Frequently Asked Questions

Trekking is an adventurous and exciting opportunity, but it is important to gather as much information as you can before embarking on your trip.

 

At what times in the year is trekking possible?

Trekking is possible in Nepal throughout the year. Trekking may be limited to particular regions or altitudes during monsoon and mid winter depending on the weather conditions at that particular time. For a complete seasonal breakdown, click here.

What are the suggested items to pack for the trek?

You can bring whatever you like for the trek, but it is advisable that you travel light. Below is a list of things you should certainly include when packing:

- Insurance details and ID
- Passport photos (for Nepal visa and trekking permit)
- Head torch and first aid kit
- Good day pack
- Good sun glasses, strong sun block, lip balm, sun hat or scarf
- Good boots or trekking shoes
- Flip flops
- Warm socks and gloves
- Warm sleeping bag
- Water bottle, iodine tablets or water filter
- Good rucksack
- Warm fleece or jumper
- Minimal wash kit

Kathmandu & Pokhara have many good trekking supply shops if you need anything before leaving on the trek.

What items are included in the price for a trek?

Your trek is all-inclusive of the following items:

• Transportation for arrival and departure at the airport
• Sight seeing tour of Kathmandu
• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
• Trekking permit
• Transport to start of trek
• Accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
• Experienced guides and porters
• Internal flights if required by itinerary
• Hotel accommodation in Pokhara
• Transport from trail end to Pokhara or Kathmandu

What items are not included in the price for a trek?

The following items are not included in the trek price and must be settled separately:

• International flights
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal spending money (soft drinks, alcohol, laundry etc)
• Mineral water during trek (we encourage the use of filtering, iodine or availing of the safe drinking stations that are stationed along the trek)
• Nepal visa (click here for more information on obtaining a visa to Nepal)
• Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (some people prefer to eat outside the hotel)
• Airport departure tax

What are some safety precautions that should be taken when embarking on a trek?

At Celtic Manang Treks your safety is our primary consideration. All our routes are constructed taking your essential acclimatization into consideration. We always trek with extra staff in case the situation arises that one or more of our group may need to descend due to altitude sickness. You will be provided with a detailed leaflet on altitude awareness and general health and safety at our primary briefing before departing Kathmandu. Manang and Jomsom Villages will offer an acclimatization talk hosted by an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) volunteer western doctor for those who wish to attend. Nepal emergency helicopter mountain rescue is at hand in extreme cases of emergency. It is necessary that you have you own travel insurance that will cover you to sufficient altitude.

Please click here read important information on Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)