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Frequently asked question is designed to provide the answer to the different queries of the travelers. Which helps to general guide you and further plan before you start your trip. Furthermore, details update information read our below day-to-day guidance or you can also easily get travel books around different bookstores.

1. Where is Nepal?

Nepal is small land locked country located in south Asia in between two giants countries China in the North and India in south , east and west.Nepal is main hometown of the Siddhartha Gautam Buudha the  founder of the WORLD PEACE with  having many great Himalayas including world highest peak mount. Everest country of the world.

2. How can I enter in Nepal?

Entering in Nepal is easy accessible either you can arrive by flight or by land. There are ten Immigration check points known as Entry/Exit Points established under the Department of Immigration. They are administered by concerned Immigration Offices. Entry/Exit points and Immigration Offices are synonymous terms and are used interchangeably.  At the moment there are main 12 international airlines flight operating to Kathmandu, Nepal. The Royal airline is national airlines of Nepal. Nepal airlines( RA) with the flight linkage to: Delhi, Mumbai in India; Bangkok in Thailand; Osaka in Japan; Hong Kong, Shanghai in China; Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; Dubai in United Arab Emirates and Singapore.

Likewise, other international airlines connecting Kathmandu to other parts of the world are Biman Bangladesh to Dhaka in Bangladesh; China Airlines to Lhasa in Tibetan Autonomous Region of China; Druk Air to Paro in Bhutan and New Delhi in India; Gulf Air to Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates; Indian Airlines to Delhi, Kolkata, and Varanasi in India; Qatar Airways to Doha in Qatar; Thai International to Bangkok in Thailand. Regarding more about arrival visa info in Nepal is here in the link - http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/arrival-departure-info.html

Here is more info for land arrival in Nepal - http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/immigration-offices--entry--exit-points-1.html

3. Why Nepal is famous for?

Nepal is famous for great Himalayas kingdom country in the world also rich in geographically, culturally and linguistically. Kathmandu is capital of Nepal which is famous for the many medieval temples arts and architectures, world Buddhist largest monastery, hometown of Sherpa’s. Likewise, Nepal is country of Mount Everest. Nepal has 8 highest mountains among 14 of 8000 meter of the world. Besides there are 1310 above 6000 meters among them 238 peaks are already opened for climbing.

4. How can I get Nepal Visa?

    Nepal Tourist Visa Information

Tourist Visiting Nepal is eligible for The Tourist Visa on Arrival at the Port of Entry. However, Tourists holding the passport of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Afagisthan and Palestine are not eligible for on arrival visa at the Port of Entry. It is issued and may be extended at a time or several times, till the visit but not exceeding 150 day in one year from January to December.

Application for the Visa should be submitted to the Immigration Officer at the Port of Entry or Diplomatic Missions or Consuls of Nepal aboard. Application for extension of the Visa should be submitted to the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Immigration Office at Pokhara. Single and multiple entry facilities are available with the Visa. However, Plain Visa is also available at the time of extension.

Fee structure:

1. a) Multiple entry US $ 25 for 15 days Visa
2. b) Multiple entry US$ 40 for 30 days Visa
3. c) Multiple entry US$ 100 For 90 days Visa

For more info regarding visa you can visit here - http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/visa-information.html

5. How should I prepare for trekking in Nepal?

Before trekking, we should consider you to prepare mentally and physically and aftermath is easy we Sunrise Adventure trek will arrange your all complete trekking package from your arrival to departure. You should bring following things:

Basic trekking equipments

Backpack

Multi-function Clothing

Change money

Your gadget

You should change money because it’s hard to find changes in remote areas. Also do not trek alone if possible, make sure your trekking pass is booked in advance and get some information before trek.

6. What’s the best time to visit Nepal?

Nepal is always best time to visit for the adventure traveler. September to December is the main peak season and next  February to May is the second best season.

Besides this you can visit any time of the year for a daring adventure. Also, pre-booking is better during peak season because most of the transportations, flights, hotels, guides and porters are booked already before a month earlier.

7. What health precautions should be taken before visiting Nepal?

Health should be taken seriously.It is better if you vaccinate for Japanese Encephalitis before traveling here. Also eat only thoroughly cooked foods and drink mineral water from reputed manufacturer. Beside this other soft drinks are perfectly safe and you might consider not eating street foods.

8. What’s the weather like in the high-altitude areas?

Weather can be sometime cold as expected in high-altitude areas during winter but it is considerably difficult to predict. During winter (January & February) it is cold during night as well as day but if by luck sun is out, days can be quit warm. Other seasons are also cold for quite a bit but not like winter. All the way, be ready for adventure & make sure to stay warm.

9. What are the most popular trekking routes in Nepal?

Everest Base Camp Trekking and Annapurna Circuit, Lantang, Manalsu etc are the most popular routes for trekking but there are lot of routes you might be interested. With various routes ranging from short & long, high & low, snow-capped & in valleys, through rivers, water-falls and lakes, there are many routes which are pre-plane or you can be tailor your own route.

10. What about airport transfers?

Sunrise Adventure Trek has a service to pick-up you up from airport as well as drop off you there. Our representative will be taking slip with your name while you in arrive in Kathmandu international airport.

11. Where do I obtain a visa?

You can obtain visa after arrival in entry point. You will need right amount of USD, or Nepali rupees with two passport size photographs and have to complete necessary forms.

For further info follow the link:

12. Why do we need travel insurance?

For relaxed trip you will need travel insurance. Travel insurance varies with the kind of adventure that you are about to undertake. Usually group tours do not need insurance but it is better if you have one. Likewise, some serious adventures including Expeditions and Nepal  Trekking might need travel insurance. You should provide us all the documents to complete the formalities that can be helpful for us to rescue in case of emergency.

You should carefully select the policy that covers the overall itinerary details like helicopter and medical rescue with medical expenses for serious undertaking. And note that in Nepal you cannot get travel insurance.

13. What currencies are acceptable and what about ATMs?

All most of the travel agencies, hotels and other similar agencies accept USD, Euros and Pounds but while you in travelling it is better if you convert it in Nepali rupee because in small shops and other places during the tour or trekking, it might be hard to trade.

ATM in Nepal accepts most of the cards with priority in Visa, MasterCard & American Express and the cash is converted in Nepali rupee during transaction. Kathmandu & Pokhara are main places with ATM services but slowly they are introduced in other areas too.

14. Is there an orientation meeting before the trek?

Yes, there will be orientation meeting before the trek. Normally meetings are held in the around evening time at your hotel. You will be pre-informed for the meeting upon your arrival in Kathmandu.

15. What will a typical trekking day is like?

Trekking days will depend on which month you are travelling. Usually you will trekking up-to maximum of 8 hours per day. The trekking might be challenging if you are reasonably fit but it won’t be that exhausting. Many trips are designed with comfortable distance so that you can be ready for next day.

16. What kind of meals can I expect during the trip?

Most of the popular trails there is pretty option to choose meals from continental, Italic, Chinese, Indian etc menus including different soups, rice dishes and noodles. But on least popular trails and remote areas the option are limited with typical Nepali meal like Dal Bhat and curry or instant noodles.

17. What about alcoholic beverages?

You must avoid alcoholic beverages in case you are going in high-altitude, it’s because alcohol may cause dehydration. In the same way, Smoking, sleeping pills and sedatives may hamper you by decreasing blood flow in your brain and in high altitude oxygen is low. So, alcoholic beverages are not encouraged.

18. Who will be part of my trekking team?

As a part of your trekking team, Sunrise Adventure Trek can manage Guide(s) and porter(s) according to the group and load you ought to carry while trekking. Basically your team will comprise of you, your group, guide(s) and porter(s). so you don’t worry about the trek all we do manage wisely.

19. What about communication while we’re on the trek?

Somewhat communication is possible in many of the trekking trails with exception in some of the extremely rural areas. In that case you should carry satellite phone for communication, cell phone.

20. Can I charge phones and camera batteries along the trek?

Of course! You can charge your gadgets in many of the lodges while on the trek but you will need to pay extra. It is better to bring in portable solar or extra battery because most of the trekking lodges with charging facility is more like hit or miss thing.

21. Is safe drinking water available at teahouses?

Nice question. And yes, bottled mineral water is available in almost every teahouse while trekking. You need to purchase it and as higher you go the cost of mineral water also goes up. If you want to enjoy river water of Himalayas, you might need water filtering tablets like iodine/water guard.

22. Should I bring food with me?

Many trekkers bring high energy foods & beverages and it is seen to be very useful. So, you might also consider bringing some high energy packed foods which are lightweight like granola bars & chocolate bars. To note; beef & pork are not encouraged because of cultural belief but many trekkers seem to bring it with them (now-a-days Nepali people are more aware so many of them may not mind).

23. What happens if there’s an emergency or extreme altitude sickness?

First of all you will be treated with first aid (some Dilamox/Zolamide) then taken to lower altitude & if the condition is extreme you will be rescued by helicopter for this your travel insurance will cover the rescue expenses. So, many trekkers choose travel insurance before the trek. For convenience, some famous routes have medical and small pharmacies for mild injuries.

24. Are your trekking crews insured?

Yes, all Sunrise Adventure Trek guides, porters and all staffs are insured by the company so you have to be sure and go trekking with the insurance guide and porters so for this choose your best and reliable trekking company. Also, it is better if you insure yourself and hit relaxed adventure that lies ahead.

25. How about our guides and porters ?

Our all guides and porters are friendly and professional have long experienced as well as having proper knowledge in this trekking field since long years. Our guides are licensed by government with necessary training form the ministry of the tourism board.

26. Does your company accept credit cards and foreign currencies?

Yes, our company accepts credit cards and transaction relating your payments can be done from it. Basically, American Express, MasterCard, Paypal, Maestro & Visa are preferred. We do accept foreign currencies like Chinese, Euro, Pound, Dollar etc.

27. What extra expenses should I expect?

Extra expense depends entirely upon you. If you like to buy mineral water, do hot water shower in mountain, electronic charges, hard drnks and soft drinks & toiletries in the Himalayas then around USD 12 to 15 is enough on daily basis. While in Kathmandu expenses can range on what you eat to what service you are expecting.

28. What about tipping?

Tipping in Nepal is not mandatory but it is expected at the end of the trip. Normally  tipping minimum 10% of your total payment. But you can tip according to your happiness and satisfaction, performance and their behavior.

29. What are some basic Nepali customs that I should know about?

Nepali custom is not that different from other Asian countries you should:

1. Take off shoes & ask for permission before entering Temples or houses
2. Public display of affection such as kissing are considered offensive
3. Before taking photograph, check whether it is allowed or not
4. Nepalese eat with hand, although they eat with fork & spoon in hotels and restaurants
5. Nepalese don’t eat beef
6. Nepalese behave guest as god in our custom so guests are warmly treated

30. What if I arrive early or depart late? Can you arrange extra nights’ lodging? Is there a single-room option?

Yes, If you arrive early or depart late, we Sunrise Adventure trek will arrange you extra nights’ lodging. Many hotels working with our agency offer you from luxury, premium/ standard and budget hotel as our client’s budget and choice.

Main things to do in Nepal

2. Top Adventure activities in Nepal –

Great Adventure Activities in Nepal

Nepal is well known for great Himalaya’s kingdom and the birthplace of Lord Buddha country in the world so it’s quite famous for different types of adventures activities. Nepal is geographically divided into different adventure land from conquering world highest peak mount Everest 8848m / 29029 fit and Teri including world deepest Georges which provides the lifetime  achievement to the world travelers.

Sunrise Adventure trek provides below different unique adventures activities in Nepal very safely from our professional team for all the adventures sport lovers.

Trekking, Rock climbing, Bunjee jumping, Helicopter Day tour, Mountain flight

Paragliding ,White water rafting , Cannoning Wildlife safari, Mountaineering

Jeep flyer, Ultra flight, Heli skiing,

Mountain biking,

Top Trekking Destinations in Nepal

Trekking in Nepal is main sport activities to know real Nepal and the Himalayas in the world. It’s the homeland of the world highest peak mount Everest including around 1300 peaks which are higher than 6000 meter above the sea level so there are 100s of virgin and wilderness trekking trail in the Himalayas . Nepal is the land of the mystic Himalayas, combines with lush hills, different flora and fauna with mystic geographical formation so trekking and hiking is famous in Nepal to see the spectacular sunrise and sunset views of the unique Himalayas which is lifetime experience to the traveler.

Everest Base Camp,  Annapurna Base camp,

Lantang/ Gosaikunda  Region, Upper Mustang ,

Manaslu Trek,

Top Tour Destinations in Nepal

Nepal is culturally, ethnically and linguistically small richest country in the world. Nepal is the birth of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha called founder of world peace. Land of the Sherpas with their different lifestyle and cultures, multiple ethnic people and their customs, different medieval period art and architectures , Living Goddess kumari, many Himalayas are the main attraction for sightseeing tour in Nepal .Now a day’s all modern people they are flowing meditation and yoga in search of peace and prosperity. We have religious harmony among all different religion. Hindus and Buddhist religious tour is very famous in Nepal. Besides that ancient temples, old largest Bauddhanath monastery, old famous Hindu temple called Pashupatinath temple, durbar squares, unique caves, different floras and faunas, world highest Tilicho lake 4919 m/ 16138 ft. with famous Chitwan National park different types of wild animals, spices are precious place for the travelers.

Kathmandu , Pokhara, Chitwan

Lumbini, Bardia , Illam , Dharan, Dhanakuta 

Top Peak climbing in Nepal

Nepal is richest Himalaya’s country in the world. Great Himalayas is well known for outstanding achievements in peak climbing in the world. Nepal has 1310 mountains peaks above 6000 meters among them around 300 peaks are formally authorized to climb. Trekking peaks is normally known as 5000 m to below 7000 meter which is classified by Nepal Mountaineering association. So Nepal has countless naming Himalayas peaks ranging from West to East and North to South.

Likewise, summiting in the different Himalayas also opportunity to see other surrounding might Himalayas. Sunrise Adventure trek have expert climbing Sherpa and guide having long years peak climbing in the different Himalayas so will offers different peaks climbing to our guest as their request including all climbing equipments and gears.

Island Peak, Mera peak climbing,  Chulu peak

Lubuche Peak, Ama Dablam, Pisang Peak

Top Mountaineering in Nepal

Nepal is mountaineering paradise country in the world. Nepal has eight of the world’s peaks is situated in Nepal among 14 highest peaks of the world. Nepal mountaineering association NMA is national mountaineering association of Nepal which was established in 1973 to promote safety and awareness mountaineering activities in Nepal. There are 1310 mountain peaks in Nepal among them 300 are open to climb and remaining are virgin mountains in Nepal. So there is no doubt Nepal is famous mountaineering hub in the world. Similarly out of 14 world highest mountain there are 8 highest mountains lies in Nepal which are 8000 meter above sea level.

What are the 8 world highest mountains in Nepal?

Mount Everest -  Mt. Everest 8848 m (29029 ft ) is earth’s highest mountain in the world located in the Mahalangur Himal sub range of the Himalayas between Nepal and China boarders. Everest was first climb in 29 May 1953 by  Tenzing Norgay Sherpa from Nepal and Edmund Hillary from New Zealnd. Mount Everest is also known as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan.

Kanchenjunga – Kanchenjunga 8586m (28169 ft) is the third highest mountain in the world and second highest mountain in Nepal which lies in between Nepal and India close to Sikkim boarder. Kanchenjunga is 125 km far from Everest. Until 1849 Kanchenjunga was assumed as first highest mountain in the world but later on it was declare as third highest mountain in the world. Kanchenjunga was first attempt to climb in 1905 but parties were killed due to avalanche and later on in 1955 British climber they did successful climb it.

Lhotse -Lhotse 8516 m ( 27940 ft ) as a fourth highest mountain in the world which lies in Everest region. Lhotse was first climb by Swiss climber in 1956. First in 1956 Swiss team climb Lhotse.

Makalu - Makalu 8485m (27838 ft)  is fifth highest mountain in the world located in Mahalangur Himalayas. Makalu is just 14 miles 19 km east from Everest. Makalu is also known as isolated mountain which was first submitted in 1955 by French expedition team.

Cho You – Cho Oyu  8188 m / 26864 ft it’s six highest ,mountain in the world. Cho Oyu is just 20 km far from Everest and close to Lhotse. Cho Oyu was first climb in 1954

Dhaulagiri -  Dhaulagiri 8167 m / 26795  is  seventh highest mountain in the world. Dhaulagiri is located in north central part of Nepal which is 120 km far from Kaligandki river. Kaligandaki River is flows from Kaligandaki George which is known as deepest George of the world. Dhaulagiri was discovered in 1808 and which was first climb in 1960.

Manaslu – Manaslu ( 8163 m /26781 ft ) is eight highest mountain in the world which is located in western central part of Nepal in Gorkha district. Manaslu is 64 km 40 miles east of mount Annapurna.  Nepalese government permitted to trek in Manaslu circuit in 1991 and Manaslu national park was declared in 1998

Annapurna – Annapurna (8091 m/ 26000 ft) is an enormous massif which is tenth highest peak in the world it’s 55 km far from world deepest George called Kaligandaki George. Annapurna is commonly known as goddess of harvest.

Nepal eight highest mountain