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What do I have to
bring for the trek?
Please
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to check for the recommended gear.
Can I
join a group trek?
We might have some fix departures in the peak season, you can check
our fixed departures for that but if you are with some friends that are
in good physical shape you do not need to join with others. Our well
experienced staff will not let you feel alone or bored even it you take a
trek alone.
What is the best season?
The best time to trek in Nepal is either pre -monsoon during March
and April (spring in the Himalayan) or after the monsoon has ended
in October and November (the fall season).
What is the tea house trek?
Tea house trek means we will sleep and eat in local lodges that exist
along the more popular treks. The lodges prepare a large variety of local
and western meals at a reasonable price, please chick here for a typical
lodge menu. Food, bottled water and snacks are readily available along
the trail. These treks are led by a trained guide who knows all the
available teahouses.
What is camping or organized trek?
With a camping or organized means we will organize the supply of any
or all equipment, not supplied by the trekkers, necessary for trekking
sleeping, eating, and food preparation as well as all consumable supplies
of food, snacks and fuels. We provide all the necessary staff that are
fully trained to guide, cook, pack and erect the campsite facilities.
They will not only do their duty but every evening before sleep they will
performed the local typical sing, song. They will dance and will make you
dance. It would be more likely Nepali culture.
Do the trekking crew were insured?
Our staff and crews are fully insured for the duration of the trek.
Do you have
first aid service included with
the trek?
Our guides are trained in applying first aid and a first aid kit is
provided with the trek. Please note that our clients are responsible to
bring all their personal medicines for allergies etc.
What do will you do if I get
altitude
sickness (AMS) while on trek
The most important things are DON’T PANIC. We supply a well-stocked
and appropriate medical kit for the trek and our guides are experienced
is diagnosing and treating the symptoms of AMS. For further information
you can visit
http://www.high-altitude-medicine.com
Who is responsible to provide drinking
water?
While trekking you should consume at least 2 liters of water per day
(5 liters in winter conditions). Your health is critical to your
enjoyment of the trek so we always recommend using water purifying
tablets or filtered water for your personnel needs while trekking. While
camping drinks such as tea and coffee are provided at no additional cost.
When staying at teahouses water can always be purchased. You are
responsible to provide your own personnel water treatment.
Is telephone communication available while
on trek?
There are limited telephone services in the trekking route from where
you can call domestically or internationally. In the larger villages
internet is also available.
Is it possible to hire trekking gear?
There are many trekking stores in Kathmandu and Pokhara Nepal where
you can easily hire or buy packs, sleeping bag, sleeping mats, down
jacket, etc.
Dose Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P
Ltd accept
Credit card?
We accept the Mastercard and Visa and the traveler's checks. A bank
surcharge is imposed by the bank on all credit card billings. No
surcharge applies if you are paying by bank transfer or in person in
Nepal by cash or travelers check.
Will the group ever be left alone in the
mountains?
No
Will somebody come to pick up me in the
airport?
Yes
How much am I expected to carry on a trek?
You are expected to carry 5 to 10 Kg for personal effects including
cameras, water bottle, clothing, etc.
Do your crews have all the necessary warm
clothing?
All our crew will be fully equipped while on the trek.
How about my trips
Payments?
We require 20% of the total price of your trip as a booking deposit
to confirm your trip and the balance of the amount before the departure
of the trip.
What is the weather and temperature like?
During spring and fall the temperature between 1000 to 3500 meters ranges
as high as 20 deg C to a low of -5 deg C. At higher altitudes the
temperatures can range from 20 deg C to -10 deg C. During winter it is a
further 10 deg C colder.
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