Langtang Gosaikunda Trek (16 Days)

What is the success rate for your trips? 

• We have up to 98 % success rate for our Langtang 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, our staff will pick you up from the airport to your hotel room for you to rest.

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

• In Kathmandu, You will be staying at a 3-star rated hotel and in Teahouse/Lodges in the mountains.

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

• It depend on you. And yes, it is possible for you to pay the amount after you book the trip. But you'll have to send all the paper details and 20% of the total amount before one month of your trip. And pay the remaining sum after you get here.

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

• Yes, you can get yourself a private room in Kathmandu but it will cost you around $40 Per night.

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

• Yes, our departure is guaranteed even if you are alone.

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

• The remaining balance can paid 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 Langtang trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian food. Pasta, 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 – you should 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 concerning safety?

• Yes, the food is very safe during the trek and we recommend you to eat the vegetarian and local food. Please follow the suggestion of our guide to have a safe and vigorous trek.

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

• Bottled water is easily available at the lodges and tea houses in the mountains. You can buy bottled water at the cost of $2 at lower elevations to $4 to higher elevation per liter. You can also drink the standard tap or spring water if you happen to bring a purifying aid with you.

What mode of transportation do you use?

• We use all possbile sort of transport in Kathmandu be it Car/ Van/Bus with A/C and dzomo (dzo), yak, donkey etc in the mountains.

What is the best season for this trekking?

• February, March, April, May,/ October, November, December is the best time to go on  the trek to Langtang region.

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 Vegetarian, is that going to be a problematic issue ? 

• It is not going to be a problem in any ways since most of the lodges and Teahouses in the mountains provide vegeteraian food. And We also recommend our guests to mostly eat vegeterian food on the trip to avoid food realted problems and eating non vegeterian food in higher altitudes is not considerd safe for health.

Do your guides have legitemate trekking guide certificates? Have they received any first aid training at issues in high altitude?

• Yes, all of our guides have 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 the 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 own first aid kit as well. All our guides carry the local mobile phones and SAT phones for the emergency.

Do you know how many miles the trek is?

• The total distance of the entire trek is about 75 miles.

Do we book our international flights to and from Nepal?

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

Can I charge my digital camera or other equipments on my trip?

• These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges or freely depending on the places.

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?

• You can make use of your credit card while in Kathmandu but

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 lunch and dinner per day. USD 15 to USD 18 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for a 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 a shower along the trek?

• Our guides will arrange guesthouses with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hotel water will be provided for the shower; it would cost you extra $3-4 per shower.

Is Imperial Nepal staff insured?

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

Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?

• Along with 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?

• While on the trek, our porters will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, suncream 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 the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be brought by paying  $40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be brought by paying $100. Please be sure to bring 2 copies of your passport size photos for it is required for your Visa.