Travel Insurance
The Travel Insurance Checklist Every Trekker Needs
Standard travel insurance rarely covers what a Himalayan trek actually needs. Here's what to check before you buy.
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Travel Insurance
Packing Lists
What to Pack for a Nepal Trek: The Complete Gear List
A layer-by-layer packing list for teahouse and high-altitude treks, built around what actually gets used on the trail.
How to Pay
How Payment Works When You Book With Us
No deposit, no second invoice to remember — here's exactly what happens between choosing a date and getting your confirmation.
Hotels & Accommodation
Teahouses & Lodges: What to Expect on the Trail
Twin rooms, shared bathrooms, and a wood stove in the dining hall — what accommodation actually looks like above 3,000 metres.
Trekking Guides
Trekking Guides: Difficulty Levels, Fitness, and How to Prepare
What "moderate" actually means on a trek listing, how to train for it, and the pacing rule that prevents altitude sickness.
Visa & Permits
Nepal Visa, TIMS Card & Trekking Permits Explained
What a tourist visa costs, which permits your trek actually needs, and what your guide handles versus what you need to bring.
Best Time to Visit Nepal
Best Time to Visit Nepal: A Season-by-Season Guide
Autumn is the classic choice, but it isn't the only good one — here's what each season actually means on the trail.
Health & Safety
Altitude Sickness, Health & Safety on the Trail
The symptoms to know, the pacing rule that prevents most cases, and what to actually do if they show up anyway.
Transportation
Transportation: Getting from the Airport to the Trailhead
Airport transfers, domestic flights, tourist buses, and jeep rides — how you actually get to where your trek begins.
Trekking Costs & Budget
Trekking Costs & Budget: What to Actually Expect
What's covered in your trip price, what typically isn't, and a realistic daily budget for everything in between.
Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks: What You Will Actually Eat on the Trail
Dal bhat, momos, and thukpa — what teahouse menus look like, and why hydration matters more than you might expect.
Nepal Travel Tips & FAQs
Nepal Travel Tips & FAQs for First-Time Visitors
Cash, SIM cards, tipping, etiquette, and the questions almost every first-time trekker asks before booking.
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