Where is Nepal?
The country Nepal is pronounced as NAY PAHL. It is a Famous Trekking, Travelling, Tour best in the world know as land locked mountainous kingdom in southern Asia, located between India and China. Currently over 26 million people of different races and tribes, living in different regions, wearing different costumes and speaking different languages occupy a total of 147,181 square kilometer (885 km east to west, and 193 km north to south) of this tiny country. Nepal is one of the world’s poorest countries, about half the population of Nepal lives below the poverty line.carrying a must wonderful natural resources very famous for the world tourism, and Trekking Hiking Jungle safari, and Adventure in Nepal. Nepal is a little larger than North Carolina state of America. Nepal is geographically, culturally, and linguistically diverse. The capital of Nepal is ‘Kathmandu‘ but many love to call it by the name Catmando or Woodmandu or simply by the name `city of temples’. Nepal is a kingdom of Himalayas, artistic monuments, exotic wildlife, and a unique harmony of diversified cultures. Nepal attracts visitors for casual holidays, tours, and adventure activities including ‘Everest Expedition‘. Nepal is also popular for having it’s land the birth place of Lord Buddha, and birth place of Lord Sita. Agriculture and Tourism are two important revenues that keeps this nation exist.
How to enter Nepal?
By Air: Some of the major international airlines operating scheduled services to Nepal are Nepal Airlines, Biman Bangladesh, Jet Airways, Sahara Air, China South West Airlines, Druk Air, Gulf Air, Air India, Thai Airways, Qatar, Pakistan Air and Silk Airlines. By air, you will arrive at the Tribunal International Airport located in the heart of Kathmandu City.
By Road: There are several entry points by land route mainly from Nepal / Indian borders; a) Kakarvita, b) Birgunj c) Bhairahawa d) Nepalganj e) Dhangadhi f) Mahendranagar Scheduled public as well as tourist buses run to and from Kathmandu. Traveling by bus is recommended If you can cope with 10 to 12 hours of long drive in return for a fascinating mountainous views and snail tail roads that meet above the clouds.
Can I get Nepal visa on arrival?
The easiest way to obtain Nepal tourist visa is in the Kathmandu airport. Upon your arrival in the KTM airport fill out the necessary forms and proceed to the visa line. Only USD 25.00 will be charged for 15 days visa, USD 40.00 for 30 Days and USD 100.00 for 90 days tourist visa. Please bring 2 passport photos (one for the visa and 1 extra).
What is the best air route to my destination?
Nepal is a popular tourist destination in south Asia. Several airlines have direct and non-stop flights from Middle east and Asia to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and the only international airport in Nepal.
What type of insurance should I have before come to Nepal? Can I get there?
Check your insurance whether you have both medical and evacuation insurance. If you need that just for the trip tell us we help you. That mean you can get here as well. Our encouragement to have it before you come and make it in your country
When should I travel to Nepal?
The Nepal Himalaya is governed by the Southerly Monsoon which brings heavy precipitation between the months of June and August, i.e. it rains a lot. There are great treks available in the rain shadow during these months but if you are planning a more popular trekking Like Annapurna region Trekking , Everest Region Trekking and Langtang Region Trekking, Manaslu Trekking, Upper mustang Trekking, Dolpa Trekking. It is best to avoid the monsoon months. Autumn through to Spring is the best time to fully experience Nepal.
What kinds of Banking facilities in Nepal?
Nepal has modern banking facilities and some international banks even have offices in Kathmandu. Almost all foreign currencies along with credit cards such as American Express, Visa, and Master card are accepted in Nepal. Nepal has also ATM facilities as well.
When should I book my trip?
Because our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. We will of course make every effort to accommodate last minute bookings.
Is someone going to meet me at the airport? Are transfers included?
Yes, our Airport Representative will come to the airport to pick you up. Outside of Terminal Hall. We will be displaying a play card of Osho Vision Treks Nepal company with your name on it.
How much spending money should I bring?
This will depend on the destination and you’re spending habits. However our trip dossiers will give you an idea of how to budget for additional meals, optional excursions, and extra expenses you might incur on any specific trip.
Does your company help to arrange domestic flight, international flight, hotel bookings and other services?
We are Nepal based company. So we suggest you to arrange your destination International flight from your hometown. Nepal Domestic flight ticket is included in our packages tour. Additional help will be provided for you different activities like river rafting, city guided tour, Mountain flight, jungle safari etc according to your requirements.
Is trekking for Us?
If you are reasonably fit and enjoy walking you will find a trekking in the brochure to suit you. Normally the shorter trekking tend to be easier whilst the longer ones often require a better standard of fitness. All trekking in the brochure have been graded. It is also worth remembering if we are tailoring your tour, you can choose the pace and direction of your experience.
What is the physical conditioning level needed for trekking?
As long as you are in good physical shape, you do not require any hiking experience for short trekking. If you are planning a trekking longer than two weeks, you should work out or do long day hikes at home.
How safe? Traveling alone women with your company?
We ensure all safety and security for individual woman traveler while with us, we are more confidence for this issues, believe us. We have train our guides, the way our clients want. We give you personal room on lodge trekking and personal tent for camping (Tented camp) trekking.
Is a Trekking permit required?
The government of Nepal no longer requires a trekking permit for Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and some other regions. However, conservation permit or National park permits are required for those regions. There are few restricted trekking areas in Nepal, where trekking permits are required.
Is the food / water safe to eat / drink?
Hygiene when trekking generally has improved considerably over the last ten years, Our guides have the local knowledge to choose the lodges which maintain a high standard of hygiene. All meals are prepared to high standards, fruit and vegetables are soaked in iodine before preparation. Most lodges serve boiled and filtered water, which is generally safe, we suggest a drop of iodine to be totally sure. And as well as it is possible to buy of bottled.
What happens if there is an emergency?
All of our guides are well-trained in basic first aid and can deal with the basic ailments that may occur on trekking. In the event of an emergency Osho Vision Treks Nepal will cover initial expenses of any rescue operation. It is a condition of booking that you are adequately insured for such an event as these expenses will need to be recovered from your insurance company. In the more frequented regions there are health posts, which have been established by foreign doctors and many are staffed by overseas personnel.
What are your payment terms?
We prefer 15% advance deposit of total price of a tour in order to conform your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And rest of the payment can be made after your arrival.
Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
You may bring power bars, Power Gel, cereal bars or similar high energy foods, powder Gatorade is also recommended to fight dehydration.
Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
There are telephones in many villages along the popular trekking routes Like Everest Base Camp Trekking, Annapurna Base Camp trekking and Langtang trekking, from which you can make international calls as well recently in Nepal sector of Communication and Internet.
Are the Osho Vision’s staffs insured?
Our company insures all our trekking staff, including guide, cook, sherpa and porters. We take pride in the fact that every single porter and guide employed by us is not only well paid but also protected by a life insurance policy. They are provided with warm clothing and proper shelter on all high altitude trekking.