Bhaktapur City Sightseeing Tour

Ans: Nepal has four normal seasons 1 Spring 2 Summer: June to August, 3 Autumn: September-November (4) winter: December-February.Nepal can be visited the whole year round, depending upon the types and regions of holiday destinations chosen For normal tour cultural and heritage tours all seasons, for moderate treks of a few days to a week nearly all seasons, except the monsoon wet months of June / July / August, for longer treks involving high altitude and passes from March to May and September to mid-December months. March to May when wildflowers are in blooming season with day time pleasant while morning and night time can be cold, autumn, and early winter months day time is clear with sunshine, but very cold morning and night time depending upon the altitude of trekking.

Ans: Depending upon the treks chosen, for moderate and adventurous grade treks one has to be physically fit with sound health, for higher altitude challenging treks long days walks with altitude to acclimatize walks, one must be fitted with a strong and positive attitude. We suggest that all trekkers joining for the adventure in the Himalayas should obtain medical / travel insurance for necessary accidents and unfortunate events and should cover transportation by all means of transportation including a Helicopter.

For normal moderate to adventurous grade trekking, a simple exercise of jogging-aerobic-Zumba and walking up and down the staircase, as Nepal is a country of many Ups and Downhill walks. The exercise should be practiced for a minimum of 2 weeks or a month on booking the trips with us and we need your medical reports from your doctor as well.

Ans: Besides, big cities and towns in Nepal the hill and mountain areas offer good facilities of lodges in the early days known as Tea-House. Around Annapurna, Everest region excellent lodges and resorts to stay overnights with good meals provided with hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Nepalese Dal-Bhat (boiled rice, lentil soups with mild veg curry and pickles), serves continental, Chinese, and Indian meals also.

Rooms are nice and warm in most places, as the walk reaches a higher altitude above 4,000 m the accommodation can be limited sometimes in high season, where single rooms will be hard to get, all rooms are neat and clean with attached or common bathrooms with hot/cold showers. Large cozy dining rooms with soft music in a healthy environment and local warm hospitality rooming facing views of mountains and beautiful scenery of landscapes decorated with local traditional ways.

In remote areas trekking off the beaten trails where there are no lodges, camping is provided with 2 men's tents, dining/kitchen tents with toilets and shower tents as well, supported by cooks, kitchen staff, trekking guides, and porters or pack animals (mules and yaks). All meals camping are cooked in kerosene and LPG (cooking gas) saving the environment by not using firewood.

Ans: No problem either in lodges or camping, meals are prepared hygienically with nutritious foods served, as for drinking water is well boiled and filtered and cooled to consume our guide also makes sure that is perfectly boiled, on treks we try to avoid plastic mineral waters due to waste and un eco-friendly, people can buy bottled water only is special and desperate situations.

Ans:  Nearly all International airlines fly to Kathmandu / Nepal like Thai –Singapore Airlines (Silk Airways, Dragon Air (Cathay Pacific Airlines) Malaysia Airlines, Air India with Quarter-Ethihad-Gulf-Air Arabia, and Turkish Airlines, including China Air, China South East Airlines.

Most of the airlines coming from Asia and Australian / NZ countries have a direct connection to Kathmandu, whereas coming from the USA and from Europe needs transit on route to Kathmandu via Delhi-Gulf country- Bangkok-Singapore-Malaysia or Hong Kong.

Ans: On treks for severe and emergency situations our guide will contact the head office for immediate medical evacuation by other means of transport with helicopter service for quick recovery. For quick and immediate evacuation one should obtain a medical insurance policy to cover all medical, travel, and Heli evacuation when required in such situations.

For AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) getting the victims downhill to a much safer elevation and putting the patient on Gamma / Pressure Bags, we do carry Oxygen for the normal emergency purpose for severe cases heading Down-Down and Down or immediate evacuation in Helicopter to Kathmandu.

Ans: All our Mountain Eco Treks staff guides are very attentive and active with decades of experience on trek/ climb with the tourism industry our guides are well versed in eco-trekking, and responsible tourism as well as fully trained in medical for smaller medical situations and AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).

Our staff and guides with knowledge of local culture, customs, and religions as well history of the areas with well versed in flora and fauna also, which they will share and provide information to keep you well updated on the areas of trekking.

Ans: Since the last few decades of time where most of the rural villages do have proper communication whether by cell- phone (mobile) or STD / ISTD, our guides will be in touch with the head office through their cell phone.

Sometimes Cell-Phone and Sat Phone do work and don'ts as Nepal is a hilly and mountainous country with a deep gorge and valley, whereas cell phone works on high hills, and might not when in a deep gorge hidden by hills and mountains.

The chances of a working cell phone are most positive you can try using a local popular SiM card.

As for other accessories plugs to fit into re-charge your camera and cell phones, nearly all lodges on trekking do have small hydro or solar electricity, which allows you at extra cost to charge the batteries.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please, Read Mountain Eco Treks Terms and conditions before booking your Trip. Mountain Eco Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd, a Nepal Government Tourism Department fully registered and authorized company of Nepal, is a leading and rising trekking and adventure local company with our head office in Kathmandu, operating all types of tourism-related trips within Nepal-Tibet and Bhutan destinations. A trustworthy company where you will be insecure and friendly hand with a complete trip package of great interest to exotic destinations and Himalayan holidays of your choice and interest before you book with us the trip of your interest please read and follow our norms and conditions

Down Payment:

To book with a 25% down payment is required in advance as per our company rules and policy.30 % - If more than 6 weeks before the arrival date

100% - Less than 6 weeks before arrival date (please contact us if this will cause you a problem; we do try to be flexible)

Paying your deposit with us:

Credit Card (visa & master) by Phone, wire transfer, all the payment options are subject to charge additional bank service fees on top of the sum.

Please call us at +977-9803926665

Pay Online: Through Bank Account

Last Minute Booking

We accept your last-minute booking with 100% payment (07 days before the tour starting date

Refund:

No refund will be made for a 20% deposit amount in case of cancellation of the trip for any other else reason. Having paid the full amount of any trip, you’re entitled to incur a refund in case if you want to cancel your trip. Still, the cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’ve imposed a cancellation charge as advised below:

• 50 days or more deposit retained
• 30 days before departure 50%
• Two Weeks before departure 75%
• One week before departure 100%

Supplement Charge: On our adventure and holiday tour with trekking packages, rooms in the lodge on route or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. For a single room supplement charge will be imposed on the client who does not have another tour participant to share a room/tent with.

Incomplete Tour:

No refund will be made to clients who drop out or quit the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.

Amendment in Tour Cost: We reserve the right to revise the pricing rate mentioned on our website, under any circumstances, or under the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance, changes in the exchange rate, government action, etc. But, we put forth an effort to keep at the present rate.

Unforeseen Circumstances:

If the company cancels your trip due to unforeseen circumstances like bad unfavorable weather, natural disasters, conflict, trail bad conditions (landslides), etc., we will refer you to an alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this doesn’t fit your interest, all payments paid by you to our company will be refunded. But remember, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of the booking are entirely your responsibility.

Clients' Responsible:

A tour/trekking guide who represents Mountain Eco Treks deserves all authority during your trips. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such a case.

Impact on your journey:

The company extends its best hand to see your convenience at all times, as, this is an Adventure Travel Holiday and you will be traveling into a remote Himalayan Destination, weather conditions in the Himalayas can be unpredictable sometimes. Local availability of porters/yaks or any other means of transport vehicle breakdown, road condition, or local strikes can contribute to the need for change or even delays at times in the itinerary.

However, we will do everything in our capacity to see that you are inconvenienced as little as possible during such events: which are beyond our control. As such, no claim of refund will be entertained including early return from the trip or change in the itinerary due to unforeseen reasons. All your return expenses including Hotel bills where applicable or extra transport costs will have to be borne by yourself.

We put us every effort to ensure your comfortable traveling of yours, but it is a must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Himalayan countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm, and proper preparation before the head must venture into the journey.

Travel & Medical Insurance:

You must obtain comprehensive travel & medical insurance package against natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, etc. This is strongly suggested to all esteemed booking clients.

Tour Amendment:

To make alterations to any trekking/tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. Occasionally, you may be obliged to do so on the route under certain circumstances for instance bad weather, etc.

Your personal belongings:

On any account, we’re answerable for any loss or damage of your luggage or property belonging to you even when shouldered by porters, vehicles,

Papers & Documents:

All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not being completed in time before the trip departs in the absence of essential papers and documents.

Risk & Responsibility:

Your safety and satisfaction are our prime concerns. We, therefore, carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday is trouble-free, as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changing under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurred there is your responsibility and should be borne on the spot.

Flight Delay / Cancellation:

There is more or less possibility of flight delay or postponement for unpredictable weather in Himalayan regions which could happen, in particular, Everest region (Lukla), Kanchenjunga area at Taplejung, Mustang area at Jomsom and far northwest, Dolpa, Simikot, and Jumla region, etc. if the flight is canceled or get delayed, mountain eco treks are not responsible for the extra expenses, we can manage alternative arrangement on request which may demand other extra costs.

Age Group:

No bar on ages, however, children below 16 years require family, guardians, or parents to accompany which includes elderly people of 60 -70 yrs of age, this is only for short moderate treks and tours.

For longer treks, elderly people should refer their doctors with a medical certificate to book the trek if one is physically and medically fit.

Taking Photos:

The company might use photos of you on trekking or other holidays with us, for promotion of the company by any means of media, in this case, please allow us with or without your permission.

Please

Read all the above-mentioned terms and conditions making before the bookings Thank you,

Mountain Eco treks. www.mountainecotreks.com

Visa Info

Nepal Entry Application Download PDF

Are you wondering how to obtain a Nepal visa?

At the Tribhuwan International Airport upon your arrival Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa or at a border immigration office

entering through India or Tibet.

What do you need to obtain a Nepal visa?

• The passport must have six months of validity from the date of arrival.
• You should fill out the application form for a visa available at the airport or immigration entry points.
• Two passport-size photos
• Visa fees should be paid in cash.

Entry points to Nepal:

1. Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
2. Eastern Nepal – Kakarvitta, Jhapa
3. Northern Border – Kodari, Sindhupalchowk
4. Western – Rupandehi (Belhiya, Bhairahawa)
5. Mid-western – Banke (Jamuna, Nepalgunj
6. Central Nepal – Birjung, Parsa

Visa Extension:

If you want to extend the visa for 15 days or less, the visa extension charge is USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency If you want to extend the visa for more than 15 days, USD 2 will be charged per day after 15 days. However, the visa can be extended a maximum of up to 150 days in a visa year (Visa year refers to the year starting January to December.)

Visa Fees:

• USD 25 for 15 days.
• USD 40 for 30 days.
• USD 100 for 90 days.
• For the tourist of SAARC nationals, free visa for up to 30 days.
• Visa is not required for Indian nationals. However, have to show a valid identification certificate.

Other General Information:

• Entering Nepal or staying in Nepal without a valid visa is illegal.
• Visa once issued cannot be amended and the visa fees are non-refundable.
• You should pay the Nepal visa fees in cash. A credit card or cheque is not acceptable.
• Visa charges are not applicable for children under 10 years of age, however, they must obtain a valid visa.
• Always carry your passport and trekking permit while trekking.
• Some of the areas are restricted for filming. Therefore, be careful not to do activities that are strictly prohibited.
• The culture, tradition, and sentiments of Nepalese people should be respected. Do not perform any activities that would hurt their sentiments.
• The tourist visa can be obtained either through the Nepalese embassy or consulate or other mission offices in your nation or at the immigration entry points in Nepal listed above

Citizens of the following countries should be issued visas in their own country at the Nepal embassy and consulate.

(Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia)

Visa Application Forms: A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document which avoids your long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.

Visa Extension Fees: the fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are US$ 2 equivalent, in Nepali currency, per day of the extension period.

• An additional US$ 20 or equivalent, in Nepali currency, is payable on a single-entry visa.
• An entry facility is requested for an extended period.
• if foreign visitors failed to renew their visa and need to do so at an exit point, they have to pay an additional equivalent to US$ 3, in Nepalese currency, on the regular visa extension fee.
• Foreign visitors who have overstayed their visa period of 150 days without extension are required to pay an additional visa fee as per the immigration.
• Regardless of the provision stated in F1: 15 days is counted as a minimum extension period and the visa fee is charged accordingly. For an extended period of more than 15 days, the visa fee is charged as per the provision of F1.
• Help to protect local culture and maintain local pride:

Respect holy places:

• Refrain from giving money to children as it will encourage begging.
• Respecting local etiquette will earn you respect.
• Do not light open fires.
• Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants.
• Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
• Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures
• Protect the natural environment.
• Leave campsites cleaner than you have found them.
• Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place.

Trekking Permits for Conservation Areas, National Parks, and Restricted Areas.

All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System Card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide cards for their clients.) Show it at checkpoints on trekking routes.

Restricted Area Permits:

The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office and require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles), and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.

Department of Immigration:

Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.

Tel -: 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868

Fax -: 977 - 01 – 4433935

mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np

http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/

Note: Above information is based on the Department of Immigration of Nepal office.