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.
• Adventure Activities: Add paragliding, bungee jumping, or Mt flight.
• Cultural & Spiritual Journeys: Include visits to Muktinath, tours or local festivals.
• Flexible Scheduling: Adjust dates and durations to fit your needs.

Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Lumbini, Ngarkot, Gorkha, Bandipur: hotels range from luxurious heritage properties to budget-friendly guesthouses, catering to a diverse array of travelers.

During the tour: Single/Twin-sharing room with wooden beds, foam mattresses, and blankets. Most of the place have attached toilets (usually). Some of the place has common (shared) toiled. Hot showers available.

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

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.

Kathmandu to Nagarkot

It is daily local bus or private transport to/from Nagarkot. It takes 1.30 hours drive. It is daily local bus from Ratnapark to Sankhu. Takes 4( minutes.

Kathmandu to Pokhara 200km

There are possible by tourist bus, local bus, Micro bus private car/Jeep. Everyday the starting time at 6am to 2pm for local bus but the tourist bus start at 7am. The time takes 6-7 hours drive. There are daily flight to Kathmandu airport.

Pokhara to Lumbini...

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.

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 offering different trekking experiences:

Autumn (September–November) Best trekking season Clear skies, excellent mountain views. Warm days, cold nights...

Asian Hiking Team’s tour/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.

They have several years of experience in the field, especially in cultural, religion, heritage, and adventure tours. Skilled in storytelling, sharing legends, myths, and spiritual meanings behind temples, mountains, and rituals.

Credit card and foreign currency 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.

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.

For More details, please check the Responsible tourism page.

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. For the insurance company details please check our insurance recommended company in travel insurance page.