Specific seasons provide distinct advantages for trekking. The climate according to the

months are as follows:

Monsoon/Summer: June to mid-September

During the day, temperatures can vary from 15 °C to 30 °C inside the Kathmandu Valley to

around 10 °C at 3,600 m and progressively lower the higher we go. The weather is hot and

wet most of the times. It rains almost every day with occasional thunderstorms. In addition,

the heavy rain of the monsoon period makes it difficult to trek in the mountains. On the

other hand, the monsoon is ideal if you want to avoid the high season and if you want to see

the true culture, way and beauty of life in the Himalaya.

Post Monsoon/autumn: Mid-September to November

It is the high trekking season in Nepal. Day temperatures in Kathmandu are approximately above 20ºC. Skies are typically clean and days on trek are sunny and slight with clear mountain perspectives. Nights will be chillier with temperatures dropping as low as to -5ºC on the higher altitudes.

Winter: December to end February

Regardless of the colder conditions, this is a perfect time to trek in Nepal. Skies are usually clear, especially in December and the mountain views are at their satisfactory. Nights can be frigid with temperatures down to -5ºC on Annapurna Base Camp; however, days are pleasant and sunny. The paths are also an awful lot much less busy at the time of 12 months. In Kathmandu, most daylight hours’ temperatures are 19ºC.

Pre-monsoon/spring: March to May

Each day and night temperatures might be warmer in widespread. However, the haze will often increase in the afternoons, and there can be a few drops of rain. It’s far unusually warm inside the lowlands, and temperatures rise to 30ºC in Kathmandu. Flowers bloom in this on this season, and this is one of the main reason people chose to trek in spring. The Annapurna region is famous for the rhododendrons in spring. Snow can be expected in spring on the way to and at the Base Camp.

Please note that in any mountain region, the weather is never wholly predictable. You should be prepared and equipped to deal with any differences in climate beyond the situations defined above.

Breakfast is included during the trip. On the trek, the breakfast will be a set menu generally which include porridge or muesli, with toast, chapatti or pancake, plus an egg or omelette and a cup of tea/coffee. Any additional items that are not included in the package should be ordered and paid for separately. After breakfast and 2-3 hours of trek, you may eat your lunch in the tea houses that you find on the trail. Usually, the time for lunch is from 11 am to 1.00 pm. Dinner will be in the same tea-house where you sleep at (this is custom in Nepal as tea-houses base their room rate on it).

The menus in the mountains are nearly identical to one another but provide a varied choice, starting from traditional Nepalese dhal bhat to pizza and apple pie. Dal Bhat is the staple diet in Nepal and comes in many unique forms but usually comprise some curried lentil dhal & meat or vegetables, some rice, and a pickle/chutney. Another popular snack is momos; a type of Nepalese dumpling, fried or steamed, filled with meat or veggies.

If you have a gluten-free diet, then we strongly recommend you bring some extra food and snacks with you to supplement the menu on the trek. Otherwise, there will be little variety available for you, particularly for breakfast. Even many of the soups are from powder/packets and contain gluten.

All foreigners except Indian nationals must have a valid visa to enter into Nepal. Visa is available on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport upon entry in Kathmandu, Nepal and at Nepal borders of India and Tibet.

Visa can be easily extended at the central immigration office. www.immigration.gov.np; Visa application requires a passport with at least six months until expiration and one passport -size photo. The current cost of the visa for 30 days is US$40 (to be paid in cash) for 30 days that is required to make in money. Other currencies are also accepted although rates may differ. Different nationalities should check entry requirements. Visitors are requested to specify return flight tickets, a time intended to stay in Nepal. We recommended you schedule at least 1-2 day extra at the end of the trip just in case there is a delay. If no delay occurs, we can arrange an additional activity for your time in Nepal. To help calculate the exact dates of these crossings, we have found the website www.timeanddate.com to be handy. The children under the age of 10 will get a free visa. Please be advised to check the current regulation. Visa regulation can change without prior notice. Citizens of China, as well as citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), get a free visa.

Countries not entitled to get a visa upon arrival are Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan If you are a citizen of one of these countries, please contact your local Nepalese embassy.

Nepal is one of the safest lands of Himalaya for Travel and Trekking in the world. On all of our trip, your well-being is our priority. We employ experienced staff, who monitor all aspects of the best trekking trip and are familiar with all aspects of travel in the remote part of Nepal. However, riskier for those people who hike alone without having a guide or porter. There will be no one to guide you in the mountain if you become lost, ill or injured. So we always advise travellers/ trekkers to book a trip through a government registered company and trek with guide or porter.

We advise our clients to secure travel insurance at least a week before departing from their country. Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers in the Himalaya. We encourage our guest to purchase comprehensive travel insurances before travelling with us and provide details of your insurance to our office. Please make sure you know what you are covered for. You should remember that there are many adventure activities available during the tour, which may not be covered by basic insurance. Make sure that your travel insurance covers general medical expenses, hospitalizations, and helicopter evacuations.

Depending on the season you wish to go trekking you may have to make adjustments to clothing and equipment. However, these are the necessities list we prepared to keep your comfort and utility in mind.

We never recommend our clients to bring over equipment which is not necessary for the trek.

Head

• Sun hat or scarf
• Winter hat or insulating hat or Wide-brimmed hat
• Headlight with extra batteries

Face

• Sunscreen
• Sunglass with UV protection
• Face/body wipes

Hands

• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight winter gloves

Body

• Hiking shirts
• Long-sleeved shirt made of synthetic fibre
• Hooded rain jacket
• Fleece jacket
• Lightweight cotton pants
• T-shirts (bring Lightweight wool)
• Polypropylene underwear
• down jacket (available in rent in Kathmandu)
• Sweater
• Waterproof jacket and pants

Footwear

• Hiking Boots
• Thick wool socks (Take an extra pair of thick light socks)

Essential gear

• Backpack or daypack (Size depends on whether you take porter or not).
• Thermal bottle
• Water purification
• Trekking pole
• Sleeping bag (-15 bag is best in the high altitude trek) available in rent in Kathmandu/ Pokhara
• Toiletries (toilet papers, toothpaste, toothbrush)

Toiletries

• Medium size drying towel
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant/ floss
• Biodegradable bar soap
• Nail clippers
• Small mirror

Personal accessories

• Watch
• Cell phone
• Camera
• Extra items
• First aid kit
• Extra passport photos and photocopies of passport
• Notebook and pen
• Binocular (optional)