Tailored add-ons in Nepal trips refer to customizable essentials that enhance and personalize your travel experience.

Options include:

• Customized Accommodations: Upgrade from standard lodging to luxury hotels or homestays.
• Helicopter/MT Flights: Opt for helicopter transport to your own destination, helicopter flight/ Mountain flight (as for cost, it depends on).
• Adventure Activities: Add paragliding, bungee jumping, or rafting.
• Cultural & Spiritual Journeys: Include visits to Lumbini, Pashupatinath, tours or local festivals.
• Wildlife Safaris: Extend your trip with a safari in Chitwan or Bardia.
• Flexible Scheduling: Adjust dates and durations to fit your needs.

Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara: In Pokhara, hotels range from luxurious heritage properties to budget-friendly guesthouses, catering to a diverse array of travelers.

During the tour in Muktinath area also offers numerous budget-friendly accommodations, including guesthouses and hostels. These establishments provide basic amenities and are popular among backpackers and budget travelers.

Breakfast: Porridge/Oatmeal (often with honey, fruits, or nuts), eggs (fried, scrambled, or omelets with veggies), Pancakes or Tibetan Bread (served with jam, honey, or peanut butter), Muesli/Cornflakes (with hot or cold milk), Tea/Coffee (black, milk tea, or ginger lemon honey tea) etc.

Lunch: Dal Bhat (Nepali staple: lentil soup, rice, vegetable curry, and pickles—unlimited refills!), Noodles/Pasta (fried noodles, garlic pasta, or ramen), Momos (dumplings stuffed with veggies or meat), sandwiches (egg, cheese, or tuna), soup (garlic, mushroom, or veggie—popular for warmth and hydration) etc.

Dinner: Dal Bhat, Curries (veggie, potato, or chicken with rice or chapati), Thukpa (local noodle soup), Pizza, Pasta, Fried...

Here's a detailed overview of transportation options from Kathmandu to Pokhara (200km):

1. By Flight (Fastest Option to Pokhara)

Duration: 25–30 minutes Airlines: Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Shree Airlines (multiple daily flights) 6 Departure: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), to Pokhara International ariport last flight before 7 PM

2. Tourist Bus (Most Popular Road Option) 200KM

Duration: 6–10 hours (varies due to road works/traffic) Departure: daily 7:00 AM from Sorhakhutte Bus Park (near Thamel) and from Pokhara tourist Bus Park (7.30am). It is possible night tourist/local bus to/from Pokhara start at 7PM. Road condition: Kathmandu to Pokhara, it is Prithvi Highway, fairly smooth but prone to congestion near settlements area.

3. Local buses/ Micro Buses (not recommend for tourist) 200KM

Duration: 6–10 hours (varies due to road works/traffic) Departure: Daily start 6:00 AM from New bus park and from Pokhara Prithivi Highway (6am to 3pm). It is possible night bus to/from Pokhara start at 7PM.

4. Private Jeep/Car 200KM Duration: 5–7...

General Climate Overview

Terai Region (Southern Plains)

Climate: Subtropical Summer (May–June): Hot and humid, temperatures often exceed 37°C Winter (Dec–Feb): Mild, temperatures range between 7°C to 23°C Receives significant rainfall during the monsoon (June–September)

Hilly Region (Mid-Hills & Valleys)

Climate: Mild and temperate Cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara experience: Summer: 19°C – 35°C Winter: 2°C – 12°C Pleasant weather year-round with occasional winter chills and summer showers

Mountain Region (High Himalayas)

Climate: Alpine to Arctic Summer: Cool to cold, depending on altitude Winter: Severe cold with frequent snowfall Temperatures can drop below -20°C at high passes and base camps Monsoon rains are lighter, but weather remains unpredictable

Nepal experiences four distinct seasons, each offering different trekking experiences:

Autumn (September–November)

Best trekking season Clear skies, excellent mountain views. Warm days, cold nights (as low as -10°C at high altitudes). Ideal for long and high-altitude treks.

Winter (December–February)

Cold and snowy, especially above 3,000 m High passes often closed: Thorong-La, Ganja-La, Chola, Renjo-La, etc. Best for lower-altitude treks in the middle hills Short...

Tour entry fees in major city

Here are the latest entrance fees (as of 2025) for major heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley. Prices are typically in Nepalese Rupees (NPR) and often differ for foreigners, SAARC nationals, and Nepali citizens:

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Foreigners: NPR 1,000 SAARC Nationals: NPR 150

Boudhanath Stupa

Foreigners: NPR 400 SAARC Nationals: NPR 100

Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)

Foreigners: NPR 200 SAARC Nationals: NPR 50

Pashupatinath Temple

Foreigners NPR 1,000 Free for Indian nationals and Nepali citizens.

Patan Durbar Square

Foreigners: NPR 1,000 SAARC Nationals: NPR 250

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Foreigners: NPR 1,800 Chinese Tourists: NPR 500 SAARC Nationals: NPR 500

Tour entry fees in Pokhara

Devi’s Fall (Patale Chhango) Foreigners: NPR 100 SAARC Nationals: NPR 50 Nepalese Citizens: NPR 30

Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave Foreigners: NPR 100 Nepalese Citizens: NPR 50 Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Mahendra Cave Foreigners: NPR 150 SAARC Nationals: NPR 80 Nepalese Citizens: NPR 50 Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Bat Cave (Chamere Gufa) Foreigners: NPR 100 Nepalese Citizens: NPR 50 Hours: 9:00 AM –...

Asian Hiking Team’s tour Guides are professionals with recognized records of honesty and personal integrity, committed to environmentally responsible trekking practices that minimize ecological impact. Asian Hiking team tour guide has licensed by the Government of Nepal through the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) and Nepal Mountain Academic. They have several years of experience in the field, especially in cultural, religion, heritage, and adventure tours. Skilled in storytelling, sharing legends, myths, and spiritual meanings behind temples, mountains, and rituals. Experts in UNESCO sites (e.g., Kathmandu, Bhaktapur), fluent in history, architecture, and local customs. All certified guides speak fluent English and additional languages as your request. Friendly, professional, and well-mannered. Our guide is friendly, professional, and well-mannered. Trained in customer service, problem-solving, and group handling. Skilled in storytelling, sharing legends, myths, and spiritual meanings behind temples, mountains, and rituals.

We provide to all tour guide:

Insurance: Mandatory coverage for medical...

Credit cards like American Express, Master and Visa are accepted at major hotels, shops, Travel Company and restaurants. 3.5 to 4 percent of the total amount may be converted by the bank. ATMs are widely in use such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan-Sauraha, Bhairahawa, Namche, Lukla, Jomsom, Nepaljung, Biratnagar, Lumbini and other major cities and district head office.

All major cities or touristic place have money changer or Exchanger counter or Bank exchange counter. Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) provide service for exchanging foreign currency too.

At Asian Hiking Team, we believe that every journey should be both transformative for the traveler and respectful to the host environment and communities. Responsible tourism isn’t just a practice—it’s a core value that shapes how we operate, lead tours, and engage with people and places.

Environmental Responsibility

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations while encouraging a greener way of traveling.

Our eco-conscious practices include: Limiting group sizes to a maximum of 20 to reduce environmental pressure. Using stainless steel mugs for tea/coffee to reduce single-use waste. Relying on gas for cooking instead of wood fires, preserving forests. Carrying out waste from high altitudes for proper city disposal. Avoiding the use of soap near natural water sources. Using reusable containers and encouraging travelers to bring their own refillable water bottles. Leaving campsites cleaner than we found them. Encouraging minimal water usage, especially in high-altitude regions. Preventing trail damage by staying on established routes and avoiding switchback...

On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. Choice is yours. Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'. They bear multiple Re-entry facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal.

For visa information -

Online visa procedure - https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/

Please follow these simple procedures for Tourist Visa on Arrival at the airport (TIA)

1st Step Fill in Online Tourist visa Form http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa (you can fill it up prior to your arrival visiting our official website Department of Immigration / fill it up using Kiosk machines upon your arrival at the airport). If you fill it from the website, you will get submission Receipt with barcode, please print it out and bring...