Day by day itinerary (KTM to KTM)
Day 01: Kathmandu to Phakding (2640 m); Flight to Lukla (2840m) 35 minutes and 3–4 hours trekking to Phakding, overnight at Namaste Lodge or See you Lodge or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Note: in the season time, there are no direct flight to Lukla (air traffic in Kathmandu airport) so early morning drive to Ramechhap airport, 4 hours and flight to Lukla and continues trekking to Phakding.
Day 02: Phakding to Namche (3540m); 5 hours trekking to Namche Bazar, overnight at Hotel Namche or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 03: Namche Bazaar; Rest day for Acclimatization, explore Namche Bazar, overnight at Hotel Namche or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 04: Namche to Tengboche (3767m); 4.30 hours trekking to Tengboche or Tyangboche, overnight at Hotel Himalaya or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m); 5-6 hours trekking to Dingboche, overnight at Hotel Good Luck or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 06: Dingboche to Lobuje (4900m); 4–5 hours trekking to Lobuje, overnight at Hotel Peak 15 or Hotel Sherpa or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 07: Lobuje to Gorap-shep (5170m); trekking to Gorep-shep 3/4 hours, overnight at Hotel Snow Land Lodge, Everest Inn or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 08: Gorepshep to Pheriche (4130m); Climb to Kalapattar and 4/6 hours trekking to Pheriche, overnight at Hotel Himalaya or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 09: Pheriche to Namche (3540m); 5/6 hours trekking to Namche Bazar, overnight at Hotel Namche or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 10: Namche to Lukla (2840m); 6 hours trekking to Lukla, overnight at Hotel The Nest or Hotel Buddha or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 11: Kathmandu (1360 m); flight to Kathmandu, finish trip, last minutes shopping and rest, overnight at Hotel (BB).
Note: The itinerary is subject to change as your interest and time frame.It is noticeable that Lukla flight is depending on weather. It is possible to drive to Sallery or Thandanda (2 days drive and one day trek, extra 3 days). It is possible to share the Heli too. If you are interest to do Chitwan Jungle Safari, White Water River Rafting, Paragliding, Bungee Jump, Let us know, Those programs need a few extra days.
Cost in Details:
| Package Service Cost | US$ 999 per person |
What is includes in package service?
Permit and Documents: Asian Hiking Team provide you Sagarmath (Everest) National park permit and Local entry permit in Lukla. You do not need TIMS permit now a day. Local permit check post in Lukla and National park permit check in Manju.
Transportation: Asian Hiking Team provide both way flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla/Kathmandu. In the season time there are no direct flight from Kathmandu so we provide tourist bus to Ramechhap airport and flight to Lukla and return (both way). We will free pick up from your hotel to/from Airport. Our staff help you to reconfirm your ticket or any problems in Airport. We have free service for cargo to your trek gear to/from Lukla. The trip is fully organized.
Accommodation: 10 nights Hotel Accommodation includes. Asian Hiking Team provide the best hotel during the trekking. All our hotels running hot and cold water, net and clean. We provide the sharing basic accommodation. If you want private room also possible on request. Most of the night we provide attach bathroom but not everywhere (the last part of trek hotel has not attached bathroom). We book all accommodation before start trek.
Meals: Asian Hiking Team provide breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, every day (one main item). You can choose food from menu and order. Drinks are unlimited so that if you want hot and cold drinks, you can pay yourself.
Guide and Sherpa porter: Asian Hiking Team have one experience, English speaking trekking guide to every group. If more than 7 persons, one extra Sherpa supporting guide. Porter is not including, it is on request. If you are looking porter, we will provide from Lukla. There are local porter we use with insurance, equipment. We used local Guide and Sherpa porter because the local people can take a benefit. Our porter carry 25 KG. We provide all guide and porter has trekking insurance, equipment, daily wages, accommodation, meals.
Equipment: Asian Hiking Team provide sleeping bag or blanket for our clients during the trekking. The others gear you need to prepare yourself. If you need further equipment list, check in equipment page or email us.
Government Taxes/Service Charge: Yes, the cost includes all the government taxes, VAT, Local Tax, company service charge etc. BUT the cost is not including guide or porters tips. The tips are minimum 10% of total cost.
What is Excludes?
Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu, extra meals, Soft/hard drinks, drinking water, Tea/ coffee during trekking except includes part, Porter if you need, hot shower, internet & electricity bills during trekking, Personal trekking gears & clothing, Medical evacuation in case of emergency, expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest weather etc. (in such case extra will be charged as per actual) and Tips for staff or Donation.
Detail Itinerary (KTM-KTM)
Day 01: Kathmandu to Phakding (2640 m); flight to Lukla (2840 m) and 3/4 hours trekking to Phakding, overnight at Hotel Namaste Lodge, See You lodge, or similar hotel (B/L/D).
In the early morning, you have a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu to Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla. Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will brief you on the trek, as well as introduce you to your porters. While your Sherpa's sort out and load your trekking equipment, you have time to explore Lukla. After finishing breakfast, proceed from Lukla to Khumbu, head north, past a Chorten with praying wheels and join the main queue at Choplung (2696m) in less than one hour. They proceed from their head north crossing the Thado Khola (2554m) with the awesome trekking peak Kusum Khanguru (6483m) at its head. To reach Phakding (2640m), 1.30 hours from Chuplung or almost 3.30 hours from Lukla, overnight at Hotel.
Note: in the season time, there are no direct flight to Lukla (air traffic in Kathmandu airport) so early morning drive to Ramechhap airport, 4 hours and flight to Lukla and continues trekking to Phakding.
Day 02: Phakding to Namche (3540m); 5 hours trekking to Namche Bazar, overnight Hotel Namche or similar hotel (B/L/D).
To cross the west bank (right) of the Dudh koshi river, continue through blue pine and rhododendron forests, pass a settlement of metalworker (TokTok), village of Banker (2905m) with a small lodge, see view of Mt. Thamserku (6856m) 1 hour. In the short while cross to the east (left) bank and climb up through Chumowa, cross the Khansar Khola to reach Monzo (2835m). Enter Sagarmatha national park here, check your permit. Descend in a cleft to the west (right) bank of Dudh Kosi on a suspension bridge to reach Jorsule (2774m) 30 minutes. This is the last village before Namche Bazar. We take lunch here & proceed to cross Dudh Kosi (Bhote Kosi) again to the left side & again to cross the main Dudh Kosi, climb up till to Namche Bazaar (3440 m), proceed in pine forest. Can see, first view of Mt. Everest between Lhotse & Nuptse reaches 2 and half hours from Jorsule, overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Namche Bazaar; Rest day for Acclimatization, Hotel Namche or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Today is a rest day, however, we should do some activities such as to climb Syangboche airport, visit Sherpa home in khumjung/Khunde village includes Adman Hillary school or view from Everest view Hotel, 2 hours. Namche bazaar has many officials or offices, including army base camp and bank. Namche used to be a trading center, where grain from the south was exchanged for salt from Tibet, and it remains now a trading center. Every Saturday is market day. It is the headquarters of Sagarmatha National park (SNP) & Sagarmatha pollution controlled Project (SPCP). Here is Sherpa Museum & monasteries too, overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Namche to Tengboche (3767 m); 4.30 hours trekking, Hotel Himalaya or Hotel Good Luck (Debuche) or similar hotel (B/L/D).
The tail rises to the east of Sagarmatha National Park Museum (3520m), instead, contour high above the Dudh Kosi passes Kyangsuma. Steeply down to reach Phorse Tanga, may we have lunch; this is the last sport before Tenboche. After a hot lunch climb 2.20 hours to reach Tengboche (3767m, after your arrival check the hotel and visit the monastery. Every day 3-4 PM and 6-7 am is worship time in the Monastery. Overnight at Guest house.
Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m); 5-6 hours trekking, Hotel Good Luck or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Today, we start early, around 7 to 8 o’clock. Half an hour down to Debuche, where there is a monastery and small settlements inside the alpine forest. After 45 minutes’ walk to cross the bridge, continue climbing to reach lower Pangboche. The trekking routes follow the lower path of Pangboche. It is worth to visit Monastery if you have time, it takes 45 minutes extra. An hour walk to reach a small settlement called Somare, may have lunch in Somare then gradually walk up. After one hour's walk from Somare, there are two ways, one heading to Pheriche and the other is Dingboche. Right hand side direction is way to Dingboche 4410 m, 1 hour from the junction. After arrival, have a short drink with rest and climb 200 meters over the Nagarjun hill because everyday we “ascent high and sleep in low”. Overnight guest house/Lodge.
Day 06: Dingboche to Lobuche (4900m); 4-5 hours trekking, Hotel Peak 15, Hotel Sherpa or similar hotel (B/L/D).
After breakfast, we started trekking and climbed the hill. Over the hill with a beautiful view of Tawache, Cholatse, Amadablam, Makalu, Island peak. Trek continues to Dukla 4680m, may we have lunch and climb to Dukla/Dhukla pass 4800 m where many memorial monuments who died in Everest summit. It takes 5 hours to Lobuje 4910m from Dingboche, overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Lobuche to Gorap-shep (5170 m); 3/4 hours trekking, overnight at Everest Inn or Yeti Home, or similar hotel (B/L/D).
This is another hard day because we walk over the glacier. Early in the morning leaving Lobuje, after lunch in Gorak-shep within 3/4 hours, This is option trip for you either you can visit the base camp even not view from base camp, we will head up to Everest Base camp (5365 meters), and return to Gorak-shep at elevation of 5180 meters. We are likely to see the teams of Everest Expeditions. The view of the Khumbu Icefall is spectacular. We then return to Gorak Shep to spend our nights. We walk over the moving stone with a jump, so it does hard, be careful to walk overnight at Guest house.
Day 08: Gorak Shep to Kalapatter and trek to Pheriche 4010 m; 2 hours Kalapattar (5545 m) climb and 5 hours trekking, Hotel Himalaya or similar hotel (B/L/D).
After reaching Base camp of Everest our aim today is to trek Kalapattar (5545 meters) a small peak. This will be a difficult, but rewarding trek. We start early morning before sunrise to reach the viewpoint that offers some of the best views of Mount Everest as well as other panoramas of the surrounding mountains. Kalapattar means “Black rock”, the most excellent view point in the world. Returning to the Hotel, after late breakfast descend to Pheriche at elevation of 4010 meters 5 hours, overnight at Guest house.
Day 09: Pheriche to Namche (3540m); 5/6 hours trekking, Hotel Namche or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Today started late because of a hard trekking day yesterday. Following down and up the trail from Pheriche to Namche Bazar. First 3 hours bring you down passing Pangboche, Deboche, Tengboche and crossing bridges to reach Kangjuma and a little flat to reach Namche Bazar another one and half hours. The trail also takes you to the area of the endangered Musked Deer, Himalayan Tahr, and Pheasant Birds to the area of the Pine Forest, to the course of the Dudh Kosi River, and to the hills of the small villages 5.30 hours, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 10: Namche to Lukla; 6 hours trekking, Hotel The nest or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Today is our last day of our trek, so start a bit early. The trekking route we follow is the same as day 01 and day 02. Finally, we return to Lukla from where we have started our trek. We would also like to share our trek achievements with other trekkers, as well as we would like to explore Lukla. 6 hours trekking, rest, final celebration day in the mountain, overnight Hotel.
Day 11: Lukla to Kathmandu; flight to Kathmandu, finish trip (BB/L).
Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35-minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel, end our trekking, shopping, and relax, overnight in the Hotel.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change as your interest and time frame.
Fixed Departure Dates:
| Starting Date | Cost | Available | Booking |
| Fridays (September-November) and (April-May) Other season on Request | US$ 999 per person | Available | Book |
Note: if single, single supplement cost extra per day US$ 75
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What is the weather like and best time to visit?
What is the weather like and best time to visit?
Nepal has four season such as autumn (Sep. Nov. and Oct.), winter (Dec. Jan. and Feb.), spring (March, April and May) and monsoon (June, July, and Aug.). During the autumn season the nights are cold in mountains but the bright sun makes for pleasant daytime temperatures. At higher altitudes temperature range from about 20°C down to perhaps -10°C at night. Morning is usually clear, and then clouds build up during the afternoon, disappearing at night to reveal spectacular starry skies.
During the winter season high passes, especially the Thorong-la pass, Dhaulagiri circuit, Tilicho (musukanta Pass) in Annapurna trekking, Chola Pass, Renjola Pass, Khongmola pass, Amalaptse pass, Roywalling pass, Serpeni col in Everest reason, Lauribina pass, Ganjala pass, Gosaikunda pass in Langtang, Larky Pass in Manaslu, are usually closed. Short and easy trek in middle hills is the best on this time. Heavy snowfalls do especially during the January, February and March in mountain areas.
Spring season bring warmer weather but more frequent storms and considerable snowfall at higher altitude. Birds and flowers, especially rhododendrons, are seen at the lower altitudes. Toward the end of March, haze-caused by dust from the plains of India and smoke from local fires often obscure distant views. In addition it becomes much warmer in the region below 3000 ft. Trekking in Monsoon (June to Aug.) can be undertaken by the keen or experienced. Rain, mist and fog can be expected almost daily, but clouds part occasionally to give spectacular views of the mountains. The floras are usually at their most colorful. Leeches abound in middle elevation forests. Mountain weather is highly unpredictable. Classic signs of a storm approaching such as cirrus clouded sky or a fall in barometric pressure, can be misleading.
Best time for trekking in Nepal is autumn (September, October-November) and spring (March, April and May). Short treks and some Guest Houses treks can be done during winter or summer season as well. You need to be prepared for sudden weather changes while trekking. That's why trekking equipment should be chosen carefully before the trip. Sudden rain storms or snow are always a possibility which needs to be considered. The weather during the trekking season is somewhat more stable. "Asian Hiking Team" pays big attention to weather forecast.
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How difficult are the trekking?
How difficult are the trekking?
Difficulty of the trekking depends on the region of the trek and duration of it. Shorter treks to be easier while longer / high passes ones require some mentally and physical fitness.
We calculate our trek activity level as following
a) Length of trek and walking day
b) Trail conditions underfoot
c) Average altitude, maximum altitude and average gain/loss per day
d) Likely prevailing weather conditions and temperature range
e) Remoteness of local services and general level of comfort
Grade A – “Easy” Trekking Grade
Grade B – “Moderate”
Grade C - “Challenging”
Grade D – “Challenging Plus”
Grade E – "Tough Trekking"
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What kind of Accommodation during the trekking?
What kind of Accommodation during the trekking?
Nepal has a huge range of accommodation facilities that range from international standard star hotels to budget hotels and lodges. Accommodation facilities are available in the major trekking region in mountain areas. During the trekking it is possible Guest house/Lodge facilities. In the guest house / Lodge have running hot and cold water facilities. Private rooms are available in most guest house/ Lodge. Most bathrooms are shared. Many years experience of Trekking field of organizing various treks in Nepal assures you that we have chosen for our treks the cleanest and most hygienically kept Guest Houses /Lodge with friendly atmosphere and best views. In the high passes modern trekking we use basic tea house. If the clients require tented camping trekking it is operated. Camping trek is fully organized and supported, with a team of guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters to accompany you. Our porters carry all the trekking gear, food, fuel and personal belongings. Our cooks prepare hot meals. Trekkers need only carry a small bag as required for the day. At night, tents for dining, sleeping and ablutions tents are provided and set up, mattresses and down-filled sleeping bags, tables and seating. In a typical camping trek, we start the day around 6/7 AM with a cup of hot tea. You are then provided with a bowl of warm water for washing. Then trekkers enjoy breakfast before leaving camp. The trek begins around 7.30 - 8 a.m. Trekkers can set their pace for pausing and sightseeing and the walk to the lunch spot will normally take 3 hours. On arrival, you are served hot lunch. In the afternoon, after walking for another 3 to 4 hours, you arrive at the next camp around 4/5PM. Tea & snacks are served while our staff readies the camp. Dinner time is around 6/7 PM in the dining tent, lit with lanterns and comfortably furnished.
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Where do we eat our meals and what kind of food is available?
Where do we eat our meals and what kind of food is available?
During a tea house trekking you will have breakfast and dinner in the guest house/ Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants. Every Guest house House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat Tarkari (rice, curry and lentil soup). All Guest Houses of our routs have variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. Many of them have western food on menu. Soft drinks, snacks, wine and beer are available in most of the guest houses and trail side restaurants. Food safety is always a big concern and we take it very seriously. That is why we have chosen the cleanest and most hygienically kept Hotel for our routes.
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What are the sources of drinking water supply during trekking?
What are the sources of drinking water supply during trekking?
All guest houses have boiled water for trekkers. And on the main trekking routes it is possible bottle mineral water to drink. You can use Iodine table or others purify drops. It is noticeable that during the camping or home stay trekking we provide the boiled water to our clients. The guide will make sure that water is safe for drinking.
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What kind of Trekking equipment need during trekking?
What kind of Trekking equipment need during trekking?
- Hiking boots
- Hiking socks
- Trekking pole/s
- Hiking pants
- T-shirt with wicking qualities
- Fleece Sweater
- Wind stopper jacket
- Gore-Tex /down pants & jacket (if trekking in high passes)
- Hat (sun/cold)
- Gaiters (if trekking in High passes)
- Fleece pants
- Vest /Beanie
- Gloves/mitts
- Thermals: Top, pants, gloves, socks, balaclava
- Rucksack/backpack with cover
- Weatherproof pack cover
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag liner
- First aid kit
- Head torch
- Spare batteries & globes
- Water bottles
- Sunglasses
- Sun block
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Rain coat or Umbrella (if trekking in Monsoon)
- Toilet trowel
- Water purification tablets (if water use by purification)
- Camera & accessories
- Penciled, note books, reading books
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What sort of experience does trekking Guides/staffs have?
What sort of experience does trekking Guides/staffs have?
Leader / Guides have many years of guiding experience all over Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Most of them have been spending years exploring the country. Our guides are trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and happy to share their deep knowledge of the culture, geography, botanical, festivals, life style of Nepalese with you. We believe in and follow the idea that it's not enough to take visitors to special places or special cultures, we need to provide guides who can get people feel involved in what they are experiencing, explain it thoroughly and keep them entertained. They know very well how to facilitate running smooth and safe trip appreciating the beauty of the Himalayas. All our staff has well equipment with insurance for any mishap. Our porter carries 25 to 30 KG. Their first hand experience, local knowledge, expertise and humor on treks are invaluable.
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What kind of Transport use?
What kind of Transport use?
Our transportation department provides A/c and non-A/c large, mini coaches, Jeeps, Cars for groups and individual requirements. The chauffeurs and accompanying guides are polite, well behaved, highly experienced and trained. Everyone is well versed with the local areas and communicate in English and other foreign languages.
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What happens in case of emergency?
What happens in case of emergency?
"Asian Hiking Team" company is prepared for any emergency situation and knows how to handle it. Our guides are trained in first aid and can deal with most of the basic ailments that occur during a trek and directly connection in main office Kathmandu each day if possible. Every client should have his own insurance before coming to Nepal for case of emergency. Our all staff has insurance in case of emergency.
We also strongly recommend that you take out trip cancellation, air ambulance /helicopter rescue insurance. You should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If this is not done or impossible for practical reasons, then you will not be allowed to continue with our trekking/climbing trips and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided. Your insurance must include emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue services.
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How we communication in case of emergency?
How we communication in case of emergency?
Land-line and mobile phone services are available in Nepal. Network covers Kathmandu, major cities and towns and most of Nepal, except some rural Himalayan places. Nepal Telecommunications Corporation is the national service supplier. There are also private service suppliers such as Hotels and private communication centers also provide long distance telephone, internet and fax facilities.
For calling from outside, country code for Nepal is “977” and the area code for Kathmandu is “1”. To call Nepal from other countries: 00 + country code (977) + city code + telephone number. Example to call us: 00-977-1-4420858. Call from Nepal city code and telephone number, example to call us; 01-4420858.
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How many persons in a group size?
How many persons in a group size?
Group size in website and brochure are our target size but this might change. Maximum a group size is 15 to 25 persons.
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Do I need Trekking Permit?
Do I need Trekking Permit?
Yes, for trekking all regions is require Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) as new policy. You will need a National park / Conservation entrance permit. In Nepal ten national park and three wildlife reserve such as Bardiya National Park, Khaptad National Park, Langtang National Park, Makalu-Barun National Park, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Banke National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Chitwan national park, Shey-Phoksundo National Park,Rara National Park and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, One hunting reserve like Dorpatan hunting reserve. We have 5 conservation like Api Nampa Conservation Area, Annapurna Conservation Area, Gaurishanker Conservation Area, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Manaslu Conservation Area . Some of control area such as Manaslu trekking, upper and lower Dolpa trekking, Kanchenjunga area trekking, Mustang trekking, Mugu trekking, Darjula, Nar and phu village trekking, Tsum valley trekking does require a special trekking permit issue by Immigration through trekking agency.
Everest Trekking need two permit; Sagarmatha National park fees NRS 3000 and Local Permit NRS 2000.
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What type of service you can provide?
What type of service you can provide?
Our services are intended to offer quality and value for money, together with a rich, varied and a rewarding experience. We have built our reputation as the best travel agent in the country for the best service provider. Our prices of all the tours are highly competitive and unmatched with any other local tour operators. We operate trekking with three different; Full organizes service - you want to be free from all concerns to enjoy this experience to the fullest. Guide and documentation only - you prefer to carry your own pack, own accommodation and meals but want to benefit from the guide's experience & knowledge and documentation. Porter(s) service only - you know where you are going & no additional information is desired but you need to helping for carry and documentation.
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How can I book trip?
How can I book trip?
All bookings are made with Asian Hiking Team Pvt. Ltd. based at Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Trip is reference to as Company in booking conditions. To book your holiday you need to send us completed booking (inquiry) form or directly email us with details. For more information click here ».
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