FAQ

How do I get Nepal Visa?
Probably Nepal is the easiest country to obtain a visa. You can get a Nepal visa upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport or if you are getting into Nepal from India overland, you can get the visa at the border immigration office. You need to carry a valid passport and passport size photographs. The visa fees are 30$ for 14 days 50$ for 30 days and 100$ for 90 days. If you would like to get a Nepal visa from your home country, simply visit the Nepalese embassy in your home country.

How do I get into the Hotel?
Our official counterpart will be holding your nameplate at the arrival terminal of the airport and will help you to get into the Hotel. Please look at your nameplate displayed on the paper.

What is the accommodation like in Kathmandu?
In Kathmandu, we use Hotel Blue Horizon which is a tourist standard accommodation located in Thamel has a lovely Garden and well-decorated rooms as well as 24-hour hot shower and Wi-Fi facilities. We can update your accommodation by request but the price may vary.

What kind of accommodation do I expect during the trek?
 Very basic accommodation available during the trek but neat and clean beds with comfortable mattresses. The beds are quite small and the bathroom is shared. There is a chimney heater in the dining hall where tables are set around to sit nearby the heater. There is a blanket on each. Some lodge offers a private bathroom.

How often will I have a shower during the trek?
Expect only 3-4 showers on your trip. You can also have hot water on a bucket by request but at high altitudes, it is not essential to have a shower. Our experienced Guide will instruct you on how to maintain personal hygiene in a wilderness context.

Which type of food do I get during the trek?
There is a menu where you can have a choice of food such as Chinese food, Local Tibetan food, Indian food, Nepali food, and continental food. You can have a choice of vegetarian food or non-vegetarian food. You will have dinner and breakfast at the lodge where you stay overnight and lunch will be on the way.

Who will carry my luggage?
While you are on our trek, we would provide a porter (Sherpa) for every 2 members who will carry your luggage. You only carry a day bag where you put your valuable things, drinking water, Camera, snacks, and medical pack which you may use during the day. Our Sherpa will be walking with you most of the time so you can get your things out along the way if needed.

Do I need to bring my luggage for Porter?
Amigo Treks & Expedition provides a duffel bag for the trek so prepare for this. If you have your bag, our porter will manage it by fixing it with the rope to tie it up together.

Where do I store my luggage which I do need for the trek?
You can store your luggage in our office or Hotel which you may not use for the trek which cost nothing is it is very much safe.

Are there communication facilities during the trek?
Yes, there are telephone facilities for most of the trek except for remote area treks. Our trek guide will have a cell phone so that we would get in contact with you while you are on our trek. If you need to pass your message to your family we would do it once we speak with you.

Does my Guide speak English?
Yes, your guide will speak good English and he is well certified by the Nepal government. Our guides are also first aid trained and they can handle every situation on the mountain. Our all guides are insured.

Can I hire only Guide and a porter from you?
Yes, you can hire only Guide and a porter from us for your convenience. For our guide, we charge USD$35 per day and USD$25 per day for Sherpa (Porter). This is only for ordinary routes but for remote and restricted are we charge USD$35 per day for the guide and USD$25 per day for Sherpa (Porter).On top of this, we charge 10% as a service charge.

How big is your group?
We arrange our trips from 2-10 people but it may be bigger by request if they are from the same organization or friends.

Do you arrange a private trip?
Yes, we do arrange private trips but the price may vary as a single supplement depending on your chosen trip.

Do I need to bring my sleeping bag?
If you have your sleeping bag we suggest you bring it with you. If not we will arrange from our store which is second-hand material but nice and clean.

How do I get safe drinking water?
Along the way, you can get mineral water except (Annapurna Base camp Trek only 5 days water bottles are prohibited). In most places, you can get boiled and filtered water. The best way is to add Iodine drops or tables which our guide will provide you along the way.

Do I need to be fit for the trek?
Yes, you need to be moderately fit for the trek but it depends on which trekking trip you would choose. If you would choose the Everest region trek or the high Himalayas trek, physical fitness is required. You can do some hiking around your town or you can join gem.

Do I need to be insured?
Yes, you need to be insured, make sure that your insurance covers medical treatment, evacuation, and trip cancelation.

Who sorted out any emergency cases on the mountain?
Our guide is well trained and can handle any emergency case. In the case of a serious sickness or a casualty, you shall be rescued by a helicopter. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu. Ask your guide to arrange a runner to the nearest communication point and inform the office about the requirement for a helicopter.

What happens if I come earlier from the trek? Do I get my money back?
If you come earlier due to the weather condition and your reason the money is not refundable. You can spend your own time in Kathmandu or you can go to other cities as per your interest.

Is it safe to travel as a single woman or girl?
Yes, it is safe to travel and to do the trek as a single female traveler with us. We are more responsible for this matter and we ensure all security and safety for individual women.

What is the best time for trekking?
The best time for the trek is October to December and March to May. Generally, October to December is the best time.

Can I trek on rainy reasons?
Yes, you can but mountains are not visible. Some area does not rain as rain shadow region. Clouds and rain most of the time so prepare for that.

How do I book your trek?
Once you choose trekking kindly trip to fill up the mentioned form.  As per our policy, a 20 % deposit has to be made for the reservation. We will email you for your comfort to book our trekking trip.