For Nepal, the currency is the Nepali rupee. You can check the latest exchange rates here. There are plenty of ATMs and currency exchange bureaus in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and other major towns in Nepal.

For India, the currency is the Indian rupee. You can check the latest exchange rates here. There are plenty of ATMs and money exchange bureaus in Delhi and several in Leh (Ladakh).

Your guide will advise you on how much money you will need to take with you while trekking.

For Nepal: The main trekking seasons are from March to May and from October to November; however, it is possible to do many of the trips all year round, including during the monsoon season (mid-June to mid-September). However, if you choose to go during the monsoon, then be prepared for rain!

For India: In Ladakh, the trekking season (for Marhka Valley or Stok Kangri) is from mid-June to mid-September.

It is notoriously difficult to predict the weather conditions in the Himalayas. Of course, days are warm and nights are cold. There can be snow or rainstorms at any time. Between 1000 and 3500 meters, the temperature could be as high as 20°C or as low as 5°C. At higher altitudes, the temperature ranges from 20°C to -10°C. During winter, it is around 10°C colder. Good polarizing sunglasses (not trendy fashion ones) for high altitude and a large-brimmed hat are really helpful. Expect the unexpected.

As all the food, hot drinks, and accommodation are included while you are trekking, you don’t need to bring too much spending money on any of our treks. During the briefing, your guide will give you an idea of how much to take for non-included items like alcohol, hot showers, etc. All costs vary by region, while everything gets more expensive with altitude and remoteness. A beer (where available) may cost from $5 to $8. Hot showers and battery charging cost around $2 to $5. Soft drinks, such as Coca-Cola and canned juice, may cost between $1 and $4.

Tips for porters and assistant guides are usually given out on the last day of the trek, so if you wish to give your staff some extra thanks for helping, then please allow some additional money for this. Your leader can give you guidance on suggested amounts per person. Any currency is more than welcome, but local currency may be easier for porters.

Tea houses are generally quite basic but functional.

Food while trekking can be limited due to the remoteness of some of the locations, but you can find the Nepali staple dish of dhal bhat (rice with lentil soup and vegetable curry) everywhere, along with variations on pasta, pizza, noodle, and potato dishes. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

You can buy snacks, such as biscuits and chocolate, in the tea houses, but we would also suggest taking some of your own if you have any particular favorites or dietary requirements.

If you are camping on your trek, then you will be supplied with a large two-man tent and mattresses. Meals and hot drinks will be provided, with dishes such as dhal bhat or pasta for lunch and dinner and porridge for breakfast.

A porter is included in the cost. We usually provide one porter for every two clients. If you wish to carry your own luggage, that can also be arranged!

You need general travel insurance and trip cancellation insurance, as well as rescue insurance. Read your policy’s fine print to make sure it covers you for trekking or climbing, depending on what trip you have booked, and that it covers you for helicopter evacuation.

We are committed to the welfare of our staff, from trek leaders and guides to sherpas, cooks, and porters. We ensure good wages, a salary, a provident fund, and proper insurance for the equipment and clothing needed for all staff, including porters. They are our kith and kin, as well as the backbone of the adventure industry in Nepal.

In the case of a serious illness or casualty, which we believe will not happen, you shall be rescued by a helicopter. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation, please make sure that they are covered by your insurance before assigning them, or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu.

Nepal Venture Treks trip itineraries have been professionally designed to minimize the effects of high altitude sickness. Extensive medical kits are carried on all our trips. In addition, a portable altitude chamber (a life-saving device) is being carried as a safety backup on high-altitude treks and climbing expeditions. All our trekking group leaders and guides are well trained in the Wilderness First Aid Course and are competent to diagnose it and act accordingly on the spot.

Fitness is perhaps the key factor in the trek. Most people of average fitness for their age could complete the adventure of trekking in the Himalayas. On all holidays, physical preparation is useful, and a flexible, open-minded approach is essential. You can take your time, set your own pace, and enjoy the fascinating surroundings. Most first-time trekkers are concerned that they won’t keep up. They soon discover that a steady and moderate pace will have them at their destination well before they would have expected. Trekking is not walking competition, but walking holidays at your own pace. However, the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy it, and you will have enough energy for extra activities. The best preparation for trekking is cycling, swimming, jogging, squash, tennis, and long walks involving ups and downs.

To book your place on any of our trips, please fill out the online booking form at our website, www.nepalventuretrekking.com, and send it to us along with the trip deposit amount. We will let you know how much money you have to send.

If you are used to walking with trekking poles, then take them with you, as there are some narrow, steep, rocky sections. They are not essential, though, and the walk is manageable without them.

Yes, you need a trekking permit, but depending on the trekking area, you may require a special trekking permit, while other areas would require only a conservation or national park entry permit and a Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) card.

Teahouse trekking is trekking where your accommodation and meals are arranged in a local lodge or house with full board services.

Camping trekking is trekking where we provide you with tent accommodation and full board with meals to be cooked by a professional trekking cook in a mobile camp equipped with a kitchen and with adequate support staff of kitchen helpers, guides, and porters.

In Nepal, children under the age of 18 are required to trek accompanied by their parent or guardian.

Our porters and guides are paid well for their work. Tipping is discretionary; however, it is accepted practice. Your trek leader can give you guidance on suggested amounts per porter or guide, as this would depend on the length and difficulty of the trip.