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Questions and Answers
How do I make a preliminary booking?
To make a preliminary booking of an adventure - click "Book this trip" in the upper right corner of the selected adventure page. The preliminary booking form will appear and you will be able to complete a preliminary booking.
The preliminary booking form also allows you to add side trips to your trek. You can book these by following the same procedure described above.
A preliminary booking does NOT require any pre-payment.
This is NOT a final booking and does NOT require you to make any financial commitment. We will make a final confirmation of your trek when you send a copy of your Nepal flight itinerary. You will be able to pay for your trek on arrival in Kathmandu or before arrival – it is your choice.
Is trekking for me?
Yes, trekking is for everyone. If you are reasonably fit and enjoy walking you will find a trek in the holiday plan to suit you. Normally the shorter treks tend to be easier whilst the longer ones often require a better standard of fitness. Just check out the trek grade and choose one that suites your fitness and interest. It is also worth remembering if we are tailoring your tour, you can choose the pace and direction to suit you and your experience.
How difficult are the treks?
This depends on where you want to trek, the altitude and the duration of the trek. The shorter treks tend to be easier while the longer ones require more physical fitness.
Be aware that the high altitude, thin air and your current fitness also will play a major part in your interpretation of the word "difficult". You will usually trek 4 – 6 hours per day. Most treks are of difficult enough to require good physical fitness or some and/or endurance training prior to the trek.
Will we have private rooms and bathrooms?
Private rooms are available in all tea houses except for those at very high altitude, although most bathrooms are shared.
Everestland ensures that you will have clean sleeping bags, new liners and pillows each night.
Is the water safe to drink?
Your guide can provide you all the water you need. He will make sure all water is boiled or treated with iodine. Iodine is 100% effective in killing water-borne bacteria. We strongly recommend however that you bring your own filter water bottle so that you will have convenient access to clean water at all times.
What type of shoes or boots should I wear?
That depends on the type of trek. Shorter treks at low altitudes can be done in running shoes while longer, more demanding treks at high altitudes require sturdy trekking or hiking boots. It is best to buy shoes and boots before arriving in Nepal, and to break them in before arriving for your trek.
What clothes should I bring?
Choosing the right clothing is very important. You want to have enough clothes to stay warm or cool yet not over pack. Usually you will have warm days and cold nights. A warm jacket either fleece or down can be nice for the evening. Long under wear and wool socks are good for warmth too. We encourage people to bring a light pair of pants and shorts for hiking. Sunscreen and glasses are a must. Rain and hail can appear on a trek so we suggest a Gore-Tex jacket. Most gear can be purchased in Kathmandu or Pokhara at one of the many outdoor gear shops See the “Clothing and Equipment” page for a complete list of items you should bring.
The Everestland staff will make arrangements to store your luggage securely at your hotel. You will have time before the trek to discuss trek preparations and to pack the gear that your porter will carry for you. You will only need to carry personal items (e.g. camera) in a daypack.
When is the trekking season?
The best time to trek is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season – October and November, when it is still comfortably warm – are ideal for trekking in Nepal.
December, January and February are still good months for trekking, but it can be bitterly cold at high altitudes.
The spring, March – May are also good trekking months when the mountain flowers are in bloom and the weather is relatively mild. The summer months bring monsoon rainy weather when trekking is not ideal except for selected areas in Nepal.
What weather can I expect?
Weather effects everything in Nepal and trekking is no exception.
Sudden rain storms or snow flurries are always a possibility. The weather during the trekking season is somewhat more stable. Everestladn will at all times pay close attention to weather reports during your trek.
What about the risk of altitude sickness?
Eveerstland will always give our guest the necessary time to acclimatize to higher altitudes. Our guides and helpers are trained to spot any signs of altitude sickness (AMS) and know how to handle the problem. They can also provide you with Diamox and other aids to alleviate AMS symptoms.
What happens if there is an emergency?
Our guides are trained in first aid and can deal with most of the basic ailments that can occur during a trek.
If an emergency occurs, professional help from a rescue organization will be needed.
That is why every client should have their own emergency rescue and health insurance arranged before coming to Nepal.
How much money should I bring for the trek?
The amount of money you bring on a trek depends on you. Cold sodas during the day and an occasional beer after a long day of trekking is a welcome treat. You may also want to buy additional food or souvenirs. We recommend having about US $15/day for these possible expenses.
How long the trek will be?
Generally, the duration of trek depends on your time, interest and location. Your trek can last anywhere from 2-3 days to an entire month or longer if you wish. We can accommodate day hikes, cultural visits to local villages, and relaxing rest days on your trek. The decision is up to you.
How difficult are the treks?
The difficulty of our treks depends on where you want to trek and how long you want to go. The shorter Treks tend to be easier while the longer ones require some physical fitness. Be prepared for some steep trails leading to amazing views. The pace at which you hike is up to you. We have friendly and dependable porters to assist you with your personal gear.
What are the teahouses like?
They are the combination of guesthouse, restaurant, and social hang out. We encourage all trekkers along the Everest, Langtang, and Annapurna treks to try our tea house treks. Our many years of experience along these routes have helped us find the friendliest, cleanest, and most enjoyable teahouses with the best views. Most teahouses have running water. Many have hot water available for bathing. But we discourage our groups from using water heated by wood fires due to lack of firewood in most villages. Deforestation is a big environmental concern in Nepal They are also a great way help support local villages.
Will we have private rooms and bathrooms?
Private rooms are available in most teahouses except for those at very high altitudes. Most bathrooms are shared. On our camping treks we also provide bathroom facilities for our groups.
Where do we eat our meals?
If you are on a teahouse trek you will eat breakfast and dinner at your teahouse. We will stop for lunch at one of the various trail side restaurants. And snacks are always easy to find. If you are on a camping trek we will prepare all meals and snacks.
What type of food is served?
Most tea house serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and curried lentils). All teahouses we stay at have a variety of different foods on the menu including noodles, rice, potatoes, vegetables and soup. Some have Nepali versions of western food such as pizza and French fries the choice is yours. Sodas and beer are available at most of the teahouses and of course Nepali milk tea is served every where.
How hygienic the food is?
It’s our prime concern, which is why we do our best to choose teahouses and restaurants with clean and sanitary kitchens. On our camping treks, we provide a cook to prepare safe and tasty meals with our own set of cookery as well as hygienic cleaning facilities.
What type of shoes or boots should I wear?
The proper footwear depends on the trek. Shorter treks can be done in comfortable running shoes while longer ones require sturdy but lightweight hiking boots. In Kathmandu, you can find some outdoor gear shops selling or renting these items. If you want to avoid looking one another shops to find boots of your size, we encourage you to bring these items along with you after all – proper fit is a must.
How will the altitude effect me?
Altitude sickness can be a worry for many people coming from sea level. Which is why our Itinerary is specially designed to give our customers extra days to acclimatize to the higher altitudes. Our guides are trained to spot any signs of altitude sickness and are attentive to react.
What sort of guides do you have?
We have some of the most dependable and most of all our guides are friendly and always willing to share their knowledge on the Nepali culture, who have spent years exploring the mountains and countryside of Nepal. All guides speak good English and have a deep knowledge of the various trekking routes. Our guides are attentive to react at any situation, and most all our guides are friendly and always willing to share blend of Nepal.
Do your guides also speak other language as well as English?
Of course, there are some guides and it is possible to arrange on special request.
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