Covid-19 Full Update and Protocol
Nepal has relaxed its standard entry protocol. Whether you are vaccinated or not, VISA on arrival will be provided and the quarantine restrictions have been lifted for all. All travellers entering Nepal are required to fill up the CCMC form.
- For a fully vaccinated traveller, PCR is not required and you need to carry your vaccination certificate along.
- For a non-vaccinated traveller, You need to produce a 72-hour PCR negative report before entry.
Our company has devised several guidelines and updated our booking policies to ensure safety and peace of mind of our trekkers.
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Before departure, we require all travellers to sign a liability waiver and an indemnity agreement acknowledging risks related to travelling. Travellers also need to confirm that they are not experiencing any Covid symptoms, are not under any self-quarantine orders, and have not been in contact with someone suspected or confirmed with Covid symptoms.
ON THE TRAILS
We require everybody to respect and follow health guidelines issued by the local destinations if any.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
We’ve handpicked hotels that specialize in quality service and prioritize health and safety of their clients.
AIRLINES PROTOCOL
Most domestic airlines have suspended their in-flight services and require the passengers to wear a mask.
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
Given hotels, vehicles and flights require prebooking, cancellation charges are applicable and the amount is contingent on cancellation date.
| Prior to 30 days before the trip start date | Within 7 to 29 days before the trip start date | Within 3 to 6 days before the trip start date | Within 1 to 2 days before the trip start date | |
| Trip cancellation by the client | 90% of the total trip amount refunded | 75% refunded | 25% refunded | No refund |
| Trip cancellation by the company(due to any reason beyond our control) | Full refund | Full refund | Full refund | Full refund |
| Alteration/modification in booking by the client | No charges will be levied | No charges will be levied | No alteration option available for changes in flights, transport, and hotel date | No alteration option available for changes in flights, transport, and hotel date |
All refunds will be made in Nepali Rupees no later than 30 days from the allocated trip end date, by cash or bank transfer.
Itinerary
We take an early morning flight to the popular mountain town of Lukla accompanied by our lead guide. The 30-min flight is an exhilarating experience with some turbulence and plenty of breathtaking Himalayan views.
In Lukla, the rest of our local team (assistant guides and porters) will join us. Before heading off to the trails, we’ll have a quick introduction and briefing over breakfast. Our lunch spot for the day is Phakding, a four-hour pleasant walk from Lukla and the night stop, Monjo, lies two hours farther ahead. The trails on the first day pass through exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river.
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Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 25 mins |
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Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continuing from Monjo, we walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park. The gruelling uphill of almost two and a half hours awaits before you reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill.
Spend the rest of the day exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes, coffee bars and purchasing gears and souvenirs.
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Trek from Monjo to Namche 3.5 to 4 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Trek from Namche to Thame 4 to 5 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung. On our way, we stop by Hotel Everest View in Syangboche for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain shining on the horizon.
The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary.
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Trek from Namche to Khumjung 4 to 5 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Trek from Khumjung to Pangboche 5 to 6 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Side trip to Amadablam Base Camp 4 to 5 hrs |
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Pangboche to Tengboche 1.5 to 2 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
We start early today to make it to Namche Bazaar in the day. The trails keep rolling up and down through valleys and villages you crossed on your way up. We stop in Kyanjuma for lunch.
Hot shower and a hearty dinner await in Namche Bazaar after a long hectic day from up the mountains.
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Trek from Tengboche to Namche 4 to 5 hrs |
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Evening stroll in Namche Bazaar |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
The final trekking day is also a long one. We leave Namche and take the same route back to Lukla. The team will gather to share laughs and maybe raise a glass or two before flying out of Lukla the next morning. We thank porters and assistant guide, and bid them farewell.
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Trek from Namche to Lukla 6 to 7 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have a flight to catch today after an early breakfast. Fly out of Khumbu with a content heart, glimpses of the mountains we saw from the trails and memories to cherish a lifetime.
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Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 25 mins |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disclaimer:
This itinerary is subject to change depending on weather, local politics, trail/road conditions and other unforeseen factors out of our control. The guide will suggest best possible alternative should such a situation present itself. In this case, the finish date will remain the same, and will change only if absolutely necessary.