Country | Nepal | Max-Altitude | 5,550m/18,204ft | ||
Trip Start | Kathmandu | Trip End | Kathmandu | ||
Group Size | Minimum 4, Maximum 15 | ||||
Meals | Breakfast in Kathmandu and full board meals during the trek | ||||
Accommodation | 2 nights in deluxe 4-star hotel in Kathmandu, 1 night in a luxury lodge, 2 nights in Khumbu Lodge and 5 nights in best available tea houses during the trek |
This trip, Everest Base Camp Trek and Heli Return Lukla - 12 days, takes you on an unforgettable walking adventure to the base camp of Mount Everest. Trek to the most popular trekking destination in the world and return to Lukla via helicopter. Enjoy an aerial perspective of the stunning Everest scenery on your return flight. A moderately graded trek of twelve days, this trip is ideal for those on a short vacation. It's also recommended for those who want to skip the knee-crackling descent to Lukla via the same route.
Your trip begins from Kathmandu with a short flight to Lukla, the 'Gateway to Everest'. From Lukla, you start your hike and walk past the Sherpa villages of Phakding, Monjo, Jorsale, Namche, Tengboche, Pangboche, and Dingboche.
The scenery en route is sublime and will keep you enthralled. The trail meanders past pristine forests, silvery waterfalls, and thundering rivers. You will find mani stones, chortens, prayer flags, and prayer wheels at every turn – a reminder of the deeply rooted Buddhist spiritualism in the Sherpa way of life.
From Gorakshep, you walk to your final destination Everest Base Camp. A sunrise view of Mount Everest and other peaks from Kala Patthar is another highlight of your trip. Take to the skies from Gorakshep and return to Lukla, enjoying spectacular views of the Khumbu Glacier and the world's tallest mountains.
As this is a high-altitude trek, we have set aside two days for acclimatization. You will spend extra nights at Namche and Dingboche adapting to thin air. Our experienced guides will be there at every step to aid and motivate you.
The ideal seasons are spring and autumn as the weather remains stable with clear skies and sunny days. You can expect some light drizzle and fog during spring. Autumn offers blue skies and crystal clear views of the mountains. You can also choose early winter to make this trip. Although it will be colder than spring and autumn, the trail will be less crowded, and teahouses may offer discounts.
Distance: 25 minutes drive from airport to hotel
Accommodation: Hotel Shanker
Kathmandu Valley looks impressive from the sky. After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport complete the immigration formalities and head out to the terminal. One of our guides will be waiting for you outside. After a traditional welcome, he will drive you to your hotel. Get some rest.
A pre-trip meeting will be held in the afternoon or evening. You will get to meet your trek leader and other group members if you are joining a group. Do your final packing for the trek before retiring for the night.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Distance: 25 minutes drive from airport to hotel
Accommodation: Hotel Shanker
Distance: 30 minutes flight; 3 - 4 hours trek (8 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home
You make your way to the domestic airport early in the day. Prepare yourself for some heartstopping moments as the plane flies between towering mountains to land at the tiny Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla.
After landing, the luggage is sorted, and you carry a light daypack while the porter carries the heavier duffle bags. Follow your guide and walk out of the busy town. Your trek begins once you cross the Pasang Lhamu Gate at the edge of Lukla. The trail meanders downhill, and you cross the first of many swaying metal bridges. Admiring the incredible alpine scenery, you soon arrive at your first day's destination, Phakding. A pretty Sherpa village, Phakding lies on a green valley close to the Dudh Koshi or Milky River.
Overnight in Phakding.
Distance: 30 minutes flight; 3 - 4 hours trek (8 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home
Distance: 6 - 7 hours trek (10.5 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
From Phakding, you head to Namche Bazaar. En route, you walk by the picturesque settlements of Monjo and Jorsale. Stop at the check post of Sagarmatha National Park and show your passport and the park's entrance ticket to the guards. Once you are good to go, you continue your trek and hike up to the mountains.
The scenery on the trail is gorgeous – lush pine forest, pristine rivers, and waterfalls cascading down rocky cliffs. You will make five river crossings today. After crossing the Hillary Suspension Bridge, you make a steep ascent to a rest stop from where you get your first view of Mount Everest.
Walk for another hour or so till you arrive at Namche. The capital of the Sherpas, Namche Bazaar, sits on an amphitheater carved on the steep side of a mountain. You walk to a local lodge and rest your sore muscles.
Overnight in Namche.
Distance: 6 - 7 hours trek (10.5 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
An acclimatization day to adjust your body to high altitude. After breakfast, you head out of the town and climb a series of stone steps leading to a ridge high above the town. After walking for a while, you reach the Shyangboche airstrip. A little ahead lies Hotel Everest View, one of the highest hotels in the world and a great spot to enjoy the Himalayan panorama. Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and other peaks look incredible from the hotel's patio.
Later you can take a day tour to the villages of Khumjung and Kunde or directly descend to Namche.
Overnight in Namche.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
Distance: 6-7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tashi Delek Lodge
It is a steep climb out of Namche. But the path levels out after you have left the town. You are on the most scenic part of the trail. Fabulous views of Ama Dablam and Mount Everest keep you inspired and motivated. From Sansa, the trail dips down to Phunki Tenga. You cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and walk up a forested path. After about two to three hours of hike, you arrive in Tengboche.
A small Sherpa settlement, Tengboche has the biggest and the most important Buddhist monastery in Khumbu. Tengboche Gompa is a learning center and a sacred place of worship for Sherpas living in these high reaches. Visit the monastery and explore the village after a brief rest at a teahouse.
Overnight in Tengboche.
Distance: 6-7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tashi Delek Lodge
Distance: 6 - 7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Countryside
Leaving the beautiful meadows of Tengboche, you proceed towards Dingboche. The trail goes down to Pangboche, an ancient Sherpa settlement. Ama Dablam appears close as the mountain lies close to Pangboche. After climbing uphill, you reach Dingboche, a charming village.
At Dingboche, you are above the tree line. Being near the snowline, you are closer to the mountains, and you can see the faces of some mountains clearly. The lush forests of the lower valleys give way to scrub vegetation. Frozen walls of mountains and icy glaciers cover the horizon. You stay overnight at a teahouse.
Overnight in Dingboche.
Distance: 6 - 7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Countryside
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Countryside
You spend your second day of acclimatization in Dingboche. You are now at 4,410 meters above sea level, and there is only sixty percent of oxygen in the atmosphere. Drink lots of water and warm fluids to keep AMS (acute mountain sickness) at bay. Ginger and garlic soup works wonders.
You take an acclimatization hike to Nagarjun Hill, which lies towards the south of the village. It is a steep and rocky ascent, but no technical maneuvers are required. From the vantage point, you can enjoy terrific views of Lobuche East and West, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Kantega, and Thamserku. After taking pictures and admiring the scenery, you descend to Dingboche again.
Overnight in Dingboche.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Countryside
Distance: 6 – 7 hours trek (8 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Oxygen Altitude Home
Today's hike has a lot of ups and downs. The trail is filled with boulders, loose rocks, and stream crossings, making it a bit difficult. At Dughla Pass, you cross a memorial dedicated to American adventurer Scott Fischer and other climbers who lost their lives on Mount Everest. It is a sobering reminder of the risks attached to conquering an eight-thousander. After a tiring hike, you arrive at Lobuche. Covered in snow, everything looks stunning Head to a teahouse, have a warm meal, and retire early. You have a long day ahead of you tomorrow.
Overnight in Lobuche.
Distance: 6 – 7 hours trek (8 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Oxygen Altitude Home
Distance: 7 – 8 hours trek (12 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Everest Inn
The route to Gorakshep runs along the Khumbu Glacier, and you can clearly see the summits of many mountains. Though the thin air makes walking difficult, the stunning mountain views inspire you to trudge on.
After walking for about two to three hours, you finally reach Gorakshep. Check in at a local teahouse, drop your luggage, have tea or lunch, and head towards Everest Base Camp.
Follow the Khumbu Glacier and walk on the boulder-strewn lateral moraine. A series of gentle ups and downs bring you to your final destination, Everest Base Camp. Although Everest is too massive to be seen in its entirety from EBC, you get to stand close to the summits of Khumbutse, Changtse, Lho La, and the Khumbu Ice Fall. The eye-popping orange and yellow tents of expedition groups climbing Everest add colour to the stark landscape.
Celebrate this triumphant moment with the rest of your teammates and guide. After taking pictures and enjoying the jaw-dropping views, you return to Gorakshep.
Overnight in Gorakshep.
Distance: 7 – 8 hours trek (12 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Everest Inn
Distance: 5 – 6 hours trek (2.4 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lukla Numbur Hotel
You wake up before dawn and head to Kala Patthar for a sunrise view. Kala Patthar is described as a 'hill' in Khumbu, but its elevation is higher than the Andes, the Matterhorn, or Mount Kosciuszko (the tallest mountain in Australia).
From Kala Patthar, you can enjoy the best view of Mount Everest plus a 360-degree panorama of the Himalayan peaks (Mount Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Changtse, Thamserku, etc.).
Later return to Gorakshep and fly back to Lukla via a helicopter. You can savor breathtaking aerial views of Khumbu Glacier, Everest Base Camp, and Sherpa villages. The helicopter drops you at Lukla, where you stay overnight at a local lodge.
Overnight in Lukla.
Distance: 5 – 6 hours trek (2.4 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lukla Numbur Hotel
Distance: 30 minutes flight
Included meals: Breakfast and Farewell dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Shanker
You catch one of the early flights from Lukla to Kathmandu. After a heart-racing take-off on a steep runway, you are airborne, bidding goodbye to the mountains. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, our staff will drive you to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel or book a half-day sightseeing tour and explore the city.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Distance: 30 minutes flight
Included meals: Breakfast and Farewell dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Shanker
Included meals: Breakfast
You bid farewell to Kathmandu and head homewards. If you want to explore more places in Nepal, please let us know. We will be more than glad to help you plan your trip. You can choose from a range of standard itineraries on our website or get a customized itinerary to suit your requirement.
Included meals: Breakfast
While you travel, we will follow three types of accommodations. You will spend 2 nights in Kathmandu at a deluxe 4-star hotel, 1 night in a luxury lodge (Yeti Mountain Home) at Phakding, 2 nights in Khumbu Lodge at Namche Bazaar followed by 6 nights in best available tea houses at other stops during the trek. All accommodations for the trip will be on a twin-sharing basis. Single supplement will be provided on request, at an additional cost (690 USD). However, a single supplement may not be feasible all the time.
During our Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter flights, you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well as the common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner are served from the tea-houses or from a lodge menu where you spend the night. Whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking whereas only breakfast will be available while in Kathmandu. There will also be a Farewell Dinner hosted by Extollo Adventures upon your return from the successful excursion.
Yes you can do it ! You need to be in good shape and have the ability to walk 6 – 7 hours uphill and downhill per day. It is suitable for passionate trekkers willing to face challenges and explore inspiring Himalayas, hence positive attitude, excellent health, and strong determination is required. Our trip is even suitable for travelers with Knee and Ankle problems since downhill trek avoided by Helicopter flight back to Kathmandu. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Besides, it is advisable to trek with a highly reputed trek operator like us, with experienced guides and their significant mental preparation with a personal touch.
Regarding the difficulty, the only challenging factor is the altitude. Our Short Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Flights 11 Days itinerary provides ample time for acclimatization. Neither ropes nor ice picks are needed on this trip and no vertical climbs are involved. Novice travelers with good physical shape, regular exercise, positive attitude and no medical conditions related to lungs or the heart can easily complete the adventurous trip.
There is no official age limit for trekking in the Himalayas as long as our participants are healthy and committed to complete the adventure. We are experienced in operating treks even for families with kids as young as 9 years old and elderly trekkers in their 80s. This is a moderate trek with a well acclimatized and carefully crafted itinerary. Thus our trekkers should mainly have good physical shape, regular exercise, positive attitude and strong determination in addition to excellent health for a successful Himalayan trek.
The best time to trek to the Everest Base Camp is Spring (March to May), and Autumn (September to November). The temperatures are moderate during these seasons and guarantee fantastic views throughout the trip. Beautiful bright blue sky and incredible views of different species of flowers and various Himalayan peaks are best experienced during these seasons.
It is also possible to do the EBC trek during monsoon season (June to August) and winter season (from December to February). But during monsoon, it rains in the lower altitudes and the views are not so pleasant due to foggy and hazy weather. While during the winter season, although the sky is clear, it gets colder. However, traveling during these off-seasons has an advantage that there are fewer crowds due to infrequent trekkers.
On our standard itinerary, you will be walking for 9 days with an average distance of 12 km a day and a minimum of 6 – 8 km. Other days will be spent for acclimatizing wherein you may make short hikes of about 3 – 4 km. Although 12 km per day is not a long distance, the steep and rocky terrain will slow your pace especially during winters when the trail gets covered in snow and ice. Your average walking pace will be about 4 km/hour, so 12 km per day does not sound too bad.
There are telephones (landlines) in most of the villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. Mobile phone services are available throughout Nepal but the quality of the reception varies from location to location. Internet facilities can be found in only a few villages. However, these facilities can be expensive. Our guides will carry mobile phones which also can be used by you when/if necessary.
It is not mandatory to arrive early on account of getting used to the altitude. However, it is recommended to keep a few buffer days before and after your trek owing to the unpredictable weather uncertainties, flight cancellations or other unseen calamities. As you trek to gradually higher altitudes, you will need to acclimatize appropriately and walk at a slower pace to get used to the altitude. You should not gain an elevation of more than 400-500m in a day’s walk.
Yes. A representative, preferably the guide along with driver will be there at the airport’s arrival sector to meet you and escort you up to your hotel room. We include all airport pick up and drop offs as a part of your travel program. We will be with you the entire time of your stay in Nepal.
Usually, your flight from Kathmandu to Lukla allows you to carry a maximum of 10 kg checked-in bag and a hand baggage of 5 kg. More than the weight limit will cost you about US$ 1 – 2 for each extra kg. So, we recommend you to minimize your luggage to avoid the additional cost. You can leave behind your unwanted items in your hotel back in Kathmandu or our office.
We provide our professional and technical expertise services in remote areas in the Himalayas. Every effort will be made to stick to the original itinerary. However, since the weather and climatic conditions up in the mountains are sometimes unpredictable, we cannot guarantee that we will follow the original plan. The health condition of a group member or unexpected natural disaster, etc. can also contribute to unplanned situations. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to the plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required. For any unexpected occurring and challenges in the mountains, our Himalayan guides are entirely reliable and superbly jovial people. With their skill and knowledge of the region, they will readily devise a new plan and propose to you.
If you provide us with the permission and prominent details and historical documentation, and day-to-day activity notes of the trek, we will certainly prepare as you desire with minimal additional cost. You may need to sit together with our content writer/editor to conclude the blog and writing formats.
All our guides are proficient in English, government licensed and professionally certified. They are local, Nepali mountain experts with multiple years of expertise in the mountains. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the mountains and their minute details. Our staff gets constant training and understands the way of running quality trips that exceed expectations. Our guides are selected based on their technical proficiency, proven safety records, impeccable judgment, and their friendly demeanor. They are well trained in first aid and personal protection equipment. Our guides practice Responsible Tourism in the trek guided by the principles of ecotourism and sustainable tourism. We train them in the following major courses:
For this trek, there will be one leader, assistant guides (4 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter). The arrangement has been made in such a way that even if anyone within the group falls sick or cannot continue with the trek due to some reason, the trip can still go ahead as planned.
According to IPPG (International Porter Protection Group), the maximum weight a porter is liable to carry is 30 kg. Since we use two trekkers: 1 porter ratio during trekking trips, the porter will take a maximum of 15 kilograms for each trekker. However, you will carry your own day packs. It should not be difficult to keep your primary packages below 15 kg each even with the more sturdy sleeping bag.
To help you pack for your adventure, we have listed equipment and a pack list below. Please note that the listed items may vary according to the different seasons. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.
HEAD
UPPER BODY
HANDS
LOWER BODY
FEET
SLEEPING
RUCKSACK AND TRAVEL BAGS
MEDICAL
PRACTICAL ITEMS
TOILETRIES
PERSONAL HYGIENE
EXTRAS/LUXURIES
We use a 4 season sleeping bag during the trek which is good to -10˚C, -15˚C or -20˚C depending on the season. We do provide you the sleeping bags but it is better if you can bring your own, as far as possible. If you bring your own, we suggest you Lamina Z Torch, MHW Lamina O or Shona’s sleeping bag. Make sure that your bag is of good fit to the shape of your body and should have an insulated hood for added warmth.
A decent pair of hiking boots that are the right size for you, having excellent ankle support, good grip at the soles and which protect you from the snow is the type of boots you need during your trek. Once you buy your shoes, don’t forget to break them, to avoid blisters. If you want a specific recommendation, go ahead and try the Vasque Breeze 2.0 GTX. It has Gore-Tex liners, meaning that your feet will be protected from harsh conditions while the rubber outsoles provide enough traction and stability during long treks. Other recommendations are – New Balance Hiking Shoes and Scarpa Kailash Hiking Boots.
Our well-trained and dedicated guides will determine the intensity of your sickness and decide what needs to be done. He will provide on-site emergency assistance with first aid medical kit in the first place. If it is needed, he will bring you about 500m below so that you feel better. In case of extreme difficulties, he will help to evacuate you using a helicopter under your covered health/travel insurance. If you want to stay there and recover, our Sherpa assistance will be there with you. If your condition is not too critical, or you feel you cannot afford helicopter rescue, then you may think of a pony rescue, or you may even walk slowly downwards.
Consult your doctor and check for which food items you are allergic before you come to Nepal. Before your trekking commences, do not forget to inform your guide about your allergies. He will accordingly make necessary arrangements for you throughout the journey.
As the altitude goes up, the oxygen density gets lower affecting your cardiac and pulmonary systems. Our bodies must adjust to avoid mountain sicknesses, thus we arrange our treks and day-to-day itinerary to incorporate with required acclimatization days. At different points of our trip, you may either choose to take rest or have short hikes.
As the altitude rises, more UV rays get reflected due to increase in sun’s intensity. Thus, we advise you to protect your skin with clothing and sunblock. A special sunblock for the mountains is recommended. Also, you may use UV protected sunglasses and prescription sunglasses if required.
You may want to consider the following points for extra safety measures:
Your safety is our paramount concern, so we are always there to help travelers in an emergency. We are available 24/7 either at any of our following contact numbers:
Headquarter-USA: +1-855-986-5623
Regional Office-Asia: +977-985-105-5684
At Kathmandu, farewell dinner before your final departure. While during the trek, all type of menus including major food items is available, though the quality and quantity may vary from what is available in Kathmandu. Nepalese, Tibetan, the more common continental, and Indian cuisines are common choices on the menu. However, as you trek further up, your choices will be limited. Hot drinks: Coffee / Tea / Hot chocolate Breakfast: The typical meals served for breakfast during trekking are eggs, pancakes, porridge, fresh baked bread and cheese. Lunch & Dinner: For lunch and dinner noodle soup (Thukpa) and soups, fried rice, macaroni, Momos (dumplings), potatoes, sandwiches, pizzas, spring roll, spaghetti, noodles and typical Nepal Dal-Bhat with vegetables (rice & lentil soup) are the common items. Snacks: We encourage you to take snacks like energy bars, candy bars, salty snacks, crackers, peanut butter etc. for a change in your diet on the trek.
Salad: Vegetable / Fruit / Potato
Desserts: Pie / Pudding / Custard / Cake
Bottled water is available from Lukla all the way up to the base camp. The lodges serve bottled, boiled and filtered water, which is safe and have to be paid. One liter can cost anywhere from US$ 1 to 4. However, it is encouraged to use SteriPen UV purifiers or bring chlorine, iodine or other purifying agents to treat water before drinking for environmental reasons. Drinking at least 3 – 4 liters of fluids per day is recommended to stay hydrated especially at higher altitudes.
Electricity: Electricity is available at teahouses throughout the trek. Most of the teahouses will charge you a price money for charging your batteries and other electronic gadgets. The charge will comparatively increase as you ascend higher up. The fee may vary from US$ 1 to 3 per hour. Internet: In places like Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Dole, Thagnak, and Dzongla, you can get access to unlimited WiFi coverage on paying around US$ 2 to 10 depending on the location. Phone: We recommend you to purchase the local cellular network SIM, NCell in Kathmandu before your trip. Nepal may or may not support roaming facilities, so using your own SIM is not guaranteed. Moreover, it is cheaper to use a local carrier.
Most of the teahouses have western flush toilet facilities. However, at the place above Lobuche, squat type of toilet is more common. The western style flush toilets, however, become tough to flush especially during the night and at higher elevations when the water freezes. It is highly recommended to carry your toilet paper and hand sanitizer for EBC trek.
Laundry service is not available at all places on the trekking trail. It is advised to make your laundry at places where you will be staying an extra day for acclimatization like Namche and Dingboche. Wherever available, laundry services will be provided at an extra cost. You can have your teahouse do your laundry at a nominal price per piece. Laundry, however, will not be done by machine; it will be by hand. If you wish you can do your own laundry, you can do it in the sink or a bucket, but then be ready to tackle the cold water.
Our trekking guide will make necessary efforts to acquire the required transportation and reservations to get you home as quickly as possible if, for any reason, you need to depart early. In the meantime, one of our staff will remain with you at all times. However, you will not be entitled to any refunds for unused days on the trek or for the services such as hotel, transport, and flight, included in the package that you would not use later. Please understand that our costs are the same as we have to pay the guides and porters for the time they have committed. However, you can make claims with your insurance company for your loss. We will cooperate with you on the documentation process to reimburse your claimed amount.
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There are reservations that have to be adhered to when entering Nepal. The customs department at the airport conducts a meticulous scrutiny of the items in your luggage. There are some items that cannot be brought into the country, for example carrying drugs in any form is considered a crime and the accused will be immediately prosecuted. Firearms, explosives and sharp or blunt weapons if identified can land you in serious trouble.
It may come as a shock to many that eating beef is strictly forbidden in Nepal. Hinduism being the dominant religion in Nepal forbids killing and eating cows and oxen. Carrying any edible items in your luggage that contains beef is considered a crime.
If you are carrying gold it should be less than 5 ounces, for more than the stipulated amount a declaration and authorization is required. Same goes for other precious metals, gems, and valuable items. There are no regulations on the jewelry on your body.
Nepal has zero tolerance for drug smuggling. Visitors are forbidden to import drugs in any form into Nepal Possession of drugs not only puts you at risk of being apprehended and imprisoned but the entire group you are traveling with might get arrested as well.
Nepal is a country of tradition and sacred religious beliefs. Any obscenity, whether physical or verbal, is looked upon with revulsion as the culture here differs from Western countries. Wearing inappropriate attire while visiting religious sites will not be tolerated, and clothes that are too revealing or leather clothing inside the religious structures are not allowed. While holding hands is completely normal, please refrain from displaying too much physical affection in public view, if you plan to travel to Nepal as a couple.
Airplane flights between Lukla and Kathmandu are generally reliable, though bad weather conditions may cause flight delay or even cancellation. In such scenario, Extollo Adventures will attempt to get you on a chartered helicopter to avoid flight delays. In this trip we already avoided this situation since we have helicopter flights to Lukla and from Gorakshep. All additional cost would be your responsibility which could be $600 USD or more depending on the number of people on the flight.
It is mandatory for joining any of the Extollo Adventures trips is that all clients must be insured, it is strongly recommended that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. There could be comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, and treatment costs). Please note that we do not arrange or sell insurance.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include showering, recharging batteries, bottled/boiled water, soda, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses and other services not listed. Typically trekkers spend around $10 to $20 USD on a daily basis. Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
All foreign nationals are required to arrange a visa in order to enter Nepal. A Nepalese Visa can be obtained either prior to your arrival at a Nepalese embassy abroad or on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport. It can be also secured at entry points at Nepalese borders.
Following are the fees either in US dollars cash or the equivalent Nepalese currency:
You can use this full address while filling up your visa application:
Street: Amrit Marg
Ward No: 19
VDC/Municipality: Kathmandu
District: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal
For further information please visit: http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa
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