Every Day is A Typical Day On Trek:
A trek is governed by sunrise and sunset rather than by the clock. Your day begins with a mug of hot tea served in your tent by a member of the kitchen staff followed by a bowel of hot washing water, after which you will be required to pack your luggage so camp can be struck and the porters loaded whilst we are having breakfast. After breakfast we set off on the trail, enjoying the pleasant cool of the morning. Since we will have a number of Sherpas accompanying us there will not be a need for the group to walk together (If you wish). You can go as fast or as slow as you like, stopping to explore as YOU wish. Plenty of time is allowed for photograph in the route. In the normal course of events a little more than half the days walk will be undertaken before we stop for lunch. Upon arrival at our lunch spot the kitchen crew will have a hot drink waiting; this midday break usually lasts around an hour and is a time to relax, pop the boots off and air those feet! Our afternoon walk is usually but
this does depend somewhat on the "lie of the land". Camp is usually being set up by the time we arrive at our evening stop around 4 or 5 PM; hot drinks and biscuits are served for afternoon tea. There is plenty of time to change, freshen up with a bowl of hot water provided, before we sit down to evening meal. Though a dinning tent and kerosene lamps are provided in the evening, it is usual for people to retire fairly early, the fresh air and exercise taking their toll. If we are close to a village there may be an opportunity to visit one of the local houses to meet local friendly people. Our porters and Sherpas also like to have singing and dancing competitions in which they love you to join in!


Adventure Travel:
Nepal is a developing country and sometimes things happen on time but sometimes they don't. Despite painstaking planning and organization these adventure holidays can never be taken for granted. At Himalventure we appreciate that this is your holiday and that you want things to happen when they supposed to. However we are dependent on things such as flight times, charted buses, weather etc. This sometimes occasions delays that we cannot control. If any of these happens during your holiday in Nepal, we request you to be patience and a sense of humor is a great asset. Leave your watch at home and take things as they come. You will become accustomed to the relaxed pace and are likely to re-asses your frantic western schedule.


What is included on price?
1) Hotel accommodation at one of Kathmandu's best tourist class hotel as listed in your itinerary on Bed & Breakfast basis.
2) Half day guided city tour with English speaking guide in all trek package.
3) Welcome Nepali dinner in your first day in Kathmandu.
4) All internal transport by bus, car or by air as mentioned in itinerary.
5) Kathmandu orientation documentation including Kathmandu city map.
6) Trekking as per itinerary
7) All applicable trekking and rafting permit fees
8)  National park entrance fee
9) All meal during trekking & rafting.
10) Wages for porters & guide.
11) Insurance fee for Porters & Guide.
12) 15 Kg baggage allowance while on trekking.
13) Comprehensive medical kit with medicine available in Kathmandu.
14) Arrival/Departure transfer from international Airport with traditional garland welcome on arrival.
15) All meal, accommodation and activities in Jungle lodge at Chitwan.
16) Christmas, New Year and birthday gifts to clients when appropriate.
17) All entrance fee during city tour in Kathmandu wherever required.


However we do not provide the following:
1) Item of a personal nature such as postage, laundry, etc.
2) Lunches & dinner In Kathmandu, while you stay in Hotel.
3) Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, chocolates and similar items.
4) International departure tax
5) Travel Insurance
6) Visa  & Passport charge unless advised otherwise.
7) Mountain, Road, River rescue or any other emergency evacuation charges.
8)  Expenses incurred as a result of illness and or other unforeseen situations and events.
9) Excess baggage charge.
10) Loss incurred by rerouting, cancellation, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots or any other disturbances beyond our control.
11) Tips
12) Any items and services not listed above on what is includes list.


What you need to bring:
The weight limit on most international airlines is 20 Kg in one piece of checked luggage. Therefore, you most keep weight to a minimum. You do not need a great deal for your trek and Kathmandu is casual, so a few changes of clothing are all that is required. We provide you Duffle Bag to pack your gear for trek & we provide sleeping bag too. Beside this what you have to bring with you is:
1) Light weight-walking boots.
2) Running/Tennis shoes or sandals.
3) Woolen sweater.
4) Waterproof Jacket with hood.
5) Socks: Four pairs each thick wool and thin cotton to be worn as combination.
6) A pair of light weight pants or long shorts for day time wears.(Jeans are not recommend for trekking. Long skirts for women are culturally more acceptable.)
7) Track Pants: For camp wear & colder days.
8) Thermal underwear: long sleeved lightweight top & trousers.
9) Windproof/Waterproof over pants.
10) 2-3 Cotton T-shirts.
11) Light weight long-sleeved shirts: For those prone to Sunburn.
12) Wool Gloves.
13) Sun Hat: We recommend a scarf to cover your neck.
14) Underwear: As require.
15) Swimsuit: Essential for bathing.
16) Sunglass.
17) Water bottle: Minimum capacity of 1 ltr.
18) Daypack: Medium sized to carry item you need during the day such as camera, Water bottle etc.
19) Bag liners: To ensure your gears stay dry & clean inside the duffle bag, we provide you.
20) Stuff Bags: To separate item in duffle bag in order.
21) Sewing Kit.
22) Money belt.
23) Toiletries: Biodegradable soap & shampoo. Usually available from camping or health shop.
24) Towel: Light weight, medium sized.
25) Head lamp or torchlight: The best lamp source for around camp.
26) Disposable Lighter: For burning toilet paper & rubbish.
27) Camera & film.
28) Penknife.
29) Personal medical supplies.
30) Personal diary.
31) Books, Games, Playing cards.
32) Umbrella.
33) Photos: Two passport size photos to obtain trekking permit.


What you need to carry:
Porters carry your gear in the duffle bag and it is not available to you during the day. Your daypack should contain all that you need during day. Generally you need in your day pack is water bottle, Camera, personal items such as sun screen, lip salve books etc.


During your stay in Nepal please observe the following:
Women and men should not wear high cut or revealing shorts. Long shorts and long trousers are more acceptable.
Tops that bear the shoulders are not acceptable.
Full or partial nudity is unacceptable; please wear swimsuit or sarong when bathing.
Please remove your shoes before entering to any Monastery or Temple.(This may not always apply. Check with locals)
Over displays of affection between men and women are discouraged.
Most Hindus & Buddhist cannot eat food that has been touched by a foreigner.
Do not throw rubbish into a cooking fire.
It is religiously offensive to touch on the head.
Many Hindu Temples are closed for foreigner. Please ask your guide or locals before you enter into any temple.

Money to bring with you:
The ideal currency is US $ in travelers cheques for increased security and convenience, preferably from major companies such as Visa, American Express or similar. In General, it is very hard to advise on the correct amount to bring as everyone has different budgets and different ideas of what souvenirs are going to be bought. However on trek, rafting probably you will spend between 100 to 300 Nepali Rupees (Around $ 2 to 4) for soft drinks, chocolates etc. If you drink or smoke, you have to add little more on it. In Kathmandu generally this is about Rs 200 to 400 ($ 4 to 6) per meal in the tourist area of Thamel.

About Money: 
The unit of the Nepalese currency is the RUPEE, which is made up of 100 PAISA. Notes are in 1000 (Silver), 500(Brown), 100(Green), 50(Blue), 20(Orange), 10(Gray), 5(Pink), 2(Gray/Green, 1(Gray/Blue) denomination. The Exchange rate varies rate varies constantly.

Tipping:
Tipping is completely personal matter and entirely optional but for those that wish to tip or consider the service exceptional the following is recommended as a guideline.
In Hotels: 10 Rs for bellboys, waiters and porters is adequate.
After Trek and Rafting: The practice of tipping field staff and raft staff has become an enjoyable ritual at the end of trek and raft. As a general guide for Annapurna Trek Rs 1500 to 2000 each client is more than adequate. This amount is shared between all the staff involved in your trek.

Keeping things safe:
While you are trekking, your passport and air ticket are kept in our safe. You should deposit your valuables such as Travelers Cheques, Cash and other papers either in your hotel lockers or in our safe. There is no use to carry all your valuables in trekking.

Shopping:
Visitors in Nepal are amazed at the variety, quality and cheapness of the souvenirs and handicrafts available for sale. The most popular area is Thamel. Your guide will show you around Thamel, introducing you to various restaurant shops. This colorful area of Kathmandu with its mélange of trekking shops, bars and street hawkers is not really a good representation of Nepal but it certainly provides a great way to fill up your suitcase with bargains.
Pottery from Bhaktapur, painted masks from Thimi, distinctive weaving from various ethnic regions of Nepal, hand-knotted carpets from Tibetan refugee camp, jewelry, brassware and clothing from different part of the country. Bargaining is a way of life and an acquired skill. Virtually everything is sold after negotiation. With patience and humor the buying price can often be bought for much cheaper. Remember that generally the more relaxed and friendly you are while bargain, the cheaper the price you pay.
Credit cards are not normally accepted and in those shops that do accept it a premium is charged for credit card use. Cash Rupees are the best way to shop.

The paperwork:
All nationals require a visa for Nepal. Visa can be obtained from the airport immigration on your arrival but we recommend that you obtain visa before leaving your home country. If you are staying in Nepal after the tour completion date, it is your responsibility to extend your visa from the date tour visa expired. At your initial trek briefing you will be required to fill out the forms for your trek permit and for Rafting permit. You will require 3 passport size photos for this.

Insurance:
We highly recommend that you take out a comprehensive Personal Travel Insurance Policy before leaving home. It is necessary to take out a personal insurance policy to cover you against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, cancellation and in the unlikely event that you need emergency evacuation by plane or helicopter due to illness or accident. An average rescue flight would cost between US$ 1500 to 3000, therefore it is essential to have adequate insurance cover for all eventualities.