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| Visa |
| Nepal announces free visa for tourists!! At
the time when the country is celebrating the 50th anniversary
of the first accent to the Mount Everest; His Majesty’s
Government of Nepal has announced a new policy of waiving
visa fee for any tourist visiting the country for a period
of 3 days. Similarly tourists coming from South Asian countries
(SAARC) as well as neighboring People's Republic of China
will also get free visa to Nepal. Likewise arrangements have
been made to provide free visa for any national for re-entry
to Nepal provided those tourists have stayed at least for
15 days in the country in a visa year ( Jan-Dec). |
| What to Bring? |
Traveling light is the best when going on a
journey. Though there are certain things, which are essential
to make your stay in Nepal pleasant. When going trekking you
need a good pair of trekking boots, warm and comfortable clothing
and a sleeping bag.
It is possible to hire a sleeping bag and down jackets in
Kathmandu at reasonable prices. When visiting the lower parts
of Nepal, you need loose and light clothing; the day temperatures
from spring to autumn can get very high. Light colored clothings
(Possibly jungle color) is recommended when visiting wildlife
reserves. Going on a raft, you need a pair of sandals, T-shirt,
pair of shorts, swimming costume (optional) & some warm
cloth for evening. |
| Seasons |
| Spring:
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March to May The rhododendron
blooms, nice and warm days |
| Summer:
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June to August Hot weather
and rainy days. Trekking is limited due to heavy rainfalls |
| Autumn:
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September to November
The sky clears up again offering stunning mountain
views |
| Winter:
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December to February
The days are cold and nights are freezing. Trekking
in high area is limited due to snowfall. |
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| Risk and Liability |
| Highlander always put its all efforts in making
your journey smooth and pleasant. But we can not be responsible
for any change or cancellation of programs due to any unavoidable
circumstances such as road blocked, flood, snow, cancellation
of flight, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents. Any extra
cost occuring thereof shall be borne by clients. So, it is
most advisable that clients to have full insurance against
medical and personal accidents risks. |
| Fitness: |
| Good physical condition will make any of the
tours more enjoyable. To prepare yourself to go trekking,
it is good doing cycling, jogging, long walks involving up
and down hill in the beginning. Trekking is possible even
for old people and young children. |
| Medical advice: |
| Travelers are requested to bring medicine prescribed
by their doctor at home. Common medicine for stomach problems,
headache, and malaria is available in Kathmandu. Medicine
is usually not available in remote areas. So necessary medicine
is advisable to carry with you on the treks. Before going
to Nepal, it is advised to get injection against typhoid,
meningitis and hepatitis. Malaria is not a problem in the
higher area of Nepal, but can be found at the lower. Please
consult your doctor for more information. |
| Altitude problem: |
| This is often known as acute mountain sickness,
which is particularly a matter of important medical consideration
while trekking the Himalayas. Altitude sickness means the
effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations
above 3000 meters. Symptoms like headache, nausea, shortness
of breath; fatigue etc can be encountered as initials of the
sickness. The major information source on prevention and treatment
of the sickness can be get from Himalayan Rescue Association
and Highlander is the confide life member of it. We assure
every trekker that all our guides have followed the training
conducted by Himalayan rescue Association |
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