Annapurna Circuit Trek

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• FAQ

  Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival? Yes, Our representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting for you outside the airport terminal. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight in Kathmandu. Can I obtain a visa for Nepal on arrival at the airport? YES, you can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, a Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 50 and 125 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.) Can I use credit cards in the places I visit in trekking? Once you are out of the cities, all you need is cash. Please change the currency to local Nepali Rupees before you go to the mountains. I am a Vegetarian, is that a Problem? No problem at all because mostly, the lodges serve vegetarian meals. We always recommend our clients t eat vegetarian meals to avoid food poisoning, eating heavy meals and non-vegetarian meals at high altitudes is not safe for the stomach. Do I need to bring toilet paper for the trek? Almost all the guest houses sell toilet paper so you can buy it there. Hand sanitizer and a towel you must bring your own. Where do we go to the toilet along the trail? In most cases, you can use the toilet provided by the tea houses/lodges on the trail but normally in case of emergency, you just do the toilet along the trail wherever you find privacy. What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and trekking? We use standard rooms at 2-star category hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast. Along the trekking routes, Teahouses/lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quilt or blanket. The lodges in trekking routes usually provide single and double rooms, or occasionally a dormitory style. At times when possible, dining will be around a bonfire. In teahouses, food will be prepared in the kitchen, which you should not enter without permission. The toilet in teahouses provides essential and basic facilities and is always outside the room. What is the drinking water facility in the mountain? Bottled water is easily available at the lodges and teahouses, which you can buy at the cost of USD 1 at lower elevations up to USD 4 to higher elevations per liter. If you are planning to drink normal water during trek, purifying water with any sort of purification tablets or drops is a must. You can bring your purifier or can purchase it in Kathmandu. How much additional money do I need per day? It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu and Pokhara, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for lunch and dinner. USD 10 to USD 15 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, and chocolates, pay for the hot shower, and a few drinks during the trekking. What is the weather & temperature like in trekking? One of the most unpredictable elements of the mountain is the weather. If you’re not properly prepared for the twists, turns, and volatility of the conditions that can occur in this breathtaking region, you might find yourself in an uncomfortable and unpleasant situation. Spring – March / April / May / June During springtime, the average temperature is 20 degrees C (68 Degrees F), with a maximum of 25 degrees C (77 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of 0 degrees C (32 Degrees F), in the morning and at night for areas above 2500 meters. July / August Through Mid- September is Monsoon Season This season is not recommended to travel as it rains in the lower altitudes. There are positive sides to trekking during the monsoon months as the excess rainfall can provide ample chance to see spectacular views of the waterfall and it’s also the best season to avoid the crowds. During this time, the average temperature is 25 degrees C (77 Degrees F), with a maximum of 30 degrees C (86 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of 5 degrees C (41 Degrees F), in the morning and at night for areas above 2500 meters. Autumn – End of September / October / November The average temperature during the fall is 20 degrees C (68 Degrees F), with a maximum temp of 25 degrees C (77 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -5 degrees C (23 Degrees F), in the morning and at night, for areas above 2500 meters altitude. Winter- December/ January/ February Winter starts from mid December till mid-February in this region. The average temperature during the winter is 10 degrees C (50 Degrees F), with a maximum temp of 17 degrees C (62.6 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -10 degrees C (14 Degrees F), in the morning and night, for areas above 2500 meters altitude. The above temperature is based on the outside of the guesthouse temperature. No need to worry about the cold temperature as we provide the sleeping bag plus the extra blanket to make sure our clients are warm enough during their time of need. What is the temperature rating of the sleeping bag that you lend to trekkers? The temperature rating of the sleeping bags we provide is about -10 degrees C (14 Degrees Fahrenheit), our guide can provide a liner or extra blanket from the lodge in the mountain if the sleeping bag is not warm enough for you. Do your guides have trekking guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center? Have they received first aid training for high altitude? Yes, they have all received a 45-day training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high-altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). What immunizations will I need? You don’t need to submit any immunization documents to enter Nepal however if you have been immunized with diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, typhoid, polio, and tetanus then that is a plus point but it’s not mandatory. We also recommend: A dental check-up before travelling. You know your blood group in case of emergency If I am sick can I continue the trek the next day after a day’s rest? It depends on the level of your sickness. Once you are sick at a higher altitude you need to rest at a lower altitude and you at least need 3 days to a week for recovery. If you are on private or solo trip you can discuss and decide with a guide depending on your health status. If you were in-group then this option would be limited so please make sure you discuss with a guide and catch up with the group later on. Is there any communication while we are on trekking? There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes. Our guides are equipped with the local mobile phone. They carry the Nepal Telecom and Ncell Sim that has good network coverage. Can I charge my digital camera or other equipment on my trip? These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges. Remember to bring TWO and THREE-pin travel adapters! You can also buy the adapters in supermarkets or electronic shops in Kathmandu. Our guide can help you with it. Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our gear? While on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like a camera, water bottle, sun cream, etc. Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek? The hotel in Kathmandu does provide free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel. Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be? This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 100 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you spend a minimum of 10% of your total trip cost for tipping the entire local staff.

• Are airport transfers included in this tour?

  yes

• Are vaccinations required for this tour?

  no mandetory

• Do you require a visa for this holiday?

  yes

• Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

  yes