Best of Nepal Tour

The peak seasons for tour in Nepal are the spring (Mar to May) and the fall (Sep to Nov) when you will have clear skies and superb mountain views. Keep in mind, this is also when the trails are most crowded (although there are ways to avoid the crowds). The winter (Dec to Feb) and summer (Jun to Aug) months are also great times to visit—although weather can be unpredictable, these months offer a unique experience and fewer crowds. For Chitwan (Nepal's southern jungle region), winter is the best time to visit when the temperatures are pleasant and the foliage less dense to allow for better wildlife sightings.

Private trips are tailor-made itineraries built around your travel dates and personal interests, whereas group trips (which is what most tour companies offer) are pre-packaged and depart on specific dates. Group trips are also open for others to join, whereas private trips are just for you. At Alpine Eco Tour, our specialty is putting together private tours, as we believe this is a more meaningful and rewarding experience.

For mountain flights, you're allowed 5 kg. for carry-on and 10 kg. for checked-in luggage. For non-mountain sector flights, the check-in allowance increases to 20-25 kg.

Our specialists organize complete tours, meaning everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive in Nepal to the moment you leave, including all of your accommodation. We recommend letting the specialist organize your accommodation, as this saves you time and they know the best places to stay based on your style, budget, and preferred neighborhood—just let them know your preferences. That being said, you can organize your own hotels, as well, and let your specialist know you're organizing them on your own.

Porters typically carry up to 30 kg. max. (to ensure they're not overloaded). For fragile items, such as cameras, it's still best to carry these items yourself. If you have more than 15 kg., please carry the extra weight in your day pack. In the commercial trade, when transporting goods and supplies up into the high mountains, some porters carry up to 100 kg. and get paid less than a fair wage provided by a responsible travel agency.

All of the guides our specialists work with speak fluent English and have many years of experience in guiding foreign travelers. It's a requirement that they all are trained in first aid as well as carry a first aid kit with them during the trek.

If you fall ill during your trek, the course of action depends on what's wrong. If it's altitude sickness, moving to lower altitudes and taking altitude medication will solve most cases; if it's quite severe, your guide will arrange for an emergency evacuation by helicopter (be sure that emergency helicopter rescue is covered in your travel insurance). If you have a stomach sickness or other types of food or water-related illnesses, your guide will have medication on-hand for most common illnesses.

There are many ATM machines in the Kathmandu, Namche and Pokhara Valley. ATM machines are slowly being introduced to other cities like, Chitwan, Bandipur, Nagarkot, Bhuwtal and Dharan. What types of cards are accepted? Debit or Credit? Visas or Masters or Discovers or Dinners? Most popular cards accepted in Nepal are VISA, MASTER CARD and American Express. Both Debit and Credit Cards are accepted here.

In generally, it is hot enough during the mid day and it is suggested to wear open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, its gets so cold, so long trousers and warm woolen jackets are essential.

Good questions, it is always recommended to keep two extra days if you are flying to Lukla, Simikot, Jomsom, Rumjatar, Dolpo and etc. And we suggest you fly to these place right after a day you arrive in Kathmandu . There are high chance of flights getting cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions.