Tailored add-ons in Nepal trips refer to customizable essentials that enhance and personalize your travel experience.

Options include:

• Customized Accommodations: Upgrade from standard lodging to luxury hotels or homestays.
• Helicopter/MT Flights: Opt for helicopter transport to your own destination, helicopter flight/ Mountain flight (as for cost, it depends on).
• Adventure Activities: Add paragliding, bungee jumping, or rafting.
• Cultural & Spiritual Journeys: Include visits to Lumbini, Pashupatinath, tours or local festivals.
• Wildlife Safaris: Extend your trip with a safari in Chitwan or Bardia.
• Flexible Scheduling: Adjust dates and durations to fit your needs.

Asian Hiking Team’s trekking Guides are professionals with recognized records of honesty and personal integrity, committed to environmentally responsible trekking practices that minimize ecological impact.

Asian Hiking Team trekking guide duties are to navigate trails, ensure safety, explain local culture/history, arrange permits/accommodations, monitor altitude sickness, and manage logistics. Our guide is fluency in English (and other languages), first aid certification, cultural knowledge, and government licensing. Require Nepal Government licensing, formal training (e.g., Nepal Academy of Tourism/NATHM), first aid certification, and language proficiency. Our guide is friendly, professional, and well-mannered. Trained in customer service, problem-solving, and group handling.

Asian Hiking Team porter: Porters duties are carrying trekker luggage (max 20–25 kg), transport equipment, and assist with camp setup. Physical endurance, basic trail familiarity, and teamwork. Most speak minimal English. No formal credentials, but reputable agencies ensure health checks, basic safety training, and gear provision etc.

Asian Hiking Team Porter-Guides: Porter guide is...

Tilman Pass Trekking is grade D trek in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal is categorized into grades based on altitude, terrain difficulty, remoteness, and daily walking hours. The most widely used grading system includes Easy, Moderate, Strenuous, and Challenging.

Easy (Grade A)

Altitude: Up to 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) Walking Hours: Max 3–5 hours per day Terrain: Well-established trails, gentle ascents/descents, minimal steep sections. Who is it for? Beginners, families, or those with limited time seeking cultural experiences and Himalayan views.

Moderate (Grade B)

Altitude: 3,000–4,500 meters (9,800–14,700 ft) Walking Hours: Max 7 hours per day Terrain: Mixed trails with some steep climbs and high passes, moderate altitude gain. Who is it for? Trekkers with average fitness and some prior hiking experience.

Strenuous (Grade C)

Altitude: 4,500–5,500 meters (14,700–18,000 ft) Walking Hours: Max. 8 hours per day, often for 2–3 weeks Terrain: Remote, rugged trails with high passes; risk of altitude sickness increases. Who is it for? Fit trekkers with prior multi-day trekking...

Hotel/ Lodge: Single/Twin-sharing room with wooden beds, foam mattresses, and blankets (bring a sleeping bag for extra warmth/hygiene). Most of the place have shared toilets (usually Asian-style squat or Western toilets). Some of the place has attached toiled. Hot showers available (on extra cost). Higher up, hot water is scarce.

Tented Camping: Tented camping is a classic and essential part of trekking, peak climbing, and expedition in remote areas of the Himalayas where teahouse accommodation is unavailable. Asian Hiking Team provides tent (2-person or single occupancy Dom and Box tent depends on area and numbers of days), sleeping mat (foam or inflatable), dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent (group use - for expedition), Kitchen equipment and utensils (carried by support crew), Power bank or solar charger, heater, Generator (for expedition) etc.

Meals: During the hotel/guest house trekking, there are international menus so you can choose whatever you like. During the camping,...

Here’s a detailed guide on getting from Kathmandu to Shyabru Besi (Syabrubesi) and Dhunche, the main trailhead towns for treks like Langtang and Gosaikunda and Helambu areas:

Kathmandu to Dhunche / Shyabrubesi 122KM

Public / Deluxe Bus/ share Jeep Departure: Daily from Machhapokhari (New Buspark) north of Thamel between 06:00–09:00 AM Journey time: To Dhunche - 4-5 hours and To Syabrubesi 5-7 hours Shared Jeep: Shared jeeps also leave from Machhapokhari from 07:00 AM to 8AM. Private Jeep / 4WD Car: Advantage: Best for Small groups (4–7) or seeking flexibility and comfort. Journey time: To Dhunche - 4-5 hours and To Syabrubesi 5-7 hours Cost: Every season all cost are changeable so please check by email or WhatsApp for recent cost.

Chautara to Kathmandu

By Local bus – Ratnapark or Chahabel or Bus park By Taxi/ Car private - Direct pickup from your hotel, more comfort, flexible departure time, luggage-friendly. Cost: Every season all cost are changeable, so please...

General Climate

Overview Nepal's climate is incredibly diverse due to its dramatic range in altitude—from the lowland Terai plains (around 60 meters above sea level) to the Himalayan peaks above 8,000 meters. The country experiences five main seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn, and winter. Each region and elevation zone has its own unique weather patterns.

Terai Region (Southern Plains)

Climate: Subtropical Summer (May–June): Hot and humid, temperatures often exceed 37°C Winter (Dec–Feb): Mild, temperatures range between 7°C to 23°C Receives significant rainfall during the monsoon (June–September)

Hilly Region (Mid-Hills & Valleys)

Climate: Mild and temperate Cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara experience: Summer: 19°C – 35°C Winter: 2°C – 12°C Pleasant weather year-round with occasional winter chills and summer showers

Mountain Region (High Himalayas)

Climate: Alpine to Arctic Summer: Cool to cold, depending on altitude Winter: Severe cold with frequent snowfall Temperatures can drop below -20°C at high passes and base camps Monsoon rains are lighter, but weather remains unpredictable

Nepal experiences four distinct...

You’ll need one main permits:

Langtang National Park Entry Permit Foreigner: NPR 3,000 (USD 25–30) SAARC national: NPR 1,500 Nepali citizen: NPR 100 Validity: One month from issue date. Coverage: Entire Langtang National Park, including trails to Kyanjin Gompa, Gosaikunda, and Tamang Heritage. Guide Mandatory: Solo trekking is prohibited. All trekkers must hire a licensed guide through a registered agency. Checkpoints: At Dhunche (park entry), Syabrubesi, and Langtang village (fines for missing permits), Kutungsang,

Sundarijal, Sarmangthang.

Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park Permit: Cost: Foreigners: NPR 1,000 ($8); SAARC: NPR 600 and Nepali Nrs 100 Check post: Sundarijal, Chisapani etc.

TIMS Card:

No longer required for Langtang / Helambu treks however if need will provide.

Why These Permits Matter:

• Conservation: Wildlife protection (snow leopards, red pandas), trail maintenance, and reforestation. • Community Support: Healthcare, schools, and tourism infrastructure. • Safety: rescue operations during emergencies (e.g., landslides)

Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS)

Trekking in the Himalayas poses risks of Altitude Sickness (AMS). The body needs time to acclimatize to higher altitudes, a process known as acclimatization.

Types of Altitude Illnesses (Acute Mountain Sickness, AMS)

• High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): Fluid in the lungs
• High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): Swelling of the brain
• High Altitude Retinal Hemorrhage (HARH): Bleeding in the retina

Common Symptoms:

• Headache
• Nausea, loss of appetite
• Sleep disturbance
• Dizziness, mild weakness
• Swelling of hands and face

Severe Symptoms (Seek Immediate Descent):

• Severe, persistent headache
• Shortness of breath at rest
• Confusion, loss of coordination
• Bluish lips or face
• Coughing blood-tinged sputum
• Coma or unconsciousness

Prevention Tips:

• Drink 4–5 liters of fluids daily (avoid alcohol)
• Ascend slowly and rest if symptoms appear
• Avoid sleeping at a higher altitude if symptoms persist
• Take Diamox (consult your doctor) before flying to altitude

Food & Water Safety

In Nepal, water and food contamination are common causes of illness.

Do:

• Drink boiled, filtered, or bottled water
• Eat thoroughly...

Telephone service in the Langtang-Helambu region is available in towns and villages, but signal strength is unreliable in higher and more remote areas. Most of the place has local telephone. Both Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell are the main mobile providers, with NTC generally offering better coverage in the mountains, though Ncell is faster in lower-lying towns. You can buy a local SIM card in Kathmandu. NTC/NCELL SIM cards work in most areas along the Langtang trekking route; however, network coverage is unavailable upper Langtang valley, Tilman pass, Ganjala Pass, Lauribina pass. In case of emergencies, a satellite phone is used for communication.

Internet service is available in the Langtang-Helambu region primarily through a lodge-to-lodge Wi-Fi system or via mobile data from a purchased SIM card. Fixed-line broadband is not available on the trekking routes, so it is recommended to buy a local SIM card from companies like Nepal Telecom (NTC)...

Travel Insurance & Emergency Evacuation

At Asian Hiking Team, we strongly recommend that every participant takes out comprehensive travel insurance that includes:

• Trip cancellation coverage
• Emergency air-ambulance/helicopter rescue services

Please be aware: many standard travel insurance policies do not automatically cover high-altitude trekking, helicopter evacuation, or rescue from remote mountain areas. You must ensure your chosen policy explicitly includes the activities and environments of your trek.

Additionally:

• You must carry proof of insurance (for example, a certificate or policy document) with you at the start of your holiday.
• If you cannot produce valid insurance at departure, you will be required to obtain a suitable policy immediately.
• If you fail to secure the required cover or cannot do so for practical reasons, you will not be permitted to participate in the trekking or climbing trip, and you will not be eligible for any refund for services not provided.
• Your insurance must...

Of course. Here is the information condensed into short, clear paragraphs: At Asian Hiking Team, we believe in transformative journeys that are also respectful and responsible. Our core values ensure our operations benefit both travelers and the local communities and environments we visit. We are deeply committed to environmental responsibility. Our practices include limiting group sizes, eliminating single-use plastics, properly disposing of all waste, and minimizing our impact on trails and water sources to preserve Nepal's natural beauty. We guide our travelers to practice cultural respect by honoring local customs. This includes dressing modestly, always asking for permission before taking photos, and supporting the local economy by dining at local establishments and purchasing directly from artisans. We believe in giving back. A portion of our profits is donated to community projects, and we organize clean-up campaigns and support local cooperatives. Your safety is our priority, provided through fresh meals, 24/7 support, and trained staff...