Ethic Himalaya Treks
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Nepal - Trekking in Nepal - Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - Ethic Himalaya

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Inclusion
  • Cost & Dates
  • Terms

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek lies in the remote and unspoiled far eastern region of Nepal, the homeland of the third highest peak of the world Mt Kanchenjunga 8,596m. The Trek provides an incredible variety of scenery and cultural diversity starting from the low valleys of eastern Nepal. The route passes through cultivated farmland, and villages and leads along rivers drained by the Tamur River that meets Arun below Mulghat. Pangpema, the base camp of Kanchenjunga is surrounded by an incredible array of high peaks. The formidable north face of Kanchenjunga is revealed and walks up the glacier offer fascinating close-up views. Kanchenjunga Trek Nepal has only been open to trekking since 1988, which explains its richness of traditional culture. Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is one of the longer treks we offer and has many possibilities for extra days to explore different areas that are surrounded by many great mountains of eastern Nepal. The glaciers north of the main peak are clockwise Nupchu, Lhonak, Chichima, Gimsung, Pyramid, Kanchenjunga, and Ramtang, West and South of the main peak are Kumbhakarna (Jannu), Yamatari and Yalung glaciers. The latter was an important trading center between the towns of Darjeeling and Tipta La in Tibet. 

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Highlight Overview

  • Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world with five chases of snow, Kanchenjunga Trek offers expeditions of north and south Base Camps.
  • Magnificent views of Mt. Jannu and stunning views of the eastern faces of Makalu and Everest.
  • The beautiful remote villages in the Kanchenjunga region.
  • Exploration of both Kanchenjunga Base Camps.
  • Experience of walking over the glaciers specially Yalung Glacier
  • Pristine Rhododendron forest pine, bamboo forests and the high alpine passes.
  • The settlements of Tibetan refugees on the Kanchenjunga Trekking Routes.
  • Warmth and hospitality of Rai, Limbu and Sherpa community of the region
  • Wildlife species in Kanchenjunga region like blue bear, musk deer, snow leopard, blue sheep.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m).

At the airport; you will be met by a representative of our company and transferred to the Hotel, where you will meet us. A pre-trek briefing will be held at approx. 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the evening and is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members before heading out to dinner. Welcome dinner at the authentic and typical Nepalese cuisine with cultural dance.  

Day 02: Full day Guidede Tour in Kathmandu Valley with City Tour Guide

Today you explore Kathmandu valley with a local city Guide:

  • SWOYAMBHUNATH, also known as the monkey temple, is climbed by a long set of steps and has great views of Kathmandu.
  • BOUDHANATH STUPA has many traditional Gompas hung with strings of multi-coloured prayer flags; it attracts many Sherpas and Tibetans for the circumambulations of the stupa (koras).
  • PASHUPATINATH is a Hindu temple with burning Ghats on the banks of the Bagmati River.
  • KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE, which is one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, has a blend of Hindu and Buddhist temples
Day 03: Kathmandu to Illam (1,200m)

Today we fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, Jhapa of Eastern most Nepal, about 700 kilometers from Kathmandu. The flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur takes for about 45 minutes. From Bhadrapur Airport, it's about 75 kilometers to Illam, a 3 hour's drive into the mountains. For the Westerners living in the megacities, the landscape of the Nepal Terai might looks like coming straight out of The Jungle Book. Within a journey of 75km, we drive from flatland of Bhadrapur to the hills of Illam. Illam is also known as the Queen of Hills for it is fully covered by hills with temperate climate, low green hills and fertile lands

Day 04: Illam to Mitlung (890m)

Drive to Taplejung will give a view of the lush tea and cardamom plantations. The hills and passes play peekaboo with the Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Jannu. After a brief recess, the trek starts with a sharp descent to the Tamor River, finally reaching the Mitlung village. This is where you can start putting your trekking poles to use and the roads further will be slippery and tricky.

Day 05: Mitlung to Chirwa (1,185m)

Today is quite challenging as we follow rough paths high above the river. The trail passes the settlements of Sinwa, Tawa and Porke and as the valley narrows passes over old landslide debris and boulder-strewn river deposits. There is a descent to a wooden bridge crossing the Thiwa Khola, then some more ups and downs before arriving at Chirwa. The village of Chirwa has a bazaar, a few bhattis and a couple of shops- it is set among huge boulders and most of the houses are made from bamboo.

Day 06: Chirwa to Sekathum (1,650m)

The trail follows the Tamur River and climbs a spur before descending to the Simbua Khola, this river comes from the Yalung Glacier on the south of Kanchenjunga. After another ridge we join the steep and narrow Ghunsa Khola Valley and on to Sekathum. This is a Tibetan village and it is from here you get the first views of the high Himalaya, Jannu Himal is visible on a clear day up the Ghunsa valley.

Day 07: Sekathum to Amjilasa (2,498m)

Today is going to be a rather tough day. Cross the river and ascend the steep trail. Then descend again and cross the river again. Another climb from the gorge bottom crossing by Solima descends again to the river level. The trail passes along the gorge, hence be careful while walking. Then following the uphill and downhill tricky trial, we conclude our today's hectic journey at Amjilosa.

Day 08: Amjilasa to Gyabla (2,725m)

From Gybala there is a short ascent through lush bamboo, oak and Rhododendron forests and at one point in the trail the south western flank of Kanchenjunga becomes visible. The trail makes several short climbs and descents before passing a large waterfall and a final steep climb to Gyabla.

Day 09: Gyabla to Ghunsa (3,415m)

From Gyabla, the trail continues to Kyapra and then makes an easy climb up the right bank of the river. The trail crosses a broad meadow past a village and climbs a gentle hill before descending to cross the river into the village of Ghunsa. Ghunsa is a picturesque Tibetan village with wooden houses with colorful prayer flags. There are several lodges and shops in the village and a small Kanchenjunga Conservation Area office along with a couple of gompas.

Day 10: Acclimatization day

Today we will organize a morning walk or you can spend the time relaxing and exploring the village. Having two nights at Ghunsa is required for acclimatization.

Day 11: Ghunsa to Khambachen (4,145m)

From Ghunsa the trail makes a gradual ascent through beautiful pine and rhododendron forests along the south bank of the Ghunsa Khola passing several mani walls and chortens along the way. There are several scree slopes and moraine the cross before dropping to Khambachen. Khambachen is a Tibetan settlement with about a dozen houses nestled in a grassy plain with mountains all around and a very impressive view of the huge north face of Jannu.

Day 12: Khambachen to Lhonak (4,792m)

The trail climbs through open rocky fields to Ramtang (4,370m) and then crosses moraines North West of the Kanchenjunga Glacier to Lhonak. The campsite at Lhonak is near some large stone huts and has incredible views- Wedge Peak (6,750m), Mera (6,344m), Nepal Peak (6,910m), Twins (7,351m) among others.

Day 13: Hike to Pangpema (North Kanchenjunga BC) 5,140m

You cannot see the main peak of Kanchenjunga from Lhonak- for this view you have to walk to the Kanchenjunga north side Base Camp at Pangpema. The trip to Pangpema has views of Tent Peak, Nepal Peak, Cross Peak, the Twins and of course finally Kanchenjunga.

Day 14: Lhonak to Ghunsa (3,415m)

We follow the trail back to Ghunsa village.

Day 15: Ghunsa to Selele La (4,200m)

From Ghunsa we following a steep rocky trail through forest that finally emerges to the High Camp before the Mirgin La pass through the dense forest of moss, Rhododendron and juniper.

Day 16: Cross Mirgin La Pass (4,645m). Trek to Tseram (3,868m)

The route actually crosses five passes, first Tamo La (3,900m), an unnamed pass (4,115m), Mirgin La (4,663m), Sinion La (4,660m) and finally another unnamed pass (4,724m). From the last pass there is a 1,000m descent to Tseram which is a small settlement above the Simbua Khola

Day 17: Tseram to Ramche (4,580m)

Today we walk up to Ramche for lunch where we pass the snout of the Yalung glacier into an ablation valley. All the peaks to the east straddle the India-Nepal border- Koktang (6,147m), Rathong (6,679m) and some of the Kabrus which are all over 7,000m. There is a lake and a meadow along with two stone houses at Ramche and often blue sheep can often be seen on the grassy slopes above.

Day 18: Hike to South Kanchenjunga BC. Back to Tseram

We follow the ablation valley to Oktang, the whole cirque is above 7,500m and the three main summits all over 8,400m can be seen. The climbing route to the summit of Kanchenjunga, first climbed by Joe Brown and George Band in 1953 can be seen from Oktang. Back to Tseram

Day 19: Tseram to Lamite Bhanjyang (3,310m)

The trail descends through Rhododendron forest to Torontan then climbs through mossy forest to the pass at Lamite Bhanjyang.

Day 20: Lamite Bhanjyang to Yamphudin (1,692m)

The trail drops steeply to the Imja Khola then crosses the Dubi Pass and descend into Yamphudin. The village has a mixed community of Sherpas, Rais, Limbus and Gurungs and there is also the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area office.

Day 21: Yamphudin to Ponphe (1,900m)

Descend to the Kabeli Khola, cross on its log bridge and then descend to Mamankhe. From here the trail enters a side canyon and crosses a stream on a long suspension bridge before climbing steeply to Ponphe village.

Day 22: Ponphe to Khunjari (1,928m)

The trail climbs to the two tea shops on the ridge above then begins a traverse through a series of valleys past several villages. The trail continues through Bhanjyang and traverses a ridge to descend to the Limbu village of Khunjari.

Day 23: Khunjari to Taplejung (2,300m)

The trail descends to the Pha Khola and climbs steeply through Pokhara and Shimu villages to Thenbewa. It then continues through forest to Lali Kharka and on to a ridge from where it descends gradually to the airfield at Suketar- we have now completed an amazing journey around the Nepalese side of Kanchenjunga! We came here in preparation for the flight in tomorrow morning.

Day 24: Drive to Bhadrapur

We need to make an early start today as the drive takes approximately 9 hours and is a challenging and tiring drive. The roads are very bumpy with many twists and turns. The only option to drive out of Bhadrapur is by local jeep. On arrival in Bhadrapur, we have time to relax and celebrate the completion of our trek.

Day 25: Bhadrapur to Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel

If the weather is clear, we have the opportunity to view some of the most impressive peaks of the Himalayan range as we take our flight back to Kathmandu. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight hotel.

Day 26: Free day for self shopping and other activities
Day 27: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport for departure

Cost Include

  • Airport pick up and drop on private vehicle
  • Welcome dinner at typical and authentic Nepalese Kitchen
  • 4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at twin sharing room on BB plan
  • One day full day sightseeing in Kathmandu as per the above mentioned in the itinerary with English speaking guide.
  • Transfer: Bhadrapur to Taplejung and Taplejung to Bhadrapur on private jeep/Bus
  • One night hotel accommodation in Illam at twin sharing room on BB plan
  • Domestic flight: Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Bhadrapur to Kathmandu
  • Completely camping trekking with full board i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Twin sharing tented accommodation and camping equipments and Kitchen equipments
  • Mattress, Toilet tent, shower, Dinning tent, dinning tables, chairs etc.
  • Special permit of Kanchenjunga
  • Kanchenjunga National Park entrance fees
  • First aid and medical kits
  • English Speaking Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide, Cook, assistant cook and Porters
  • Accidental, medical and Helicopter Insurance of Nepalese staffs
  • All government taxes and official charges.

Cost Non-Includes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost
  • Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
  • Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
  • Personal Trekking and climbing equipments and personal expenses.
  • In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.

Departure Date and Cost

Above mentioned Trip dates are the fixed departure date 2022. The cost mentioned in our website is the cost from 6 to 12 people in a group. This trip can only be organized for a minimum of two people upon your request.

Please take the time to read and understand the terms and conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the website’s Essential Trip Information relating to your trip prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary, style and physical demands of the trip you are undertaking.

Risk & Liability

We are committed to provide the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey. Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd always puts all its efforts honestly and seriously in making your journey smooth and pleasant. All the services will be provided as per the agreement between you and us in the time of booking. However, there are strictly running under their own policies and Tourism Authority. As the terms and condition of booking, you must accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement. It requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. Lack of acclimatization to high altitudes could also be a risk factor. The majority of our trips are in the remote areas, where you are away from normal emergency services and medical facilities. In case of a serious injury requiring hospitalization, it has to be accepted by you, evacuation could take up to several days and may impede your ensuing recovery. Helicopters are the most usual means of evacuation in Nepal, however they are not always available or they may be hindered by poor weather and flying conditions. So, we shall not be responsibility for any change or cancellation of programme due to unavoidable circumstance such as Government restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, avalanches, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, breakdown of vehicle. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots. So, we strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it.

The Team

Nepal Government certified English-speaking Trekking Guide of Ethic Himalaya. He is your guide from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure. He is in charge of the success of your trip, so don't hesitate to ask him questions and above all to follow his advice.

  • The Sirdar (Sardar) is responsible for the entire team. Very often he started as a porter, then a kitchen boy, then sometimes a cook and is respected by the whole team.
  • The Cook (only for tent trekking) is the cook: responsible for all meals.
  • Kitchen-boy (only for tent trekking): assistant cook, their number varies according to the size of the group. He helps the cook in a very active way, and this is the obligatory step before one day becoming a cook.
  • Sherpa: not always of the Sherpa ethnic group, he is responsible for actively helping clients. Their number varies depending on the size of the group.
  • Porters: Nepal being a mountain country, the tradition of human porterage dates back to the dawn of time and continues today. At the same time, many porters who work for agencies ask for more than 25 kg in order to be better paid. We are committed to ensuring that for each kilo over 25 kg, additional remuneration is paid to the bearer. But in order to avoid abuse, and especially loads over 25/30 kg, we ask you to make an effort as well as regards the weight of your bag which will go on the backs of the porters.

Food

For a camping trekking in Nepal, we provide tasty and nutritional food. We make sure there is more than enough quantity of food as trekkers will be hungry after a long day on the trail. We have expanded the list of ingredients provided to the cooks so they have more to work with. We dehydrate a large number of different vegetables in Kathmandu before departure. We feed the local organic vegetables in the village.

For breakfast; we provide porridge or cereal, toast or chapatis and eggs. There will be hot drinks including tea, herbal teas, hot chocolate and coffee. We provide fresh coffee from our Bialetti Moka coffee machine.

For lunch; we stop at a convenient spot with water at the side of the trail. The cook and kitchen walk ahead of the group in the morning and lunch should be ready shortly after our arrival. After lunch we have time to relax before starting to walk again in the afternoon.

For Dinner; on arrival at camp in the afternoon you have biscuits and a hot drink such as tea or coffee. Around 6pm, we serve a three course meal in the mess tent. The starter is often soup with popcorn or poppadoms. We have a range of main dishes and carbohydrates including rice, potatoes or pasta. We cater for a variety of dietary requirements. Our meals are suitable for vegetarians. If there is a meat dish then we also provide vegetarian options as standard. During booking we find out if you have any dietary needs and agree upon meal plans before departure. If you have any questions about the food provided please get in touch with us to discuss further.

Important: If you follow a specific diet, have dietary restrictions or have specific allergies, do not hesitate to tell, when you book the trip with us. Our teams in the field will do their best to meet your request, but be aware that certain local constraints do not allow us to guarantee you a wide variety of alternative menus. For trips involving a large energy expenditure, we invite you to anticipate by possibly planning more groceries (energy bars, dried fruits, chocolates etc.) to ensure sufficient caloric intake.

Drinks

During the trek, tea is served with meals. Two cups of tea are included per meal. Additional cups of tea and other beverages, including mineral water, are the responsibility of the participants. You can fill your gourds with water in the lodges, but it is essential to treat it with purifying tablets. Avoid buying plastic bottles, which then have to be recycled. You can buy already treated water (safe drinking water) in the villages, which limits the problem of bottles.

Transportation

Transportation within Kathmandu valley is done with private vehicle depending upon the group size. Transportation in the trekking periods, you will have Porters who will carry your baggage for the day. We provide one porter for 2 members.

  • Transfers by minibus or privatized bus for road trips within the country.
  • Domestic airline 
  • Private bus until the start of the trek.
  • Porters during the trek: you only carry your day's clothes.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that wearing a seat belt is compulsory at the front as well as at the rear in all the vehicles that you will use during the trip, when they are equipped, and whatever the regulations in force in the country visited. You agree to comply with this obligation. Ethic Himalaya cannot be held liable in the event of bodily injury and material damage if it turns out that this provision was not respected by you.

Accommodation

In Kathmandu: accommodation in a three-star hotel (local standard), double room basis.

In all the lodges, the sanitary facilities remain the most rustic part! Paying showers, but often lukewarm, as heated only by solar energy. Bring light sandals, hygiene being ... local. Heating water for showers takes a lot of energy. Above 3,000m, you can order basins of hot water, which consume less energy, which will undoubtedly also prevent you from catching a cold! Separate toilets or in the lodge.

Some lodges in the Kanchenjunga Region do not have electricity. In the lodges which have electricity, it is possible to charge the batteries (for a fee, but only a few rupees) and sometimes a low-speed Wi-Fi connection (for a fee). For the last night before the pass, night in a tent if "the lodge" is full. This accommodation is the most rustic of the whole route. No shower available, dirt floor. Lodge owners refuse advance reservations for single rooms.

What you Carry

Your baggage will be carried by porters and is not available to you during the day. Your daypack should contain all that you need during the day. This generally consists of warm clothing, water bottle, camera gear, sunscreen, lip salve etc. Your guide will let you know each evening of any extra items you will need for the following day. If you have a comfortable daypack you load will only be a few kilograms and hardly noticeable.

Program Change/Delay

The itineraries or prgromme that we have mentioned can change without notice due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control like weather hazards, Landslides, political unrest, road blockage, avalanches, sudden sickness, etc. The program can be customized as per the interest of the clients and if there will be cancellation of your trip due to unavoidable circumstances like war, natural disasters, political unrest, bad climate etc, Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition P. Ltd would be happy to refer you alternative trip of a similar standard. We keep it preserve for your next time but not longer than one year.

Before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered.

After departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.

Deposit Requirement

For Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $ 200 per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 45 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. You can pay the remaining amount before or upon your arrival to Nepal before the trip departure. The non-refundable deposit should be sent to the Company or its Agent. If deposit is different from that outlined in this clause, you will be advised by the company at the time of booking. Booking deposit can be made by bank transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard). Please follow the information provided on the booking form.

Final Payment / Acceptance of Booking/Client Details

Final payment for Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek in Nepal can be made upon arrival in Nepal. Final payment can be made by bank transfer, travel check, cash or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card). There is 4% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to all payments; deposits, final balances, trip extension and miscellaneous purchases.)

Price Changing

We reserve the right to revise pricing rate, if it is posted in our marketing material and website under any circumstances or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control for instance changes in exchange rate, government action etc. Most of the time Domestic flight fare is changing due to fuel price hike up. We always try our best to make a present price in our treks/tours.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Once you have paid your deposit your trip is confirmed, subject to payment of the balance of fees owing 90 days prior to your trip commencement date. Our member may then cancel his/her participation on the following basis:

  • Before 45 days or more prior to departure: We will retain the deposit
  • Between 45 to 31 days prior to arrival: 30% of the total tour price
  • Between 30 to 14 days prior to arrival: 40% of the total tour price
  • Between 14 to 09 days prior to arrival: 70% of the total tour price
  • Between 08 to 02 days prior to arrival: 80% of the total tour price
  • Less than 48 hours before arrival : 90% of the total tour price

Cancellation by Us

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 56 days before departure, subject to clause 14. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events, it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights. Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to some styles of trips, your booking consultant will advise if differences apply.

Booking Amendments

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer you’re booking to a third party you must notify us at least 45 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of USD $ 200 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 45 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur $ 100 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.

Medical Conditions & Special Requirements

The Company must be notified in writing at the time of booking of any medical conditions, physically challenged conditions or any other mental and physical condition which may affect fitness to travel and or any medical condition. Failure to notify the Company of any such condition that results in cancellation will result in 100% cancellation fees to the Client.

Health & Experience Requirements

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek usually requires 4-8 hours of walking every day and some days even up to 8-10 hours- such as in high passes. Ethic Himalaya Treks suggests we get prepared with about 12 km of walking or jogging exercise every day before 3 months of our Kanchenjunga Trekking. So we will be able to walk in physically demanding high-altitude conditions and remote areas for many days for hours at a time. To join Kanchenjunga Trek and to complete it successfully and enjoyably, we must have: lots of willpower, ability to tolerate harsh conditions, very high level of fitness and good health. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that we consult our doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for our trip. Ethic Himalaya reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking our trip.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our travelers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of USD $ 200,000 for each of the categories of cover. Your travel insurance must cover accidents, injury, illness and death medical expenses, including any related to pre-existing medical conditions, emergency repatriation (including helicopter rescue and air ambulance where applicable) and personal liability. The Company also recommends it covers trip cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must carry proof of insurance with you and produce it if reasonably requested by the company employees or suppliers. The company reserves the right to cancel or suspend your participation on a trip or in certain activities that comprise part of a trip, at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund, if you are unable to provide proof of insurance when requested.

Injuries & Evacuation

Ethic Himalaya Treks would not be liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip. Similarly, our package cost does not include any personal insurance. Hence, we advise the clients to take adequate insurance packages, including medical emergencies and evacuation by Helicopter.

Equipments

Kindly brings a comfortable medium sized daypack to carry the things you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. Special items such as sleeping bags and down jackets can be hired or purchased in Kathmandu as well. But highly recommend bringing it from your own country.

  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Water bottle - minimum 1 liter, aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best.
  • Walking boots - lightweight, waterproof and well-worn in.
  • Socks: thick wool/blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combinations.
  • Running shoes or sandals for morning / evening
  • Lightweight wool sweater
  • Fleece jacket
  • T-shirts – 5 -7
  • Shirt - long-sleeved
  • Pants: lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
  • Hats - beanie with ear flaps or balaclava for nights (winter only) / peaked ‘French Legionnaire’ style sun hat that will give neck protection during the day
  • Gloves - wool or fleece (winter only)
  • Scarf
  • Underwear
  • Thermal Underwear (winter only)
  • Sarong - a multitude of uses
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun Creams
  • Bag liners - large, thick garbage bags to line and water/dust proof your duffle bag.
  • Money belt
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
  • Torch / flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
  • Lighter - for burning toilet paper and rubbish
  • First Aid Kit

Documentation

Trekking members need to provide us passport copies and passport photographs for trekking permits before your arrival to Nepal which you can send us by mail or by post box.

Complaints

If you have a complaint whilst on tour, trekking and expedition, you must tell to hotelier and to us on the spot. Unless, our company have been given the opportunity to rectify the problem at the time it is not reasonable to expect the company to accept the liability for any problem after you return back to your home country. If the complaint cannot be resolved there and then you should inform us in written within 30 days of the completion of your trip. Failure to follow this procedure may reduce or extinguish any rights you may have to make a claim against us.

Privacy Policy

Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy.

Passport & Nepal Visa

All valuable clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

  • USD $ 30.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
  • USD $ 50.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
  • USD $ 125.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.

Visa Extension Fee 

  • Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD $ 45 and USD $ 3 per day for additional days.
  • In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD $ 5 per day as late fine.

E-Visas are available for most nationalities via the Government
Website:  https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01
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Climate

Nepal’s climate is influenced by maritime, continental factors and has four distinct seasons. Spring lasts from March to May, and is warm with rain shower and temperatures around 22°C. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green. Nepal has diverse climate because of the topography which ranges from sea-level 75m to 8,848m the Highest Peak of the World Mt. Everest. The southern belts of Nepal Terai remain hot most of the year and temperature decreases gradually towards North as the altitude increases. Based on our experience, we have prepared a chart which shows the approximate temperatures at different altitudes in different months.

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Trip Facts

Trekking Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Activities: Tour and Trekking
Maximum Altitude: 5,545m
Season: Spring and Autumn
Accommodation: Camping Trek
Walking hour per day: 5 to 7 hours
Group Size: 6 to 12 peoples

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