Nepal Culture, Tour & Trek

INCLUDED IN THE COST
● Staff costs and their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
● Guesthouse accommodation during the trek with: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
● All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
● Discovery Mountain’s duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
● An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek Guide
● 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with bed and breakfast
● Down jacket and sleeping bag: to be returned after trip completion
● All necessary paperwork and permits for National Park, ACAP and TIMS
●Energy supplies: Dry fruits, Snicker, Mars and Bounty on your trek
● Assistant on your trek: 4 participants: 1 assistant
● Porter service: 2 participants: 1 porter
●Personal insurance for Nepalese trekking staff
● Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu
● Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
● Medical kit: carried by your trekking assistant guide
●Gamow bag for your safety and security
● All Government and local taxes

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST
● Nepalese visa fee
● International flights
● Travel and rescue insurance
●Tips for guide, porter and driver
● Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
● Personal expenses laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower

ACCOMMODATIONS
We will be staying at Hotel Manaslu, Moon Light hotel or similar hotel 3 star in Kathmandu: and
guest houses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be  served on request and will cost an additional. Also note that single rooms are readily available in
Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher
elevations.

MEALS
All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests. While on trek, we have breakfast and dinner in the teahouses/lodges we spend the night and lunch on our way to the next destination. Nepalese, Tibetan, the more common continental and Indian cuisines are common choices in the menu.

PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIREMENT
Discovery Mountain Trek can offer advice and recommendations about health requirements but it is the individual responsibility of each trekker to acquire any necessary documents and medical care. The
information on the technical sheet provided is indicative, it is your responsibility to check with the
authorities concerned for the exact requirements for your chosen destination at the time of travel. If
you do not obtain any necessary medical consultations or travel documents and are not allowed to
enter a country, or suffer personal injury or death as a result, we have no liability to you for any cost,
loss or damage which you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel
arrangements. It is your responsibility to comply with the regulations and procedures of police, customs and health at all times throughout your trip.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
The best time to trek to the Everest Base Camp Trek is in spring (February to May) and autumn
(September to November). The temperature is moderate in these seasons and guarantees amazing
views through the trip. Although this trek can be undertaken during winter, the cold temperature might
not be suitable for everyone.

GUIDE & STAFF ARRANGEMENT
The most significant thing that makes this trek enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced and helpful Guide and crew member who have the ability of guiding our trek on the mountain smoothly. Our trip will be led by the best and most professional Guide. All of Discovery Mountain Trekking Guide’s are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, skills and personal aptitude. With an objective of sustaining local communities, Discovery Mountain only employs local Staff, who have knowledge about culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, and history of their local region.

PORTER CARE
We are firmly committed to porter rights. We make sure that all our porters are well treated, well paid
and we provide the level of shelter, clothing and footwear that these harsh environments demand.
Porters who become sick are treated with the same care and attention as other team members and we
have previously used helicopters – at our expense – to rescue porters from dangerous situations. We
support the work of the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG), making our resources available to them to help improve the working conditions of the porters. International Porters Progress Group.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The Everest Region is stunningly beautiful, but equally fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as much as we do. Therefore, we believe that the tourism industry has an
obligation to protect and preserve it. Discovery Mountain employs a ‘zero impact’ policy on the natural
environment and the traditional communities that live there. Discovery Mountain, therefore, enforces a
number of do’s and don’ts. Please talk to your trek leader to avoid environmental impacts.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is a condition upon joining any of Discovery Mountain’s trips that all clients be insured for
comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air
ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please note that we don’t arrange or sell insurance.

ACCLIMATIZATION
This trek’s itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
Going up at higher altitudes too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to result in death. The
higher the altitude, the less oxygen will be in the air. For example, at an altitude above of 5000m, there
is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Therefore, our body needs many days to adapt to an environment
with less oxygen. During this trip, we take rest in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche which will help us
acclimatize to the high altitude.

EQUIPMENTS LIST
This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Also understand that the items listed below
will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. Those items marked by an asterisk (*) are provided by Discovery Mountain Trek inclusive in the service. The weight limit for your luggage is 15 kg.

FROM HEAD TO TOE
●A cap or sunhat
●2-pair of thermals
●long-sleeved thermal tops and full-length long johns
● Long-sleeved and short sleeved t-shirts, preferably in quick-drying technical material.
● A light fleece or equivalent
●A breathable light, jacket
●Discovery Mountain Trek’s down Jacket (*)
● Discovery Mountain Trek’s half T-shirt (*)
●Lightweight trousers
●Suitable shorts
●Walking trousers
●A pair of normal souse
●A pair of sandals or equivalent casual shoes for cities, villages and evenings
● 3 pair of socks
●Hat

DAY BAGS/ SHOULDER BAG
● 1 medium shoulder bag: 50-70 liter cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon
● A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables,
PRACTICAL ITEMS
● 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
● 1 compass or GPS (optional)
● 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
● 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
● Female hygiene products
● Wet wipes (baby wipes)
● Tissue /toilet roll
● Anti-bacterial hand wash
MEDICAL
● Small personal first-aid kit simple and light
● Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
● 1 skin-blister repair kit
● Anti-diarrhea pills
● Anti-headache pills
● Cough and/or cold medicine
● Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
● Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
● Water purification tablets or water filter

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Discovery Mountain Trek & Expeditions Company is a trustworthy and registered Company under the
laws of Nepal Tourism Industry and accepts your bookings under the following terms and conditions.
Booking Terms
Booking your trip with Discovery Mountain Trek accept with terms and conditions of sale. Every trekker is required to complete the form of registrations. At the time of registration, Trekker’s are expected to pay a deposit 25% of total cost to complete your booking. Please note the trip cost is required to make in advance as per the company policy, this deposit help us to make confirm reservation of Hotels in City, domestic flights and all other trip arrangements for final trip booking. Along with deposit we need detailed name lists of participants, same as passport, Gender, Nationality, Date of birth, passport number, passport issue/ Expiry dates & profession. You need to send us passport copy, photo identity and e-ticket by e-mail for all trips in Nepal.
Cancellation Policy If any reason you have to cancel your trip, we Discovery Mountain Trek require written confirmation of your decision. The amount you have paid to us will be refunded according to the following terms:

● Cancellation more than 35 days before your departure date: $60 will charged
● Cancellation more than 35 to 19 days before your departure date: your deposit, 25% will charged
● Cancellation more than 18 to 10 days before your departure date: 50% will charged
● Cancellation more than9 to 05 days before your departure date: 75% will charged
● Cancellation less than 4 days before your departure date: 100% of the total will charged

I reserve the right to revise pricing rates declared under any circumstances, or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance changes in exchange rate, government action etc. But, I declared forth effort to keep on the present rate. In case of minor increase in flights fares, hotels or other related factors, we don’t revise the cost of the trip which was already confirmed & booked by deposit.

RISK & RESPONSIBILITY
Your safety and enjoyment is my prime concern. I therefore carry out my responsibility honestly &
sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble – free as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated
otherwise, trip may be change under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as land-slides, road
blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents etc. Any
extra cost incurring there is your personal responsibility and should be borne on the spot.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Discovery Mountain Trek. Please note that
your guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. The guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required. Bad weather in mountain regions can cause domestic flight delays, particularly in the Everest, Lukla, Jomsom, phaplu, Kanchenjunga and any other remote mountain regions in Nepal.