Everest Base Camp became first choice of avid adventure traveler. Trekker walk 6 to 7 hrs every day to conquer Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,600ft). Our Complete Everest Base Camp Trekking package is the most appropriate package if you want to enjoy the EBC Trek in easy, convenient and hassle freeway.

The local government, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has banned plastic bottles since January, 2020 Trekkers are advised to bring own light wight nelgene or aluminum  light weight water bottle (1 liter) to fill up with boiled and safe drinking water (chlorine treated), Mountain Mart Treks (MMT) provides unlimited safe drinking water to MMT trekkers. Similarly, camel bag or water bladder can be used as well to dehydrate your body.

It is important to know difficulty of Everest Base Camp Trek and its level of fitness before attempt this high altitude trek. Fitness of Everest Base Camp should include cardio endurance, strength endurance and high altitude training. A fair physical fitness with 40 to 45 min daily morning jog prior 60 days of hike, assist to summit Everest Base Camp comfortably.

The best possibility of Cheap Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal, hire local trekking agency and pay your own meal. Your appetite wouldn’t remain same every day; simply eat more, pay more. It is possible to climb Everest Trekking independently if you use to go backpacking frequently, Kathmandu to Lukla flight ticket is all you need. If you have longer vacation, drive Kathmandu to Bhandar by bus and commence trek to avoid expensive flight fair US$190 per person each flight.

Light weight thermal wears are recommended to Everest Base Camp Trekking. You could borrow the bucket and purchase liquid detergent in Namche Bazzar where majority trekkers stay 2 nights for acclimatization. Some Lodges also offer Laundry service, this avoids your hands from freezing cold water.

Both Mount Everest and Kilimanjaro are demanding spectacular high altitude trekking as well as climbing destinations. They both are famous among adventure enthusiasts. Mount Kilimanjaro climbing is harder because of night summit and 4 hours long descend to reach camp site after summit Kilimanjaro. Summit night involves big jump in elevation; 1,200m/3,900ft, additionaly shorter Kilimanjaro Route takes you high above quickly and enhances of AMS chances. This is one of the vital reason that Kilimanjaro has a lot less success rating that Mount Everest Base Camp Trekking.

On the domestic flight Kathmandu to Lukla vice versa or Ramechhap to Lukla and return flights have baggage limitation for safety reason. Each passenger allows 15kgs/ 33lbs total weight including check in and hand luggage. Some trekkers are confused in long packing checklist and weight restriction; in fact 15 kg/33lbs baggage allowance is not that bad as packing list are to fit all season and eventualizes. Contact us; info@mountianmarttreks.com to obtain proper packing check list for Complete Everest Base Camp Trek Package.

We all know that Everest Base Camp Trekking starts from Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) climb up to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,600ft) A warm sleeping down sleeping bag; rated -5 °C for summer and -20°C for winter is required to attempt EBC trekking, though there is blanket into the room at Every Lodge. Light weight cotton or silk liner also recommend for additional preparation of unpredicted weather in Everest Region. Mountain Mart Treks borrows warm 4 season sleeping rated -20°C here in Kathmandu. 

Complete Everest Base Camp Trekking Package itinerary is perfectly tailored to fit beginners to experts Everest Base Camp trekkers. There are 2 rest and acclimatization days; Namche Bazzar (3,440m/11,286ft) and Dingboche (4,340m/14,238ft) before conquer Everest Base Cmap (5,364m/17,600ft) Though, we recommend to retain basic physical and mental fitness to climb Everest Base Camp. You would walk through the uphill and downhill trail covering highland living Sherpa Villages as well as rocky path of large Khumbu glacier. 

Everest Base Camp has no airport but there is helipad to supply Everest Expedition logistic and emergency cases. Short time Everest Travelers charter helicopter and land in Everest Base Camp and return to Kathmandu. Regular Everest Base Camp Trekking itinerary fly to Lukla, 35 minutes airstrip from capital city Kathmandu and 8 days to reach Everest Base Camp (5,364m17,600ft) including 2 acclimatization days and 3 days to Lukla. Then next morning, fly back to Kathmandu with full of Everest photos, videos and memories. 

Trekking to Everest Base Camp involves adventure and  fun. More than 70% trekking itinerary is above 3,5oom/11,483ft Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) gives additional threat and obstacles to reach Base Camp. Here is some tips to prevent altitude sickness in Everest Base Camp Trekking. 

1.    Customize AMS friendly itinerary 
2.    Ascend slowly but steadily 
3.    Drink 4-5 liters of water per day 
4.    Keep Acclimatization days before Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft)
5.    Eat hygiene food and rest enough 
6.    Be mentally prepared and jog daily 30-45 minutes before 3 months of EBC trek 
7.    Hire professional company and guide with wilderness first aid training 
 

Our Compile Everest Base Camp Trek Itineracy does not include night stay at base camp as this is Lodge trek; sleep in Tea House Lodge and eat as well. You are not carrying food and tents in this trekking, day hike to Everest Base Camp and return Gorakshep village (5,100m16,732fft) for night stay. Regular Trekking permit does not allow sleep at Everest Base Camp but you could spend long hours talking photos, videos and inspecting Himalayan tranquility. Please, note that South face of Mount Everest (8,850m/29,035ft) Nepal does not have summit view of mighty Everest. 

Definitely yes. Mountain Mart Trekking company all set Everest Base Camp Trek departures have been guaranteed. You could pick your most convenient date and we make it happen comfortably. Despite guaranteed departure, we offer customize trip that fits your physical fitness, vacation length and budget. If you have booked your Everest Base Camp Trekking from home or any international travel agency, and canceled at last minutes by whatever reason, we are just a mail away with Everest Base Camp Trek 100% guarantee to your wished date. 

We never know tomorrow, but we can prepare for it. If you failed your Everest Base Camp group trekking half way, wouldn’t be left along. Our assistant guide will take care your remaining trip leading easier trail, lower route while others hike to Everest Base Camp and return Lukla. This personalized service doesn’t borne any additional cost. It’s group trek with open option of private trek on group 

Best time for EBC trekking

There is a slogan: “Nepal for all season”.  Trekking in Nepal is always suitable for the trekkers, though there is the best time to trek Everest Base Camp. The two best seasons, Autumn (September, October and November) and Spring (March, April and May) are the best time out of the bests to explore the Himalayas. Among best trekking month, we have enlisted other best time to trek to Everest Base Camp: winter (December, January and February) summer (December, January and February) 

Trekking to Everest base camp has been one of the top picks among adventure enthusiastic these days. Everest Base camp offers majestic views of Mt Everest, Khumbu ice-fall, glaciers, stunning landscape and varieties of flora and fauna in Sagarmatha National park. The Everest region is full of challenging trails, unpredictable risk, massive mountains, dramatic scenery, and mesmerizing experience, but it will be all myth if you visit there in the wrong season. It is important to understand the weather and the best time to trek Everest Base Camp before planning your trek to the Everest region.

Complete Everest Base Camp Trek Package Food 

Breakfast:

The first meal of the day is eaten in the early morning and it must replenish your body with energy for longer period of time. In the tea houses, you will be served healthy breakfast like: Porridge/Oats, Muesli,Toast with honey/jam/butter, Eggs,Tibetan Bread, Pancakes, and few more. Check the detail food guide list served at the tea houses.

Lunch:

Meal of the day is served as per the menu of the tea houses. Often, Lunch is as similar as the lunch, like typical Nepali food: dal, bhat, tarkari, achar and continentals. You can also order your favorite appetizer at the tea houses.

Dinner:

Mainly, the typical dinner includes dal, bhat, tarkari, and acchar; means rice, lentils, vegetables, and pickle. The Nepali lunch is best recommended by expert as it refuels the constant body energy. Besides Nepali food, you can get varieties of western meals in lunch like noodles, Momo, pasta, sandwich, pizza, macaronis, spaghetti and etc.

The Everest Region is a Buddhist territory so no animals are slaughtered here. However, meat is carried by the aircraft to Lukla and porters or mules carry it to the tea houses. Therefore, the health experts and our consultant suggest not eating non refrigerated stale meat while trekking in the Himalayas.

Complete Everest Base Camp Trekking Accommodation 

This Everest Base Camp Trekking packages offer the soft, comfortable, private accommodation though out the trek. At Lukla, Phakding and Namche, the trekkers get attached bathroom with hot shower facility. But in the higher elevation, the tea houses have twin room with share toilet and shower.

MMT provides good facility of beds, bed-sheet, duvet, and pillow. As Everest Region is cold, Mountain Mart Treks provides 4 season comfortable sleeping bag for warm sleep and clean blankets every night in Everest Base Camp Trekking Lodges. if you feel extreme cold at the higher elevation, our ever-smiling trekking guides manage additional blankets on request.

Everest Base Camp Trek porter 

Local porters in Everest Region are strong, fit and perfect for high altitude trekking routes.  Hiring a porter supports locals providing jobs and contributing local community economy. Standard weight to porter 30 kilos/66 pounds. Mountain Mart Treks provides 1 porter for 2 trekkers. They are quiet, humble, smiling and speak a bit English. Each tourist porter becomes a guide progressing porter cum guide in 3-5 years practicing English and acquiring guide trekking held by Nepal government. Hiring trekking porter to Everest Base Camp cost US$20 to 25 a day that covers meals, salary, equipment and insurance. 

Kathmandu to Lukla flight

Lukla is gateway to Everest Base Camp. This rural village is connected from Kathmandu by planes after Lukla airport built in 1964 under supervision of Sir Edmond Hillary and, upgraded paving 2001. Lukla airport is 135km/84 miles far from capital city Kathmandu and driving distance is 383km/238 miles. Kathmandu to Lukla flight shorten Everest Base Camp Trekking 21 days to 12 days.  

Cloud and turbulent weather are a regular phenomenon in the Everest Region. This domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice versa may have to be delayed for a few hours or even cancelled for a day or more. As a safeguard we recommend to add on a couple of buffer days after your trek before fly from Kathmandu to your onward destination. 

Everest base camp trek difficulty

Everest Base camp Trek is one of the most renowned treks among the trekkers in the world. EBC Trek is moderate to strenuous which can easily be accomplished by the trekkers of average physical fitness. Trekking to the base camp of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, is the dream of every trekker.

Trekking to the altitude of 5,364m isn’t that easy; there are some difficulties which make the trek risky or dangerous. EBC Trek is one of the greatest lifelong rewards for every trekker; if you can’t carve risk to accomplish it, you can never enjoy the life as trekkers: There is no worth of achieving the rewards if you fail to be virtuous against fear.

The EBC Trek is obviously risky and hazardous from the beginning till the end. The trek commences from Kathmandu with a turbulent mountain flight which bestows a thrilling and breathtaking experience to the trekkers. Once the trek begins from Lukla, we cross suspension bridges over the surging rivers; walk through the dense forest, narrow cliffs or ridges; and trace off the beaten route which will definitely make the trek dangerous and risky. Although the trek is tough and risky, with some precautions, plans, fitness, and guidance, trekkers of the age group 17 to 70 have easily accomplished the trek; therefore, EBC Trek is doable if trekkers.

EBC trekking distance

The Everest base camp (5,364m/17,600ft) is 4,48km/2,79miles away from Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)). Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek turned to Bhandar Everest Base Camp Trek (2 days walk from Jiri) after 215km long road connected from ancient city Kathmandu. 

Kathmandu also air connected to another rural village Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) 7 days walk before conquer Everest Base Camp offers an opportunity to accomplish the EBC Trek in short time.  You have another option to choose Everest Helicopter Trekking Tour to reach Everest Base Camp on foot and return by helicopter. If you have limited time, there is private and sharing basis Helicopter mountain flight with landing in Kala Pathar (view point of Mount Everest), breakfast at Luxury Hotel; Everest view Hotel and return to Kathmandu. 

Complete Everest Base Camp trekking package

Everest Region is Heaven where deities are solacing in the tranquil nature. God has bestowed this region with natural, biological, cultural and ecological diversity. It is an opportunity to explore the mystery and myth in the wonderful mountain region. The aesthetic natural beauty of The Himalayas like green hills, chirping sound of birds, classical vale, glacial, moraines, milky river, dense alpine forest, inspires the exhausted trekkers to forge ahead and venture the heavenly place on Earth, Everest Base Camp. Mountain Mart Trekking company has tailored hassle free airport to airport Everest Base Camp Trekking Packages to fit all kind of trekkers. This Complete Everest Base Camp Trekking package offers 3 star Heritage Boutique Hotel for 3 nights in Kathmandu, domestic flight Kathmandu to Lukla and vice versa, experience trekking and strong porter, breakfast, lunch and dinner on your choice and comfortable Lodge accommodations.We have short Everest Base Camp Trekking package to short vacation travelers as well as long Complete Everest Base Camp Trekking Package to avid enthusiastic. 

Everest Base Camp trekking operator company

Have you ever dreamed to conquer Everest Base Camp on foot? Without any mistake, book with Kathmandu, Nepal based adventure travel company. There are very few companies operated by adventure guides. Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading professional company with high rating, quality service and great company history. We offer hassle free trip and give true value of hard-earned money. There are no compromises on safety and our slogan “Guest First” Trekking becomes an adventurous and lifelong experience when you trek with a certified trekking agency based in Nepal like MMT. Book your trek with us, and enjoy the aura of Nepal Trekking Tour to the fullest.

EBC fixed departure and group joining

Trekking to the base camp of Mt. Everest is one of the greatest and adventurous achievements to anyone; as a result, Everest Base Camp Trek has become the popular trekking package admired by the trekkers and adventure sportsmen. We’ve several set departures both seasons and off trekking seasons. Despite this, customize departures are offered to meet travelers’ vacation and requirement. 

Group Trek helps to maintain a friendly and helpful atmosphere throughout the journey.

Trekking in-group will always boost the confidence of the trekkers.

In a long trek like ‘Bhandar – Everest Base Camp Trek’, trekkers support and help one another.
EBC Group Joining Trek will make the trek cheaper than trekking individually.
The trekkers exchange their culture, travel experience, ideas, personality, etc. Also, they may get good friends on the trek.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please, read MMT’s ‘Terms and Conditions’ carefully prior to trip booking

Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.

2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:

• Personal travel insurance, medical assistance and helicopter evacuation.
• Visa, Passport and transit point expenses.
•  Extra meals, entertainment activities, accommodation, transportation costs are not included in the itinerary.
• Laundry, postal, medicine, clothing, gears and personal expenses.
• Tips and excess baggage charge.

 5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.    
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)

Download Nepal VISA form (.pdf)

Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.

Tourist visas shall be granted for a maximum period of 150 days in a visa year (January to December)

A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.

An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.

A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -

Tourist Visa Exceptions

Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.

Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.

Entry

No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.

Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:

• Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Visa Application Forms

A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.

Visa Fees

The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:

1. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days: US$ 25 payable only in USD dollars.
2. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days: US$ 40 payable only in USD dollars
3. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days: US$ 100 payable only in USD dollars
4. Regardless of the provisions stated in points E1 and E2 above: Tourists with passports from South Asian
   Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan
   and Sri Lanka) are not required to pay visa fees for a 30 day visa.
5. Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter into Nepal.

Visa Extension Fees

The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:

1. US$ 2 equivalent, in Nepali currency, per day of the extension period.
2. An additional US$ 20 or equivalent, in Nepali currency, is payable on a single-entry visa in F1 if a MultipleEntry facility is requested for the extended period.
3. If foreign visitors failed to renew their visa and need to do so at an exit point, they have to pay an additional equivalent to US$ 3, in Nepalese currency, on the regular visa extension fee.
4. Foreign visitors who have overstayed their visa period of 150 days without extension are required to pay an additional visa fee as per provision in F3, plus a fine as specified in Clause 10 sun-clause 4 of the immigration Act 2049.
5. Regardless of the provision stated in F1: 15 days is counted as a minimum extension period and the visa fee is charged accordingly. For an extension period of more than 15 days, the visa fee is charged as per the provision of F1.
6. A tourist visa can be extended for up to a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (Jan. – Dec.).
   It is cheaper to purchase a 30 day visa at the point of entry and then to extend it, for 15 days or more at the Central Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara unless you are staying for 90 days or more
   
   For an extension to a visa you will need two additional passport photographs for each extension.

Transit Visa

A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.

A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.

For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.

Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.

Important Information to Visitors

Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.

You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.

Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.

Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.

You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.

Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.

Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.

If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.

You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.

You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.

If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.

You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.

Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.

Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.

Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.

We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.

1. Respect privacy while taking photographs.
2. Respect holy places.
3. Refrain from giving money to children as it will encourage begging.
4. Respecting local etiquette will earn you respect.
   Let the Himalayas change you – do not change them: so remember while you are on trekking:
5. Leave campsites cleaner than you have found them.
6. Do not light open fires.
7. Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place.
8. Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants.
9. Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
10. Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures.
11. Protect the natural environment.

Information for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:

Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.

General Information

Office Hours

Visa Application Hours

Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.

Trekking cards and Permits for Conservation Areas, National Parks and Restricted Areas

All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.

Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.

Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.

National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).

Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.

Tourist Visa

The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.

The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).

A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.

If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.

Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.

Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.

Head Wear

• Warm Hat
• Sunhat/bandana
• Sunglasses (UV protected) 
• Buffs

Upper Body Wear 

• Fast drying T Shirts - 2 or 3  
• Base layer – 1 set
• Thermal – 1 set
• Woolen jumper/sweater/fleece jacket; Base layers - 1
• Wind and water proof jacket – 1 
• Down Jacket – 1 

Hand Wear 

• Inner layer warm gloves Gore-Tex or similar 
• Windproof outer gloves Gore-Tex or similar 

Lower Body Wear 

• Breathable Undergarments
• Hiking shorts
• Thermal trouser 
• Pants - lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
• Waterproof pants

Foot Wear 

• Warmer inner socks
• Trekking socks (thick wool blended) 
• Light weight sneakers 
• High ankle sturdy trekking boots
• Gaiters

Toiletries

• Light weight Towel
• Tooth brush and paste 
• Soap and shampoo 
• Comb  
• Lip guard 
• Sunscreen
• Wet wipes for cleaning
• Face and body moisturizer  
• Nail cutter 

Accessories

• Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
• Walking Poles – Provided by Mountain Mart Treks (MMT) in Kathmandu 
• Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter Aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best (2 bottles)
• Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day
• Travel baggage any size – suitcase, backpack or anything comfortable for you 
• Bag Liners to waterproof your duffel bags 55 liters provided by MMT 
• Sleeping bag liner for fresh night sleep 
• Duffel bag – Provided by MMT in Kathmandu which is carried by porter 
• Warm Down Sleeping bag provided by MMT in Kathmandu 
• First-aid kit; Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
• Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular