Go full screen plus full noise …
Back when hair was popular.
Updated in real time, let’s discuss all things online here:
— What is (and is not) included in the price:
- Private Expedition I - Mera.
- Private Expedition II - Annapurna.
— Other - please leave comments about what other topics you want to see here …
Tips for getting in/out of Kathmandu Airport (and into Singapore)
Airport security rules prevent our guide from coming inside to help you with your arrival and departure so we have prepared this tip sheet to help you through. You may like to print this out to carry with you.
Arrival:
It’s as simple as following the crowds to the arrivals hall and filling in your arrival card (if they were not already given out on the plane) and then your next step depends on the method you chose to get your Nepal visa.
If you obtained a visa prior to leaving home then proceed to the immigration counter signed ‘with visa’ and present your passport – it can save time to have it open at the visa page.
If you applied for a visa online prior to arrival (remember it’s only valid for 15 days) - do this here now. Also complete this now too:
1. Have your application printout and passport ready
2. Take your printout to the payment counter to pay your fee - we recommend paying the correct amount US$30, however major currencies are accepted and there is an exchange counter available if you do not have one of the currencies accepted at the payment counter;
3. Present your printout and payment receipt along with your passport to the immigration counter signed ‘visa on arrival’.
4. It’s sensible to check that the validity dates on your payment receipt and your visa sticker to be sure there’s no error.
If getting your visa on arrival:
1. Complete your visa application on one of the electronic kiosks in the arrival hall;
2. Take the submission receipt to the payment counter and follow steps 2,3 and 4 above.
While there are various payment methods now available in the airport along with the visa application kiosks, malfunctions can occur and we strongly recommend that you carry the correct money (US$30 is recommended) and a passport photo with you just in case.
No matter which visa method you're planning to do, be sure to keep your boarding pass with you until you're outside the airport as you may be required to show it with your visa forms and your luggage tag receipt before exiting.
When you have passed through immigration, proceed downstairs and through a security check to baggage collection. There is usually a wait for the bags to arrive and patience is a virtue. Baggage trolleys are free. You may need to show your baggage tags when leaving the airport so it’s a good idea to have them ready.
As you leave the building you will see a vibrant crowd of people, most of whom are eager to take your bags, get you into a taxi and to their favourite hotel. Don’t worry - we will be there waiting for you with a sign. Look for our blue and white Himalayan Trails 'Buddha eyes' logo and go to meet the person holding the sign, who will help you through the crowd to your vehicle and whisk you out of the madness to your hotel to RELAX after your long journey!
Departure:
12 May - Complete this form to get into Singapore. Nepal hotel doctor will sign off our Antigen tests this day too. Download this SG tracing app too.
You should arrive 2 ½ hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. If you have booked your airport departure with us, then please double check the time that the car will come to meet you at your hotel.
As with your arrival, we cannot escort you inside due to airport rules, so we will deliver you to the departures area and must bid farewell there. There may be people there who will offer you a trolley for a fee but you can obtain your own trolley and we suggest that you leave the bags in the car, get your trolley and then load up before saying goodbye to your driver.
You then queue up to get inside the airport (to check which line you should be in, check the signs above the entrance doors). You will need to show your ticket/printout/e-ticket on your phone and your passport to get inside the building. Your bags will be scanned; check that you get a baggage tag stamped by security for every bag. The check in counters are straight ahead as you pass through security.
After you have checked in, go upstairs to Immigration to fill out your departure card (it’s a good idea to bring your own pen), proceed through Immigration and then relax in the departure area with a cuppa and a snack or do some last minute shopping. There is a lounge and a café on a level higher up as well as the shops you see as you emerge from Immigration.
When they call your flight (you will need to keep track of the time in case you don’t hear the call), you go through the final security check. There are lines for men and women and they will search your bags by hand after sending them through the scanner. There’s not a great deal of consistency about what is allowed, so basically the less you carry on with you the easier it all is.
Proceed to the departure lounge and wait until your flight is called for your last walk/bus ride across the tarmac…for now.
I like to wear a dress every now and then.
GET READY TO PART WITH YOUR CASH
(AT THE LAST MOMENT POSSIBLE)
After you reserve your place, stand by for a final specific price for your specific situation.
How to keep this low risk in the face of COVID
Up to Sunday 10 April for both Expedition teams - 100% of airfare and expedition payments are 100% transferable. Hence, there is no loss if we postpone by this day, to go in the Oct/Nov or next Apr/May season.
After Sunday 10 April - insurance will pay out for ‘most’ risks. If you do not have insurance (at any time after your deposit is paid and by this date at the very latest), you are at high risk of being asked to pay anyhow, to ensure your fellow team members do not need to take on your costs.
FYI - These traveller friendly terms have been negotiated:
Airfare is 100% transferable and 90% refundable up to 24 hours before departure.
Expedition deposit is 100% transferable and 90% refundable up to 2 weeks before departure.
Expedition final payment is 100% transferable and 100% refundable up to 24 hours before departure.
Expedition payments are non refundable from departure day. But we may get something back from our guide’s “reasonable cost recovery” policy.
YOUR PAYMENT PLAN
ASAP:
Pay US$500 expedition deposit to Derek.
Pay airfare direct.
Pay insurance direct. Now. And no later than Sunday 10 April.
Sunday 17 April:
Pay expedition final payment to Derek.
Pay alpine rescue add-on direct (if you want this).
Wednesday 27 April:
Private Expedition I - Mera - Get on a plane!
Tuesday 3 May:
Private Expedition II - Annapurna - Get on a plane!
Don’t worry, be happy. It will soon pass, whatever it is.
You have 3 options - pick one:
OPTION 1: ALLIANZ INSURANCE - SOLID COVER AT LOW COST
New Zealand
- NZ$103 Expedition I - Mera - from here.
- NZ$88 Expedition II - Annapurna - from here.
Australia
- AU$143 Expedition 1 - Mera - from here.
Singapore
- SG$158 Expedition I - Mera - from here.
- SG$136 Expedition II - Annapurna - from here.
Allianz:
Covers all typical needs, including Covid before and after departure (including if a travel companion or family member get Covid, or you are suspected to have Covid as a named close contact).
Does not cover you if any country does a general lock down before or after departure.
“Likely” cover you to 6,500m from NZ (see page 9, #14(xii) vs #14(iv)), do not from SG (see page 30, #12), nor from AU (see page 22).
Optional add-on for Private Expedition I to Mera - While Allianz may do a quality mountain rescue, you can help ensure this by adding Global Rescue Emergency Evacuation for US$169.
If you want more than Allianz offers, hit them up direct, or try CoverMore (no go from NZ) or World Nomads. Otherwise, go for option 2 or 3 below …
OPTION 2: GLOBAL RESCUE INSURANCE - HIGH COVER AT HIGH COST
For a total of US$634 Global Rescue Travel Insurance (US$465) + Emergency Evacuation (US$169) will cover all typical needs (like Allianz above) plus to any altitude from NZ, SG and AU, plus any country’s general lock down.
(Or for a total of US$867 Global Rescue Travel Insurance (US$698) + Emergency Evacuation (US$169) also includes Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) and Interruption For Any Reason (IFAR) add-ons, that pay out 75% of trip costs for ANY cancel/interruption reason).
Problem - Nepal is not currently covered (see page 20, #26) due to current negative USA travel advisory!
OPTION 3: IMG INSURANCE - TOTAL COVER AT HIGH COST
For US$580 IMG Travel Insurance will cover all typical needs (like Allianz above) plus to any altitude from NZ, SG and AU and any country general lock down (like Global Rescue above), plus while there’s a negative USA travel advisory.
(Or for US$871 you can also get Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) and Interruption For Any Reason (IFAR) add-ons that pay out 75% of trip costs for ANY cancel/interruption reason).
Optional add-on for Private Expedition I to Mera - While IMG may do a quality mountain rescue, you can help ensure this by adding Global Rescue Emergency Evacuation for US$169.
But the secret here is to pay US40 for Nepal medical only, by reducing the sum insured to $200 - this covers you to top of the world.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
It all comes down to your personal risk tolerance.
Sarah and Maria will be great with Option 1. So will you all coming from NZ - if you’re happy with Kristen’s (good) assessment.
I selected Option 1 = Allianz (SG$158) for typical coverage (but it will not go over 3,000m) + IMG Travel Insurance (US$41) for full alpine recovery and medical cover.
I may want to add Global Rescue Emergency Evacuation (US$169) to this, if I want total crazy cover.
I am unlikely to to add the CFAR/IFAR add-ons.
TIMELINE TO PAY INSURANCE
Do not pay insurance until its necessary. See more here.
5 KEY THINGS
1) Gastro
It’s easy to get sick in a 3rd world country. Dehydration from gastro issues will impact your ability to deal with altitude too. It pays to be paranoid:
Never put anything to your lips. Unless you’ve cleaned it personally. Includes all cutlery, crockery, bottles, etc, etc.
Never brush teeth with local water. Use bottled water.
Never drink bottled water. Unless you hear the seal crack as you open it.
Never eat raw vege or fruit. Unless you personally clean them. With certified bottled water.
Never eat meat in the hills.
Wash hands often. But you’ve learned this one recently eh.
2) Extreme cold
Keep hydrated and well fed, and bring the good gear.
3) Altitude
This is a very readable run down from a guy who’s been up Everest a few times.
Which links to this Princeton outdoor guide.
And Jerry found this guide from an experienced trekking guide - how to prevent it & treat it.
Finally - this is a good place to start the ‘science’. Which leads to this medical note about altitude … in short:
“Above an altitude of 3,000m, individuals should not increase their sleeping elevation by more than 500m per day and should include a rest day (ie, no ascent to higher sleeping elevation) every 3 to 4 days.”
Note: Others say this should be 300m. And others say 700m is ok too.
FYI
- our trip plan adheres to this ‘rule’.
- you and guides will carry all altitude medications.
- guide carries medical oxygen, including at the 50th Everest feast for the Annapurna team.
- guide carries portable altitude chambers.
- checking: guide carries a pulse oximeter.
4) Medications
Kathmandu can supply all meds at low cost. If money is most important, buy in KTM. If safety is most important, buy at home.
Visit your doctor now - for all travel needs and special meds needed.
This US CDC note does a good job of saying how to manage altitude and use the meds:
* Key prevention technique is deep breathing at all times?
* I’m ALL for waiting to see what happens, and taking Diamox IF needed. Also does away with the issue of being confused about feeling AMS symptoms that might just be a reaction to preventative Diamox. But ...
* We fly from 1,400m to 2,850m (sleep 1 night Lukla), then fly to 3,600m (sleep 2 nights Khote), then walk to 4,360m (sleep 2 nights Thagnak), then walk to 4,950m (sleep 2 nights Khare), then walk to 5,415m (sleep 1 night Mera La), then walk to 5,800m (sleep one night high camp) … hence this contains a few days pushing the ‘500m per day’ rule, so this may be a GOOD CASE for starting Diamox the day we land in KTM?
* If taking Diamox AMS preventative - its 125mg 2x per day (or double dose, as needed), hence need about 15 x 250mg pills.
* If taking Diamox AMS treatment - its 250mg 2x per day, hence need about 30 x 250mg pills.
* If taking Dex AMS treatment - its 4mg every 6hr, hence need about 10 x 4mg pills - descent is top of mind.
* If taking Dex HACE treatment - its 8mg 1x plus 4mg every 6hr, hence need about 10 x 4mg pills - immediate descent is key.
* If taking Nife HAPE treatment - its 30mg every 12hr, hence need about 5 x 4mg pills - immediate descent is key.
Bottom line - if we all have a small stash 5-10 of each of the HACE/HAPE pills + 20-30 Diamox depending on your personal view about needing to take them preventatively or not, then we’re all good to go.
5) Oh, and Covid
Singapore Airlines has all you need to know here.
If you want to know more, you can also read this.
And to take it over the top, you can try this too.
Bottom line: Get all paperwork done, wear face mask and shield/glasses on plane, sanitize hands like a crazy person. (Note: We have a doctor supervised pre-departure test setup at our Kathmandu hotel the day we fly to Singapore).
THE LIST OF ESSENTIALS
After 50+ hours of research (mostly because I ‘need’ to re-buy 95% of my kit for the first time in 25 years) …
You will have most of this in stock today, otherwise rent in Nepal (the Expedition booking form asks you to state what you want to reserve for rental).
The devil is in the details here - this is the ‘essentials + optionals’ list, plus the best rated gear available today - weight is critical. There’s some TBA - details yet to come.
PACKS
Duffel (70L) - for international flights + for porters to carry your stuff
Back pack (35L) - for the trek
Waterproof pack liner x2
City bag (10L) - to leave gear behind in the Kathmandu hotel
TRAVEL GEAR - TBA
TSA pack lock x2 - for porter duffel + city bag
Passport photo x2 - visa on arrival + SIM card
TBA
CITY GEAR
To leave behind in Kathmandu hotel:
Clothes for flights
Clothes for Kathmandu (2 days / 3 nights)
Clothes for Singapore (2 days / 1 night)
Laptop - might need to work from Nepal if borders close
OUTDOOR GEAR
HEAD
Sun hat
Wool hat
Headlamp
Sunglasses - Category 3-4
Neck buff - for dusty cool air
UPPER BODY
Base layer - 150 wool long x2
Mid layer - fleece top + down jacket
Outer layer - soft shell jacket (optional)
Outer layer - hard shell jacket
HANDS
Liner gloves
Alpine mitts
Hand warmers x3
LOWER BODY
Underwear - 150 wool x2
Base layer - 150 wool longs x2
Mid layer - fleece longs
Outer layer - soft shell - shorts + longs
Outer layer - hard shell - full side zip longs
FEET
Liner socks x2 - stop blisters
Vapour barrier socks - stop frost bite
Socks x5
Tramping boots - same size as street shoe size
Alpine boots - one size up from street shoe size, to stop frost bite - rent Kathmandu
Camp boots - daily post trek
Boot insoles
Gaiters
Toe warmers x3
WATER
Water bottle x 2L (or 1L x 2)
Pee bottle
CAMP
Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat (in addition to snow insulation mat supplied by guide)
Sleeping mat repair kit
ELECTRONICS - TBA
Phone
Camera
Charger cable for each device
Power outlet adaptor
Power bank
Spare batteries
TBA
TOILETRIES - TBA
Face mask x5
Hand sanitizer
Lip screen
Sun screen
Insect repellant
Toilet paper
Small towel
Liquid soap
Wet wipes
Moisturiser
Ear plugs - do you want to sleep at night?
Eye mask - ditto
Ziplock bags
MEDICAL - TBA
Personal first aid kit - TBA
Headache medication - Panadol
Bodyache medications - Nurofen
Cold medication - Sudafed
Diarrhea medication - Imodium
Bacterial (breathing & diarrhea) medication - Azithromycin antibiotics
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) medication - Diamox
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) medication - Nifedipine
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) medication - Dexamethasone
Covid tests
TBA
FOOD - TBA
Snacks
TBA
RACK / TOOLS
Helmet
Harness
Twist lock carabiner x2 - belay device + safety sling
Wire carabiner x 2
Figure 8 (ATC may not work Nepal-wide)
Safety sling - 60cm x 2
Crampons - 12 point
Ice axe - with waist lease
Ascender
Poles - 3-part with snow baskets
Knife
Multi-tool
The devil is in the details here - this is the ‘essentials + optionals’ list, plus the best rated gear available today - weight is critical. There’s some TBA - details yet to come.
Add your thoughts / edits / questions to the comments section.
2007.
KNOCKED THE BASTARD OFF - RESERVE YOUR PLACE
After you reserve your place, stand by for a final specific price for your specific situation.
PRICE INCLUDES
Most International Airfares
— Pay direct or our travel agent for round trip flights between Perth / Wellington / Auckland & Kathmandu.
— Price is here, subject to change until booked.
— All other departure locations / times - please DIY and arrive Kathmandu by Wednesday 27 April 2022 LATEST.
All Private Car Transfers
Round trip pick-up and drop-off shuttles between:
— Days 1 & 16: Kathmandu International Airport <> Kathmandu hotel.
— Day 2: Gear list, food, sights <> Kathmandu hotel.
— Days 3 & 15: Kathmandu heli-pad <> Kathmandu hotel.
All Accommodation
— Nights 1-2: 2 nights Kathmandu hotel: Maya Manor.
— Night 3: 1 night Lukla lodge: Everest Summit Lodge.
— Nights 4-14: 9 nights trek tea houses + 2 nights full service tenting during summit days.
— Night 15: 1 night Kathmandu resort: Dwarika’s Resort.
— Night 16: In-flight seat.
Most Meals
— Day 1: In-flight meals.
— Days 2-3: Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel: Maya Manor. (DIY lunch, dinner in Lukla).
— Days 4-14: Breakfast, lunch, dinner at lodge, trek tea houses & tents.
— Day 15: Breakfast at tea house, Everest 50th feast brunch, 50th dinner.
— Day 16: Breakfast at Kathmandu resort: Dwarika’s Resort. (DIY lunch, dinner).
— Day 17: Breakfast in-flight, Singapore 50th dessert lunch.
All Trek Water
— Days 4-13: 4 litres daily water sterilized & carried by guide team (and you can buy boiled / mineral from tea houses / lodges).
— Days 10-11: 4 litres daily water sterilized & carried by guide team during summit days.
All Private Helicopter Flights
— Day 3: Kathmandu to Lukla.
— Day 4: Lukla to Khote.
— Day 13 or 14 or 15: Khare to Lukla.
— Day 15: Lukla to Everest Base Camp flyover to 15 min stop at Kala Pattar to 45 min Kongde 50th brunch to Lukla to Kathmandu.
All 1:1 Private Guide Team
Mera Peak experienced salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, accommodation, summit bonus, carry bonus, kitchen staff gratuities and any other costs required (other than tips - see below).
— Days 1-16: Guide x 1.
— Days 4-15: Sherpa x 3.
— Days 4-15: Porters x 6 - carry 15kg per trekker personal gear, plus team gear.
— Day 1-16: Drivers x 25kg per trekker personal gear, for all private car transfers.
All Group Medical
— Guide team carry, at all times:
- First-aid kits.
- Medications for altitude & gastro sickness.
- Personal two-way radios.
— Guide team carry, above Khare base camp:
- Medical oxygen.
- Portable altitude chambers.
— Guide team have, at Khare base camp:
- Comprehensive medical chests.
- Satellite phones (at actual cost price).
All Group Equipment
— Group cooking gear & fuel.
— Group eating & drinking gear.
— Group climbing gear - ropes, ice screws/bars.
— 3-person alpine tent - share between 2 trekkers.
— Full length 50mm foam sleeping mat.
All Local Services
— All applicable permits, including Sagarmatha National Park, Makalu Barun National Park, Khumbu, Mera Peak, and any other permits required (including Liaison Offer expenses, etc).
— Garbage deposit fee.
— All applicable local and government taxes, and any other taxes required.
All Alpine Rescue & Travel Insurance
— You select your coverage when you reserve your place:
- Alpine rescue only.
- Comprehensive (alpine rescue + travel + medical).
- Comprehensive + cancel / interrupt for ANY reason (75% refund of all costs).
PRICE EXCLUDES
Some International Airfares
— If you do not wish to book with our travel agent for round trip flights between Kathmandu & Perth / Wellington / Auckland, please arrive Kathmandu by Wednesday 27 April 2022 LATEST.
— Nepal visa fees, international airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
Some Accommodation Amenities
— Trek tea houses - You pay for hot showers, laundry service, WIFI & power points for charging phones/cameras (if they are available).
— Tents - You bring personal portable chargers for phones/cameras.
— Contingency days - If we do not need these days on the trek, and we stay in Lukla, this is an extra US$100 per person per night for up to 2 nights at Everest Summit Lodge (includes breakfast).
Some Meals
— Meals not listed above are available at your own cost.
— See gear list … All energy snacks, beverages, etc.
All 1:1 Private Guide Team Tips
— To reward & encourage great service, you will tip our guide team members along the way.
— Expect to pay in cash, 10-20% of your Expedition I fee … between US$450 - $900.
All Personal Medical
— See gear list.
All Personal Equipment
— See gear list.
— The following connectivity will be delivered to you on arrival in Kathmandu. Pay direct:
- Pre-paid Nepal 4G SIM card.
- Pre-paid trek WIFI card.
— Gear available for rent has been marked in the list above - you will pre-book it when you reserve your place, and our guide will deliver you to the store/s to pay direct.
All Additional Trek Days
— If we need more than the 2 allocated contingency days, it’s US$400 per person per extra night.
Please leave comments / questions to help perfect your Private Expedition …
That time Covid was a thing.
RUSTIC LUXURIOUS WANDER - RESERVE YOUR PLACE
After you reserve your place, stand by for a final specific price for your specific situation.
PRICE INCLUDES
Most International Airfares
— Pay our travel agent direct for round trip flights between Kathmandu & Perth / Wellington / Auckland.
— Price is here, subject to change until booked.
— All other departure locations / times - please DIY and arrive Kathmandu by Wednesday 4 May 2022 LATEST.
All Domestic Airfares
— Days 3 & 7: Kathmandu <> Pokhara <> Kathmandu.
All Private Airport Transfers
Round trip pick-up and drop-off shuttles between:
— Days 1 & 9: Kathmandu International Airport <> Kathmandu hotel.
— Days 3 & 7: Kathmandu hotel <> Kathmandu Airport - Pokhara Airport <> Astam lodge.
— Day 8: Kathmandu hotel <> Kathmandu heli-pad.
All Accommodation
— Nights 1-2 & 7: 3 nights Kathmandu hotel: Maya Manor.
— Night 3: 1 night Astam lodge: Annapurna Eco Village.
— Nights 4-5: 2 nights trek lodges: Ker & Downy.
— Night 6: 1 night Pokhara retreat: The Pavilions.
— Night 8: 1 night Kathmandu resort: Dwarika’s Resort.
— Night 9: In-flight seat.
Most Meals
— Day 1: In-flight meals.
— Day 2: Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel: Maya Manor. (DIY lunch, dinner).
— Days 3-5: Breakfast, lunch, dinner at trek lodges: Annapurna Eco Village + Ker & Downy.
— Days 6: Breakfast at trek lodge: Ker & Downy. (DIY lunch, dinner).
— Day 7: Breakfast at Pokhara retreat: The Pavilions. (DIY lunch, dinner).
— Day 8: Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel: Maya Manor. Everest 50th feast brunch. Dwarika’s 50th dinner.
— Day 9: Breakfast at Kathmandu resort: Dwarika’s Resort. (DIY lunch, dinner).
— Day 10: Breakfast in-flight, Singapore Michelin 50th dessert lunch.
All Trek Water
— Days 4-6: 4 litres daily water sterilized & carried by guide team.
All Private Helicopter Flights
— Day 8: Kathmandu to Lukla to Everest Base Camp flyover to 15 min stop at Kala Pattar to 45 min Kongde 50th brunch to Lukla to Kathmandu.
All 1:1 Private Guide Team
— Days 3-7 Annapurna View (from and back to Pokhara airport) experienced guide & porter salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, accommodation, carry bonus, kitchen staff gratuities and any other costs required. They carry 10kg per trekker personal gear, plus team gear.
— Day 1-3 & 7-9: Drivers for all private car transfers.
— Excludes tips - see below.
All Group Medical
— Guide carries, at all times first-aid kit, including medications for gastro sickness.
All Local Services
— All applicable permits.
— Garbage deposit fee.
— All applicable local and government taxes, and any other taxes required.
All Alpine Rescue & Travel Insurance
— You select your coverage when you reserve your place:
- Comprehensive (travel + medical).
- Comprehensive + cancel / interrupt for ANY reason (75% refund of all costs).
PRICE EXCLUDES
Some International Airfares
— If you do not wish to book with our travel agent for round trip flights between Kathmandu & Perth / Wellington / Auckland, please arrive Kathmandu by Wednesday 4 May 2022 LATEST.
— Nepal visa fees, international airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
Some Accommodation Amenities
— Lodges - You pay for TBA …
Some Meals
— Meals not listed above are available at your own cost.
— See gear list … All energy snacks, beverages, etc.
All 1:1 Private Guide Tips
— To reward & encourage great service, you will tip our guide along the way.
— Expect to pay in cash, 10-20% of your Expedition II fee - between US$150 - $300.
All Personal Medical
— See gear list.
All Personal Equipment
— See gear list.
— The following connectivity will be delivered to you on arrival in Kathmandu. Pay direct:
- Pre-paid Nepal 4G SIM card.
- Pre-paid trek WIFI card.
— Gear available for rent has been marked in the list above - you will pre-book it when you reserve your place, and our guide will deliver you to the store/s to pay direct.
Please leave comments / questions to help perfect your Private Expedition …