Included in the Cost

• Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
• 4 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Welcome  or  farewell dinners in Kathmandu
• 1 Night Hotel  accommodation  in  Nepalgunj with  breakfast
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the Walking , Trekking holiday
• Camping fee Overnight stays in two-person tents
• All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
• Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Nepalgunj – jophol  – Nepalgunj -Kathmandu
• Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
• Cook and Kitchen  and potties  team
• Kitchen equipment and tents for trekking.
• Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
• Mountain experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed friendly guide and assistant guide (Upto 4 Persons one guide and assistant guide for more than 4 persons)
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
• Himalayan Vacation treks and expedition trekking bag/15 kg capacity bag, and Trekking map/card  are yours to take
• Set light mobile tell phone during the Walking  Trekking holiday
• Shey gump Special permit upper Dolpo  Trekking Hiking holiday
• Shey-Phoksumdo National Park permit
• Lower Dolpo Normal permit
• (Tourist Information Management System TIMS card)
• All necessary paperwork and Trekking permits
• First Aid Medical kit (carried by your Trekking  leader for Nepali staff
• Nights in double/single Tents   for the  Trekking walking
• All government and local taxes

  Not Included in the Cost  

• Nepalese visa  fee 15 Days – 30 USD 30 Days – 50 USD 90 Days – 125 USD
• Excess baggage charge(s)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return From mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and pokhara
• International flights
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Down jacket and sleeping bag and Walking  Hiking shoes  .
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Price  per person 

• Price for 2-4 people              From US $  4995
• Price for 6-10 people            from US $   4295
• Price for 12-14 people          from  US $ 3995

Number of participants:

• Minimum number of participants: 4
• Maximum number of participants: 14

Max Altitude: 5550 meters
Best Season: May – October
Difficulty Level: Hard

December ,January and February

It  is called the winter season in Nepal. It is a season for snowfall in mountain region above 4300m  in Nepal. So trekking is possible below 4500m during this period. This season is noted for occasional snowfall at higher elevations in Himalayas. Though it gets colder in night, often it offers the clear day / blue sky and relatively less trekkers on the trail.Sunrise and Sunset are seen very clear and beautiful in this season. So tourist who wants to pass short holidays during this period Himalayan vacation Treks and Expedition welcomes to see splendid view of nature.  During this period, we arrange family tour to experience natural beauty with short hikings and cultural tour.It is suitable for homestay tour through which  different rituals and culture can be experienced during this period. The famous homestay like Sailung Timal homestay,Timal homestay, Tamang Heritage Homestay, Ghalegaon Homestay are the special places to visit. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition arranges tour  for this places. Chitawan National park  Bardiya National Park are also the places to have live experience of culture and rituals.

March , April and May

It is spring season which is known as trekking season in Nepal. A smooth wind and gentle breeze is felt all over the country. Sunny days and clear  weather are the supportive factors  for trekking in this season. Presence of cloud can be seen in the sky during this season.So a short rainfall can be felt during this period.  It is the season of expedition and climbing high peaks in Nepal .So many tourist from different parts of the world come to climb peaks above 7000m in this season. Himalyan Vacation   Treks and Expedition arranges  tour and journey for climbing during this period.Peak climbing period can be enlength upto June so Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition arranges attractive programmes during this period.This period offer  plenty of opportunities for clear mountain views. It is also the time for flowers to blossom, and the national flower of Nepal – rhododendrons – coat the mountainsides with its colorful beauty throughout the spring.Except rhododendrons , many kind of natural flora and fauna makes Nepal very beautiful during this season

June ,July and August

It is rainy season in Nepal. As it is the season of heavy rainfall. it is also known as the crops harvesting season in Nepal. In this season, trekking is slight difficult in Nepal.  These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. Trekking in the rain-shadow (places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains) areas north of the Himalaya like Upper Mustang and Dolpo could be an ideal trek selection. However, Himalayan vacation  Treks and Expedition arranges  tour and trek during this period in dry areas. We  arrange treks and tour in dry areas like  Mustang , Upper Dolpa ,   Leh Ladakh (India) and Tibet.

September , October and November

Moderate temperatures, clear sky with outstanding views, making it a great time to do any of our trek. Occasional short storms may dump snow at high altitudes.This is the season of feast and festivals. This is also known as the special season for flowers in Nepal. Marigold is the popular and found best in this season. Temples and holy places are visited during this period. Festivals like  Dashain , Tihar  and Chhath are celebrated during this season. Long national holidays are offered for this festival for civil workers. This season is known as the king of the season. No rainfall, sunny days and moderate temperature are the most favourable factors of this season for treks and tours in Nepal.Every kind of treks and tours can be done during this period.So many tourist come to see beautiful Nepal in this season.  Many trekking routes are full of tourist during this season. Peaks 6000m to 7000m are the best destination for climbing  in this season.Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition welcomes tourist to feel the splendid view of nature  of  Nepal in this season.

Equipments & Packing List

This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Please understand that the items listed below will vary according to the season and the duration of the trek. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 12 kg. Your gear will be carried by your porter and you will be required to carry your own day-pack (with your valuables and things of immediate importance to you). We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary. Our list of equipment is prepared on the basis of our long experience. The Himalayan Vacation Trek & Expedition Team leader will check your gear to insure you have all necessary equipment at the start of the trek.  If necessary, the HVTreks’ guide will request additions of necessary equipment when and where it is available.

 Important documents and items

• Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
• Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
• Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
• Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.

Head

• Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
• Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
• Sun cap
• Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body

• Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
• Towel for shower
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket
• Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands

• 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
• 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
• 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

 Lower Body

• Non-cotton underwear briefs
• 1 pair of Hiking shorts
• 1 pair of Hiking trousers
• 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
• 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
• 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

Feet

• 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
• 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
• 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
• 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
• Cotton socks (optional)
• Gaiters (winter only), optional are “low” ankle high version

Sleeping

• 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
•  Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
• Hot water bag under sleeping bag

Rucksack and Travel Bags

• 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carry-on)
• 1 large duffel bag
• A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
• Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
• 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

Medical

-Note: In the larger towns and cities of Nepal, pharmacies have available common over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.  Western/foreign brand name products and prescription drugs are not. We suggest you bring the pharmaceuticals you use in enough quantity.

• Small, personal first-aid kit with first-aid tape, antiseptics, and plasters (Band-Aids) (please simple and light)
• Aspirin or preferred comparable
• Skin-blister kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Water filter or water purification tablets
• 1 set of earplugs
• Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
• Please Do Not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.

Practical Items

• 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
• 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
• 1 compass or GPS(optional)
• 1 alarm clock/watch
• 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries