Tailored add-ons in Nepal trips refer to customizable essentials that enhance and personalize your travel experience, allowing you to align your journey with specific interests, preferences, and schedules. These add-ons can be combined into various types of trips, including trekking, expedition, climbing, cultural tours, wildlife safaris, and adventure activities.

Options include:

Customized Accommodations: Choose from a range of lodging options, from luxury hotels to homestays, to match your comfort and budget preferences. Upgrade your stay to accommodation featuring attached bathrooms during your trek. Enjoy additional comfort at select stops.

Helicopter/mountain flight: if you have short time frame, we recommended you that one hour Mountain flight or helicopter flight to visit Everest base camp or Annapurna base camp or Langtang (Kyanjin Gomaba) or Gosaikunda, Muktinath. The cost depends on number of members, destination etc.

Adventure Activities: Incorporate thrilling experiences such as paragliding in Pokhara, bungee jumping over the Bhote Koshi River, zip-lining, mountain...

Asian Hiking Team’s Guides/Sherpa are professionals with proven records of honesty and personal integrity, committed to environmentally responsible climbing practices that minimize ecological impact. Our Climbing Guides possess extensive knowledge of all climbing disciplines, local cultures, customs, and religions, and they enthusiastically share these insights with clients. All Guides are fluent in English and speak additional languages upon request.

Asian Hiking Team’s Climbing Guides/Sherpas bring years of experience and exceptional expertise in all facets of Nepal mountaineering. Each holds a Nepal Government License, Mountaineering Association Accreditation, and Summit Certificates for Nepal Himalayan peaks. Our high-altitude Sherpa guides are qualified through rigorous training from NMA, TAAN, and NATHAM.

Every climbing guide undergoes comprehensive technical training and possesses practical mastery of:

• Rock, ice, and snow climbing techniques;
• High-altitude camp logistics, setup, and operations;
• Advanced safety protocols for high-altitude camping;
• Fixed-rope climbing, belay techniques, and all mountaineering...

Mera Peak climbing is considered moderately challenging and suitable for trekkers with good fitness and basic mountaineering training. At 6,476 m, it is Nepal’s highest trekking peak. The climb is physically demanding due to altitude and long summit days, but technically less difficult, involving gradual snow slopes and glacier travel with crampons and ropes. Prior acclimatization and endurance are essential.

The difficulty of the climbing or expedition depends on the peak. Trekking peaks are easier than high mountain expeditions, but some of the less high trekking peaks are also technical for climbing.

We have to calculate the grade focus on following topic:

a) Length of trek and walking days /Easy glacier route. b) Which Mountain and altitude conditions. c) Average altitude, maximum altitude and average gain/loss per day. d) Likely prevailing weather conditions and temperature range. e) Remoteness of local services and general level of comfort. f) Rock climbing or Ice climbing. g) Technical climbing and complicated...

Accommodation:

Hotel/ Lodge: Single/Twin-sharing room with wooden beds, foam mattresses, and blankets (bring a sleeping bag for extra warmth/hygiene). Most of the place have shared toilets (usually Asian-style squat or Western toilets). Some of the place has attached toiled. Hot showers available (on extra cost). Higher up, hot water is scarce.

Tented Camping: Tented camping is a classic and essential part of trekking, peak climbing, and expedition in remote areas of the Himalayas where teahouse accommodation is unavailable. Asian Hiking Team provides Tent (2-person or single occupancy Dom and Box tent depends on area and numbers of days), Sleeping mat (foam or inflatable), Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent (group use - for expedition), Kitchen equipment and utensils (carried by support crew), Power bank or solar charger, heater, Generator (for expedition) etc.

Meals:

During the hotel/guest house trekking, there are international menus so you can choose whatever you like. During the camping,...

Nepal’s rugged terrain and remote mountain regions require a combination of transportation modes to ensure safe, efficient, and scenic travel. Asian Hiking Team offers a range of transportation options to suit your needs and itinerary, including air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned vehicles, tourist luxury buses, cars, vans, and jeeps. We also arrange domestic flight tickets for major trekking routes to help you save time and enjoy spectacular aerial views of Nepal's diverse landscapes.

Air Transport:

Kathmandu to Lukla Airport (Tenzing–Hillary airport)

The Kathmandu to Lukla flight is more than transit—it’s a thrilling Himalayan experience. With a steep, short runway at high altitude alongside rugged mountain views, it offers a surge of adrenaline and scenic beauty. Booking early for a morning flight and preparing for weather-related delays is essential.

Distance: Kathmandu to Lukla is approximately 367 kilometers (by flight 187km). Runway: 527 m (1,729 ft) long with an 11–12% slope. Altitude: 2,840 m (9,383 ft) above sea level. Approach: Visual flight only—no instrument...

General Climate Overview

Nepal's climate is incredibly diverse due to its dramatic range in altitude—from the lowland Terai plains (around 60 meters above sea level) to the Himalayan peaks above 8,000 meters. The country experiences five main seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn, and winter. Each region and elevation zone has its own unique weather patterns.

Terai Region (Southern Plains)

Climate: Subtropical Summer (May–June): Hot and humid, temperatures often exceed 37°C Winter (Dec–Feb): Mild, temperatures range between 7°C to 23°C Receives significant rainfall during the monsoon (June–September)

Hilly Region (Mid-Hills & Valleys)

Climate: Mild and temperate Cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara experience: Summer: 19°C – 35°C Winter: 2°C – 12°C Pleasant weather year-round with occasional winter chills and summer showers

Mountain Region (High Himalayas)

Climate: Alpine to Arctic Summer: Cool to cold, depending on altitude Winter: Severe cold with frequent snowfall Temperatures can drop below -20°C at high passes and base camps Monsoon rains are lighter, but weather remains unpredictable

Nepal experiences four distinct seasons, each...

Nepal Mountaineering Association has made the following rules to be observed for the climbing of the peaks of Nepal Himalaya listed in Appendix '1'. These rules will come into force at once.

Definition: -

Where applicable, definitions for these rules will be the same as those for Government of Nepal Mountaineering Expedition Regulations 1979 and its first Amendment 1984.

Permission:-

Any person or mountaineering team desirous of climbing the peak listed in Appendix '1' must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association. Application to climb the peak must be made in the form as prescribed in Appendix '2'. Permission to climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month only. Permission may be extended, if necessary, for another period of two weeks. The period of permission granted relates to time spent for climbing above the base camp. The trek to and from the base camp is not included. Application for...

Health and safety are paramount.

• Altitude Sickness (AMS): Prevent by ascending slowly, staying hydrated (4-5 liters/day), and acclimatizing properly. Know the symptoms (headache, nausea) and descend if they become severe.
• Food & Water: Drink only boiled, filtered, or bottled water. Eat well-cooked meals.
• Foot Care: Use well-fitted boots and address hotspots immediately to prevent blisters.
• First Aid: Our guides carry first aid kits, but you should bring personal medications.

NTC and Ncell SIM cards offer good coverage in the Khumbu region, though service can be spotty at high altitudes. Everest Link Wi-Fi is available at most teahouses and lodges for a fee. For emergencies, our guides carry a satellite phone.

Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for this expedition. Your policy must cover:

• Emergency Air Ambulance/Helicopter Rescue
• Medical Expenses
• Trip Cancellation and Interruption You must provide proof of insurance before the trip begins.

We are committed to responsible tourism. Our policies include:

• Environmental: Minimizing waste, using gas for cooking, and leaving no trace.
• Cultural: Respecting local customs, asking permission for photos, and supporting local economies.
• Community: Donating a portion of profits to community projects and ensuring fair treatment and wages for all staff and porters.