FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS…?

1: Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?

Yes, our airport representative will be there to receive you at the airport. Office staff will be showing the Adventure Fourteen Summit signboard. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

2: Can I obtain a visa for Nepal upon arrival at the airport?

 Yes, you can easily obtain a visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.

3:  what essential documents do I need to bring with me?

Please bring a copy of your travel insurance, a copy of your passport, and three photos (passport size) with you for your trip to Nepal. You would need photos for permits.

4: Can I extend my VISA?

Yes of course. You can extend your VISA for a minimum of 15 days for $45 and $3 extra for each extra day.

5: Do I need travel insurance? What should my insurance cover?

Travel insurance is required for all adventurous travelers. It should cover your medical expenses, travel insurance, emergency medical evacuation, luggage loss, and, in extreme cases, your death.

Before the trip, you must send a copy of your insurance coverage to the Adventure Fourteen Summit office.

6:  What happens if I get sick or injured while trekking?

We take every effort to ensure our trekkers’ safety and well-being, but be confident that professional guides are experienced and knowledgeable in handling emergencies.

If required, your guide will use your travel insurance documents to request a rescue chopper and fly you to Kathmandu for medical treatment.

7: Can I take my medicines with me on the trek and expeditions?

Yes, if you are taking regular drugs for general health problems, you can continue to take them. However, if you have any concerns about your health, you should always visit a doctor.

8: What is the best season to travel to Nepal?

Nepal is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes and climatic conditions. While numerous destinations can be traveled throughout the year, the best seasons are always the Spring and Autumn that fall between September to Early December and February to May. Mountaineering and trekking are best in these seasons as the weather is moderate and the mountain vistas are uninterrupted and magnificent. Please check our seasonal recommendation to find the best suitable package for you.

9: Do we book our international flights to and from Nepal?

Yes, you need to book your international flights. We are a local agent, and it would cost you significantly more to book through us.

10:  What sort of accommodations can I expect in Kathmandu and while trekking?

We use standard rooms at three tourist-standard hotels in Kathmandu, with breakfast included. Along the trekking routes, teahouses and lodges generally provide basic, clean facilities with a mattress and a quilt or blanket. The lodges along trekking routes usually provide single and double rooms, or occasionally a dormitory. At times, when possible,

11: How much additional money do I need per day?

It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for lunch and dinner. USD 15 to 18 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, and chocolates, pay for the hot shower, and buy a few drinks during the trek. Please keep in mind that the higher you go, the more expensive things become, especially at higher altitudes; all goods are delivered by helicopter, horse, mules, or porters, so they are costly.

12: Are the food and water safe to eat and drink?

Hygiene when trekking generally has improved extensively over the last ten years. Local trekking guides have the knowledge to choose lodges, that maintain a high standard of hygiene. Every day, dinner and breakfast will be served at the lodge where you will stay, while lunch will be served at a stop along the way where you can order your meals. The guide will assist you in stopping at the best possible places to eat. Most lodges serve boiled and filtered water, which is generally safe, but we suggest a drop of iodine to be sure. We discourage the purchase of bottled water for obvious environmental reasons. Please bring a water bottle with you, that you can refill.

13: What mode of transportation do you use?

Transportation Depending on the nature of the travel, the transportation beginning and ending at the destination varies from domestic flights to vehicular transportation to even piggyback rides on mules and yaks.

14: Is there any communication while we are trekking?

Internet facilities have wide coverage in Nepal including the remote Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp as well. You can also opt for 3G and 4G services by purchasing SIM cards available at convenience stores in cities.  Most hotels and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi but you can also get DATA packs at a reasonable rate. During the treks, you can use satellite phones at nominal costs.

15: Can I use credit cards in the places I visit?

Major credit cards are accepted in all places, but you need to pay 4% extra as a bank levy, which might make a cash transaction highly recommended. Please change the currency to local Nepali rupees before you go to the mountains. ATMs would be available in Namche Bazar, and Lukla.