Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness or acute mountain sickness appears when we reach high altitudes where there is less oxygen . Usually it happens when we exceed +500 m on a single day . When this happens you should always notify your guide of your condition so he/she can adjust your trek and make resting places so you can get used to the new height this is also called “acclimatization. Common causes of altitude sickness is due to thinner air at high altitudes. When ascend to fast your body cannot cope with the shortage of oxygen. You will start to breathe faster and it will make you feel lightheaded and creates headaches. Once your body is adapted to the new height the sickness will disappear.

Symptoms

• Headaches

• No appetite

• vomit

• no energy

• sleeplessness

• dizziness

Prevention & Cure

• stay at the altitude where you start to feel the sickness (acclimatization)

• drink lots of water but no alcohol

• before your trek consult a doctor on acute mountain sickness medicines

• eat lot of carbohydrates. e.g.; pasta, bread, grains, etc.

Travel Insurance

We recommend to all our guests to have some Travel Insurance, safety comes first.
Nepal has developed a lot over the last 20 years. Malaria has been eradicated, but it would be advised to take a medical visit before visiting to Nepal and consulting your doctor. There are a lot of “dangerous” activities in Nepal and the travel agencies don’t cover any medical insurances. U can always take an online travel insurance even after u have left home, but check the policies thoroughly to make sure they cover activities such as; trekking, rafting, paragliding, etc.
For more info you can always visit travel insurance websites, one of them world nomads is trusted by lonely planet;

For more info: https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-insurance/

Nepal Visa Info

Nepalese Entry Tourist Visa

A Nepalese tourist visa can be acquired upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), U can fill in advance an online application form through http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa, but TIA is also equipped with E-lockets from where u can do the application upon arrival at the airport.
Required to bring are;

• A valid Passport

• Visa fee to be paid in US dollars (there is an money exchange service at the visa section in TIA)

• 2 passport size photo’s, process is very easy and there is always an assistant ready to help with any questions.

Other Entry points to Nepal are by border (Land Entry Points):

• Kakarbhitta, Jhapa (Eastern)

• Birgunj, Parsa (Central) Kodari (Northern Border, Central)

• Belhia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western)

• Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid-Western)

• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western)

• Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western)




The immigration office at these entry points are open 24/7 but it is strongly advised to check the dates they put in the passport before leaving.




Visa Entry fees are;




15 days / 25 USD

30 days / 40 USD

90 days / 100 USD

Nationals holding passports of the following countries are not permitted a visa upon entry in Nepal; Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Afagisthan and Palestine.

Nationals of China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement

A tourist visa can be extended up to 150 days per visa year (January to December) at any time in the immigration office.

For more extended visa information please visit;
www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/tourist-visa.html

Bhutan Tourist Visa Information

For your Bhutan visa we are happy to arrange it for you. We will need a copy of your valid passport and the fee of 50 USD. The visa will be approved within 24 hours during working days. Please note that the visa cannot be processed on Saturday, Sunday or during government holidays.
Some useful Bhutanese phrases during tours:

Hello:   Ku-zu-zam-po-la
Thank You:   Ka din chey la
See you:   Lok jey gay
Good bye:   Tashi Delek
Water:   Chhu
Food:   Thoo
You:   Choe
Me:   Nga
Let’s go:   Jo gay

Mountain flight is a much easier way to see the Nepali Himalayan peaks. Most flights are in mornings and operate at all times except in the monsoon seasons of June, July & August. Air planes fly along the Himalayan range and also beyond for passengers to get a good view of the Himalayan range. All the domestic airlines of Nepal offer various forms of mountain flights. The flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice is an out-of-this world experience.
We at Mantra International offer mountain flights from Kathmandu to see Mt. Everest. This unique experience gives visitors a quick glance at Nepal's untamed landscapes and a fly-past through the world's tallest peak.
The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately the peaks come into view. The first peak that appears on your horizon is the majestic Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at a height of 8,013m. To its right appears Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m), looking like a massive figure of eight lying prone and covered in snow. To its right is Phurbi Chyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu valley.