Trekking Season
Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year. There are four seasons in Nepal. Each season has its distinct attractions to offer. The seasons are classified as follows:
Autumn (Sept-Nov) This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.
Winter (Dec-Feb) This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.
Spring (March-May) Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.
Summer (Jan-Aug) Summer months really continue up to mid-September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation.
It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months.
The best Trekking season in Nepal is during spring & autumn seasons February to May & September to November. Warm days make this season favorable for trekking & Expeditions. The monsoon seasons are June, July and August. During this period, trekking is possible in the Mustang, Dolpo, Humla, Jumla, Rara Lake of Nepal and some Trekking areas in Tibet.
Mountaineering Adventure for Non-Climbers
For the more adventurous traveler, there are 18 minor peaks open for Alpine climbing under the Nepal Mountaineering Association. The climbing of these peaks is controlled under the rules and regulations formulated by this Association. Detailed information and application for climbing permits are available from the Association's office or contact us. Please note that in most require snow and ice climbing experience we provide qualified and trained climbing guides to take non-climbers for convenience, safety and expected successes. By Himalayan standards, these are considered minor peaks, but in fact some of them provide relatively challenging snow and ice climbing of high standard, and more so in Winter. The royalty for these peaks ranges from US$ 350.00 to US$ 600.00 depending on the particular peak for up to 12 member climbing team.
Trekking permit:
Trekking permit is not essential for the general trekking areas such as the Annapurna, Everest and Langtang treks. However, conservation fees are required for these national parks. A valid permit is a must to visit restricted areas mentioned below which we will obtain upon your arrival. We will require two working days and two passports size photographs. Restricted areas which have been opened for Group TrekkingThe following restricted areas are open only for group trekkers. And a trekking permit will not be issued to individual trekkers for such areas. The areas and required fees are as follows:
Area
Fee (per person)
Dolpa district
Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50
a) Areas of lower Dolpa
b) Areas of Upper Dolpa
Taplejung District
Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
Kanchanjanga Region
(Areas of Olangchunggola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin VillageDevelopment Committee)
Mustang district.
For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50.
Upper Mustang
Gorkha District:
From September to November per week per person US$ 70 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 10.and From December to August per week per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 /Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
A. (Manaslu Area)
B. (Chhekampar & Chunchet VDC (Sirdibas- Lokpa-Chumling- Chhekampar -Nile-Chhule Area)
From September to November per person US$ 35 for first 8 days and From December to August per person US$ 25 for first 8 days Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
Dolakha District
Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
(Gauri Shankar &Lamabagar)
Humla District (Simikot and Yari):-
For the first 7 days per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency..
Areas of Limi and Muchu village Development Committee, and area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma Village Development committee.
Trekking fee of other restricted areas imposed by Nepal government
Rasuwa District :- Thuman and Timure
per week per person US$ 10, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
Sankhuwasabha District
For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
(Makalu Region):-Areas of Kimathanka, Chepuwa,Hatiya and Pawakhola Village Development Committee.
Solukhumbu District
For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
(Everest Region):-All north- west area way from Thame to Nangpala of Namche Village Development Committee
Manang District:-
Areas of Nar, Phu, and Northern area of Tilche Village of Thochhe Village Development Committee
From September to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency..
Mugu District:-
Areas of Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu and Bhangri.
For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency..
Baihang District:-
Areas of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli.
For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency..
Darchula District:-
Areas of Byas Village Development Committee.
For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency..
Medical Matters and Advice
Trekking in Nepal need not be considered a risky affair as far as your health is concerned. Nevertheless, preventive measures such as a thorough medical check p and inoculations before you start trekking can save you from unexpected hazards. Since the remote places of Nepal are not supplied with necessities that are essential for modern medical facilities, and as the rescue and evacuation are measured in days, it is imperative to make a comprehensive First Aid Box consisting of basic drugs and accessories as part of the paraphernalia for trekking. Various trekking guide books and the pamphlet published by the Himalayan Rescue Association give you detailed information on a complete list of medical supplies. These guide books are easily available in the bookshops of Kathmandu. In case of serious illness or injury, prompt evacuation to Kathmandu is the best remedy. Modern dentistry is unknown in the hills of Nepal, so it is advised to have a checkup before departure from home. Tooth fillings sometimes loosen in cold temperatures and at high altitudes, so it is recommended to have them checked.
Physical Fitness
All trekking demands a level of fitness that will enable one to put in a good day's walking, up hill and down. Most treks should not be taken to gain more than 500 meters in one day above 3,000 meters. There should be plenty of time during the day to cover this distance, so the physical exertion though quite strenuous at times, is not sustained. The best preparation for trekking is cycling, swimming, jogging, squash, tennis and long walks involving up and down hills. Good physical conditioning will certainly help maximize your enjoyment of your treks.
Rescue Service
Many helicopter companies can provide evacuation by Helicopter for severely injured or ill people. However, someone in Kathmandu must guarantee the payment of the flight before the rescue. If you send rescue request to us then we will arrange the flight. Almost it always takes at least twenty-four hours to arrange a rescue, including passing the message. Now days, there are many private airlines, which provide helicopter services to evacuate trekkers in an emergency.
Rescue Service
If your country has an embassy/consulate in Kathmandu, register with them before you trek and record the details of rescue process. If your country does not have an embassy or consulate in Kathmandu and you are trekking on your own, you will have trouble getting rescued unless you arrange something in advance. Make sure to check this with your travel insurance scheme; you can now buy helicopter rescue insurance in Kathmandu
There are two Trekkers' Aid Posts operated by Himalayan Rescue Association as follows:
EVEREST AREAAt Pheriche on the main trail to Everest Base Camp, one day north of Thyanboche. This Aid Post is well equipped and staffed by two Western doctors during the main trekking season. Trekkers intending to go to Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp are advised to contact the Pheriche Aid Post.
MANANG AREAAt Manang village in Manang. The Aid Post is well noticeable and has a sign posted. Regular talks on dangers of altitude sickness are given here every alternate day during trekking season. The Aid Post is staffed by a Western doctor. Trekkers intending to cross Thorong La Pass and visiting the surrounding areas are advised to contact the HRA aid post either at Chindi or at Manang.
Medical Rescue Transport and Communication Facilities
1. EVEREST AND KANCHENJUNGA TREKSA small hospital and airstrip at Jiri, Phaplu and Khunde (Syangboche). Similarly a medical facility operated by Himalayan Rescue Association is situated at Pheriche. There are also radio station at Chainpur, Khandhari, Taplejung, Phidim, Bhojpur, Terhathum, Dhankuta, Dharan, Illam, Chandra-gadhi, Jiri, Namche Bazaar, Thayangboche, Pheriche, Lobuche and Salleri,
2. HELAMBU, GOSAIKUNDA AND LANGTANGModern medical facilities are not available in the Helambu area. For Gosaikunda and Langtang, there is a government hospital at Trishuli Bazaar and a dispensary at Dhunche. There is also radio and telephone link to Kathmandu at Trishuli Bazaar. An airstrip is located near Kyangjin in Langtang Valley. The other two radio stations are on the Bhote Koshi at Rasuwa Gadhi on the Tibetan Border and in Dhunche.
3. AROUND POKHARA, LAMJUNG, JOMSOM, MUKTINATH & MANANGPokhara has an all weather airport, telecommunication network and a modern hospital. District hospitals are located in Baglung, Besisahar, and Jomsom. There is a Trekker's Aid post run by the Himalayan Rescue Association in Manang. Additionally a small government dispensary at Hongde and Chame, the headquarter of Manang district also serve both foreigners and locals. Airstrips are located at Jomsom, Hongde and Balewa of Baglung. There are radio stations at Chame, Kusma, Baglung, Beni and Jomsom.
There are also radio stations at Gorkha and Besisahar. A government hospital is located in Gorkha. The united Mission to Nepal runs a hospital at Ampipal of Gorkha.
4. JUMLA & RARAAirstrips are located in Dhorpatan, Jumla and Simikot. There is a government hospital and a radio station Jumla. A dispensary is run at Gumgadi.
Mountaineering Adventure for Non-ClimbersFor the more adventurous traveler, there are 18 minor peaks open for Alpine climbing under the Nepal Mountaineering Association. The climbing of these peaks is controlled under the rules and regulations formulated by this Association. Detailed information and application for climbing permits are available from the Association's office or contact us. Please note that in most require snow and ice climbing experience we provide qualified and trained climbing guides to take non-climbers for convenience, safety and expected successes. By Himalayan standards, these are considered minor peaks, but in fact some of them provide relatively challenging snow and ice climbing of high standard, and more so in Winter. The royalty for these peaks ranges from US$ 350.00 to US$ 600.00 depending on the particular peak for up to 12 member climbing team.
