Common FAQs
Yes, Nepal is considered very safe for tourists, with dedicated tourist police for assistance and security
Yes, most visitors need a visa, which can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or online in advance.
The prime seasons for trekking and general travel are March to May and September to November due to favorable weather and clear mountain views.
The most popular treks are the Everest Base Camp (14 days) and Annapurna Base Camp (10-14 days). Other notable treks include Langtang Valley, Poon Hill, Upper Mustang, and Gokyo Lakes.
Yes, at the following Nepal entry border point, you can receive the Nepal visa.
- Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
- Belahia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
- Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
Note: You must bring with you a valid passport and two passport-size photographs.
Here are the tourist visa costs in the following
- 15-day tourist visa USD 30
- 30-day tourist visa USD 50
- 90-day tourist visa USD 125
You can make your reservation through Nepal Spirit Adventure and enjoy the benefits of our good business relationships with proprietors. Whatever your budget is, for your visit to Nepal, we can secure reservations to fit your needs, from lodges to standard-level hotels and up to high-class, five-star hotels.
Yes, we do. You can choose a standard new model car through Nepal Spirit Adventure for short or long-distance rental at the best prices. We can arrange international flights, but as we are based in Nepal, we suggest you arrange these yourself from your hometown.
We can arrange all manner of different activities like river rafting, guided city sightseeing tours, mountain flights, jungle safari, bungy jumping, etc, according to your requirements.
The best seasons for treks are the second half of February to the first week of June and September to early December. However, one can go trekking in Nepal most of the year, depending on where you want to go, what you want to do, and for how long. Even from July to August, which is the monsoon period in Nepal, it is possible to enjoy clear weather trekking in the rain shadow areas such as the Mustang, Rara, Dolpo, Annapurna circuit, and the Langtang valley, respectively.
There are two basic types of accommodation during your trekking: Tea House and Camping. All the treks are led by our professional guides who are well-trained and hold licenses issued by the Government of Nepal.
In Nepal, on the more popular treks, enterprising villagers have built tea-house lodges.
Yes, it is possible to just hire a guide and porter(s) according to your needs, and this is another way of trekking in Nepal. For economy treks, we provide a guide as well as a sufficient number of porters for your needs.
All of our trek guides speak English
While on a trek you can expect to sample a variety of local foods including such items as Tibetan fried bread, soups, momos (steamed dumplings), daal bhat (lentils and rice), tarkari (steamed, fried, or curried vegetables), potatoes (prepared in dozens of ways), pasta and even a version of pizza. Meats are rarely eaten, although you may have canned tuna or sardines and the occasional yak stew. Breakfasts typically consist of eggs (prepared in many ways), hot porridge, muesli, toast, peanut butter, and honey. Hot tea is served at every meal. Although food is looked upon as "fuel" rather than a "culinary art", your cook will occasionally surprise you with such delights as banana fritters and apple crisps! You may want to bring a few of your favorite trail snacks with you.
You need to be prepared physically and mentally for a trek in Nepal.
Mineral water, boiled water, or sometimes filtered water is available throughout the trek. If you prefer to drink Nepalese tap or spring water, you must bring iodine tablets with you.
Along the popular trekking routes, there is some mobile phone coverage, and telephones are available in many villages where you can make international calls.
Trekkers normally start their walk early, after a hot breakfast, to enjoy the morning sun bathing the peaks. Prepare a light day pack with what you need for that day. Your guide will organize the porters to carry all your other baggage and equipment, leaving you free to enjoy the peace and beauty of the mountains and valleys. The less weight you carry, the more you will enjoy it. By late afternoon, you will have reached your new destination and settled into your lodge, or if you are camping, a campfire and food will be prepared by the trek staff.
If you are on a camping trek with a group, the evening generally tends to be lively with a porter entertaining you with his tribal song while his friends improvise musical instruments, or just having a lively campfire discussion of your own. Early morning, a hand stretches out with a hot mug of tea, followed by warm water for a wash. Cooked breakfast and off you go again to your new destination.
The proper footwear depends on the trek. Shorter treks can be done in comfortable running shoes, while longer ones require sturdy but lightweight hiking boots. Shoes and boots are best purchased before arriving in Nepal. Proper fit is a must for boots, and we strongly encourage you to break your boots in before the trek.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. If you wish for us to arrange your travel insurance, we can do that for you.
With its diverse ethnic groups and traditional beliefs, Nepal has numerous cultural practices that may appear unusual to a person on his/her first visit to the country. However, to enjoy your stay in this remarkable country of white mountains and sparkling rivers, it is important to take into consideration the different cultural aspects of the country. Here is a list of things that may be helpful to you.
Be careful not to use your spoon, fork, or hands while eating to touch other people's food, plate, cooking utensil, or serving dish. Do not eat from other people's plates and do not drink from other people's bottles or glasses. It is considered impure by the Nepalese. While traveling, dress appropriately. Women should especially avoid dressing in skimpy outfits.
All of our guides are highly skilled professionals who have been selected based on their technical proficiency, proven safety records, careful judgment, patient and supportive attitude, and great personalities. Our guides are trained by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the Ministry of Tourism, and the High Altitude Medical Training Center. Our guides are all very experienced in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes and, since they are natives of Nepal, they easily and quickly acclimatize and can therefore offer the best care to our clients. They are all equipped with the necessary medical supplies and can assist you with basic first-aid treatment.
We take pride in the fact that every single porter and guide employed by us is not only well-paid but also protected by a life insurance policy. They are provided with warm clothing and proper shelter on all high-altitude treks. All our treks also benefit village economies by using local services (manpower, produce, lodges, and other services).
We make sure that everything is as safe and secure as possible for individual women who travel with us; we pay special attention to this, believe us. We have trained our guides the way our clients want. We give you your room on a lodge trek and a personal tent on a camping trek.
The government of Nepal no longer requires a trekking permit for Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and some other regions. However, a conservation permit or a National park permit is required for these regions. There are a few restricted trekking areas in Nepal, where trekking permits are required. A trekking permit is a special permission given to you by the Nepalese government to visit a restricted area.
Trekking permits are required for the following regions.
Trekking Region:
- Kanchanjungha & Lower Dolpo
- Upper Mustang & Upper Dolpo
- Manaslu (September to November)
- Manaslu (December to August)
- Humla (Simikot Yari)
While you are trekking, communication can be difficult, especially in mountainous areas. However, our guides and local staff will make the necessary efforts to obtain the transportation and reservations you need to get you home as quickly as possible, if, for any reason, you need to get back home in a hurry.