Drinking plenty of water helps prevent altitude sickness. Drink at least 3-4 liters a day – clean water, boiled and filtered, or treated tea/coffee/soup/juice etc.

It is much better that you use your own bottle and refill it each day. Bring a filter system, or chlorine tablets or an ultra violet light treatment system. Buying bottled water can be very expensive the higher you go as it all has to be carried up the mountain, and the empty bottles disposed of. Using your own water bottle helps to keep the environment safe from unwanted plastic rubbish

The larger villages including Lukla, Namche and Pheriche have basic clinics suitable for minor ailments. Below is a list all of the common medicines that you should bring. But you must also ensure you have sufficient of any prescribed medicines to last you for the entire trip with some spare in case of delays. Consult your doctor about this. Come prepared.

From Everest Base Camp you  can see the tip of Mt Everest. In order to get a better view we trek up to Kala Pathar in the early morning.

The teahouses have charging facilities for mobile phones, cameras and batteries. They usually charge 100 Rs for each charge. It is a good idea to have spare batteries.

Camera

• Toilet Paper

• 1 liter water bottle

• Trekking Poles

• Comfortable low top boots that are not too heavy, no need for heavy leather boots

• Head light

• Warm jacket

• Gloves, one thin for sun protection and another for warmth

• Rain Jacket (lightweight)

• Sun glasses, Sunscreen, lip guard

• Thick, warm wool hiking socks

• woolen hat

• A clean dry shirt and socks to change into once arriving at the teahouse while waiting for your duffle to arrive

• Any medicines and antibiotics required

• Antiseptic cream

• Antibacterial hand gel

• Anti-fungal foot powder

• Antihistamine

• Sunscreen factor 20-30.

• Lipsalve with a high sunscreen factor.

• Insect repellent

• Malaria prophylactic tablets (only if travelling to Malarial area)

• Foot blister plasters

• Knee /ankle support sleeve / bandage

• Zinc Oxide adhesive tape

• Assorted plasters

• Throat sweets plenty of them, the air can be very dry

• Rehydrate powder

• Paracetamol, Aspirin, Ibruprofen

• Diamox. (Consult your doctor about this and how to deal with altitude. See the important message below about altitude)

• Water purification tablets

Yes, most tea houses and bakeries have WiFi on the trek. It may be free with a purchase of something to eat and drink or you may have to pay for it. The WiFi prices go up with the altitude.

Yes. They are free in Namche but you will have to pay for them once you leave. Some trekkers wait until the end of the trek to shower!

• Acclimatization – after a 1000m ascent, stay one more night for acclimatization.

• Do not make a rapid ascend, don’t go too fast too high.

• No alcohol, sleeping pills or smoking.

• Drink more fluid 3-4 liters a day – clean water, boiled and filtered, or treated tea/coffee/soup/juice etc.

• Do not carry heavy packs, 10-12 kgs ok.

• Climb higher, always sleep lower.

• Over 3000m, 300 - 500m ascent a day.

• Never travel alone

If you take the precautions above you are less likely to get altitude sickness. However you may still get it above 3000 meters. Watch out for the following symptoms:

• Nausea, vomiting

• Loss of appetite

• Insomnia / sleeplessness

• Persistent headache

• Dizziness, light headache, confusion

• Disorientation, drunken gait

• Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs

• Slight swelling of hands and face

• Breathlessness and breathing irregularly

• Reduced urine output

These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of appearance of any of the above symptoms any further ascend should be reconsidered; otherwise more serious problems may occur which can even cause death sometimes within a few hours. The only cure for the Altitude Sickness is to descend to a lower elevation immediately. Acclimatization by ascending to no more than 300 to 500 meters per day above 3000 meters and the proper amount of rest are the best methods for preventions of AMS.

If a trekker ever gets an unusual or severe headache, or feels unusually short of breath, they should immediately descend 2,000 feet (600 meters), no matter the time of day. High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), excess fluid in the lungs, and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), swelling of the brain, are rare but life threatening conditions that require immediate descent and medical attention.

Only ever drink filtered, purified, treated or boiled water. Never drink water straight from the tap. Not even to clean your teeth. It may be fine, but it is not worth the risk.

Flights by plane and helicopter are prone to cancellations and delays as a result of notorious weather in remote areas and occasional operational complications especially in the Everest region. When these flights are included in the itinerary, we recommend you carry extra money to buy food and accommodation in case of delays. Himalaya Trekking Team will not be responsible for these additional expenses or costs incurred from lost connections, so plan accordingly.

It is normal to leave some luggage in your hotel in Kathmandu. Bring a lockable bag to leave behind. On the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla your check-in bag should be under 10 kg and your hand bag should be under 2 kg.

Flycam its prohibited in Nepal.

You do not need to have trekked in the Himalayas before, but it is a good idea to get fit before you come as you may be trekking for 6-8 hours per day.

We usually set off in the morning after an early breakfast and we break for lunch, finishing in early to mid-afternoon.

The cost of the helicopter flight to Lukla is about US 2,500$. Usually, the helicopter takes only 5-6 passengers at a time. Therefore whatever the cost of the helicopter is the price is divided among the group members. Any card payment requires 4% bank fee while doing the transaction, which is taken by the bank itself. The cost of the helicopter is payable directly to our office or official representative. USD/AUD cash or credit cards (Visa Cards, Master Cards, American Express only) are accepted. You will be given a receipt upon payment so that you may claim the amount from your travel insurance.

You can get a visa in Kathmandu airport upon your arrival at USD 25 (or equivalent in other major currencies) for a 15 days visa, USD 40$ for a 30 days visa and USD 100$ for a 90 days Multiple visa, and you can also extend it later on if you wish. They have newly installed technology (visa machine) which makes it no longer necessary to have a passport photo.

Since we do not arrange the International flight tickets, Please book your international flight to arrive and depart from Kathmandu International airport. So, if you do not have a regular travel agent then you can check for International flight options at one of these sites. Makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com,  www.vayama.com
After you purchase your international air ticket please contact us to give your flight details for your smooth airport transfer.
Which currencies are accepted in Nepal?
Some major currencies (USD, AUD and EURO) are accepted for both visa and in general. There are plenty of ATM's in both Kathmandu and Namche and credit cards are accepted in limited shops and many restaurants. Please note that only Nepali rupees are accepted on the trek.

You will arrive at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu on the trip starting day or earlier. You will be received outside the Kathmandu international airport terminal gate by our representatives from Himalaya Trekking Team with your Name display board  he will escorts you to at your booking Hotel.

Down Payment

As per the company's policy, minimum 20% of down payment from the total cost is required to make in advance to secure your spot and to confirm the trip.

You can choose only two different ways to settle your payment:

• Online Payment by credit card and the link to settle the payment is:  http://www.himalayatrekkingteam.com/payment-form.html

  (please do not add cents (.00) while transferring the payment via online)

• Bank Transfer:

Bank Details:

US Dollar Account No: 019 06319090013
Account Name: HIMALAYA TREKKING TEAM PVT.LTD
SWIFT CODE: HIMANPKA
Bank Name: Himalayan Bank Limited
Thamel Branch, Kathmandu, Nepal

Rest amount can be paid before at least a month of your arrival. If you choose to settle your holiday balance by credit card a handling charge of 4% on the outstanding balance is made if possible better to bring cash. 

Cancellation by You:

The scale of cancellation charges detailed below is calculated according to the number of days prior to departure.

• If cancellation made before 30 days of the trip departure date, 15% of the total trip cost will be charged as cancellation and rest will be adjusted in their next trip or refunded after deducting the processing charge of Nepal Rastra Bank to make a draft.

• If cancellation made before 15 days of the trip departure date, 25% of the total trip cost will be charged as cancellation. Further will be same as above process

• If Cancellation made before 07 days of the trip departure date 40% of the total trip cost will be charged as cancellation.

• If cancellation made within the week of departure or upon arrival in Kathmandu we can't refund.

• The cost of Climbing Permit/s already purchased is/are not refundable. .

Generally, the orientation meeting is scheduled in the Kathmandu hotel at 4 or 5 pm and this will be informed by our representatives after your arrival. The tour starts with an orientation meeting and ends up after scheduled trip after the breakfast.

For each tour date, there will be several separate groups. Each group will have a maximum of 12 people with its own experienced English speaking guide. During the trek, there will be a suitable number of porters to carry your luggage.

The cost of our trip is based on the twin-sharing basis so there will be two people accommodated in each room for the duration of the tour. If you prefer private accommodation or you are a solo traveler, you'll find the option for "single supplement". Additional USD 350 will be applicable as a Single Supplementary Charge for the single room during the trip.

Our local Nepali team is one of the most experienced, hospitable and respected trekking outfits in Nepal. The team is fully licensed and affiliated with the Trekking Agency's Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association, Nepal Tourism Board, Govt. of Nepal, Sustainable Tourism Network, Himalayan Rescue Association and Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project. You will be provided with the professional and an experienced English Speaking trekking guide with the good knowledge of the place and the trek. The trekking crew is skilled with the experience of over10 years, well-trained, friendly guide and, courteous and helpful porters, assured of a wonderfully memorable experience. 

For the trek, we'll have one porter for two people or necessary Yaks as per group size. The porter will carry 10-12 kg per person luggage during the trek. You need to carry your daypack to keep your personal belongings such as wallet, camera, water bottle, dry snack, head light, gadgets etc , 2 trekkers have one porter.