FAQ

Answers before you fly

The practical side of a Nepal trek — money, training, teahouses, insurance and visas — answered plainly by the team in Kathmandu. Questions about a specific route live on its own trek page.

Booking & payment

Deposits, balances, cancellation terms and what your trip price actually covers.

Preparing & fitness

How fit is fit enough, what to pack, and what to leave to Kathmandu's gear shops.

On the trek

Teahouse life, food and water, staying connected, and looking after the crew.

Health & safety

Altitude protocol, mandatory insurance and what happens when plans change.

Visas & travel

Getting into Nepal, timing your flights and choosing your season.

Still unanswered

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If your question is not here it deserves a real answer — write to us or call the Kathmandu office, and someone who has walked the route replies within a day.