhulikhel, Sarankot Hill, Bhandipur.

Beside that, are you looking for more Thrilling Adventures?? If so, we also Organize Paragliding, Mountain flights, Bungy Jumping, Cannoning, mountain biking etc… Just let us know your areas of Interest, requirements: We will make combined multi- activities Adventures holiday trip package for your great holiday in Himalaya.

Some of best Recommended side Trips( before or after your Trekking & Climbing)

Day 01. TRISULI RIVER RAFTING- CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Drive to Trisuli River Rafting put it point from Kathmandu or Pokhara (Approx 3 hrs), meet the group, guide & Staff. Start Rafting at River which will take about 3 hrs, take Light Lunch at bank of River. Drive to chitwan National park, check into resort, free welcome drinks (tea/coffee or any cold drinks as your choice), and take Lunch. Elephant ride tour or Village walk as per time constrain. Evening join the Tharu Ethnic (caste from Terai region of Nepal) Cultural Music Show (this program may not available if you will stay at inside National park resort). Buffed Dinner of Meals as your choice from the Menu.

Day 02. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Early morning after Tea/coffee, Bird watching Program (approx 90min), back to Resort for Breakfast. Canoe trip at Small River to especially to see Crocodiles, birds, visit to Elephant Breeding Centre and back to resort for Lunch. Afternoon Elephant bathing & Elephant Ride to Jungle or just jungle walk as your own. Free at Evening or Join Cultural show (if there are no show on first night). Buffed Dinner of Meals as your choice from the Menu.

Day 03. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK- KATHMANDU

Drive to Kathmandu by DELUXE tourist bus (approx 6 hrs) or by flight (25min). Transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 01- Transfer to the National Park by tourist bus OR Flight. O/N at Resort B.B.L.D.
On reaching resort, our Guest Relations Officer will brief guests. After lunch, you will be doing Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Nature Walk with Boat Ride and dinner will be ready at 8:00 pm.

Day 02- Activities. O/N at Resort B.B.L.D.
An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. The early morning tour provides you one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk.
After breakfast a 45 minute walk through grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani River.
Climb aboard the local boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to the camp and to enjoy lunch. Late afternoon a guide will take you for Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Visit Observation Tower / Nature Walk with Boat Ride, back to the camp and have dinner.

Day 03- Activities and departure.  O/N at Hotel B.B.
An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. Again your guide will take you for a Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk followed by breakfast with your departure back to Kathmandu

DAY 01. SETI RIVER RAFTING or TRISULI RIVER RAFTING
After Breakfast, you will drive to Seti River rafting Put it point or Famous Trisuli River Rafting Point. On first day, you will do only very short 3 hours rafting at Seti River or Trisuli. This is very easy rafting River with low Rapids and Enjoying the Scenery. Overnight at tented camp near Bank of River.

DAY 02. SETI RIVER RAFTING- CHITWAN
After Breakfast, you will do another 3-4 hrs Rafting. Transfer to certain Place of Chitwan where Resort/Lodge Private Jeep will waiting for you to pick up and Transfer to resort/Lodge. On Arrival, check in to room. Lunch will ready and around 3-4 PM of time, you will take to Village walk or any other Activities directed by Resort/Lodge. Evening you will take to The Tharu Cultural stick Dance show( if this Program can show next evening too).

DAY 03. CHITWAN
After delicious Breakfast, Your Jungle Activities will Starts. You will start from Canoe trip to Elephant Breeding Center tour, Elephant Bathing & Elephant Ride. Guides will take you to the Jungle for Nature walk. There will be timetable fixed at resorts for all your Jungle Activities or you will inform about it. In Evening you will take to Cultural show centre for Ethnic cultural Dance of terai region.

DAY 04. CHITWAN-LUMBINI
After Breakfast, probably you still have Bird watching program in Chit wan and drive or fly to Kathmandu or next destination.

Day 1. KATHMANDU-NAGARKOT It is just 1 hour Scenic drive to Nagarkot Hill from Kathmandu City. Nagarkot offer really fresh Air, Totally out of hustle & bustle of City and a really nice place for Sun Rise & Sun set views close from city.
Situated at an altitude of 2175 m. to the east of Kathmandu, Nagarkot stands proud as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. It offers incredible panoramic Himalayan views like Mt. Everest, Manaslu, Gauri Shankar and many others. It also promises the most magnificent unparallel sunrise view. Its favorable climatic condition makes it the very ideal getaway for holidaying and honeymooning. It has best resorts, cafeteria and restaurants.

Day 2. NAGARKOT-DHULIKHEL-NAMOBUDDHA- DHULIKHEL
Early morning view sunrise. After breakfast start drive to Dhulikhel. Dhulikhel - this scenic and ancient town is situated 30 Kms east of Kathmandu on the Arniko highway. From here one can have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges of the Himalayas. Dhulikhel is bound to Kathmandu from the East by a distance of 30 kms. Traditional heritage, unique cultural setting and breathtaking views of the snowy Himalaya makes Dhulikhel one of the favorite tourist destinations in Nepal. Nothing can be more fun and adventurous than taking short treks on its routes.
The supreme sacred place known as Namo Buddha is located in the mountains about 1 ½ hours from Dhulikhel. It is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal and one of the holiest in the world. It is known as the place where the Buddha, in a previous life as a prince, gave his body to a starving tigress and her cubs. There is a very old temple in the village of Namo Buddha, located below Thrangu Rinpoche’s land, which sits on the top of the mountain. Several lamas have determined that the actual site where the Buddha gave his body is actually on Thrangu Rinpoche’s property near the retreat center. There is a cave with statues of the prince, the tigress and the cubs on this site. Namo Buddha is otherwise known by Tibetans and people of the Himalayan regions as “Takmo Lu Jin”, which is literally “Tigress Body Generosity”.

Day 3. DHULIKHEL- KATHMANDU
After Breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu or next destination

DAY 01. KATHMANDU- THE LAST RESORT

The Last Resort is the perfect place for exciting adventures and complete relaxation. A beautiful 3-hour ride away from Kathmandu, the resort is located on top of a green river gorge close to the Tibetan border. The natural splendors and peaceful resort surrounding will inspire and soothe your soul.

First day is just relax day around the Last resort.

DAY 02. THE LAST RESORT- BHOTE KOSHI RAFTING-LAST RESORT

After Breakfast, You are free to do Bungy or swing (or both). Bungy Nepal is operated at The Last Resort and located 12 km from the Tibetan Border in Nepal. Bungy Nepal was set up by Kiwi David Allerdice and Nepali Bishnu Neopanae. Together they scouted the area for a long time to find the perfect location for the 166 meter long and 160 meter high suspension bridge. The bridge was finally built in three months and the first jump took place in 1999.
 
After that you will drive to River putting point of Bhotekoshi and start upper section of Rafting, this is really nice 4+ grade rafting, very exiting. It is about 3 hrs and drive back to last resort again. In night, you have buffed dinner with musical programs.

Rafting on the Bhote Kosi is a full body experience, with much more involved than simply paddling forward and backward. One of the most common paddle commands on the Bhote Kosi is "hold on!" During low flows the Bhote Kosi is a classic run on a steep mountain river. When the water starts coming up the Bhote Kosi becomes a solid class 4+ river, requiring a serious commitment from all team members.

DAY 03. THE LAST RESORT- KATHMANDU

After Breakfast, drive for another day rafting at Lower section and drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 1.  KATHMANDU- POKHARA
After breakfast, drive/Fly to Pokhara .Pokhara - one of the most picturesque valley in Nepal. Pokhara lays 200 Kms west of Kathmandu, under the shadows of the Annapurna Range. A rare combination of snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, streams, villages inhabited by friendly ethnic tribes. Afternoon after Lunch, we will drive to Devi's fall, Gupteshower Cave & Evening Boating at Fewa lake enjoying with Sun set views of Fishtail and Annapurna Ranges( If weather permit us)

Day 2.POKHARA
AM: Early in the Morning Drive to Sarankot Hill( One of best hill of Pokhara city, from where you can really find magical views of Mountains, take Paragliding flight from This Hill to Lake side Pokhara with Spectacular views. After that, visit Mahendra caves, Gupteshower cave, Seti River George, Bhindya basini Temple etc..
PM: Hike to Shanti Stupa (called peace Stupa) about 3 hrs Up and down

Day 3.POKHARA-KATHMANDU
After Breakfast drive or flight back to Kathmandu or proceed to next Destination.

Day 01.  KATHMANDU- LUMBINI

Since it is long by driving, we recommend flight to Bhairahawa Airport and drive to Birth place of Buddha (Lumbini). It is about 45 min flight to Tarai region of Nepal.

Lumbini lies in the southern Terai plains of Nepal and is about 300 kilometers Southwest of Kathmandu. It is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha and is therefore regarded as a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists. In 250 BC, Emperor Ashoka built a large stone pillar containing an inscription about the birth of the Buddha. Lumbini bears not only historical and religious significance but also cultural significance. Lumbini Garden, Maya Devi Temple, Tara Foundation, World Peace Pagoda, China Temple, Thai Monastery, Burmese (Myanmar) Temple, Nepal Buddha Temple and Dharmaswami Buddhist monastery are the major attractions of Lumbini. There is a museum and a research center for Buddhism. It is also considered an ideal birding destination as it houses variety of rare bird species. Many high quality hotels, restaurants and lodges are available in Lumbini.

With International support, Lumbini is being developed as the supreme   Buddhist pilgrimage and a symbol of world peace. Many countries  have built and  are building temples, monasteries  and stupa near  the  sacred garden in the International monastery Zone as  part of the  global initiative to promote Lumbini. The shrines reflect the architectural tradition of the  respective countries which gives Lumbini an “International feel” and in hence it’s message of universal friendship and brotherhood.

To the west of Lumbini lies Tilaurakot, the palace area of King Suddhodhan, father of Lord Buddha. Buddha spent 29 years of his life here. Many archeological ruins and findings make the visit worthwhile.

Day 02.  LUMBINI- KATHMANDU

After Breakfast, drive or fly back to Kathmandu.

Beside all above, we still have Few very interesting tour places as follows:

Daman is situated at the elevation 2400m and is the perfect place for those seeking the ultimate pan-Himalayan view and willing to travel the extra distance to find it. It is located 75 km to the southwest of Kathmandu Valley. It offers the only unimpeded view of the entire Himalayan range, a sight guaranteed to leave the early riser spellbound for days to come.

Bandipur, an ancient Newari mountain town, is a treasure waiting to be discovered by travelers. Situated 7 kilometers above Dumbre Bazaar at an altitude of 1,005 meters, this ancient trading post lies cradled in the saddle of some of the country's most peculiar-shaped hills. Untouched by modernization, and laced with an abundance of ancient houses, temples of great significance, and historical architecture, this medieval-era town boasts of festivals all year around besides offering a plethora of cultures.

The neighboring villages with majority population of Magars, Gurungs, Bahuns, Chhetris, Damais and Sarkis contribute to the cultural diversity of the region. The hilltop town not only overlooks the incredible expanse of the Marsyanngdi river valley, but also offers a breathtaking sweep of the Himalayan range, from Langtang in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west. From nearby hilltops, one can see as far as Manakamana and Gorkha to east, and the great Chitwan plains to the south, among others. Once a bustling commercial center along the trade route linking Tibet with British, the town’s people heartily welcome travelers from near and far. While the Siddha Gufa (the largest cavern in the country) and Patali Dwar (also known as the Gateway to Heaven) are must-sees, this place also offers endless hiking possibilities in the surrounding hills

Cable car ride to the shrine of Manakamana

Goddess Manakamana has since long the reputation as " The wish fulfilling goddess". Thousands of devotees visit the shrine with a strong belief that the goddess will fulfill their wishes.
The shrine is located 6 kilometers north of Mugling on the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway. This is situated on a prominent ridge (1302m) overlooking the river valleys of Trishuli to the south and Marshyangdi to the west. From here one can see deep valleys, terraced fields and the snow range of Manaslu-Himalchuli and the Annapurna Himal. The spectacular views are truly worth the trip.
The cable cars cover the 2.8-km stretch from Sheres along the highway right up to the temple in less than 10 minutes. Each car has capacity of 6 passengers.

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Joining trip direct with Expert Local Company Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions, you will get guarantee of our Excellent/Deluxe comfortable Service. Our professional Staffs always respect you as a valued guest in our country. Our sincere service attention, fact information, friendly & helpful service will surely maintain comfortable holiday once in your lifetime experience.

What makes comfortable Travel experience with us? Comfortable Accommodations, Comfortable Transportation, delicious & Hygienic meals, well designed but Flexible itinerary, Professional & Experience Staffs are most important parts of Comfortable travel Experience and all these are possible with us.

Our Professional, Highly Experienced and Dedicated team will make your trip a wonderful, unforgettable and rewarding holiday for once in a lifetime Experience. Because we know what you would like to expect from us and what makes your trip one of the best. More than decade of experience taught us about- safety, comfort and quality service is very important and we always serve exactly to our guests. You will pay for quality service which is fully worth and exactly as per your requirements. We will put all our efforts to make your holiday trip fantastic & Memorable One. You are traveling with local experts so you will get ground level travel knowledge and feels that you are only one enjoying comfortable travel services.

In order to maintain Quality in Accommodations, We have selected some of best hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara City where one can get service of modern hotels. Those hotels are Located Centrally at Tourist Market for easy movement, clean and quiet Atmosphere. Hotels we selected one have attached bath room with hot shower, Air conditioner, room telephone Facility & TV. Our Hotels in City are from 3 Star DELUXE to 5 Star DELUXE categories and recommended by travelers and we normally provide only DELUXE room of those hotels.

During trekking, our Guide/staff will select a comfortable Tea house Lodges- also called Trekking Guest houses. Some popular trekking route like Everest & Annapurna has hot shower facility as well as heater in dining room. Our guide will always select best lodges in order to maintain Standard of accommodations during your whole trek. These types of Accommodations are Private room basis, However attached bath rooms are not available in most of lodges but rooms are still clean and hot showers is available upon request.

Hence, comfortable Accommodation is very important and we ensure that all our guests are well accommodated either in City tours or trekking in any region of Nepal.

During your staying in Kathmandu & Pokhara city Buffed Breakfast( International Standard) will serve between 0600- 0930hrs in the morning. During your trekking, full board (3 meals, breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) self choice meals from meals menu of Each Lodges/tea houses. Like most other companies, our Staff will not select your meals which are of course beyond of your taste and may not be enough to kill your appetite. Our guide will hand over you lodges/Guest house meals ordering menu and you are free to select your own choice of meals according to your taste & requirements. This is Mountain Sherpa's very good system to make our guests fully satisfy from their own self choice meals.

In addition, our Staff will advice and recommend most delicious & Hygienic meals for great Nepalese local foods experience.

From arrival to Final departure, we use only Private Transportation for all Airport Transfers and even long drive tour. We never use Overloaded Local buses or shared CAR which is more risky, slow and very uncomfortable. All our Vehicles are at well condition and always safe drive by experience Licensed Driver. There will be always Airport transfer services by Our Airport guide with Private CAR or Private vehicle before/after trek and first arrival to Final departure to home. So, you never need to deal with strange taxi driver or local bus driver. You are always safe from Robbery and lost of your way.

Most of our treks have included round trip domestic flights to ensure comfort trekking experience as well as to save time. In case or if there is no flights accessible destination, we use Private CAR drive or at least DELUXE Tourist buses.

Guides/Leader: All our guides/Leader are professional & Experienced Local Sherpa (Expert in Himalayan Trekking & Mountaineering) and of course from region of Mt. Everest (top of World peak) Solu (Lower parts of Everest region and Khumbu (Higher part of Everest region). They are fully trained/licensed holder from Ministry of tourism in Nepal. They speak good amount of English, sound knowledge of Nepalese cultures, religions & life styles of people and all our guides are at least 10+ years of experiences in Trekking & hiking trip in Nepal Himalayas. They are trained for basic first Aid and AMS (acute mountain Sickness).

All our guides work for Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions (www.GuideNepal.com).Therefore they are highly experience & professional to provide highest standard services. As per your requirements or demand; we can provide Bilingual guides/Leaders for your trip as well. There will be 1 guide in whole trek.

Porters/Helpers: Our Trekking & Mountaineering Porters/helpers are fully acclimatized with Himalayan Environment. They have been in high altitude over the decades, so they are fully adjusted with all mountain weather. We always select physically fit and strong enough porters to carry your bags during trek. Some of they will speak little English As well. All our porters in Nepal trip are well Equipped, Insured and paid. Normally, we provide 1 porter for 2 people basis and maximum of 30kgs weight. All our porters are very sincere, helpful, hard working and taking care off.

Assistant Sherpa guide/helper:   The job of Assistant Sherpa guides/ helpers is to lead slow walking guests, handling porters, walk a head for room reservation if necessary, help to sick guests if necessary or any task given by guide. We normally provide Assistant guide for minimum of 5 persons and above group size. We normally provide 1 Assistant Sherpa guide/helper for group of 5-8 persons, 2 Assistant Sherpa guide/helper above 9- 15 persons and number of Assistant Sherpa guide/helper will add according to group size. 

Our itinerary is well designed in order to meet all rest & Acclimatization during trekking. However any reason, if guests would like to change it, it is possible. Sometime due to sick or bad weather or any reason, the itinerary can be change or customize. If necessary, our guide will be always flexible to redesign itineraries or slightly modification on the spot.
At that time guests could directly discuss with guide and plan their own itinerary.

During trekking or climbing trips, if our guests become sick or injured badly and can not make trip a head, we will send helicopter rescue from Kathmandu for immediate assistant. In Most of mountain parts, there are no helicopter landing place available, in this case, our Sherpa will take passenger to helicopter landing pad by carrying on their back. Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions will take responsible of full payment of helicopter rescue at that time, however after you are rescued in the city; you have to refund all payments paid by our company and any medical and other emergency cost at hospital. All these potential expenses should cover by your travel insurance. We will work out all necessary papers to get pay from your Insurance company, so that you never loss any money. Therefore for any trekking or any climbing trip in mountain region, please always make sure you that your travel insurance should cover Emergency helicopter rescue/Evacuation as well as any other medical expenses if necessary in Emergency.

Mountain Sherpa trekking & Expeditions is Fully Government Authorized & Registered Travel, Tours, and Trekking & Expeditions Agency run by Local Mountain Sherpas. This agency has approximately US$ 3200 Service Guarantee deposit with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). In case our service failure according to our commitment, we are very easy to refund not used service payment or if we are unable to make refund in time, you could give application to NTB and get refund. This Company is registered & associate with following tourism Organization in Nepal.

1. Office of Company Register: 18785/058/59
2. Office of Cottage & Small Industry: 2945/195
3. Tourism Industry Division(NTB) License No: 661/2060
4. Tax Department Registered. No: 301518734
5. Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)- Associate Membership AM # 507/2062
6. Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN)
7. Nepal Rastriya Bank (for Authorization of US dollar Transactions)
8. Credit Card Center- Himalayan Bank (for Authorization Credit card Transaction)
9. Himalayan Bank LTD( Bank cash Transaction)
10. Kumari Bank LTD( Service Guaranteed Deposit USD 3,200)

 

Mountain Sherpa- Because of its Name related with Mountain & Sherpa; it is of course local Nepal Sherpa's company, those who are famous all over the world as specialists for High Mountain trekking & climbing adventures. Beside fact information, well designed trekking, dedicated team of spirit, highest quality services among the many other companies, we employ only local people and use local infrastructure and always help for better Tourism industry. for us we all are equal for our services, therefore we all have been trekking all over the Nepalese Himalayan region and always collecting recent information to update. We are not like international travel companies or many local company's top level directors or Managers, who update information by using other source. BUT we our self travel and plan the itinerary, therefore we have wide-ranging knowledge about the areas we operate the trip. In fact all our Operation is by our own Practical knowledge and Experience.

We pay proper Tourism Tax to Government and we follow the rules and regulation of Nepalese Tourism Industry and all related Association.

• How I can get Visa of Nepal? Is possible to obtain Visa in Kathmandu Airport?
• Where should I change money?
• Will somebody come to pick me up at the Airport upon my arrival?
• Do I need to buy special equipment?
• What if the dates for the group treks don't fit my itinerary?
• I am a single trekker. How does this work?
• Will I be able to deal with the high altitude?
• What will happen if I get sick on the trek?
• What will happen if I get injured?
• Will I get sick?
• Is your staffs carry first Aid box? Should we bring our own?
• What type of insurance should I have before come to Nepal? Can I get insurance there?
• Is Nepal safe? Is a woman traveling alone safe with your company?
• Is a trekking permit required & Included in your package?
• What type of shape do I need to be in, is this trip for me?
• What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in trekking?
• What sort of food can I expect in trekking?
• What sort of transportation you use?
• What is the best season for this trekking?
• What is the weather & temperature like in trekking?
• Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?
• Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
• Can I use credit cards in the places visit in trekking?
• How much additional money do I need per day?
• Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
• Is the water OK to drink? Do I need to bring purifying tablets/filter?
• Are the Mountain sherpa Trekking Agency's staffs insured?
• Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?
• Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?What will I need to carry on the trek?
• What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?
• Do you know about how many total miles the trek is?
• I would you like to extend my holiday, any recommendations?
• What immunizations will I need?
• Is there internet facility during my trip?
• How is laundry usually done by your trekkers? What should we bring?
• Do we need any mountaineering experience?
• How long have you been in business?
• Do you have any referral customers?
• Can we rent sleeping bags and down jackets in Katmandu? Are these places in easy reach of the hotel?
• Do I need Trekking poles??
• Can I Exchange another Foreign Currency than US dollars? Do we need only US dollars in our whole Trip?
• What happens if there is an emergency?
• What Kinds of Trekking Guide you have? Do they Speak English and Other Language? And are they certified from Nepal Tourism Board?
• Can I trek in the Himalayas even if I haven't done any trekking before?
• Am I too young or old?
• What is a typical group? Will I fit in?
• What is the maximum weight allowed on domestic flights?
• How much of weight that your porter will carry?
• Is your Trekking Agency registered? Also you are TAAN & NMA Members?

How I can get Visa of Nepal? Is possible to obtain Visa in Kathmandu Airport?     Back To Questions

Yes, you can get Nepal visa easily at Kathmandu Airport on arrival. When you are on flight, Airhostess will provide you VISA FORM and after you landed, you will proceed for visa queue. Recent updated visa fees are: Nepal entry visa (US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 days & US$ 100 or equivalent foreign currency for 90 days. you will also require 2 passport size photos.) it is always easy to have cash USD in your hand.

Also you could apply Nepal visa at Nepalese Embassy in your country before you fly to Nepal.

Where should I change money?     Back To Questions

In Kathmandu Airport, we advised to change only few dollars for Airport guide, driver tipping. You can get Best rate in Town for other expenses.

Will somebody come to pick me up at the Airport upon my arrival?     Back To Questions

Yes, our Airport Representative will be there to greet you outside of Terminal Hall; he/she will be displaying an MOUNTAIN SHERPA sign, please see and meet  him/her. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Do I need to buy special equipment?     Back To Questions

Usually our clients simply bring their existing clothing and equipment and if necessary supplement this with some extra items purchased cheaply in Kathmandu, Nepal.

What if the dates for the group treks don't fit my itinerary?     Back To Questions

If this is the case, we can organize a bespoke trek for you. Additionally if you want to spend more time in Kathmandu before or after a trek we can organize the hotels and quote you a price accordingly.

I am a single trekker. How does this work?     Back To Questions

Normally single trekkers have no problems fitting in with a group. Normally single trekkers share rooms or lodges with other trekkers of the same sex, but if we have an odd-number we ensure that a room or lodge is organized accordingly.

Will I be able to deal with the high altitude?     Back To Questions

Our itineraries are well designed so that our clients ascend at a sensible and safe rate. The effects of altitude are felt by everyone, even the Sherpas, but most people find that gentle acclimatization allows them to reach their high point without any problems.

What will happen if I get sick on the trek?     Back To Questions

Either you will get better, or if it seems serious we will evacuate you with Helicopter and will be taken to Hospital in Kathmandu where you'll get excellent attention. Our staffs are well versed in medical and emergency care and carry a reasonably comprehensive first aid kit.

What will happen if I get injured?     Back To Questions

If it is serious (this has never happened). You will again be taken care by our staff. If evacuation is required this will be arranged by Mountain Sherpa trekking & expeditions. It's advised that if you have any personal doubts you should have evacuation insurance arranged. Mountain Sherpa Treks can advise you on this.

Will I get sick?    Back To Questions

Not likely. The worst is you may get some diarrhea or temporary stomach upset. Please pay your attentions to Purified Waters during Trek, take rest/Acclimatize when Guide will advice and follow the Instructions to food items as Guide Suggest, always take care when walking in trails etc. For more Details, please write us if you need any extra information.

Is your staffs carry first Aid box? Should we bring our own?     Back To Questions

Yes, our staff will have normal first Aid kid fox for normal treatment. If you have your own first Aid medicines that would be great too.

What type of insurance should I have before come to Nepal? Can I get insurance there?

While it's easier to arrange it before you leave your home country, we can arrange it here for you. The main thing is to make sure your insurance covers you for both medical and evacuation costs

Is Nepal safe? Is a woman traveling alone safe with your company? Absolutely. Firstly; Nepal is really not a dangerous country (chances are it's safer here than your home-country). Secondly; while you're on one of our trips, we take personal responsibility for your well-being, a responsibility we take very seriously.

Is a trekking permit required & Included in your package?

 Yes, trek permit is necessary and it is included in all our trek packages.

What type of shape do I need to be in, is this trip for me?    Back To Questions

This trek is suitable for average people who are moderately fit, thus no previous experience is required. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking is recommended before you embark on your journey. Persons suffering from a pre-existing medical condition or disease must seek medical advice before considering the trek. Whilst on the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized.

To prepare for a strenuous trek you should begin training at least two to three months before your departure. As a guideline, an hour of aerobic exercise three to four times per week would be considered a minimum requirement. The best preparation is bushwalking involving relatively steep ascents and descents. If you can manage a couple of valley floor to ridgeline ascents per comfortable and able to enjoy the trek to the fullest. They are physically strong, sharp-witted and have an incredibly positive attitude towards a life that we would consider extremely tough. There is something about a trek in the Himalaya that draws you back time and time again. For keen walkers it is a paradise and even avowed non-walkers find that one foot just seems to follow the other, drawn by the appeal of what lies beyond.

What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in trekking?

In Kathmandu, we accommodate you at DELUXE hotels at 3 Star or 5 Stars and during trekking; you will accommodate at selected lodges- Tea houses, also called trekking guest houses.

We use DELUXE rooms from 3 to 5 star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast included. Along the trekking routes teahouses/Lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quilt or blanket. but it is a good idea to always have your own sleeping Bag . We usually provide single and double rooms as well as the occasional dormitory. The dining room is downstairs around a fire. All food will be cooked to order in the little kitchen. You should not enter the kitchen unless asked to do so.

Toilet Facilities - On trek, common toilet facilities are available at Tea Houses.

What sort of food can I expect in trekking?     Back To Questions

In Everest region treks most teahouses (lodges) cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, dhal bhat, bread, soups, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat some every day. In many larger villages you may find some meat on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps.

Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination.

What sort of transportation you use?    Back To Questions

Mountain Sherpa is all about providing you with local insights as well as adventure, with that in mind, where we think you will get more out of your holiday by using different means of transport that is what we do. Using a variety of private transport is an integral part of our Himalaya tours and enhances the experience!

We use private tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and pickups. Depending on the group size we use CARS, HIACE, VAN or land cruiser. These small light vehicles are more maneuverable and flexible enabling us to take you through the Narrow roads of Nepal. All the vehicles are usually air-conditioned unless we are traveling in cooler areas.

For the internal flights from Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu, the airlines we use are Yeti, Sita, and Agni.

What is the best season for this trekking?    Back To Questions

Our trekking season extends from mid- September to May. From early September the monsoonal rains decrease. By end of September through to December the weather is usually stable with mild to warm days, cold nights. February, March, April, May, October, November, December are the best time to do Everest trek.

What is the weather & temperature like in trekking?

Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. At night it is generally cooler the days are generally warm. Winter (January and February) will be bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. There will be bit of snow during the month of January, February and December. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to -15 deg C low.

Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?

These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges. Remember to bring your adapters!

Is there any communication while we are on trekking?     Back To Questions

There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. Most of places cover cell phone network, so our guide have cell phone for every contact

Can I use credit cards in the places visit in trekking?     Back To Questions

In most cities yes, to some extent, however once you leave those cities behind, all you need is cash.

How much additional money do I need per day?     Back To Questions

In Kathmandu, you can allocate US$ 05 - 10 for a lunch / dinner. It’s all depends on your spending habits. US$7 to 10 US$ a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates and few drinks in trekking.

Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?    Back To Questions

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from 20USD to 1000 USD per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not mandatory but it is expected, this is a way to show your guides and local porters thanks for their help. The level of the tip should reflect the level of personal involvement with your guide.

Most of our guests separate, US$ 10- 12 per day for Porter and US$ 12-15 per day for Guide as reasonable tipping.

Is the water OK to drink? Do I need to bring purifying tablets/filter?    Back To Questions

In most places bottled water is readily available. If you wish to drink normal water, you need to use purifying aid, which you will need to bring with you. You also could but boiled drinking water.

Are the Mountain sherpa Trekking Agency's staffs insured?     Back To Questions

Our company insures all our trekking staff, including guide, cook, Sherpa and porters. Safety of our Key staffs is our prime concerns. We do our best take care of our all staffs.

What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tour    Back To Questions

Below is most important documents you should have:

1. Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour, keep a separate photocopy.
2.  3 piece of passport sized photos for Trekking permit & also 2 for Nepal Visa, Total 5 photos, also advised to keep extra if possible which may come to use sometime.
3. Travel insurance, keep a separate photocopy
4. Cash and Traveller’s Cheques, keep numbers and proof of purchase separate
5. Flight tickets
6. Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts.

Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?     Back To Questions

A holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?What will I need to carry on the trek?     Back To Questions

Very few things you have to carry during your trek. Your main luggage will carry by our porter/yaks. You just have to carry your day bag with your camera, valuable items, water, some extra clothes, some chocolate bars, sun creams, and sunglass etc for day use.

What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?     Back To Questions

In major places at Lukla, Namche, Dingboche, Pheriche, and Phakding and in rest of the places, hotel water in bucket will be provided for shower as guest request; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.

Do you know about how many total miles the trek is?

Total distance of the entire trek is about 75 miles.

I would you like to extend my holiday, any recommendations?    Back To Questions

Yes, there are many options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Please kindly check Side Trips for most recommended short trips within Nepal.

What immunizations will I need?     Back To Questions

No vaccinations are compulsory in Himalaya, but we do recommend you are covered for *diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus.

We also recommend:
- A dental check-up prior to traveling.
- That you know your blood group in case of emergency.

That if you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and mountain Sherpa trekking at the time of your booking.

Meningitis: Recommended. Consult your physician.
Malaria: No problem in Kathmandu, since we are above the zone of malaria, but if you plan on traveling to lower elevations in Nepal before/after the trip then malaria chemoprophylaxis is highly recommended.

Consult your physician and visit the travel clinic at a major University Hospital or your local Public Health Department for the most up to date info on travel requirements.

Is there internet facility during my trip?     Back To Questions

In City, it is not a problem. During trek, some major places like Lukla, Namche, and Dingboche have internet facilities available.

How is laundry usually done by your trekkers? What should we bring?     Back To Questions

During trekking, you have only chance to make your laundry on rest days or short walking days. Laundry system in trekking is available on request only, however quick laundry service not possible. If you would like to do small clothing wash yourself during rest days, it is better to have soap or can buy this also in lodges. Most of our trekkers bring their laundry back to Kathmandu and do.

Do we need any mountaineering experience?     Back To Questions

No mountaineering experience is required as long as you're in your sound physical shape & have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek.

How long have you been in business?     Back To Questions

We have been serving in this field for over a decade and are trustable and government registered trekking agency.

Do you have any referral customers?     Back To Questions

To know about our former clients / clients' referral, please mouse over http://www.guidenepal.com/showcomments.php

Can we rent sleeping bags and down jackets in Katmandu? Are these places in easy reach of the hotel?     Back To Questions

Yes, you can hire both Sleeping bags, Down Jacket in Kathmandu at US$ 1 per day per item basis with us. We will show you the shop near your hotel, it is easy that you do not need to keep any deposit for those items..

Do I need Trekking poles??     Back To Questions

Actually it is not really necessary unless you used on previous trekking or hiking. However it is good idea to take 1 or 2 polls for Nepal trekking.

Can I Exchange another Foreign Currency than US dollars? Do we need only US dollars in our whole Trip?     Back To Questions

Yes, of course! It is not must to bring only US Dollars. Other currency also exchanged. Except big shops in City, you all need is Nepalese Currency (NPR). So you can bring your own currency and exchange in NPR very easily in city as well as some places on Trek too.

What happens if there is an emergency?     Back To Questions

All of our guides are trained in basic first aid and can deal with the basic ailments that may occur on trek. In the event of an emergency Mountain Sherpa trekking & expeditions will cover initial expenses of any rescue operation. It is a condition of booking that you are adequately insured for such an event as these expenses will need to be recovered from your insurance company. In the more frequented regions there are health posts, which have been established by foreign doctors and many are staffed by overseas personnel.

What Kinds of Trekking Guide you have? Do they Speak English and Other Language? And are they certified from Nepal Tourism Board?

All Our Treks/Tours/ Expedition Guides are fully English Speaking, all have valid Licensed Holder from Government of Nepal Tourism with related Field Training, Knowledge of Full First Aid at Spot, Most of They are Sherpa Guides (Those who are Mountain Leaders) and on your request, we can Provide Other International language Speaking Guides as well. Given notice, we can provide you guide who can speak your own language as your requirement during your trek/tour in Nepal.

Can I trek in the Himalayas even if I haven't done any trekking before?     Back To Questions

Absolutely; in fact it's a great place to start. As part of our job, one of the most important things we do is ascertain your experience and ambitions, and find the trek to best match these. However hard or easy you'd like it, however much or little experience you have, we have the perfect trek for you.

Am I too young or old?     Back To Questions

We have had a range of ages on our trips, from teenager to pensioner, and all have enjoyed themselves without any problems.

What is a typical group? Will I fit in?     Back To Questions

Groups range in size from 2 up to 12, and typically comprise a range of nationalities and experience. So far, all of our groups have got along very well. One of the attractions of such a trip is the chance to meet people with different backgrounds and personalities.

What is the maximum weight allowed on domestic flights?     Back To Questions

The normal weight limit is 15 kilogram’s for all domestic flight we therefore recommend you not to overload yourself.

How much of weight that your porter will carry?     Back To Questions

We normally provide 1 porter for 1 person private (solo Trekker) trek, in group of 2 persons, we provide only 1 porter and he will carry maximum of 30kgs.

Is your Trekking Agency registered? Also you are TAAN & NMA Members?     Back To Questions

Yes, we are Fully Government Authorized Travel, Trekking & Expedition Agency with all Valid Licenses and Certificates. We have Guaranteed Deposit in case of our Service Failed to our Clients; the Clients can get refund from Our Guaranteed Deposit. We are also Members of TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal) and NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association). The Short Details of our Registration are as follows:

• Office of Company Register: 18785/058/59
• Office of Cottage & Small Industry: 2945/195
• Tourism Industry Division License No: 661/2060
• Tax Department Regd. No: 301518734
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)- Associate Membership AM # 507/2062
• Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN)
• Kumari Bank LTD- Guarantee Deposit
• Himalayan Bank LTD- Authorized US$ A/c for Dollar Transaction

 You can check our Legal documents in our site:  http://www.guidenepal.com/index.php?page=legal-doc.php&folder=1

Please kindly write us if you have any further questions beside above:

EQUIPMENTS/CLOTHINGS CHECK LISTS FOR EVEREST REGION TREK

The following basic equipments check lists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should weigh not more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.

After you confirmed your trek with us, we will send you exact packing lists for specific trek. Below are just lists for your information and ideas of clothing's.

Head:

• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection

Upper Body:

• T-shirts ( According to length of your trip, normally 2 and above)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down jacket [you can rent in Kathmandu]- must necessary

Hands:

• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer

Lower Body:

• Underwear ( minimum 4 and according to length of your trip)
• Hiking shorts ( minimum 2 and according to length of your trip)
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or wool pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Feet:

• Thin, lightweight inner socks (minimum 3 and according to length of your trip)
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks (minimum 3 and according to length of your trip)
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp

Accessories:

• Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F [Can rent in Kathmandu]
• Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
• Small pad or combination lock-to-lock Mountain sherpa's Kid Bag
• Basic First Aid Kit
• Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
• Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• Thermarest sleeping pad
• Water bottles (2)
• Toiletries
• Small wash towel

Extras/Luxuries

• Binoculars
• Reading book
• Trail Map/Guide book
• Journal & Pen
• Walkman
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AMS- Acute Mountain Sickness
Altitude sickness often known as acute mountain sickness (A.M.S.) in general may occur when people ascend too quickly normally in altitudes of over 3000 m. We ensure minimal risk by building in rest days into our trekking itineraries. Most people will feel some affect of altitude, shortness of breath and possibly a light headed, which is fairly common. Acute mountain sickness is very different and normally involves a severe headache, sickness and loss of awareness. In almost every potential case there are enough warning signs to take appropriate action.
Our expert and trained guides will advise you about any health requirements and also altitude sickness while you are trekking, so you should not worry about it, we do however recommend you get advice from your travel doctor or health advisor before you leave. The following information gives you an idea about high altitude sickness and how to minimize the affects.
There are three stages of altitude sickness and symptoms.
1. Normal AMS Symptoms - Should expect but not worry.
Following are the normal altitude symptoms that you should expect but not be worried about. Every trekker will experience some or all of these, no matter how slowly they ascend.

• Periods of sleeplessness.
• Need more sleep than normal (often 10 hours or more)
• Occasional loss of appetite.
• Vivid, wild dreams especially at around 2500-3800 meters in altitude.
• Periodic breathing.
•  The need to rest/catch your breath frequently while trekking, especially above 3500 meters.
• Runny nose.
• Increasing urination while moving to/at higher altitudes (a good sign) 
•  Dizziness.

2. Mild AMS Symptoms - NEVER GO HIGHER
Many trekkers in the high valleys of the Himalaya get mild AMS, admit or acknowledge that you are having symptoms. You need have only one of the following symptoms to be getting altitude sickness.

• Mild headache.
• Nausea
• Dizziness.
• Weakness.
• Sleeplessness.
• Dry Raspy cough.
• Fatigue/Tired.
• Loss of apatite.
• Runny nose.
• Hard to breath.

What to do if a mild symptom doesn’t go way?

• If you find mild symptoms developing while walking, stop and relax (with your head out of sun) and drink some fluids. Drink frequently.
• If mild symptoms developing while walking, stop have rest, drink some fluids and take 125-250mg Diamox. Diamox generally takes one to four hours to begin alleviating symptoms. Drink more water and consider staying close by. 
• If symptoms develop in the evening, take 125-250mg Diamox and drink plenty of fluids again.
• If symptoms partially go away but are still annoying it is safe to take another 250mg Diamox 6-8 hours later.
• If mild symptoms continue getting worse try descending for a few hours which may be more beneficial than staying at the same altitude. Going higher will definitely make it worse. You’re here to enjoy trekking not to feel sick.

3. Serious AMS Symptoms - IMMEDIATE DESCENT

• Persistent, severe headache.
• Persistent vomiting.
• Ataxia (loss of co-ordination, an inability to walk in a straight line, making the sufferer look drunk)
• Losing consciousness (inability to stay awake or understand instructions) 
• Mental confusion or hallucinations.
• Liquid sounds in the lungs.
• Very persistent, sometimes watery, cough.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Rapid breathing or feeling breathless at rest.
• Coughing clear fluid, pink phlegm or blood (a very bad sign).
• Severe lethargy/fatigue.
• Marked blueness of face and lips.
• High resting heartbeat (over 130 beats per minute)
• Mild symptoms rapidly getting worse.

Dangerous cases of AMS

High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
This is a build-up of fluid around the brain. It in most cases the first five symptoms on the mild and severe lists previously. Coma from HACE can lead to unconsciousness are death within 12 hours from the onset of symptoms, but normally takes 1-2 days to develop. At the first sign of ataxia begin treatment with medication, oxygen and descent. Usually 4 to 8mg of dexamethasone is given as a first does, then 4mg every six hours, Diamox every 12 hours and 2-4 liters /minute oxygen. Descent is necessary.
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
This is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs and is very serious. It is responsible for all the other mild and serious symptoms and it is often accompanied by a mild fever. By far the treatment is oxygen at 4 liters a minute but using PAC (portable altitude chamber) bag treatment is a good substitute. Quick descent will be life saving. HAPE can lead to unconsciousness are death very quick.
 
Prevention of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

• Allow sufficient time for acclimatization (After 3000 meters).
•  Don’t make rapid Ascent. Don’t go too far too fast.
• No Alcohol, Sleeping pills and Smoking.
• Drink more fluid 3-4 Liters a day, clean water-boiled or treated / tea / coffee / soup / juice etc.
• Climb high and sleep low.
• Do not trek/travel alone, take guide/porter.
• Follow the advice from your guide, hotel, local, guide book.
• Descent if mild symptoms rapidly getting worse.
• Never leave or descent sick person along.
• Avoid getting cold.
• Take an easy and comfortable trekking route even if it’s longer.

First Aid Kit
this is the basic list to cover the more common ailments that affect trekkers. Climbing groups, expeditions and trekkers going to isolated areas will need a more comprehensive kit.

• Bandage for sprains
• Plasters/Band-aids
• Iodine or water filter (optional)
• Moleskin/Second skin - for blisters
• Antiseptic ointment for cuts
• Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)
• Aspirin/Paracetamol - general painkiller
• Oral rehydration salts
• Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin)
• Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic)
• Diarrhea stopper (Imodium - optional)
• Antibiotic for Guardia or similar microbe or bacteria
• Diamox 250/500mg (for altitude sickness)
• Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)
• Gel hand cleaner.

 

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Istvan Szucs, Hungary.

Our guide Pasang and Nima were great. Nima always had a warm smile. During one night my wife became very sick with a stomach bug probably due to the food. Pasang, Nima, and another Sherpa carried her on their backs to the next town that had a doctor. This showed how kind and caring the Sherpa culture was. Overall, I would definitely recommend this trip & Company.        
Joel, USA.

I am writing to confirm that Mountain Sherpa Trekking are in my opinion an absolutely first class agency.
They are professional, experienced, helpful and always accessible and I would have no hesitation in recommending them or using them again.
Thank you.
Kind regards, 
David Jamilly- UK

I have used Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions twice, first time in 1999 and more recently in April 2008.  Both times we trekked and climbed a trekking peak in the Everest/Khumbu region.  We found the Agency, Pasang and the staff all to be very helpful, flexible/accommodating and friendly.  We came with our own itinerary and they provided exactly what we wanted (the permit, the liason officer/sirdar and a porter).  All the porter staff I have seen have been well equipped and clothed with quality gear and from what I understand get quite a good rate of pay. They seem happy and well looked after.
An example of their quality of service is when one of our team arrived in Kathmandu from Canada this year minus one bag, the day before we were to fly to Lukla.  He gave the lost baggage details to Pasang with reassurance that he was on the case.  We flew to Lukla, and exactly 48 hours later, a porter turned up in Namche Bazaar with the lost bag!! Super service!!
Our porter this year, Dorje Sherpa, was a super friendly, super hard-working fellow who was a good friend by the end of the month.  Lots of laughs were had with him! 
So many thanks to Pasang, Dorje and all the team at Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions!! 
Sash, New Zealand

My experience with Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expedition was excellent.  This is a Nepalese Company that operates equal to the high standards of an International Tour Company.

I am a 32 year old female who decided to do a 3 week trek in Nepal alone (my husband had to work).   After searching the internet, I found Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expedition.  Pasang and I emailed many times to set everything up, change the schedule more than once and ask questions.  He was so easy to work with and responded very fast to all my emails.  It was impressive how flexible he was with the schedule.  Pasang provided me with detailed emergency contact information for my husband.

I arrived in country late in the evening, a little unsure what to do, but I had no reason to worry.  Tandi was there with a sign to pick me up and deliver me to the Hotel.  He confirmed my checked in and arranged for a tour the next day.  From the pickup at the Airport to the day Tandi dropped me off for my return flight, every detail was taken care of! I had plenty of time to wonder around the city, but I never once felt stranded.  

In total, I spent 15 days on the trial, trekking with Tandi, as my guide, and Tendu, as my porter.  Tandi kept the hike interesting, telling me about the region and answering questions.  At all times I was treated with utmost respect, as a friend but also a client.  Tandi is truly a professional.  In addition to being an independent female traveler, I am also a vegetarian.  This was not a problem at all – Tandi was very helpful in speaking with the cooks for me. 

The trek to Gorkyo Ri, over Cholo Pass to Base Camp was absolutely fabulous.  I wish I could be back in those mountains right now.  Tandi was great about adjusting the schedule to our hiking speed and interest.  Quite on accident, we ended up completing the trek two days early.  I told Tandi I did not want to shop in Katmandu for two days, so without any problem he set up an additional outing to the foothills.  The plan worked great.

There are no questions that I recommend Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expedition to anybody visiting Nepal, whether to tour or trek.
Shannon Francis.USA, June 2007

Dear Mountain Sherpa Trekking team,
My Everest Base Camp trek was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, thanks to all the professional staff at MSTE from Tandi, Pasang, and Sumba & Arjun!  They took care of me from Day One and I would recommend MSTE (Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions) to anyone who wants an incredible trip in the Himalayas!" I look forward to contacting you about my next trip for Island Peak! 
Lily Leung, USA 

Hey Tandi, Hey Pasang!!! 
This is James and Hee. We have been back in the USA for about a week now. We are very sorry we haven't written back to you earlier. We just want to say we had a great time in Nepal, and it was made possible by all of you. The plan you put together for us worked out perfectly, we had so much Fun River rafting, bungy jumping, and shopping!! The trekking to Annapurna was tiring, but very much worth it. We took hundreds of beautiful photos; we cannot imagine there is a prettier place on Earth. We would especially like to thank Tandi for being such a great guide and companion. He was very friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable about all the places we went to. It was especially fun meeting his little boy Pemba in Nagarkot. It must be tiring watching Pemba all day long...we have never met a little boy with so much energy!!!  
  
Take care, 
James and Hee 
717 Indiana Court #29 
El Segundo, CA 90245 

Pasang,  
Dave and I wanted to express our thanks for such a wonderful trip to Nepal. We feel so fortunate that we booked our trip with Mountain Sherpa Trekking. You, Tandi and Sumba, our guide Rinjee and porter Ngima were all so great. When Dave and I each became ill at separate times we were so grateful that you were so accommodating to our needs. We were able to alter our schedule and trekking route and that flexibility is part of what made the experience so wonderful. The hotel in Kathmandu and each of the lodges that we stayed at were all very good. Rinjee and Ngima were a lot of fun and it was great to be able to meet Rinjee's wife and kids. We will certainly recommend Mountain Sherpa Trekking to anyone. I look forward to the day when we return to do the Everest Base camp trek. Next time we will make it all the way. 
Thanks for a wonderful experience. We will see you again about 2 years. 
 Cathy and Dave -Calgary, Canada 

Mountain Sherpa made me feel welcome in Nepal from the moment I arrived till the moment I left. Pasang's scheduling and advice were excellent and he knows the tourism industry. He'll save you money as compared to an American company but never skimps on service because it's Nepal and hospitality is what these friendly people do best.  The hotels were clean and comfortable.  I did the five day trek to Poonhill.  My guide was Tandi Sherpa from near Tibet--he was fun walk with and I always felt safe.  The porter was a hearty and robust guy, also a Sherpa.  The view from Poonhill was spectacular.  During my trip I decided to add one night at Chitwan and not only was Pasang accommodating, I was even able to bathe with an elephant!  I recommend this travel service.  You get a lot for your money and you never feel used, abused, or cheated.  They really care about making your trip great, they'll tell you what to avoid and what are the better things to do.  They're nice because they want you to come back, and because people in Nepal are just really cool and friendly.  I hope to go back soon! 
ALEXANDER C. LIPPARD, USA 

Greetings to Pasang and staff,

I would like to extend my thanks to everyone at Mountain Sherpa Trekking &Expeditions for meeting and exceeding my expectations. My recent Everest Base Camp/Kalapatar trek and Island Peak climb was a wonderful trip. From the time of my arrival in Kathmandu, until departure, everything with regard to the itinerary unfolded smoothly.I really enjoyed the personal tour of the city with Pasang, and the Nepalese cultural dinner with Tandi. The Marshyangdi Hotel was first class, as was my guide Kaji. He took great pride in sharing his knowledge of the local culture, and of Nepal's incomparable Himalayan Peaks.

To anyone considering the services of Mountain Sherpa I say, "You won't be sorry".Thanks again and Happy Trails,
Ron Lester – USA

Pasang, 
Thank you for a well run trek. Our guide was very experienced and was quite sensible about our approach, especially compared to some of the other guides. Overall, the trek was an awesome experience, something I will never forget. There is something amazing about standing on top of one of Nepal's peaks and looking out over the land. Thank you for organizing the opportunity for that to happen for us.  
 Sincerely  
Craig- Australia,Mera peak Expedition- April/May 2007

Dear Pasang, 
it is easy to characterize your services: You and your team did an excellent job! Booking via internet is - especially for trekking in Nepal -a big challenge. So many agencies, so many itineraries, so many mountains, so much choice. I found your agency by chance, and my first experiences were brilliant: Very fast response time for answering all my emails, including detailed answers for all my questions. Even when I made a proposal for a change of the itinerary (I added Lobuche peak) you did all your best to realize my plans. During the trek days went by and it seemed that you even made a deal with the Nepalese weather god - perfect conditions for three weeks in a row, so it was easy to reach all my goals together with your excellent sherpa Tendi: the summits of two 6000 meter peaks: Island Peak and Lobuche Peak.  
Unforgettable moments! 
Pasang, thanks for this wonderful stay in Nepal. I can fully recommend your agency 
and its services to other trekkers or mountaineers. 
With best regards 
Peter from Austria (October 2006) 

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