10-Day Langtang Valley Trek in Nepal with Kyangjin Ri and Tibetan Culture

Stay Safe

• Altitude sickness: Altitude sickness is the main and most common risk while trekking above about 2500 m. It is caused by acute exposure to the low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitudes. The available amount of oxygen needed to sustain mental and physical alertness decreases with altitude, as air density and the number of molecules per given volume drop. Do not ignore it. If you have any symptoms, descending to a lower altitude is the only option.
• Water: Have some means to purify water; iodine or a fine ceramic filter are the best options. The streams should be considered polluted, and while bottled water is often available, the disposal of plastic bottles is a problem.
• Electricity in Nepal: Nepal is a developing country, and outside major city areas, electricity for trekking can be scarce. You may have to pay 100-800 NRs per hour to charge devices in many lodges and tea houses, including on Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, and many other treks. Chargers often will not work on the low-power solar systems found high in the mountains, so you can buy an alternative bayonet light-to-electricity power plug converter, which will only work in low voltage. The standard Nepalese electrical outlet is a three-pronged triangle, so bring compatible chargers.
• Nepal climate information: Nepal is a landlocked country in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. It has a monsoonal climate with four main seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn, and winter.

Below is a general guide to conditions in different seasons:

• January to March (winter): In this season, the temperature often decreases to 0°C (32°F) at night, with extreme cold at high elevations. It is possible to trek in places like the Everest region during winter, but due to extreme cold weather and heavy snowfall, it may be more difficult than usual.
• April to June (summer): These months are quite warm and dry. There is an abundance of blooming flowers in the Himalayas at this time, with rhododendrons in particular adding a splash of colour to the landscape. This season is the best time to undertake mountain expeditions.
• June to September (monsoon): This season brings heavy monsoonal rainfall. Rains are generally lighter in high Himalayan regions. During this season, the mountain ranges are often not visible due to the clouds.
• October to December (autumn): These months are calm and clear due to the end of the monsoon. There is little dust in the air, so this is the best season to visit the hilly and mountainous regions.

Nepal Visa information

• Visa in Nepal can be acquired on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, and at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border, and Kodari on the Nepal-China border. A visa can also be acquired at the nearest Nepal Embassy. For visa renewal purposes, you can contact the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, in Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport-size photo with a light background are required. Visas can be obtained only through cash payment in the following currencies: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, and Japanese Yen. Credit cards, Indian currency, and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fees.

Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entries 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entries 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entries 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Respect for local people

In Nepal, "Namaste" or "Namaskar" is said to older or high-status people with palms together and fingers up. It is used to greet a person in place of goodbye or hello. There is no limitation on how often you say "Namaste", but it is better to say it once per person, per day. If you want to say "Thank you", you can say "Dhanyabaad /' ðɅnjɅbɑ:d/ (Dhan-ya-baad)".

Trip Note:

• You are travelling in the remote Himalayan region, where you may face unintended hindrances. Adverse weather, poor health conditions of a trip member, or unexpected natural disasters in the mountains may cause disturbances during the trip. In such situations, our company is extremely concerned about your safety; safety matters more than completing the trip. These adverse situations may result in amendments to the itinerary or even cancellation of any part of it. In such cases, your trek leader has the authority to handle the situation as best as possible. Even though every effort is made to accomplish the itinerary, we cannot guarantee the unpredictable high mountain environment. Therefore, we kindly request your flexibility in adjusting to unpredictable situations on the high mountain trails.