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Everest View Trek, Rafting, Jungle Safari and Pokhara Tour

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Everest View Trek-River Rafting –Jungle Safari and Pokhara Tour is especially designed for those visitors who want to experience several types of adventurous activities in a single package tour. In our one-and-a-half-decade-long experience we dealt with the clients who love to visit new places and intend to try our new activities. To cater to the interest of the visitors with short time and many desires we have designed a 14-day package tour like this. During this package tour you will enjoy trekking, jungle safari, rafting and Tour.

Trekking in Khumbu region is the most popular trekking destination in Nepal. After a 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m/9383ft),your trek starts from Phakding. Lukla is the gateway to trekking in the Khumbu region. Everest View Trek is a short and easy trek. Yet you can enjoy the view of Mt Everest, Mt Amadablam, Mt Thamserku, Mt Nuptse and many moraines. You can also learn about and enjoy Nepali traditional lifestyle.

On the way to Chitwan from Kathmandu you will enjoy rafting for an hour. Rafting is one of the most popular adventurous sports in Nepal. There are many rafting rivers in this package. And we will take you to the Trishuli River, flowing from Tibet and Nepal’s Holy Lake Gosainkunda, a beautiful freshwater lake. On the way to Chitwan from Kathmandu (just a 60km drive), you will reach the rafting destination called Charaudi from where you will raft for an hour. Because the Trishuli is a fast-flowing river, rafting here is extremely adventurous. Here are some rapids such as Snell’s Nose, Teen Devi, Ladies Delight, Upset and the Surprise rapid.

Chitwan tour package is a 3-night-and-four-day tour package. In the morning, you will enjoy bird watching and canoeing through which you can see the rare Gharials and Mugger crocodiles. After Lunch you will go for the Jungle safari. You can take either a jeep drive or an elephant ride across the jungle. You can see golden jackals, fishing cats, jungle cats, leopard cats, Large Indian civet and small Indian civets, Asian palm civet Asian palm civets and crab-eating mongooses, among many other fauna, during the jungle safari. You can also enjoy the Tharu cultural program in the evening. The next morning, you will visit the elephant breeding center.

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Facts of the Trip

Highest access: 3,800m/12000ft

Duration: 12 Days

Group Size: 01-10 persons per Group.

Co-ordinates: 26.5333° N, 86.7333° E

Location: Nepal

Country: Nepal

Airport: TIA (Kathmandu)

Departure From: Kathmandu

Grade: Easy

Accommodation: Three star to five star as request

Meals: During The Trek and Jungle Safari(B,L,D) , B/B plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Transportation: By Tourist / Private vehicles/ Flights

Best season: (Autumn)September to December and (Spring)March to May

Major Activity: Trekking/Tour

Include Activity: Rafting/Jungle Safari

Culture: Gurung,Sherpa, Tamang, Tharu

Mode of Travel: Tea house

Himalayan sights: Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse,Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to request category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft).

Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m/9383ft);Trek to Monjo (2840/9301ft) overnight at Lodge.

Day 03: Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11287ft) overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Rest and Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar, Early in the Morning you will climb up to Everest view lodge(3,800m/12000ft)

Day 05: Trek From Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2860m/9383ft) takes about 08hrs overnight at Lodge.

Day 06: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu(1350m/4430ft) transfer to request category  Hotel accommodation in B&B basic.

Day 07: After having  breakfast Drive from Kathmandu to Charaundi and Raft to Trishuli River after four hours Rafting Drive to Chitwan National park. Refreshment drink and briefing about the accommodation and the facilities. Our manager will brief you about the program of the following days. After a short rest Sunset view from the riverbank, Dinner, Slide-show on wildlife.

Day 08: In Chitwan at National Park, you enjoy a full day of Wild-Life Safari activities such as: Elephant back safari, Nature walks, Canoe trip or boat ride, Jeep drive in the Deep forest, Elephant bathing, bird watching, Tharu Village tour etc. as per time permits. Trained local naturalists and guides will guide all to you. Animals and birds to be seen are rhinoceros, crocodiles, bear, monkeys, several species of deer, pythons, peacocks, hornbills, woodpeckers.

Day 09: Early in the morning you will be taken to visit Elephant Breeding center, After having breakfast drive to Pokhara, drop to Hotel, Boating in the Few Lake.

Day 10: Early in the morning drive to Sarangkot (1680m) for sunrise view with Golden Mountain, Then back to Pokhara and Full day sightseeing tour around the City.(David’s fall, World peace pagoda, International Mountain Museum,Seti George river and Bindubashini Temple) overnight at hotel.

Day 11: After having breakfast, Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus or flight which takes about seven hours by bus and  25 minutes by flight,overnight at request category Hotel accommodation. farewell dinner with culture program In the Evening.

Day 12: Drop to airport for final departure, or alternatively join other programs.

Price For the Trip

  • The cost of this trek depends on the group size.
  • The cost can affect the numbers of Guides and Porters.
  • The cost depends on request category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara.
  • The cost depends on Mode of transportation (Private Car, flight or tourist bus)
  • The Itinerary can be change on your desires.
  • The Itinerary mentioned above is from Airport to Airport Service.
  • The Itinerary can design according to your Budget and time.
  • Please contact us for up to Date, Cost and the Duration.

Package trip Cost Includes:

  • Assistance at the International airport by Satori Adventures representative on arrival and departure as per provided flight details.
  • Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both Domestic and International airport as per itinerary.
  • 3 Nights request hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and Breakfast basis.
  • 2 Nights request hotel accommodations in Pokhara on bed and Breakfast basis.
  • 2 Nights request hotel accommodations in Chitwan on Full Board Basis.
  • Necessary staffs including experienced guides and porters during the trekking period as per Itinerary.
  • Schedule Flight Tickets for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu sector both members and involved trekking staff.
  • 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners) along with available tea house/Lodge/ Guest house during trekking at twin sharing basis.
  • Per person 12-15kg baggage allowance during trekking-up carrying by porter
  • Daily Weather Report Services from Seattle based
  • Trekking Permit (National Park entry fee)
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed, trekking guide as per group size.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved trekking staffs
  • Warm Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag will be provided during the trekking(Down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip achievement)
  • Satori Adventures duffel bag and t-shirt
  • Everest region trekking map
  • First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
  • Request mode of transportation  from Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara-Kathmandu (we have tourist bus and Private vehicles) as per Itinerary for group and staff.
  • Pokhara -Sarangkot and Pokhara full day sightseeing private Transportation for group and staff as per Itinerary.
  • 2/3 days full board jungle activities with entrance fee and meal at Chitwan national park.
  • One day river rafting in Trishuli River.
  • Necessary Entrance fees.
  • Our service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
  • All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes
  • Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and extend visa service(if necessary)
  • Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with domestic culture show in Kathmandu before departure.
  • Satori Adventures Special Gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina etc.)

Package trip Cost Excludes:

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu “except farewell dinner in Kathmandu”.
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
  • Airfare of international flight.
  • Nepal entry visa fee, ( We have on arrival service  except 15 nationality )
  • Tea or Coffee, hot and cold drinks, hot shower.
  • Alcoholic beverages, Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, Internets.
  • All kind of Personal Expenses
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations.
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs for involved trekking staff .

Satori Adventures has not able to include the cost of each package in the company website. Many of our clients have the same query: why Satori Adventures has not included the price in the package.  To provide you service in reasonable cost and attempt to address your each requirement we desired to provide you with some information which directly affects the cost and also helps us breakdown the cost. That’s why, we have decided to clarify our customers that due to following reasons we have not included the cost in our website and package:

  • The cost of the trip always depends on the size of the group, category of the hotel accommodation and the client’s desire (budget)
  • The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which Satori Adventures advises you. This trekking itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements.
  • The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both Satori Adventures and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client's request before the confirmation of the trip.
  • Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, that is, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly.
  • The itinerary is published in full board operation services for the clear understanding  of the client. Among many options such as hotel facilities in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the client can make his/her own choice.
  • The cost  is also affected by the number of  employees‒ guides and porters.

Please feel free to contact Satori Adventures for any information about in your selected package.

How to book holiday trip in Nepal?

Satori Adventures and Expedition aims at giving proper information to many travelers, trekkers and climbers who have some confusion regarding the booking process of the trip in Nepal.  Satori Adventures therefore desires to provide guideline for the first-time visitors or travelers so that they can comfortably start the process to book the selected package legally. Before starting the booking process we always advise our trekkers, travelers and climbers to intelligently check whether the company is genuine and whether they are fully safe to travel in the company’s guidance. We ask them to be acquainted with the company they want book their holiday trip with. Is the company genuine and authorized from Government of Nepal, Office of the Company Registrar, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Rastra Bank ‒Central Bank of Nepal (authorized for foreign currency), Permanent Account Number (PAN), and the Department of Cottage & Small Industries).  Are they financially secured and environmentally conscious? We advise them to make sure about these formalities because there are some companies in Nepal that have been running business without abiding by the rules and regulation of the Government. Some companies were once registered but by now their licenses have already been expired and yet they have providing the services illegally.

On many occasions, Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal have found that many foreigners’ tour operators, NGOs and INGOs have been involved in directly operating tours, trekking, and mountaineering holiday adventures without having government license and abiding by the Government rules. It has been also found that many individuals, freelance guides and porters have been arranging trips illegally by creating their own personal website. We have observed that many trekkers and climbers face a host of problems once they arrive in Kathmandu as they lack adequate information.  Many of them file complaints to Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal for legal action such as the refund of the advanced payment. There is hardly any justice given to the cheated clients. Thus, so as to prevent all these probable problems we request our travelers to check the company before booking any trip to the Himalayas.

To conform and process your trip booking please follow these suggestions:

  • Please select the package itinerary and details from our website, that is make sure which package you want to book with us.
  • At the bottom of the itinerary (end of the page of the package) you have the following options: Book now, ask expert, write a review and print. Once you click book now bottom it will l take you to booking page; ask expert will allow you to e-mail us in case of any query related to the package.
  • Our typical itinerary includes transfer from and to the airport. We can provide you with any type of accommodation‒from budget to 5 Stars. So please indicate class of hotel you wish us to book or alternatively name your preferred hotel. You can also state all additional services apart from those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • The web page itinerary is a guideline and a standard pattern which helps you plan your trip. It can be changed or modified according to your time & requirements.
  • If you wish to expand the itinerary with additional activities, please let us know by mail. Satori Adventures builds your customized itinerary with the adjusted price.
  • There are many fixed departure dates and itinerary packages in Trekking and Mountaineering in our package. If you wish to join with our fixed departure with group, please contact us. The cost in this option is always pretty low compared to a private trip.
  • Before you confirm the trip you have to read and understand what is included and excluded in the cost. It is also important to read terms and conditions. If you require additional services which are not included in cost please mention them all in the booking form.
  • Please contact us if you are still unclear about the information or required service.
  • You have to read our Terms and Conditions before you book the trip; it explains to you the booking timing, the deposit and advance payment requirements, policies, procedures for cancellation, refund and the payment classification.
  • Once we have agreed mutually on itinerary you required and the price for the trip, you have to send us the deposit to confirm the booking as specified in our quotation according to our Terms and Conditions.
  • Once we receive the advance payment from you, we will process to confirm your trip.
  • Without conformation and advance received we may not  process for  Permits, TIMS, Flight Tickets, Trekking and climbing Guide, Porters and other necessary Staff for trekking and expedition along with  food, transportation, etc.
  • With your conformation of the trip and advance payments we require copy of your travel document (passport), passport size photo, and your flight reservation details.
  • For details on the payments of the trip and time frame you have to follow our terms and conditions.

Please kindly submit Trip Booking Form when you confirm the trip with us. It will be easy for us to process for your trip conformation and prepare all legal processes and permit for the trip. If you have any query, always feel free to contact us at any time.  We always want to make sure our clients are well informed before conforming the trip. You are always advised to visit our website and related package for further information.

A: This is a very important question for all visitors. Clients need to classify themselves about which kind of adventure they are capable of handling. This is dependent upon their physical fitness level, previous experience, acceptable level of risk and desired experience. Trekking in Nepal is considered hiking, this can range in difficulty and skill that is required. Easy trekking is considered class 1-3 terrain which is considered mostly flat with rolling hills and some rocks but is non-technical and no ropes are required. Class 4-5 hiking is considered difficult. Difficult hiking in Nepal can mean that you might have to navigate a high altitude pass that may or may not require the use of ropes and crampons. Climbers are expected to traverse steep rock, ice and glaciated terrain that requires the use of specialized techniques and equipment. No matter what you are considered Satori is committed to offering organized and high quality services in all of our trekking and mountaineering packages. Most of our clients that leave Nepal comment that they considered their experience luxurious thanks to Satori Adventure.

A: When people travel to Nepal they will encounter very different cultures, attitudes and ways of doing things that are different from their native culture. Please keep in mind that Nepal is a developing country so you should not always expect streamlined travel arrangements. Many of the expedition operators and tourist related business people can speak English, but very few native people and a lot of elderly people speak very little English. The general hygiene of most people and the handling of food might also be a surprise to most people. We advise a deliberate transition for your dietary needs that includes not eating at small unhygienic food stands and staying away from meat for the first few days. Toilets may also be at a lower standard than what you may be used to. You can expect in most villages that a toilet is just a hole in the ground. If you have a flexible attitude, a good sense of humor, can go with the flow this will maximize your enjoyment and your adventure experience in Nepal. It can be very encouraging to your tour leader and guide if your express to them that you are accepting that things might not be going to plan because of the unpredictability of Nepalese logistics.

A: Satori Adventures offers a variety of cultural activities and outdoor excursions. If you love being busy and seeing new things then our tours are ideal for you. There is free time on all tours but some traveling days will be long and there will be some early morning flights in order to maximize your sightseeing time. Satori Adventure always takes into consideration our clients physical fitness, age and previous experience. The ensure’s that we prepare the right adventure for you. We allow our clients to askany questions throughout the planning process, modify their itinerary, choose their hotel accommodation, mode of transportation and level of involvement of our services. With Satori Adventures you do not need to have any doubt in your mind about whether this will be a safe and appropriate holiday for you, your team or family. Collectively our organization is a team of experienced, professional operators with decades of operating experience.

A: Nepal is a new democratic republic country in the world. Here there are many political parties, ideologies and leaders. As such, there might be some disturbances in parts of the country. It does not and will not affect the daily life of the residents in the other parts of the country. Life moves on as usual, unperturbed. So, in a nutshell politics are not currently affecting the tourism industries in Nepal. Even in a critical situation tourists can travel in Nepal without having problems.

To enter Nepal you must hold a 6 month valid passport and obtain a Nepalese visa. Most visitors can obtain a visa at immigration  in the KTM airport. You will need to summit an online visa form and keep a copy of the print.  You will also need your travel insurance, which may need to cover medical evacuation including helicopter service. You should also always print a copy of the flight ticket and have to ready to show. However, Indian residents can travel in Nepal with just an election card or government approved Id card except a license.

A:Visa requirements are always dependant on the countries you will be visiting and the country you came from. Countries like those in the European Union, Australia, America, Canada, Japan, Britain and particular countries in Asia are able to get their permit upon arrival in Nepal. The best thing that any visiting tourist can do is to contact each country’s embassy for the latest information. The nationalities of Chinese, Pakistani, Nigerian, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghan people require that they collect  their visas ahead of time from their local from embassy.  

A: The answer is up to you. Depending on how prepared you are, your trip can be a vacation or a challenge, a revelation or an ordeal. The majority of Satori Adventure hikers are here for the first time, and although many are avid trekkers, they find that trekking in Nepal is very different from most other countries. There are hundreds of trekking trails in Nepal. Each 8000m mountain has a base camp and panoramic view trekking options. The trekking experience always depends on age, physical fitness, duration that you can spend in the mountains, amount of preparation and experience. Mental attitude, adequate food and water consumption are essential to the success of any hike, particularly in the spring and autumn seasons. Trekking in the Himalaya trails can be so demanding that even people in excellent condition can struglle. Although we have seen in the past that when we apply the appropriate package for our clients we see that even small children, senior citizens, and people with physical disabilities have successfully hiked in the Himalaya and have a pleasurable experience.

A: There is a grading system that classifies the difficulty of trekking trails. There are four categories: Easy, moderate, difficult and strenuous-. The challenge both technicality and geographically increases as you move higher through the scale. Easy trekking could be suitable for all people while strenuous and difficult treks are meant only for those who have previous experience. The reason we have categories is to help our client’s choose a trek or climb in the Himalaya that is suitable for their level.

Easy
This is for the trekkers who do not have previous experience, or are not looking for a difficult physical challenge. These treks usually vary from 2-5 days and can reach up to an altitude of 3000m. These treks are usually on well maintained paths and passes. They typically involve walking up to 5 hours a day. Easy trekking is always located around 2000m (6500ft) to 4000m (13000ft). These trek’s allow for very scenic vista points including excellent locations to view sunrise’s over the himalayan range. Recommend trekking at this grade includes: Ghorepani Poonhill, Nagarkot Dhulikhel, Dampush sarangkot, Shivapuri.

Moderate
Moderate grade trekking is suitable for those trekkers who have time and want to spend between 1-2 weeks in mountain areas. Clients are encouraged to have a good level of physical fitness and adequate physical training ahead of time is necessary. This grade is recommended for any trekker looking for something a little more challenging than just a simple walk. These trekking areas are mostly base camp treks, which will include panoramic views of the Himalaya. Some trekking trails at this grade include: Annapurna Base Camp trekking, Gokyo Lake trekking, Langtang Helambu trekking, Tamang Heritage trekking, Panchase trekking are the selected trekking trails at this grade.

Difficult Treks

We recommend to our clients that you have previous easy and moderate trekking experience. We also encourage clients to have a high level of physical fitness and knowledge about trekking systems that includes proper clothing systems, proper body care etc. Difficult treks include walking through rough trails for 6-7 hours each day and crossing high passes. There are difficult treks that include trekking to  advanced base camps as high as 5200m/17000ft. In the difficult trekking grade you may also experience glacier crossings on snow/ice. You will be facing high altitude air and continuous walking over huge stretches of Himalayan valleys. Annapurna Circuit, Chola pass, Three Pass trekking, Manaslu circuit trekking, Kanchanjungha Base camp trek, and Makalu base camp are all in the difficult grade of trekking.

Challenging trekking

Above 5500m-6200m peaks, high passes are included in this grade. The biggest difference between difficult and challenging is that the terrain is greater in height and length. There is often greater exposure with some technical sections requiring a 'steady head' and occasional use of rope for safeguarding. There is also a greater feeling of remoteness, isolation and lack of rescue assisstance. These are genuine expeditions where climbing skills, experience and fitness are necessary. Dhaulagiri Circuit trekking, Three Pass trekking, Sherpani Col Pass trekking, Amphu Lapcha pass, and some great Himalayan trail are all in the difficult grade of trekking.

A:There are number of airlines flying directly to Kathmandu from Bangkok, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Singapore, Bombay, New Delhi, Doha and Bahrain, Sharja, Lhasa, Chendu and a number of other cities. The most convenient flights are with Thai Airways, Qatar airlines, Singapore, Dragon, Korean airlines. Often times if flying form America you should expect to have a connecting flight in the middle east. To find competitive airfare try different on-line portals such as expedia.com or travelocity.com.  Satori Adventure will help you to book a ticket if you require our assistance.

A:Satori Adventure offers packages and operates in every season throughout the year. In Nepali tourism we have a slogan: Nepal is for all seasons.  However, in the monsoon period Nepal experiences heavy rain and in the winter the temperatures become arctic in the mountain areas.  There are 2 trekking seasons in Nepal for high elevation trekking: Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November).  Autumn season starts after the monsoon (June-August). In the spring the temperature increases day by day and it becomes warmer in higher elevations. This is the reason that most trekker’s choose spring and autumn for their trekking trips. However, in the lower parts of the mountains, sub 3000m you can trek any time of the year.

A:Most trekkers book their trip 3-6 months before arriving in Nepal. Our advice is that once you clear your schedule from your job and you book your plane tickets you conform your participation with us so that we will have enough time to make all of the necessary arrangements for domestic flight tickets, hotel reservations and book the best available trekking guide. However, we accept your booking even one week before as per situation. It is almost impossible for us to arrange a trip in Bhutan and Tibet less than 15 days time.

A:You can book your trip using our booking form on our website or by E-mail. Please visit our Web site for more information or contact us.

Q: What equipment does Satori provide? What should I bring myself for trekking?

A: Satori Adventure provides sleeping bags, down jackets and duffel bags for tea house trekking. we also provide tents, mattresses, kitchen equipment and kitchenware during the camping treks. Personal climbing equipment is not included in our packages. See our equipment list or email us for a list of specific equipment that your custom trip will require.

A:A Satori Adventure representative will be waiting for you at the international airport with a Satori Adventure sign and your name card. We will then escort you to one of our company vehicles which will take you directly to your hotel. You are required to provide us with your flight arrival details 2 days before your departure from home.

A:Teahouse trekking style is the most popular form of trekking in Nepal, these trails run along many established trails in the Himalaya and its foothills. Teahouses or lodges are owned by local people and provide accommodation and all meal facilities. They are great places to meet and interact with locals and experience local hospitality and culture. Teahouse trekking is a relatively cheap and comfortable form of trekking with meals and accommodation provided by the Teahouse. These types of treks are found in famous trekking areas like: Annapurna, Everest and Langtang regions.

A: Camping trekking is a type of trekking where trekkers bring all the trekking gear, equipment and necessary food during their trekking period. They cook in the kitchen tent, eating in the dinning tent, and sleep in their client tents. Camping treks are organized in the same style as exploratory or mountaineering expeditions. This trek is also known as a fully organized supported trek. In a camping trek we provide a team including: A guide, chef, Sherpa, Sirdar and porters. Our porters carry all the trekking equipment, food, fuel, and personal belongings. We provide chef’s and assistant’s that prepare hygienic and tasty meals. At the end of the day the staff sets up a dining tent, sleeping tent, and toilet tents. These types of treks are available wherever tea house lodges are not available. This includes Dhaulagiri circuit, Manaslu Circuit, Upper Dolpo and Kanchanjungha are all the trails that we advice and operate for camping trekking.

A: Normally the length of trekking time over day depends on which category of trekking you choose and what your time frame is. On the easier trekking trails you will be walking 04-05 hours on average and 8-9 hours during the difficult and challenging treks.

A: Nepal is one of the safest countries for trekking and mountaineering in the world. However, risks are greater for those who hike alone without having a guide or porter. There is no one to assist you if you become lost, ill, or injured. So we always advice trekkers to book you’re trekking only through a government registered company and always use guides and porters. We have both ladies and gentleman trekking guides as required.

A: Satori Adventures always utilize trekking porters. Normally we provide 2:1 ratio trekking porters: cliets and allow for 12-15 Kg luggage per porter. During difficult and challenging trekking we use camping accommodations which means that there would be more porters and yak or mules as required. So to sum it all up: Trekking porters,mules and yaks will carry your personal equipment during the trekking.

A: There are very few trekking trails and routes that have available and comfortable bath room facilities. Most of the trekking trails have very simple toilet facilities which most of the time is a hole in the ground. Be prepared to provide your own toilet paper. Where toilets are available, you must use them. Only human waste and toilet paper should be deposited in the toilets.  Each easy trekking trail will have tea houses, those tea houses will have available toilets but the quality will depend on the location of the tea house.

A: A map is essential for planning a trip and having information about the area, location and height available to make modifications or decisions about your trip. A map is required for trekkers in remote areas or for trekkers who walk without guides and porters. However, we provide each group a trekking map.

A: Mountains weather is difficult to predict. Although at night it is generally cooler and the days are warm. Winter (January and February) will be colder but the days can be warm if the sun is out. There will be bit of snow during the month of January, February and December. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. The spring and autumn seasons will be more suitable for trekkers.

A:During spring and autumn seasons the weather is usually more stable and warmer at lower elevations up to 3000m. At this height you can expect to wear a T-shirt and shorts. Elevations above 3000m are colder and you have to pack winter clothes.  At 5000m you can expect day temperatures around 10-15°C and 0° to -15°C at night. During winter trekking we advise that you do not go above 3500m because of snow fall and colder temperatures.

A: Most of treks pass through villages with very simple ablution facilities and farm lands. There is always villages above the trail, so the water should be boiled or treated before consumption. Even clean spring water may contain biological or chemical contamination due to local minerals and be totally harmless to locals, who are used to it’s chemical content but may not be tolerated by tourists. It is wise to avoid non-boiled or untreated water. If it is available, mineral water at the tea houses and lodges are provided at a reasonable cost. So we advice our clients to use only mineral water.

A: Yes. Our trips are fully customizable and you can add extra activity at the time of your booking. If you decide to extend your trip after your arrival in Kathmandu we will be delighted to extend with additional charges. If something comes up and you need to reduce your trip this is acceptable too.

A:We strongly recommend that you bring a soft frameless backpack or sports type bag while traveling in Nepal. Wheeled luggage or suitcases are not suitable for trekking or mountaineering. If you are traveling with internal flights, your luggage should not exceed 23kg.  Please bring a 30-40 liter rucksack for your day use and 60-80 Litter water proof duffel bag for porters or yaks.

A: Satori Adventure always prefer and hire trekking guides who were born in the mountains and surrounding areas of the Himalaya. You're trekking guide will be a local Nepali who will be fluent in English and several Nepali dialects. Satori Adventure can also provide different language speaking trekking guides or supply q western guide if the client prefers. Most of our guides come from the mountainous regions of Nepal, above 3500m. They are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, leadership skills and personal attitude. In Nepal we have different ethnic communities including: Sherpas, Tamang, Gurung, Magar, Rai and Brahmin who have knowledge about the area, culture, geography, history, flora, fauna, of Nepal. Moreover, we provide guides who have gone through special training programs  including: Trekking guide training, basic and advanced search and rescue, wilderness medicine and are certified by the government of Nepal.

A:There are 3-5 stars hotel accommodations available in Kathmandu. While trekking the accommodation varies depending on the area. In the Khumbu area you will find lots of comfortable lodges and high quality ecolodges. Similarly in the Annapurna area there is a wide choice of lodges. Away from major tourist areas the lodges are much simpler but are improving over time. In the lodges you are expected to bring your own sleeping bag. Lodges will provide blankets and Donnas to keep you warm. 

A:The length of trekking varies and you can find the total length for each day in our itineraries. The itinerary is designed in such a way that the daily distance can be covered by appropriately fit people in 5-7hrs.

A:Nepal is one of the safest countries for trekking and mountaineering in the Himalaya. On all of our trips your well-being is our first priority. We employ experienced staff, who monitor all aspects of the adventure and are familiar with all aspects of travel in remote areas.

A:In major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini lunch and dinners are not included. This gives you the opportunity to have a choice of foods in different restaurants and cafes. Your breakfast is a part of your hotel accommodation. On the trekking trails, breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by our company at available teahouses.  In the full board teahouse/lodge or camping trekking the meals are included in the package.  In the tea house accommodation, there is menu system available and you can order your meal. During camping trekking our chef will cook and provide food for you. Normally, our chefs make several types of foods and food preferances available, they include: Vegetarian, continental, European, Chinese and Indian food. Due to the nature of preparing food in the high mountain regions the meals are not at the same quality as they are in major cities. Most of the tea houses have noodles, pasta, rice, potatoes, vegetables and soup. Some have Nepalese versions of western food such as pizza and french fries.

A: Food safety is always a big concern when visiting a foreign country. This is why we do our best to choose Lodge (tea houses) and restaurants with clean and sanitary kitchens.  However, we advise our visitors to avoid junk food and hard types of meats when they are in high elevations. During camping treks, we provide a chef to prepare safe and tasty meals with our own set of kitchen utensils as well as hygienic cleaning facilities. The food we serve on camping trips is completely safe.
A:Yes. Most of the tea house/lodges provide phone and camera charging facilities for a small charging fee. They have a range of international outlets. On camping trips or in the base camp you will be able to charge your battery from solar panels or solar charged batteries with an inverter. Satori will provide this equipment.
A:Most of the tea houses in the Annapurna and Khumbu regions have gas or solar systems to heat water. In remote areas they boil the water and provide buckets as showers facilities at a nominal fee.
A: Internet is available in particular locations along the Everest and Annapurna treks. You can also purchase wireless modems such as NCELL, NTC for your notebook and you will be able to use them. Do not expect internet in the remote areas of trekking and climbing.
A:Credit cards are widely accepted in major cities by hotel shops and airlines. There are ATM machines in Kathmandu and Pokhara. However on the treks you must pay cash for the services in local currency. So we advise you to carry cash in the local currency. There are a lot of banks and money changers in particulars cities for exchange.
A: Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Some trekkers tips 05-10% of the total package cost. This is absolutely your choice, make the best of it. Only you can decide this.
A:You need to bring your personal and prescription medicine. We will provide an adequate emergency first aid kit with you're trekking guide or leader.
A: The hospitals are located in Kathmandu and other major cities, so in real emergency you need to get evacuated by helicopter to Kathmandu. This is expensive and therefore it is important that your insurance covers helicopter medical evacuation. There are also some limited clinics along the trek. Like in Everest there is a hospital at Khumjung and Pheriche.  In Annapurna region you will find one at Manang and Jomsom but they are only checking minor sickness and will refer you to a main hospital in Kathmandu or Pokhara for serious injuries.
A:We advise our clients to secure travel insurance at least one week before departing from their country.  Travel insurance is mandatory for all travelers in the Himalaya. You are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before traveling with us and provide details of your insurance to our office. Please make sure you know exactly what you are covered for, remembering that there are many adventure activities available during the tour which may not be covered by basic insurance. Make sure that your travel insurance covers general medical expenses, hospitalizations and helicopter evacuations.
A: Satori Adventures prides itself on being prepared for any emergency situation. Our trekking guides are trained in first aid and can deal with most of the basic ailments that occur during a trek. But if a serious emergency happens, then outside help is needed for our staff also. Every client should have their own insurance before coming to Nepal. If an emergency occurs, Satori Adventure will help will the evacuation and further treatments. Please keep in mind that if for any reason your insurance refuse to bear cost the  will initially cover the cost of an evacuation until your insurance company can deliver payment treatment of air transportation you have to bear your own and climb with your insurance.

A: All Satori Adventure trekking guides, chefs, Sherpas and porters are fully equipped and insured. Our employees have been operating in the mountains professional for several years. They have insurance that covers medical evacuation and treatment.

Highlights of the Trip:

  • Scenic flight to Lukla   
  • Magnificent view of Himalayas
  • Explore Sherpa and Hillary Museum
  • Unforgettable view of Mt Everest
  • The broad summit of Tangboche
  • World heritage site in Pokhara
  • Sleep lap of Mountain
  • Abundant flora and fauna
  • Buddhist monasteries in Tengbotch
  • White water River Rafting
  • Unforgettable Jungle Activities
  • Elephant Ride and one horn lion

Route Map:

15everest region trekking map sm