- Which are the permits required for trekking?
Our guide will basically sort out what to do about the things. If it's not too bad you may go down by walking, but usually there is access to a telephone line or satellite phone for helicopter evacuation in the event of an emergency. This is another reason to be sure you have adequate travel insurance coverage!
- What happens if I get sick or get hurt while trekking?
The tap and mountain water in Nepal are generally not safe to drink for tourists. Bottled water, boiling water or using water purification tablets are your best options. Tea and coffee are okay to drink. Yes, the food is safe in Nepal. And delicious!
- Is the water and food safe?
Yes you can charge batteries but you’ll be charged by the hour and you’ll have to bring your own charger. Charges vary between 100 and 300 rupees per hour.
- Can I charge my camera batteries on the trek?
Yes some place you will be able to use Internet if there is not any technical problem. But you need to pay certain amount to use WiFi Internet. Usually the Internet is slow, broad band connection.
- Will I have access to the internet?
Yes some place you will be able to use Internet if there is not any technical problem. But you need to pay certain amount to use WiFi Internet. Usually the Internet is slow, broad band connection.
- Will I get altitude sickness on the Trek?
It could be. There is no way to predict how the altitude will affect you. When people start to feel symptoms, it's usually only above 3500 meters. For detailed information please see our Altitude Sickness page.
- Do I need to purchase my own travel insurance?
Hey. Some trips run smoothly, but something unforeseen will happen once in a while, that's why we highly recommend and you must have travel insurance to join one of our trips. For more information please see our section on travel insurance.
- Will I have to carry all of my own stuff on the Trek?
No, unless you need to. For each trekker our porters carry up to 12kgs of weight. All you need to bring are the essential items you need for the day. The porter fee is included in your travel bill.
- Who are the guides?
Top of the World Adventure Treks employs outdoor travel and adventure tourism experts with a love and passion. For many years, our guides have been with us, and know the trails well. We all speak English very well, and we know how to take good customer service. For more detail about our guides please see our About Us page.
- What are the base trekking route in Nepal?
- Everest Base Camp Trek
- Annapurna Circuit Trek
- Langtang Valley Trek
- Manaslu Circuit Trek
- Upper Mustang Trek
- Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Upper Dolpo Trek
- Gokyo Ri Trek
- What do you need for trekking in Nepal?
- Rucksack (size depends on whether you have porters)
- Trekking boots * (break them in advance)
- Trekking shoes (your rewards after a long day)
- Wool socks (bringing a few pairs of varying thicknesses)
- Lightweight trekking pants.
- Underwear (Lightweight wool is great) T-shirts.
- What is Teahouse Lodge Trek?
Tea House trek is trekking using local trekking lodges for accommodation and meals without setting camp on the route.
- What does Dal Bhat mean?
Dal bhat is a Nepali traditional meal, popular in many parts of Nepal, Bangladesh, and India. Bhat or Chawal, in many Indo-Aryan languages, means "boiled rice."