FAQ For Everest trekking

What is the success rate for your trips?

• We have up to 100 % success rate for our Everest treks.

What type of shape do I need to be in, is this trip for me?

• To prepare for a strenuous trek you should begin training at least two to three months before your departure. As a guideline, an hour of aerobic exercise three to four times per week would be considered a minimum requirement. The best preparation is bushwalking involving relatively steep ascents and descents. If you can manage a couple of valley floor to ridgeline ascents per comfortable and able to enjoy the trek to the fullest. They are physically strong, sharp-witted and have an incredibly positive attitude towards a life that we would consider extremely tough. There is something about a trek in the Himalaya that draws you back time and time again. For keen walkers it is a paradise and even avowed non-walkers find that one foot just seems to follow the other, drawn by the appeal of what lies beyond.

 Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?

• Yes Some one come to pick you up from airport to hotel 

What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in trekking?

• In Kathmandu we will provide you 3* category hotel and mountain normal Tea house/ Lodge

Is it possible to reserve a trip now and pay deposit later or do I have to pay deposit at booking/reservation?

• About deposit amount depends on you, this is possible  you reserve your trip now and pay your deposit amount  20% later. 

Is there a possibility of getting separate rooms for the Kathmandu portion of the trip? If so how much extra will this cost?

• Yes this is possible of getting separate rooms in Kathmandu, It cost around $40 Per night.

Is this a guaranteed departure even if I am alone stating in the request trip?

• Our departure  is guaranteed even if you are along.

When I pay the remainder of the money on arrival in Kathmandu, how do you take that money? US cash or credit card?

• Remaining balance you pay upon your arrival in Kathmandu. We accept Visa card, MasterCard, and cash. 

What sort of food can I expect in trekking?

• Most teahouses (lodges) in Everest Base Camp trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal bhat(rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat some every day. In many larger villages you may find some meat items on the menu.

Is the food in mountain prepared to international standard in terms of safety?

• YES, the food is very safe during the trekking and we recommend you to eat the vegetarian and local food. Please follow the suggestion of our guide on the trek.

Is water provided and is there still water available at higher altitudes? Is it filtered/boiled? Readily available?

• Bottled water is easily available at the lodges and tea houses. You can buy bottled water at the cost of USD 2 at lower elevations to USD 4 to higher elevation per littler. You can also drink the normal tap or spring water if you bring the purifying aid with you.

What mode of transportation do you use?

• We used in Kathmandu  all transport Car/ Van/Bus with A/C  
• For domestic flights (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu), we use Tara Air, Agni Air -popular domestic airlines.

What is the best season for this trekking?

•  February, March, April, May,/ October, November, December are the best time to do Everest base camp trek.

What is the weather and temperature like in trekking?

Spring - March / April / May / June

• During springtime, the average temperature is 17 degrees C with a maximum of 25 degrees C during sunny days and a minimum of -15 degrees C in the morning and at night for areas above 4000 meters.
• July / August Through Mid-September is Monsoon Season
• The maximum temperature during the monsoon season averages 25 degrees C during sunny days with a minimum -15 degrees C in the morning and night at areas above 4000 meters. The average temperature tends to hover around a comfortable 18 degrees C.

Autumn - End of September / October / November

• The average temperature during the fall is 15 degrees C with a maximum temp of 20 degrees C during sunny days and a minimum of -10 degrees C in the morning and at night, for areas above 4000 meters altitude.

I m a Vegeterain, is that a Problem ?

• No problem at all because the lodges mostly serve the vegetarian meals. We always recommend our clients to eat vegetarian meals to avoid the food poisoning, eating heavy meals and non- vegetarian meals at the high altitude is not really safe for the stomach.

Do your guides have trekking guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center? Have they received first aid training for high altitude?

• Yes, they have all received a 45-day training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). And NMA.

What safety measures are in place? What safety equipment do your guides carry with them on trek to deal with sickness/accidents?

• Our guides are well trained for the high altitude problems and first aid. They always carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well. All our guides carry the local mobile phones and SAT phones for the emergency.

Do you know about how many miles the trek is?

• Total distance of the entire trek is about 75 miles.

Do we book our own international flights to and from Nepal?

• Yes, you need to book your own International flights.

Can I charge my digital camera or other equipment’s on my trip?

• These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges

Is there any communication while we are on trekking?

• There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. All our guides are equipped with the local mobile phone. You may wish to pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too.

Can I use credit cards in the places I visit in trekking?

• No In Trekking  you need a cash. Please change the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you go to the mountains.

How much additional money do I need per day?

• It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 15 to USD 18 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking.

Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?

• This is a difficult thing to gauge. we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?

• In major places (Namche Bazar, Lukla), we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hotel water in bucket will be provided for shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.

Is Imperial Nepl staff insured?

• Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters.

Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?

• Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?

• Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.

Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?

• The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.

Can I obtain the visa for Nepal upon on arrival at the airport?

• YES, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.