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. Someone will be there to pick you up from the airport to your hotel room.

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

• In Kathmandu, We will provide you with a 3 star hotel room and in the mountains, Tea house/ Lodge with all possible facilities.

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

• Yes, it is possible but you will have to provide us with all of you details and 20% of the whole amount before one month of your arrival. And the other part of the sum must be paid uppon your arrival.

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

• Yes, it is possible to get a separate rooms in Kathmandu. It will cost you around $40/per night.

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

• Our departure is guaranteed even if you are alone.

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

• You pay the remaining sum upon your arrival in Kathmandu. We gladly accept Visa card, MasterCard, and cash. 

What sort of food can I expect in trekking?

• Most teahouses (lodges) in Everest Base Camp trails cook delicious range of food, mostly vegeterian. Pasta, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal Bhat(rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and also 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 and must eat some every day. In many larger villages, you can and will find some meat items on the menu.

Is the food in mountain prepared to international standard regarding safety?

• Yes, the food is very safe during the trek and we recommend you to eat vegetarian and local food. Please follow the suggestion of our guides on your journey to adjust your body and mind to the climate there.

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

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

What mode of transportation do you use?

• We use all possible transport medium in Kathmandu, be it Car/ Van/Bus and with A/C. 
• For domestic flights (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu), We use the servic of Tara Air, Agni Air -the popular domestic airlines.

What is the best season for this trekking?

•  February, March, April, May,/ October, November, December is the best time to go on a trek to the base camp of Mount Everest.

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 a Problem?

• It is not a problem at all because the lodges mostly serves vegetarian meals. We always recommend our clients to eat vegetarian meals to avoid food poisoning or any problems relating to food, eating heavy meals and non-vegetarian meals at the high altitude is not safe for your health.

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 course 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 high altitude problems. They always carry a first aid kit bag during the trek. However, we still recommend you to bring your own first aid kit as well. All of our guides carry local mobile phones and SAT phones for any 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 equipment on my trip?

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

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 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 guides mobile and pay him directly for the international calls too.

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

• No, during the trek you need to pay everything  by cash. And Please do not forget to exchange the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you start your journey.

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. 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?

• It 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. And you choose to tip them only if you like thier services.

What opportunities will I have for a shower along the trek?

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

Is Imperial Nepal staff insured?

• Our company has insurance for all of 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 up 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 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, suncream etc.

Will there be a place to store our items/clothing that are not necessary on the trek?

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

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

• Ofcourse, you can get a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be purchased by paying $40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be purchased by paying $100 or equivalent foregin currency. Please be sure to bring two copies of you passport size photograph for the Visa upon arrival.