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.

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/Sherpa 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 gear usage;
• Oxygen systems, high-altitude nutrition, and avalanche/mountain rescue techniques. All Mountaineering Guides...

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 prior multi-day trekking experience, able to handle high altitude.

Challenging (Grade D)

Altitude:...

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,...

Here’s a detailed guide on getting from Kathmandu to Shyabru Besi (Syabrubesi) and Dhunche, the main trailhead towns for treks like Langtang and Gosaikunda and Helambu areas:

Kathmandu to Dhunche / Shyabrubesi 122KM

Public / Deluxe Bus/ share Jeep Departure: Daily from Machhapokhari (New Buspark) north of Thamel between 06:00–09:00 AM Journey time: To Dhunche - 4-5 hours and To Syabrubesi 5-7 hours Shared Jeep: Shared jeeps also leave from Machhapokhari from 07:00 AM to 8AM. Private Jeep / 4WD Car: Advantage: Best for Small groups (4–7) or seeking flexibility and comfort. Journey time: To Dhunche - 4-5 hours and To Syabrubesi 5-7 hours Cost: Every season all cost are changeable so please check by email or WhatsApp for recent cost.

Chautara to Kathmandu

By Local bus – Ratnapark or Chahabel or Bus park By Taxi/ Car private - Direct pickup from your hotel, more comfort, flexible departure time, luggage-friendly. Cost: Every season all cost are changeable, so please...

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. Kathmandu Monsoons (June–September): Heavy showers, high humidity weekly thunderstorms common in July, with ~324 mm rainfall in July and ~238 mm in August.

Best times: Spring (March–May) and autumn (mid‑Sept to Nov)—clear skies, mild temps (daytime ~25–30 °C, nighttime ~10–15 °C) Winter (Dec–Feb): Cool & dry, lows can approach 0 °C but rarely snow in the valley.

You’ll need one main permits:

Langtang National Park Entry Permit Foreigner: NPR 3,000 (USD 25–30) SAARC national: NPR 1,500 Nepali citizen: NPR 100 Validity: One month from issue date. Coverage: Entire Langtang National Park, including trails to Kyanjin Gompa, Gosaikunda, and Tamang Heritage. Guide Mandatory: Solo trekking is prohibited. All trekkers must hire a licensed guide through a registered agency. Checkpoints: At Dhunche (park entry), Syabrubesi, and Langtang village (fines for missing permits), Kutungsang,

Sundarijal, Sarmangthang.

Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park Permit: Cost: Foreigners: NPR 1,000 ($8); SAARC: NPR 600 and Nepali Nrs 100 Check post: Sundarijal, Chisapani etc.

TIMS Card:

No longer required for Langtang / Helambu treks however if need will provide.

Why These Permits Matter:

• Conservation: Wildlife protection (snow leopards, red pandas), trail maintenance, and reforestation. • Community Support: Healthcare, schools, and tourism infrastructure. • Safety: rescue operations during emergencies (e.g., landslides)

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...

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 centers 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...

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. -...

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 trail...