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We provide range
of services as follows:
Booking can be
done online if the provided itinerary suits your interest , however if you want
to customize your holiday packages then we can communicate via email , WhatsApp
or by phone.
The best season to visit Nepal is from March to May and September to
November. However, if you are willing to visit Nepal during low tourist season
then you are welcome during any time of the year as there are abundant choices in
terms of accommodation and flight. But you must be a type of person who is
comfortable with extreme weather including rain and wind. During June/August it
is better to do trekking in rain shadow regions like Upper Mustang, Dolpa in
Nepal and Mt. Kailash in Tibet.
All nationals except Indian citizens require visa to enter into Nepal. For most nationalities there is Visa on Arrival service available. Since the world is going into the digital age, the best way to obtain tourist visa is via the official portal of Immigration click Here
The cost of
tourist visa is as follows
• 15 days: US$25
• 30 days: US$40
• 90 days: US$100
Note: This is
multiple entry visa which means, you don’t need to reapply if you are visiting
Tibet or Bhutan, and come here for your flight back home. You’ll need to bring
two PP sized photos and USD cash for Visa on Arrival service.
In cities like Kathmandu
and Pokhara we do provide stars hotel as per your request. During trekking we
provide accommodation in Lodges or Tea houses. Tea house are local lodges with
hot showers, western food menu and private room (twin sharing). In this
arrangement overnight halts with dinner and breakfast will be in Tea houses
(Lodges) and Lunch in local restaurants on the route. As you will be staying in
locally owned lodges you will be benefiting and interacting with the local
community with the opportunity of knowing
the culture.
We use government
authorized, experienced and English speaking guides. Apart from that Chinese
and German speaking guides are available with additional fees.
Yes, it is ok to
take photographs but with their consent. Sometimes they may be uncomfortable being
photographed without asking. And it is always better to provide copies of the
photographs to us so that we can provide the printed photos to the people on
our next trip.
It is not mandatory to tip guide
or porter however; if you are satisfied with their service then it is your
choice. Everyone is always grateful for a little extra income.
It is
recommended for you to bring two bagpacks where the smaller one is for your
valuables, water and things you might need frequently. The bigger bagpack with
a maximum of 20 kg including sleeping bag so that your personal porter can have
room for his personal stuff.
No, you should
not. The reason being , firstly they are getting employment so that they can
support their livelihood and secondly they grew up on these terrain and are
experienced in what they do.
Physically you
don’t have to be a heavy lifter nor do you have to be a marathon runner,
however mentally you must be able to follow instructions provided by your
guide.
It is a small
counselling program provided by our guide, in order to prepare you mentally
before the trek begins. In the briefing you will be notified about all the
important information about the trekking.
No, there aren’t
any. However, there are several trekking destinations which are not so suitable
for children and pensioner. In that case we will provide trekking packages with
slightly lighter itineraries.
Well that is not
a thing to worry about, as we will arrange all the necessary items including
thermal sleeping mat. We are pretty much sure that you will grow to love
sleeping in tented camps during the trek. PS you can bring extra mattress for
extra comfort.
Definitely, yes
you can. However you must let us know about your idea about shortening and
extending the itinerary and then we can customize the trek duration as per your
interest. Furthermore, there is always a possibility of the cost of the trek to
be added.
Well, it depends
on various things like the trekking route, your interest and weather. However some of the items are
listed below.
07.30 Breakfast
08.30 Start trekking
11.00 Tea/Coffee
Break
13.00 Lunch
Break
17.00 Reach to
Guesthouse.
19.00 Dinner.
20.00 Briefing
for the Next Day
20.30
Entertainment.
21.00 Time to
bed
In major cities
breakfast is included in the package.
During trekking
where there is availability of lodges, the meals are served as per the menu.
During camping
treks and climbing , our trekking staffs will be responsible for all the meals.
Yes , as our
itineraries are tailored in such a way that they are suitable for people living
on the sea level. But you have to follow the instructions provided by your
guide.
Well, answering
this question is little tricky. There is always chance for a person getting
sick while travelling, but the reason might not be the food or water but due to
different climatic and weather they were living in. A sudden change in these
factors may cause alterations in their metabolism. The food and water you choose is also a major
factor, so we recommend to use water purification methods during trek. As for
the meals, we suggest you to choose vegetarian diet during the trekking so that
the food will not be of any burden to you. We are concerned about the health
hazards therefore we will provide organic and hygienic food.
Mostly yes. In
the main cities, there are various network providers who have 3G and 4G
reception. In the remote areas the
availability of network is minimal , however most of the lodges and teahouses
have WiFi services available for which you’ll have to pay an extra charge.
Yes, our airport
representative will be there waiting for you with Vertex Holiday’s sign and
will assist you to the designated hotel.
The unit of
currency of Nepal is Nepalese Rupees (Nrs). In April of 2021 the exchange rate
is as follows.
1 US$ = 116 Nrs
,1€ =136 Nrs and 1UK£=160 Nrs
There are
abundant numbers of ATMs who will accept International Visa Cards in the
cities. American Express and Mastercards are less commonly available. During
trekking in remote areas make sure to carry hard cash in Nepalese rupees. One
can exchange them in Banks and Exchange counters in the cities.
Costs and
expenses are lower in comparison to other countries. A descent, clean and quiet
hotel room will cost you as low as $30 per night in the major cities. A fancy
boutique hotel might cost at least three times of that. The cost of meals is
also of good value as you will have to spend just a couple of dollars for a
nice meal.
During trekking
or in the mountains you will have to spend $20 per day which includes 3 meals
including a bed for the night. Double that budget and you can afford a porter
to carry your bagpack. Camping treks will cost a little more than $100 per day.
This question is probably the biggest one as it seems to be one major concern. Well firstly, it is better to start by acknowledging the fact that there are crimes all over the world. But in Nepal, as per our knowledge the amount of crimes against tourists is less than miniscule. The people of Nepal are cultured in a way that we have a saying “ Atithi Debo Bhava” which translates to “ Guests are Gods”. And we can be pretty sure that Nepal is a safe destination for tourists. However one visiting the country must be cautious in various situations. Like , avoiding carrying large sums of money in crowded places like bus stations , festivals , gatherings and so on. We advise you to at least hire a guide from an authorized agency or at least join a group during trekking.
At this modern
era, the number of solo women travelers is huge in the world. And Nepal is one
of the destinations in the world where you can be sure about being safe for
women. As for the records show, the rates of crime against women tourists are miniscule
to none. However there is always chance of getting unwanted attention by some
prick in various places. In order to avoid these situations we advise you to
hire a female trekking guide or join other women during trek.
Nepal lies in a
highly active tectonic zone which is the main reason for the high mountains
that there are. It is always a possibility for Earthquakes to occur, however it
doesn’t mean we have earthquakes frequently. The last devastating earthquake of
2015 which was catastrophic occurred only after 80 years. However, there are
small scale earthquakes happening which can be only detected by seismologic
equipment. So you need not be worried about this topic.
Nepal is known to be a potential place for clean hydro-electricity because of the fast flowing rivers. In past years, the amount of blackouts and load shedding were common. However, in recent years the government has been able to manage the supply and production of electricity at its maximum. Various hydroelectricity projects have been added to national grid whereas the government and the public sector have been setting up new projects. Thus the chances of blackouts are minimal, as the country is being more positive producing hydroelectricity. Even though, there is always chance of blackout due to some weather conditions or some accidents. In that case Hotels and lodges have their own power backup system installed for emergency.
The amount of
days that you should spend in Nepal is basically your choice. However it
depends on various factors like the activities, adventure , tours and many
others. We recommend you to at least have 12 to 14 days, if you want to have a
glimpse of Nepal’s cultural and natural wonders. But if you are bound by time
then we have trekking or tours package which can be completed in a week. For
example, the Kathmandu – Chitwan- Pokhara tour can be done in a week from
arrival to departure. For a short trek you might need at least 8 days . But It
is always wise to have extra days to explore this diverse country.
Nepal is a
diverse country, both culturally and naturally. There are about 125 ethnic
groups with more than 100 spoken languages living in harmony. People have their
own cultural heritage which is worth exploring. Apart from that there are many
ancient and religious sites with mesmerizing arts and artifacts. The city of
Kathmandu is known as the city of temples as there are 7 sites listed in World
Heritage Site by UNESCO. Apart from that Lumbini the birth place of Lord Buddha
is also a major destination.
Naturally, the
country’s elevation ranges from 60 m to 8848 m from sea level. 8 of the world’s
tallest mountains which are above 8 thousand meters are in Nepal. This makes
the country’s landscape with diverse climate and biodiversity. Nepal has 12 National Parks, 1 Wildlife
Reserve, 1 Hunting Reserve, 6 Conservation Areas, and 13 Buffer Zones. It is a fact that if a tourist wants to
explore all this aspects of Nepal, a year worth of time isn’t enough.
Nepal is a
landlocked country in between the two giants of the world China on north and
India on south. It falls in the South Asian region. Most of the country is
mountainous as the world’s highest mountain Sagarmatha ( Mt.Everest ) 8848m
lies in here. On the southern part are the lowlands of Terai where the rivers
deposit the eroded soil to make the fertile plains.
Since Nepal is a
developing country, the political situation of course is a little wobbly. In the
past we had many tragic situations like the 10 year Maoist led insurgency, the
Royal Massacre, the revolution for Constitutional election, and many public
movements. In those days we had strikes,
demonstrations and other hazardous situations. However in recent years, the
country has become more peaceful and the political parties seem to have
changed. Nowadays, the demonstrations are more peaceful and the government is
also trying to incorporate the forces that were using the violent means of
demonstration. Now, the people seem to
have become aware in a sense that they stopped following leaders who are always
in pursuit of creating division. Hence, we can conclude that Nepal is much
stable and safe politically.
Monsoon normally starts from June and lasts
till mid-September. The temperature rises gradually during this time and starts
dropping after the mid-September. As the climate change has hit the world, the
amount and timing of the rainfall is quite unpredictable. During the Monsoon
season; the downpour is
inevitable. However, downpour is usually at night which makes the early
mornings are beautiful. During the rainy days, most of the trekking routes are
accessible; however there might be some obstructions for transportation. Most
of the mountain peaks are covered by clouds but there is usually chance of
mountains being visible every now and then.
Private trips literally mean a trip which is specialized according to your will. In this type of trip you will be allowed to choose the type of accommodation, transportation and itineraries. In this type of trip you are the main focus, you will be provided with the option to choose according to your ability to afford. You can choose the date for your trip. You and your family or friends do not need to worry about sharing anything with anyone.
Group trips are comparatively cheaper than
private trips. The itineraries are pre-determined; the transportation facility
is normally big buses. The accommodation facility is also sometimes shared. If
you are a social person and interested in meeting new people then this type of
trip is ideal for you. This type of trip allows someone in the group to take
pictures for you. Group trips are comparatively low cost.
There are different rules regarding the
luggage capacity depending on the Airline company and their ticket types. The
variations are from 15 kg to 25kg.
Yes, most of the packages include the
accommodation. But if you are sure about the type and cost of the hotel you
want to stay in , then some companies do have
hotel prices excluded,
The most common food in Nepal is the Dal
Bhat, which consists of rice, curry, soup and pickles. This includes both the
vegetarian and non-vegetarian diet. There are other types of foods which are
consumed by people as their traditional food. However, the country is a tourism
oriented country which means that the cities have different foods specific to
different foreign origins. If you are stuck with the specific food type to your
country then you will find the food. But in some cases when you are in some
rural locations then you might have to compromise and eat the Dal Bhat diet.
Most of the treks do not require crampons.
But if you are doing treks which are in the higher altitudes crampons are a
must.