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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.