Gratitude or tipping has become a tradition since early days of trekking and mountaineering around the Himalayas. Besides, daily wages of the trekking staff,
guide and porters, if the client are satisfied with the service. Can tip the staff, guide and porters including drivers at the end of a trip. The amount of tipping
depends upon each individual, as well with duration of trekking and group size. For more information, depending upon the areas of trekking can contact Himalaya heritage treks, before the trek departures. So that you can keep the tipping aside from other expenses.

Depends entirely on the areas of trekking, if taking a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. As well to other mountain airports, allows only 20 kgs each passengers including the handbags or day packs. But on overland journey can carry at least more than 20-25 kgs. The porters carry a limited amount of weight on trekking from 15 to 25 kgs, depending upon the areas of trekking.

Visitors to Nepal who have not obtained from their home countries at Nepali Embassies or Consulates. Can obtain on arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, needs to carry necessary document and legal passport. Including PP size photos and cash to pay for the visa.

Trekkers with unnecessary belonging and items not required for the trek can store at the hotel or with Himalaya Heritage. Before the trek departures make sure of the things that you have stored. Including some valuable can be kept in the hotel safe locker or with HH.

Depends on the areas of trekking using porters, as well as Yak or Zhopkyo (cross breed oxen, of yak and normal cow). As well as using mules to carry the client
baggage or luggage from one overnight stops to another. Until the trek is completed at designated destination before flying or driving back to Kathmandu.

The company against our policy and rules there will be no refund, if some trekkers breaks the journey halfway. As well in between the trekking due to health,
medical or domestic problems. No refund is entertained, should claim from one’s travel or medical Insurance companies that you have purchased. The company will only provide a backup letter of the situation to support in claiming the insurance.

All trekking staff, guides and porters are well insured for against illness, accidents, or unfortunate incidents, especially on treks and climbing peaks.

All guides of HH are well trained in basic medical and First Aid, have good knowledge to care simple wounds. As well as mild sickness and AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), guide carries comprehensive medical kit. On higher altitude trekking the company supplies Gamow or Pressure Bags and portable oxygen cylinder as safety measures when needed. But for sever accidents and critical conditions, will ask for help and support to evacuate the victims immediately.

The fastest means of transportation around remote corners of Himalayas is using a Helicopter Service. To bring the patient to the nearest and best hospitals either in Pokhara or Kathmandu.

Hot showers are available in every lodges along the trekking routes and overnight stops. Especially in bigger villages lodges, some smaller areas provide  bucket full of hot water for bathing. Need to pay extra charge for using hot water or showers, the price differs as you head higher destinations.

Only in few places around larger villages and settlements depending upon the trekking areas. It is accepted in few large shops, stores, restaurants and lodges like in Everest, Annapurna and Langtang region. Where trekking destinations are more popular. But on paying in foreign currencies the rate differs, can be slightly lower than the bank rates.

Credit Cards payment is not applicable on trekking around remote mountainous regions villages. All incidental payment should be made in Nepali currencies the company suggests that all trekkers carry cash money. Especially, of smaller bills from 10-20-50 to hundreds bigger amount of NRS 500 and 1000.

At present from last few decades nearly all remote corners of Nepal Himalayan villages and settlements have tele-communications. But can be quite disturbing and slow internet services, due to high terrains, deep gorges and valleys. As well with bad weather sometimes, but mostly one can have the pleasure of internet and telephone services. In every lodges around the big villages and settlements, mostly on popular trekking routes. For using the internet or Wi-Fi
one needs to pay extra, as per hour duration. For mobile or cell-phone best to use local standard SIM card, can be purchased in Kathmandu.

Yes, most lodges do have facilities of electricity, either run by small private community hydro or solar power. For charging electronic gadgets and items, one needs to pay for each items charged per hour.

Depends upon the regions of trekking chosen, around main popular routes like Annapurna, Everest and Langtang areas. Trekkers can find various standard of
lodge accommodations, from budget, standard to luxury. Most lodges have few rooms with attached toilets and bathrooms. But one can have the options of rooms with attached or using common bathe and toilets. All lodges have nice clean rooms and with large cozy dining with a pot- bellied iron stoves to keep the room warm.

Not at all it is better to have vegetarian food than meat course, on the trek it is not hygienic. The meat are quite stale, depending upon the region of trekking. Most villages and lodges does not have meat product in their food menu, fresh meats are scarce around remote areas. It is healthy to have fresh vegetables meals as per the seasonal wise especially going higher regions.

There are two types of trekking in Nepal, the most favored is Tea House or Lodge Trekking. Next is tented camping especially, trekking around remote isolated regions of the Himalayas, away from villages and human settlements. Tea House or Lodge trekking is popular around the main trekking areas of Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu regions. The other remote areas like Tsum Valley, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga Lodge exist, but with simple accommodation and a limited food menu.

Around popular trekking destinations trekkers will be amazed at the standard of lodges. From budget, and standard to luxury class hotels, resorts, lodges, and inns. Where one can have rooms with options for common bathrooms and toilets. Most standard lodges serve a comprehensive food menu from breakfast, oats porridge, and cereals to cornflakes with toast/chapattis and pancakes. Includes a choice of egg variation. 

Lunch and Dinner from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan main course with a choice of soups. The rooms in lodges and food are the best around the main trekking regions. Includes facilities of electricity for charging electronic items as well one can buy hot showers.

The company will issue a comprehensive medical kit and First Aid. All guides are trained in First Aid and basic medical courses every year by reputed medical instructors and doctors. On high altitude and longer trekking, the guide also carries a Gamow or Pressure Bag. As well as portable oxygen cylinders, unfortunate accidents, and illness, the guide will take care. Calling for immediate evacuation by the fastest means of transportation including  Helicopter services to bring the patient to the nearest and best hospitals.

Nepal Himalaya is the safest trekking or for any other adventures, once booked with reliable agencies. The guide and trekking staff will take care of your safety, making you feel secure with the support of the trekking staff. The only danger or unfortunate incidence can occur, due to bad weather with deep snow on high passes. As well as broken trails due to avalanches, landslides, and rock falls if the route is not safe. The guide will lead you towards safe routes, the Nepali are the friendliest people, well known for their traditional hospitality.

Entirely depends upon one fitness level and health conditions, as well as the choice of trekking destinations. On average for all types of trekking is walking for
5-6 hours every day, a minimum of 3-4 hours. The longest walks on some trekking leads to a maximum of more than 7 hours some days.

It depends upon the choice of trekking areas and duration, as well as seasons. For moderate grade trekking all needs to be in average physical fitness and good health. For adventurous trekking, all trekkers must be in good physical shape. As well as in sound health, for the challenges, of climbing on a steep uphill and long downhill. Including the cold morning and night freezing temperatures as well as walking on snow and ice sometimes.

Trekkers before or on booking proposed treks, need a few small exercises. Like walking, jogging, and other good physical exercises to keep your fitness level, and checking with your doctor. Before planning and booking for the trek of your choice.

Travel and Medical Insurance should include emergency evacuation by any means of fast transportation like using Helicopter service. Travel Insurance in case the trekking route is obstructed by avalanches, landslides, or bad weather. Can get delayed and lead to cancellation, where your travel insurance is required to claim some of the money back. 

Sometimes, the trek may have to be re-routed to other safe destinations. In case of broken trails from the avalanches and rock falls, including the bad and unfavorable weather conditions. The scheduled flights from Lukla or any mountainous region to Kathmandu can be delayed or canceled sometimes due to bad weather. Trekkers should be well aware of all the unfortunate situations that can happen. The company will make the best effort for the safety and conveyance of all clients. Some members in the group might get sick, where immediate evacuation is required. Using, the fastest means of transportation, like services of the Helicopter, for bringing the patient to the nearest hospital. If this unfortunate condition happens, trekkers have to bear all extra expenses as well as for the accompanying staff.

As per the seasons for the proposed trek, the company will inform you and send you the list of trekking gear. Besides your valuables and belongings, if it’s too
much to carry from home as per airline baggage weight allowance. Trekkers can buy or rent in Kathmandu before the trek departures, necessary to bring your valid travel documents. Including insurance papers and gathering much of the information required for the trek and in Kathmandu.

Yes, certainly one can request a Tailor-Made or Customized Itinerary as per one need. As per your holiday duration and physical condition, we do organize customized treks and tours for private groups. Most customized or tailored Made Itineraries we have organized in the past for school/college groups, families, and friends. Including corporate people and executives. If not joining with other group members on fixed departures for certain treks, one can always request for customized trip itinerary.

At least 6 months ahead or a minimum of a month before the fixed trip departure dates. In some cases and situations, we allow booking a week in advance. To confirm your booking we need a 25 to 30% advance payment from the total trip cost. Rest is to be paid on arrival in Kathmandu before the trip departures.

The company will charge some amounts depending upon the trip chosen, and the conditions as per Himalaya Heritage policy and rules. If booked after paying the advance trip money:
3 months notification the 20 % will be deducted from the advance payment. 1 or 2 months notification 25 to 30 % will be deducted from the  advance .payment. Last-hour cancellation or no-show on trip departures, no refund is entertained. As for postponing due to ill health, domestic or office problems if paid the advance fee. Himalaya Heritage will keep the money if sent, it will be added on the trip cost when clients can join for the proposed trip.

On booking for respective treks and trips, one needs to send a minimum of 25% payment as an advance fee. The actual total trip cost, be sent to the Himalaya
Heritage Bank account. The rest of the remaining balance is to be paid on arrival in Kathmandu. That is before the trek or any other trip departures.

Himalaya Heritage is a Government Registrated Company, established more than decades ago. Trekking agencies in Nepal need Tourism and Government Registration authorization to run the treks or tours. To know you can request the Government Registration Certificate or other legal documents.
Himalayan Heritage will send you copies of the registration and related documents.

Travelers before and after the major trekking and other holidays, can extend few days to a week in Nepal. To enjoy other best renowned places of the country,
there are many places to recommend as per client’s holiday durations. If not trekking around Annapurna region, it is good to visit the scenic city of Pokhara blessed with natural beauty. Pokhara the city and valley of beautiful lakes and mountains steeped with impressive cultures. The other places to visit is Chitwan National Park, regarded as Asia’s best park for wildlife safari.

 If interested in Buddhism visit Lumbini, where Lord Buddha was born located Far Mid-South West. As per your duration of holidays Himalayan Heritage will
organize places of interest for you.

For trekking in Nepal, non-applicable unless you are traveling to other tropical areas in Asia. Like Thailand, Malaysia or Vietnam, in Nepal small cases of malaria exists only around the low land of Terai belt. The higher trekking areas are free from malaria, so it is safe to trek in Nepal.

It depends upon the areas of trekking and how far is from the nearest hospital and medical post. For normal sickness of slight headache or diarrhea, needs the
patient rest for few days in the same spot. Where your family member or close friends needs to be with you, as well the Himalayan Heritage will employ a staff to support the sick clients. If the condition is serious needs immediate evacuation by fastest means of transportation. The swiftest way is taking the Helicopter Serviceto bring the patient at near big town, cities good hospital or in Kathmandu.

In this condition all expenses should be borne by the clients and needs to be claimed from one’s medical Insurance. The company and medical doctor will issue
a supportive letter to claim the expenses to your Insurance Company.

Nepal and the Nepali are well known and renown for its traditional warm hospitality, especially for foreign or domestic guests. Due to its cultural heritage
and peaceful living standard of the Nepali people. Trekkers from world-wide finds Nepal as the safest country to travel. The Nepali people are always helpful and supportive with the foreign and domestic guest. Kathmandu is very safe the crime rate is much lower than other Asian countries. However, one needs to be careful sometimes especially visiting deserted and isolated places, as well as in night time. But overall Kathmandu city is safe, but one should take precaution walking in crowds, taking care of your valuables.

From last few decades most popular trekking region has Wi-Fi and Internet and Electricity is available. Either run by a solar or private hydro power to cater
the needs of the trekkers. Especially, on Everest Base Camp Trek, most Tea Houses and lodges equipped with Wi-Fi and internet connection. It is best that trekkers should purchase the backup for Mobile network bundles of 2G and 3G, from the local telecommunication services.

The main popular and effective are Ncell and NTC. Travelers can purchase in Kathmandu, as well en route trekking around big villages at large stores. Trekkers can get the improved internet access around Khumbu and Everest region, using the Everest Link Card. Which provides prepaid broadband wireless services, to make it easier for undisturbed communications. The Mobile or Cell Phone Reception for the Everest Base Camp Trek, depending upon varied elevations. Trekkers will have easy flow of high network coverage around lower altitude areas. As the trek heeds higher altitude the coverage of the quality slowly declines due to air pressure. However, it will work in some higher. areas can be quite disturbing sometimes as weather wise. For using internet service, the cost comes to average US$ 3 to US$ 5, the price can vary at different places.

Most lodges en route trekking and overnight stops do have electricity to light the dining or guest rooms. Run either by private Hydro or Solar power, for  charging electronic items, one needs to pay extra as per items per hour.

Normal toilets are Asian types, a squatting systems, but in standard lodges trekkers can find western type of sitting toilets also. Flushing either by tap waters
or run by itself, on walks simple toilets with a hole exists. But away from villages and settlements trekkers have to use thick bushes for short toilet needs.

Facilities for smaller laundry available in large villages like Namche Bazaar and other popular trekking settlements. But on trek needs an extra day to complete the laundries, as for simple washing to get refreshed. In every lodges trekker can get a bowl of warm water for washing, but for full body bathing and showers. Needs to pay extra for hot water for taking showers or from big bucket full of hot water for washing hair or the body.

Certainly visitors in Nepal, especially around big cities and towns as well as in Kathmandu. Trekkers can purchase any types of needful gear and items for the
treks. From cheaper to high standard brands from toiletries, snacks and, etc. Trekkers will be surprised to observe and to buy all types of high class products in
Kathmandu, Pokhara. As well in some mountain villages during the treks.

In Nepal Himalayas there are various many exciting challenging adventure destinations, the trek involves crossing high passes. Like Everest Three High Passes crossing over Khongma, Cho-La, Renjo-La of above 5,400 meters passes. The other around Khumbu region is trekking around hidden valleys of Hinku and Hongu Valleys. Then cross over high Amphu Labtsa-La Pass at above 5,800 meters to reach Imjatse Valley near Island Peak base camp. The other challenging trekking is trek to Rolwaling Valley and cross over Tashi-Labtsa-La Pass above 5,600 m to reach Khumbu.

The most exciting is Makalu and Barun Valley and traverse over Sherpani and West Col, including Amphu Labtsa Pass. The others are Around Dhaulagiri  visiting Dhaulagiri and crossing over French Pass, as well as Thapa/Dhampus pass. The most daring trekking to Upper Dolpo and crossing around 8 passes to reach Jomsom town.

Nepal is renowned as world’s premier country for all types of adventures, the main flow of visitors is for trekking. Then trekking peaks and major mountaineering expeditions, in Nepal specially around Kathmandu city at Thamel and Pokhara. Trekkers and mountaineers can find wide ranges of trekking and mountaineering shops and stores. Trekkers and climbers can purchase and rent all types of trekking and mountaineering gear in Kathmandu at Thamel area.

From Trekking or climbing boots, snow gaiters, ice axe, Jumar, back packs, climbing ropes, carabineer and, etc. To rent needs to deposit some money, and need to follow the norms, like returning the gear in good condition. If lost and damaged, the client should pay extra, including sleeping bags and down jackets can be rented or buy.

Classic Circuit trails in Nepal, the name given to earlier routes like the classic trek to Everest base camp. Starting the walks from the town of Jiri, as used by early pioneer and explorer and mountaineering expeditions. The famous legendary mountaineers Tenzing and Hillary who walked the classic trail from Jiri to Everest base camp. There are several other classic route and circuit trekking adventures like trekking to Far Eastern Nepal. Around Kanchenjunga visiting both classic South and North Base Camps. The classic trails have been shortening than early days walking path, due to the construction of motor roads. Where short airstrips and airports has been built like the popular Lukla’s Tenzing Hillary Airport. Similarly, the Phaplu, Tumlingtar and Suketar around eastern Nepal, as well as around the Far West Nepal. The classic route has been nearly forgotten due to the duration of trekking itinerary, the classic trail takes longer. Then the present shorter and popular route flying in to the nearest mountain destinations.

Luxury or deluxe types of Lodge compared to normal Teahouse or lodge in Nepal with a great differences. Teahouse and Lodge are affordable for any types of trekkers from budget to standard accommodation to upgrade. Teahouse or lodge with common or attached toilet and bathe room as per the price. The Luxury lodge exists only in few popular trekking areas like Everest and Annapurna regions. Where trekkers can find the comfort of a large room with attached bath and toilets running hot-cold showers. As well with long list of food menu with various types of deserts, and refreshment to enjoy.

The Luxury lodge compared to normal Tea House/Lodge are quite expenses. From above US$ 200 to US$ 300 per rooms for one night including set lunch, dinner or la carte. However, breakfast is included on Bed and Breakfast basis like in most hotels in Nepal larger cities.

The difference between camping and teahouse or lodge trekking, depends upon the areas. From mainstream trail to off the-beaten tracks around remote hidden corners of the Himalayas.
In early days’ visitors had to be equipped with camping gear and carrying foods for the whole treks. At present from last three decades of time most of the popular adventure destinations like Annapurna, Everest and Langtang regions. Including Manaslu areas all villages and smaller settlements en route can find the
comfort of a Tea House or lodges. In the past years it was known as Tea House with basic facilities and simple foods to enjoy. At present trekkers can find the
comfort of attached bath and toilets rooms, with electricity and Internet services.
As well as most lodges in popular trekking trails serves good and comprehensive food menu. But trekkers choosing for remote Himalayan destinations far from the main popular route. The company booked with will carry two men tents, kitchen and dining tents as per group size. Including toilet tents, with all foods and fuels for cooking during the whole treks.
In Tea House, sleeping in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge accommodation having meals in a large warm dining rooms. Common Toilets and bathrooms where extra fee is charged for hot showers and using the electric power chagrining electronic.items. At present around main trekking areas, travelers can find various standard of accommodation and foods. From simple budget, moderate standard to luxury lodges or resorts. In Tea-House trekking requires few trekking staff and porters like guide and porters to carry the member’s baggage. But on camping large number of trekking and camping staff with guide and porters are involved. Including cook, kitchen staff, porters or pack animals like mules and yaks with man to drive the pack animals. In camping with kerosene or gas lantern to light the kitchen and dining tents. No facilities for electricity, unless on special request for small portable generator to charge the electronic gadgets and for dining.

Nepal has four seasons, spring from March to May, and summer/monsoon wet times of June to August. Includes autumn/fall from September to November and
winter season from December to February.
Visitors can travel to Nepal in any of these seasons, but the best time are spring and autumn/fall. As well as winter time, although cold morning and night time with short sunlight hours. Visitors interested for trekking or other various adventures around Nepal Himalayan regions. The best time are spring and autumn or fall, when days are clear for views and walks. Can get snowed in sometimes, but the right time for scenic and cultural trekking or other adventures.