Khopra dada Trek

  • 11 Days
Price per personUS$565
We Offer Group Price
No. of peoplePrice P.P
1 - 1 US$ 799
2 - 2 US$ 759
3 - 5 US$ 699
6 - 10 US$ 599
11 - 16 US$ 530
27 April, 2024
$799 x 1 guests:
$799
Total
$799
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  • Trip Duration11 Days
  • Difficulty LevelEasy-Moderate
  • Best SeasonMarch - June & Sept - December

Overview

This peaceful valley is located away from very crowded trails of Poon Hill, Annapurna, and Everest treks.

Khopra Ridge Trek Highlights 

  • Explore the beautiful sights of Kathmandu Valley
  • Scenic drive to Pokhara and from Pokhara by tourist bus
  • Visit the naturally blessed city of  Pokhara, which has beautiful mountains, temples, and traditions
  • Spectacular mountain view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu Himalayan peaks
  • Glorious sunrise view over towering Himalayas mountains. 
  • Explore the beautiful Gurung and Magar villages, culture, tradition, and lifestyle. 

 

The Khopra Danda Trek is a newly opened route in the Annapurna region, also known as the Khopra Ridge Trek. Khopra Danda Trek, or Khayer Lake Trek, is a top-rated off-the-beaten-path trek in the center of the Annapurna region. Khopra offers views of the Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Bhara Shikhar (7,647m), Annapurna I (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6,997m), and many other peaks which are not written here. Moreover, this is a lovely trek trail for trekkers who have a very short period to trek, around ten days, but want to trek in a quiet place; this one is the best option. Khayer Lake, 4500 meters (14763 feet), is the leading destination considered sacred per the Hindu religion. Located just by leap on the Annapurna range, a Khayer lake trek is challenging, especially in the last part. The ever-smiling faces of local people, their cultures, and the thick rhododendron forest always keep you very happy during this trek. March and April are the primary time for rhododendron flowers.

The Kopra Ridge excursion begins from the beautiful city of Pokhara after a 6-hour scenic drive from Kathmandu; the next day, after 1 hour, another scenic drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. The official trek starts from here; the trail follows the beautiful Kaligandaki river valley onwards through the Magar and Gurung villages towards the hills.

After the Tadapani trail, it leads us along the remote area for a few days while spending time with the local community lodges.

This trip is suitable for visitors who wish to enjoy the delightful, unique culture, a fantastic view of Annapurna, many other mountains, and breathtaking landscapes.

You also get a unique experience of diverse cultures and traditional villages with warm and friendly Gurung and Magar people.

Join Kopra RidgeTrek now; you will surely enjoy the incredible scenery with the equally spectacular views of Himalayan mountain ranges.

 

Benefits of this trek with us

  • Free Airport transfers pick up upon arrival and drop off at departure.
  • Complimentary use of any necessary trekking equipment, such as sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, walkie-talkies, and an oximeter to monitor your oxygen and pulse.
  • We have provided a storage room for storing the luggage/ suitcases in Kathmandu / Pokhara. 
  • ABC trail route map and complete version of Itinerary 
  • Experienced, loyal, and friendly local guide and one porter for every two trekkers on a trek.
  • Free transfer from Kathmandu- Pokhara - Kathmandu by Delux tourist bus. 
  • Fun souvenirs of your Himalayan adventure: a trekking route map, a t-shirt emblazoned with the Alpine Ramble Treks logo, and a hat!
  • Medical kits, including Diamox, for AMS prevention. 

Itinerary

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After clearing customs at Tribhuvan International Airport, you’ll find a friendly representative from Alpine Ramble Treks waiting to welcome you to the vibrant city of Kathmandu. We’ll get you checked into your hotel, where you can spend the remainder of the day enjoying some hard-earned rest. You’ll also have the chance to meet your trekking guide and learn more about the adventure ahead. Later this evening, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner before exploring the charming ambiance of Thamel, the city’s most popular shopping district.

    Our journey by tourist bus takes us to Pokhara. This ride should take approximately seven hours, but you don’t have to worry about getting bored. As we leave the capital city behind, you’ll enjoy watching the rural landscapes of Nepal pass by your window: lush jungles, terraced fields of barley, glacial rivers sparkling in the sun, and icy mountains towering over it all. When we arrive in Pokhara, you’ll quickly understand why it’s popular with adrenaline junkies. You could easily spend a week hang gliding, bungee jumping, zip-lining, and whitewater rafting here. But Pokhara is also the gateway to the Khopra Trek, and tomorrow morning, our hike will get underway in earnest. We’ll pick out one of the best available hotels tonight and enjoy a hearty meal before turning in.

    • Accommodation Type: Hotel
    • Driving Time: 6-7 hrs approx
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Maximum Elevation: 850m/2788ft

    After breakfast at the hotel, we have taken our short drive to Nayapul, where the Khopra Ridge Trek begins. We’ll start by crossing a bridge and approaching the Modi River, moving through the verdant greenery of the Nepali forest. Our trek today will be characterized by suspension bridges, terraced hills, and cascading waterfalls. We’ll pass through a few small villages where we can grab some refreshments before eventually arriving at Tikhedhunga after about four or five hours of walking. We’ll pick out one of the many lovely teahouses available here for our overnight accommodations. After dinner, you can spend some time strolling about town—and if the weather is clear, you’re sure to enjoy marvelous views of the fishtail-shaped mountain known as Machapuchare.

    • Accommodation Type: Trekking Lodge (Tea House
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 1510m/3810ft

    The second part of our hike is well-known for its long stone staircase, which we’ll find just after crossing the Tikhedhunga Khola River this morning. There are alleged to be anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 steps here—see if you can keep count! We’ll take our time to ascend gently, climbing through terraced cornfields to reach the little hillside village of Ulleri. This is a great place to stop and eat lunch while chatting with the local villagers. Moving on, we’ll continue through flourishing rhododendron forests where colorful birds abound. But it’s the Himalayan mountains that are sure to draw your eye as we approach Ghorepani, best known for the beloved nearby viewpoint of Poon Hill. But we’ll save that fabulous mountain panorama for tomorrow; this afternoon, we’ll content ourselves with a hot meal and a comfortable bed at our trekking lodge in Ghorepani.

    • Accommodation Type: Trekking Lodge (Tea House
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 2850m/9348ft

    Enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas and sunrise over the glorious Himalayan ranges of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.  You will also be able to immerse these mesmerizing views of Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna III (7855 m), Machhapuchhare (6993 m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar with the glorious views of the sunrise over the most beautiful Himalaya range from the top of Poon Hill. After breakfast at the lodge, then our trail will descend through the beautiful mixed forest of rhododendron, oak, and pine. Walking downhill for 3 hours, crossing a small river, we continue to follow the downhill path to Swanta (2,200 m). We overnighted at Swanta.

    • Accommodation Type: Trekking Lodge (Tea House)
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 2270m

    Today's hike is a climb to the popular lookout mountain Poon Hill. The comprehensive view extends from the Dhaulagiri peak in the west and Tukuche over the Kali Gandaki valley, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, and Lamjung Himal to the Manaslu massif in the east.

    • Accommodation Type: Trekking Lodge (Tea House0
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 23020m

    Today is one of the exciting days to explore Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif; our journey will begin after having breakfast at the lodge. Today's trekking trail leads us to a short descent along a mountain slope to the foothills of the nearly 8,000 m high Bara Shikar. Finally, we reached Kopra Danda ( Danda = open ridge ) at 3,660 m. This opens up a breathtaking 360-degree view, overnight we stay at the tea house.

    Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge(B+L+D)

    • Accommodation Type: Trekking Lodge (Tea House
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 3620m

    We leave the main path and head into the deep, almost untouched Rhododendron mixed forest. With little over-committed paths, it goes slowly uphill. The forest thins to approximately 3,100 m elevation, and the path leads out into open grassland. For our lunch break, we are looking for a nice place with good views. Then, it continues uphill through the forest and over pastures to the pasture of Dobato. Here, you can shepherd down with their livestock in the summer. In Sumphul Danda (3,400 m), we reach a pass that gives us an uninterrupted view of the western mountains of Dhaulagiri, the Nilgiri mountains, and the Annapurna massif to Machhapuchare in the east. After a short descent, it's another hour along the ridge (3,500 m) to our simple accommodation on the Bayeli Alm (3,400 m). This “Community Lodge " is managed jointly by the inhabitants of the surrounding villages.

    • Accommodation Type: Trekking Lodge (Tea House
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 4520m

    With great views of the mountains, the morning walk continues downhill into the forest of rhododendrons, oak, and magnolia, then reaching the main trekking route at Tadapani, overnight in the comfort of the nice and cozy lodge, and enjoy the beautiful sunset on the top of Annapurna south and Fishtail mountains.

    Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodge (B+L+D)

    • Accommodation Type: Trekking Lodge (Tea House
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 2830m

    Today, as you reach Ghandruk after the short and wonderful walk from Trapani, you will see a Gurung traditional museum at Ghandruk Ghandruk is one of the best destinations for domestic or international tourists, so many travelers visit here to see the ethnic culture and tradition. The place still provides us with beautiful landscape and awesome mountain views with Annapurna south, Nilgiri, Machhapuchre, and Annapurna II, the journey continues to descend to Nayapul gradually downhills and flat sometimes. As we reach Nayapul, the private vehicle will be waiting for you to drop you at the hotel.


    • Accommodation Type: Trekking Lodge (Tea House
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 850 m

    Linger over your breakfast this morning before saying goodbye to the sparkling lakeside city of Pokhara. The final leg of our journey will bring us back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus or a commercial flight, according to your own preference and travel arrangements. When we arrive in Kathmandu, you’ll have one last chance to look for unique souvenirs and mementos in the popular travelers’ district known as Thamel. If you’re staying in Nepal for any length of time, we’d be happy to arrange a tour of the city’s many historical and cultural attractions, as well as any number of potential extensions to your trip. If you’re heading home, we’ll make sure to bring you back to the Tribhuvan International Airport in time for your outgoing flight. We hope you’ve fallen in love with Nepal, and Alpine Ramble Treks will be ready to welcome you back with open arms!

    • Accommodation Type: Hotel
    • 6 hrs approx
    • Meals : Breakfast (Included)
    • Maximum Elevation: 1350 m
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    Trip inclusion

    • International Airport- Hotel- Airport pick up and drop off by private car/Jeep/ Hiace.
    • Meals on the full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek in the mountain.
    • Alpine Ramble’s experienced, government licensed, English speaking trekking guide.
    • Local strong porter to help the trekkers luggage during the trek (1 porter = 2 trekkers with limited weights ‘10kg each max’) 
    • All salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance for the guide.
    • All necessary papers including Annapurna conservation area permit and TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) fee.
    • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, and down jacket on request (optional)
    • Trekking lodges (Tea House) throughout the trek 
    • Assistant guide for the group 8 or above
    • All the ground transportation 
    • Supplementary snacks: energy bar, crackers, and cookies, etc.
    • Seasonal fresh fruits desert every evening after dinner.
    • Appreciation of certificate after the successful trek.
    • Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance
    • Alpine Ramble’s complimentary free T-shirt/  route map and a duffel bag (if required)
    • Oximeter to measure your oxygen and Pulse level during the trek in the mountain, it’s very useful for all the trekkers to be aware of the high altitude sickness.
    • Compressive first aid box (Guide will carry it throughout the trek).
    • Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health condition (funded by your Travel Insurance)
    • All government, Local taxes/ vat and official Expenses
    • Nepal entry visa fees (you can easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
    • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule (Foods and accommodations before or after the trek) 
    • Extra drinks as alcoholic & non-alcoholic such as Fanta, Coca-cola, sprite, water, beer, etc.
    • Additional cost by out of management control due to the landscape, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition, etc.
    • Personal expenses such as snacks, laundry, telephone, WIFI, hot shower, etc at tea houses on a trek.
    • Travel insurance which has to cover emergency rescue evacuation from the high-altitude 
    • Personal trekking equipment for this trek 
    • Tips for guide and staffs (Tipping is expected
    • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Include section of this trek.

    Trip Info

    Foods

    You'll have a pretty wide selection of the food items on the tea houses or trekking lodges menus which are originated and prepared by the local community, the most common meals of the region are as given below.

    Common Breakfast options - Tibetan Breads (a fried bread in oil, it’s also named Gurung bread in the Annapurna area), Chapati with Cheese (dry bread- a local wheat bread), Oatmeal, French toast with jam, honey, and peanut butter, Corn Flakes, Hashed brown, fried, Scrambles and boiled eggs, pancakes, porridge with milk, Muesli, Vegetable items and any kind of hot drinks are available except espresso, Americano

    Common Lunch options – different variety of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Momos ( dumplings), Tibetan / chapati bread, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a variety of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, burgers and Pizza, yak steak and desserts items.

    Common Dinner options- Momos (dumplings) different variety of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Tibetan / chapati bread, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a variety of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, Raman soups, burgers and Pizza, yak steak, desserts items, hot and cold drinks are available on the menus on tea house, the menu’s selected meals are fresh and healthy with hygienic specialists by the mountain for the mountain trekkers.

    On the tea houses, the menu has plenty of non-veg items mentioned but officially any of the meats are not on our list of recommendations because the meat in the mountain such as high areas is not sanitary and healthy. However, we would like to persuade you to avoid taking meat, Alcoholic drinks, and smoking.

    Deseret and Snacks options- Rice Pudding, Apple pie, fruits snicker/ mars bar, popcorns, cake, pastries, etc.

    Hot Drink options – Varieties of hot drinks like black/milk coffees, black/mint/ginger/Green/ lemon honey teas, hot chocolates, hot mango juice, hot oranges juice, hot pineapple juice, etc.)

    Drinking-Water on trek

    The water on a trek is available at every trekking lodge or shopping shop along the way, buying a regular bottle of mineral water costs 1-3 USD per litter. Annapurna region has plenty of water sources to get the water as you can also refill the water from the random taps or water sources, refilling waters from any of those sources is potable but it will be fine to drink with a Lifestraw or using the water purification pills – at least 2-4 L water per day is recommended to drink that keeps you hydrated.

    Accommodations

    The Accommodation on the mountain is very basic where you will be accommodated at the normal local tea houses or trekking lodge with common meals like Dal Bhat, MoMo, spaghetti, Chow Mein, Pizza, Soup items, etc. The room is small but comfortable and comes with a twin bed, blankets, pillow, and matrics. It is nicely fair for an overnight stay.

    Best Time to Travel

    Choose the best month for your remarkable trekking experience of a lifetime! Nepal has five seasons like many other countries; spring, Summer, Monsoon, Autumn, and Winter. Among all these seasons there are mainly two distinct trekking seasons for Annapurna Base Camp or any region treks in Nepal which are autumn and spring.

    Spring (Pre-monsoon) – Spring includes Feb, March, April, and May, the weather in this month is largely stable and dry with a moderate climate. This time of the year is fairly perfect for trekking in the Annapurna region offers a crystal clear view of the mountains and sceneries every day, the Temperature can reach up to 15- 20 degrees Celsius in the daytime and the temperature the nighttime can drop down to - 8/12 degrees Celsius. The spring welcomes thousands of flora and vegetation that make the trek more beautiful and enjoyable in Nepal.

    Autumn (Post monsoon)- Autumn is another great season for trekking in Annapurna Base Camp, Autumn includes the months of September, October, November, and December. During the autumn, the temperatures should be rated as between 14-20 degrees in the daytime, and nighttime can decrease to -5/10 degrees Celsius, it’s great for trekking.

    Safety and Satisfactions

    SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY- NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF OUR CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES.

    This trek is a guided trip and you will be accompanied by one of the experienced and friendly trekking guides/ Sherpa who originally come from the mountain (same region) of Nepal, the guide will be carrying all the essentials equipment with a first aid kit for safety reasons; we would like you to take some of your own personal mediation on this trek. However, in the emergency case, if our clients have any trouble with mountain sickness or any unforeseen circumstances then we will always be standing by to send a rescue helicopter to bring our clients back to lower places or Kathmandu.

     

    Passport and Visa

    If you are traveling to Nepal you need to have a visa to enter Nepal. However, the arrival visa is available at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu where you can simply get an ``On Arrival Visa” and you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Nepal.

    You will be charged $40 USD as visa application fees for 30 days tourist visa to the forefingers except for Chinese and India. For those tourists who have Indian and Chinese passports then you do not need a visa (Free Visa)!

    Extra personal expenses

    During the trek, all your foods are included in the package (Lunch, Breakfast, and Dinner with hot drinks), the foods will be served as per the package program and besides that, any personal and Barbier bills would be extra.

    Travel Insurance

    For Safety reasons, Travel insurance is mandatory for trekkers in participating in any trek and tour programs on the mountains. Getting travel insurance, especially while traveling in the mountain areas is like security on which you can rely and enjoy your trip without any worries. We highly recommend getting good compressive travel insurance that covers things like emergency helicopter rescue, and medical evacuations expenses it will be assisted protection tour to cover personal injury, injury, repatriation expenses, and any kind of illness will be covered. Having good travel insurance will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel with us but also provide you with complete coverage for anything things that may go wrong.

    Packing lists

    The following lists are the essential trekking gear that is recommended for trekking in Nepal and all listed gears can also be bought easily in Kathmandu, Kathmandu has a number of shops selling the necessary clothes and gear for trekkers.

    • A few pairs of Thermal tops
    • Fleece jacket/pullover
    • Windcheater - waterproof shell jacket one pair
    • Down jacket -( It will be provided by the company if you do not have your own)
    • Comfortable Fleece/wool trousers
    • Trekking pants- at least 2 pairs
    • Mittens/woolen gloves
    • Warm Hiking socks
    • Trekking sue with spare laces
    • Pair of flip flop
    • Underwear & Swimming costume
    • Hiking Cotton trousers/t-shirts
    • Sun hat/scarf
    • Sunglasses
    • Sleeping bag -( It will be provided by the company if you do not have your own)
    • Trekking poles (Not 100%)
    • Day bag above 40 L
    • 1 set- Headlamp
    • Small lock for the day backpack
    • Reusable water bottles- 2 letters
    • Water purification tablets/ electric light
    • Wash towel
    • Toiletries (wet tissue, quick-drying towel, toilet paper, moisturizers, lip balms, sunscreens, sanitary pads, hand sanitizer, nail clipper, small mirror, toothpaste & brush, etc)
    • Rain poncho
    • Basic personal first aid kit

     

    Transportations

    Alpine Ramble provides all the necessary transportation for your trip including free arrival and departure transportation services. On your arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our airport representative with the traditional flowers then you will be reassigned to the respective Hotel. Similarly, we will also provide private vehicles for the city tour like Kathmandu valley sightseeing, Nagarkot Sunrise view tour, or any others in Nepal on request.

    Booking and payment process

    Alpine Ramble Treks (P) Ltd. is a government-authorized and registered trekking and adventure operator based in Nepal. The company registered number is 178805/074/075. We are also associated with various local and international tourism associations, therefore, any adventure-interested persons are heartily welcomed to be booked and be part of our family now, we treat you as family members while traveling with us. we called the mountain family, home away from home with us.

    To process a trip booking with us, you're required to deposit 10 % of the full trip cost in advance to the prior time to make sure all the reservations such as Hotels, guides, trekking permits, transportation, etc. the remaining payment can be easily made to us on your arrival by credit cards or in cash - cash would be much appreciated. At the same time, we would also like to request you to send all the required documents such as passport, travel insurance copies, and flight details at the time of booking.

    Last-minute booking

    The last-minute booking can be made by any interested travelers a day before the trip gets started. Moreover, the payment should be made 100% if you are booking this for the last minute and the booking can be made directly through the online form or, by sending us an email, messages on Whatsapp, or by calling. But, Last minute booking may not be acceptable for Bhutan and Tibet trips.

    We look forward to experiencing this trip with you in the land of the mighty mountains, and the place of Lord Gautama Buddha

    FAQs

    You could use the credit card only in cities, areas of Nepal, in the mountains; the credit card is not acceptable in most places.

    The Highest elevation of the Annapurna base camp trek is 4130 meters above sea level. 

    Yes, We have a safe and sound place to store where you can easily store your luggage at our hotel or office.

    Not at all, you’ll be provided 3 meals a day: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trek in the mountains and it’s a good idea to carry some power bars, cereal bars or other high energy foods with you. Powder Gatorade is also recommended to fight dehydration.

    Yes, The trekkers should have to have registered trekking permits, and TIMS (Trekker's Management Systems), they are all helped and provided by Alpine Ramble Treks- it's all included on our package program.

    Eventually, almost every trekking region has tea House facilities in Nepal; during the treks in the mountains, we provide standard breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Your guide/ porter will help you with the menu selection and ensure that you get the best value meals possible. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive. Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread, and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. There will also be plenty of snacks available such as biscuits, chocolate, and soft drinks and in some areas, you will find fresh fruit in season. You can buy packaged water (bottled mineral water) from a local lodge and shop en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat it with water purification pills

    In city areas of Nepal like Kathmandu and Pokhara, your hotel accommodation will generally include an attached bathroom and have facilities such as air conditioning, reception, Restaurant, and dining services. The level of accommodation is generally Nepalese 3 star and is comfortable and clean. If you require an upgrade of accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara, there are many 4 stars and 5-star options at an extra cost. Please let us know if you like high categories hotel service like 5 stars then we will be glad to book for you.

    Accommodation in the mountain, you will be staying in “Teahouses.” Accommodation is limited, particularly the higher you get, so your room may differ from a private single/double room to a bed in a dormitory. The accommodation is very basic and there will frequently be shared shower and toilet facilities with other trekkers sometime. Every teahouse has a common dining hall offering varieties of local and western kinds of meals including hot drinks like coffee and any kind of tea in the mountains.

    You will need to carry a good-size of a daypack where you could put your personal belongings, water, camera, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, a fleece jacket, and gloves for higher altitudes. The porters will carry the bigger packs with your clothes etc. They will carry packs up to 15kg.

    It depends on the nature of the sickness. Generally, if you become sick, you will descend to a lower high altitude with the help and support of the staff. If you are seriously ill, injured etc we will arrange an emergency helicopter evacuation service. Our guide will take immediate action according to the situation in the mountains. Please ensure you arrange travel insurance that covers you for an evacuation service and trekking at high altitudes.

    Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect any mountain climbers, hikers, trekkers, or travelers at high altitudes, normally; it can be suffered above high of 9,000 feet. Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lowers oxygen levels at high altitudes. If you feel dizzy, suffer palpitations or severe headaches, and return immediately to a lower altitude. Do not take altitude sickness lightly. It can be fatal! Please familiarize yourself with the symptoms of altitude sickness before your trek. Do not ignore even the mildest of altitude symptoms, inform your guide, porters, or hotel staff immediately. Generally, Our guides carry basic medicine and first aid equipment including simple painkillers, altitude sickness tablets, bandages, balm for muscle ache, and medication to treat diarrhea and vomiting.

    Yes, a visa is required to enter Nepal except for SAARC and Chinese nationals. One can get a visa at the Royal Nepalese Embassy or consulate or at the airport upon arrival. Two copies of passport-sized photographs are required to get a visa.

     Yes, the  Laundry services are available in every place or camp except for Annapurna base camp and Himalayas! 

    Yes. Any of your currency can be exchanged in Nepal at better rates. 

    Yes, a hot shower is available and it will be prepared by the gas, it is called a gas shower or bucket shower. Normally, we wouldn't prefer to take showers above the 4000 meters height because of the cold situation.

    Yes, almost every teahouse has Wi-Fi Facility at a little extra Cost during the trek in the Mountains.

    Yes, we highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel to Nepal; it’s easier and better to purchase travel insurance in your own country.

    Yes, upon arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, you’ll be received and welcomed by our official representative then transfer to the hotel at Thamel, which is the most interesting tourist hub with many facilities in Nepal. Overnight at the hotel.

    The Answer is absolutely safe even for the solo female traveler, who loves to explore Nepal through the reliable team with us; our Alpine Ramble team has been leading many successful solo female trips in Nepal Himalayas.

    The best months for trekking in Nepal are in the months of September, October & November in the Autumn season and March, April & May in the Spring season.

    Yes, you could choose to own your departure date according to your time and schedule If the published Group Departure dates are not suitable for your travel plan, we will help you to customize the trip Itinerary.