Tailored add-ons in Nepal trips refer to customizable essentials that enhance and personalize your travel experience.

Options include:

• Customized Accommodations: Upgrade from standard lodging to luxury hotels or homestays.
• Helicopter/MT Flights: Opt for helicopter transport to your own destination, helicopter flight/ Mountain flight (as for cost, it depends on).
• Adventure Activities: Add paragliding, bungee jumping, or rafting.
• Cultural & Spiritual Journeys: Include visits to Lumbini, Pashupatinath, tours or local festivals.
• Wildlife Safaris: Extend your trip with a safari in Chitwan or Bardia.
• Flexible Scheduling: Adjust dates and durations to fit your needs.

• Accommodation in lodge/guest house: 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. During the hotel/guest house trekking, there are international menus so you can choose whatever you like. During the camping, our cook prepares the meals as your interest.
• Camping treks in Nepal offer a blend of traditional Nepali cuisine and familiar comfort foods, ensuring that trekkers are well-nourished and energized throughout their journey.
• Breakfast: Porridge/Oatmeal (often with honey, fruits, or nuts), eggs (fried, scrambled, or omelets with veggies), Pancakes or Tibetan Bread (served with jam, honey, or peanut butter), Muesli/Cornflakes (with hot or cold milk), Tea/Coffee (black, milk tea, or ginger lemon honey tea) etc.
• Lunch: Dal...

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...

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.

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 offering different trekking experiences:

Autumn (September–November)

Best trekking season Clear skies, excellent mountain views. Warm days, cold nights (as low as -10°C at high altitudes). Ideal for long and high-altitude treks.

Winter (December–February)

Cold and snowy, especially above 3,000 m High passes often closed: Thorong-La, Ganja-La, Chola, Renjo-La, etc. Best for lower-altitude treks in the middle hills Short days, brilliant sunshine

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You’ll need two main permits:

1. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit Foreigner: NPR 3,000 (USD 25–30) SAARC national: NPR 1,500 Nepali citizen: NPR 100 Obtainable in Kathmandu (Tourism Board) or at the Monjo checkpoint

2. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit Foreigner: NPR 2,000 (first 4 weeks), NPR 2,500 (after) SAARC: NPR 1,000 / NPR 1,250 Available at Lukla airport or Monjo checkpoint only

3. TIMS Card: No longer required for Everest treks (if need we will provide). If trekking via Jiri or Tashilabtse pass also add: Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit: Foreigners: NPR 3,000 (Approx. $25 USD) SAARC nationals (India, Bangladesh, etc.): NPR 1,000 ($7.50 USD) Nepali citizens: Free. Validity: Covers entire Rolwaling region.

Trekking in Rolwalling area Restricted Permit:

Cost: $20/week (first 4 weeks), then $20/week thereafter. Coverage: Dolakha district - Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9) and Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1). For Tashilaptse pass trekking is not needed. Validity: Date-specific; two people to entry. Guide mandatory: Solo trekking is prohibited; a...

Asian Hiking Team’s trekking Guides are professionals with recognized records of honesty and personal integrity, committed to environmentally responsible trekking practices that minimize ecological impact. Asian Hiking Team trekking guide duties are to navigate trails, ensure safety, explain local culture/history, arrange permits/accommodations, monitor altitude sickness, and manage logistics. Our guide is fluency in English (and other languages), first aid certification, cultural knowledge, and government licensing. Require Nepal Government licensing, formal training (e.g., Nepal Academy of Tourism/NATHM), first aid certification, and language proficiency. Our guide is friendly, professional, and well-mannered. Trained in customer service, problem-solving, and group handling.

Asian Hiking Team porter: Porters duties is carrying trekker luggage (max 20–25 kg), transport equipment, and assist with camp setup. Physical endurance, basic trail familiarity, and teamwork. Most speak minimal English. No formal credentials, but reputable agencies ensure health checks, basic safety training, and gear provision etc.

Asian Hiking Team Porter-Guides: Porter guide is...

Trekking in Nepal is categorized into grades based on altitude, terrain difficulty, remoteness, and daily walking hours. The most widely used grading system includes Easy, Moderate, Strenuous, and Challenging.

Easy (Grade A)

• Altitude: Up to 3,000 meters (9,800 ft)
• Walking Hours: Max 3–5 hours per day
• Terrain: Well-established trails, gentle ascents/descents, minimal steep sections.
• Who is it for? Beginners, families, or those with limited time seeking cultural experiences and Himalayan views.

Moderate (Grade B)

• Altitude: 3,000–4,500 meters (9,800–14,700 ft)
• Walking Hours: Max 7 hours per day
• Terrain: Mixed trails with some steep climbs and high passes, moderate altitude gain.
• Who is it for? Trekkers with average fitness and some prior hiking experience.

Strenuous (Grade C)

• Altitude: 4,500–5,500 meters (14,700–18,000 ft)
• Walking Hours: Max. 8 hours per day, often for 2–3 weeks
• Terrain: Remote, rugged trails with high passes; risk of altitude sickness increases.
• Who is it for? Fit trekkers with...

Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS)

Trekking in the Himalayas poses risks of Altitude Sickness (AMS). The body needs time to acclimatize to higher altitudes, a process known as acclimatization.

Types of Altitude Illnesses (Acute Mountain Sickness AMS)

• High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): Fluid in the lungs • High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): Swelling of the brain • High Altitude Retinal Hemorrhage (HARH): Bleeding in the retina

Common Symptoms: • Headache • Nausea, loss of appetite • Sleep disturbance • Dizziness, mild weakness • Swelling of hands and face

Severe Symptoms (Seek Immediate Descent): • Severe, persistent headache • Shortness of breath at rest • Confusion, loss of coordination • Bluish lips or face • Coughing blood-tinged sputum • Coma or unconsciousness

Prevention Tips:

• Drink 4–5 liters of fluids daily (avoid alcohol) • Ascend slowly and rest if symptoms appear • Avoid sleeping at a higher altitude if symptoms persist • Take Diamox (consult your doctor) before flying to altitude

Food & Water Safety

In Nepal, water and food contamination are common causes of illness.

Do:

• Drink boiled, filtered, or bottled water • Eat thoroughly cooked meals • Wash fruits/vegetables before eating • Boil milk or...

Asian Hiking Team strongly recommend that you take out trip cancellation, air ambulance/helicopter rescue insurance. You should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved. Furthermore, you must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If this is not done or impossible for practical reasons, then you will not be allowed to continue with our trekking/climbing trips and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided. Your insurance must include emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue services.

Recommended Insurance Company in Nepal (Only for Nepali)

• Neco Insurance Co Ltd. -...

Landline and mobile phone services are available in Nepal. The network covers Kathmandu, major cities and towns and most of Nepal, except some rural Himalayan places. The Nepal Telecommunications Corporation is the national service supplier. There are also private service suppliers such as Hotels and private communication centres also provide long distance telephone, internet and fax facilities. You can get SIM card either NTC or N Cell with data to use the internet. The price for SIM card US$ 1, and you need to recharge as you require. You can buy a SIM card inside the airport or anywhere in Kathmandu or major cities. You need to bring a passport copy with Nepali visa and one passport size picture.

To call from outside, the country code for Nepal is “977” and the area code for Kathmandu is “1”. To call Nepal from other countries: 00 + country code (977) + city...

Credit cards like American Express, Master and Visa are accepted at major hotels, shops, Travel Company and restaurants. 3.5 to 4 percent of the total amount may be converted by the bank. ATMs are widely in use such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan-Sauraha, Bhairahawa, Namche, Lukla, Jomsom, Nepaljung, Biratnagar, Lumbini and other major cities and district head office.All major cities or touristic place have money changer or Exchanger counter or Bank exchange counter. Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) provide service for exchanging foreign currency too. Exchange rates are published in English dailies' newspaper such as "The Rising Nepal", "Kathmandu Post", and "The Himalayan Times" or visit in Nepal Rastya Bank website.

At Asian Hiking Team, we believe that every journey should be both transformative for the traveler and respectful to the host environment and communities. Responsible tourism isn’t just a practice—it’s a core value that shapes how we operate, lead tours, and engage with people and places.

Environmental Responsibility

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations while encouraging a greener way of traveling.

Our eco-conscious practices include:

• Limiting group sizes to a maximum of 20 to reduce environmental pressure.
• Using stainless steel mugs for tea/coffee to reduce single-use waste.
• Relying on gas for cooking instead of wood fires, preserving forests.
• Carrying out waste from high altitudes for proper city disposal.
• Avoiding the use of soap near natural water sources.
• Using reusable containers and encouraging travelers to bring their own refillable water bottles.
• Leaving campsites cleaner than we found them.
• Encouraging minimal water usage, especially in high-altitude regions.
• Preventing...