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TripSummaryThisisdownhillmountainbikingatitsveryfinest.WeridetheHimalaya’slongestlines,dropintotheworld’sdeepestgorgeandexperienceanastounding10000feetofverticaldescent.Theterrainfeatureshighalpinesingletrack,fastflowing trails and the very best freeriding in Nepal. Jaunt across the slopes of the highest mountains on earth,throughremoteMustangvillagesandsoakintheincredibleHimalayanculture.
Thisisaonceinalifetime,bigbucketlisttick–simplymindblowingandspectacular!
TripGrading-Thistripisconsideredtobechallenging.Wespendtimeathigheraltitudesthanyouareprobablyusedto.WegotofairlyremoteregionsofNepalwhereinfrastructureandservicesarelimited.Mountainbikingfeaturessometechnicaldescentsandyoushouldbeconfidentasarider.We appreciate that in a group there will be manydifferent speeds of walker/rider andwe don’t everwantyou to feel likeyouareholdingupagrouporbeing held up. Having plenty of guides and portersallowforustochangeitinerariesandthepaceeasily.We will have plenty of staff to support all of ourgroups.Alltripsareguaranteedtorun.
WelcometoNepal,lettheadventurebegin!
DOWNHILLMOUNTAINBIKINGTOUROFNEPALLight-AircraftAccessed,HimalayanDownhill
TripDuration:9dayswithscopetoextendHighlights• FlythroughtheHimalayainaTwinOtterplane• Downhill,bigmountainridingonthesickestlines• Himalayanculture,remotemountaincommunitiesandfriendlypeopleoftheMustang
• Ridetheslopesoftheworld’s7thand10thhighestmountains
• 3000metresofdescent• Comfortablelodgesandteahouses• Theopportunitytosee8ofthe8000mpeaks,includingMt.Everest!
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Day1–ArriveinKathmandu
WelcometoKathmandu,enchantingandexotic,itisacityimmersedwithancienttemplesandtradition!Fusedwithcolourfulmarketsandthebustleofspicesellersandmerchants,Kathmanduwithitsexhilaratingallureisacityyouwon’tforget!You’llhavetheafternoonfreetoexplorethestreetsandmarkets.Intheeveningwe’llhavedinneratalocalrestaurant.Youwillbemetattheairportbyyourexpeditionleader.
Day2–DrivetoPokhara
WewilldrivetoPokharaonwindingroads,surroundedbythestunningmountainviewsofNepal.Arrivingintheafternoonyouwillhavethechancetoexplorealittleofthelakesidetownandrelaxbeforetheexcitementofthefollowingday.
Days3-6-DownhillMountainBikingintheAnnapurna’s
Wetakeashort,butspectacularflightinalightaircraftandlandintheremotetownofJomsom.TheflightoffersunparalleledviewsofAnnapurna(8091m)andDhaulagiri(8167m),theworld’s7thand10thhighestpeaks.WecontinueviajeeptoMuktinath–abreathtaking3700metresabovesealevel.
WearesurroundedbyruggedmountainlandscapesandaredeepintotheheartoftheAnnapurna’s.Thisiswherewe’llbegintheultimatedownhill!
Wespendthenext3-daysononeofthemostexhilaratingdownhillridesinNepal,descending3000mfromthehighalpineintothefoothillsoftheHimalaya.We'llwindourwaydownsteepsingletrack,rarelyused
dirttrailsandoversuspensionbridgesperchedhighabovetheKaliGandakithroughthedeepestgorgeonearth.Wecontinueourdescent,surroundedbytheAnnapurnaMassifandDhaulagiri.Nomatteryourridingstyle,there'ssomethingtopleaseeveryone.Inthe
evenings,treatyourselftoanice-coldbeeroradramofthelocalapplebrandyandtuckintoahearty,well-deservedmeal.Accommodationisspentinteahousesinremotevillagesthatdotthepathsweuse.Day7–FreeDayinPokhara
Afantasticopportunitytoexplorethistranquiltownandtheactivitiesonoffer.Paraglidingandmotorcyclingfortheadrenalinejunkiesorfornatureloverstherearebatcavesandeaglewatching.EndaperfectdaybywitnessingthesunsettingontheHimalayafromtheWorldPeacePagodaortreatyourselftoafreshlassi(traditionalyoghourtbaseddrink)atoneofPokhara’smanyrestaurants.ThisdayisalsoacontingencydayforthetourintheeventofanychangesinNepal.
Day8–ReturntoKathmandu
WereturntoKathmandufollowingtheTrisuliRiver,arrivinginKathmanduintheafternoon.WanderaroundthemedievalDurbarSquareintheheartofthecity,samplesomeNewaricuisine,orshopforsomelocallymadehandicraftsandsouvenirs.Wewillhaveagroupfarewelldinnerintheeveningatalocalrestaurant.
Day9–Departforhome
Unfortunatelyit’stheendofthisadventure.LostEarthAdventuresgroupservicesendafterbreakfast.Transferstotheairportarecomplimentary.Seeyounexttime!
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Haveanextradayoranafternoonflight?Treatyourselfto…
SpendthedayexploringtheUNESCO-listedKathmanduValleyanditsmesmerisingtemplesExplorethreeawe-inspiringtemplesanddiscoverwhytheentireKathmanduValleyisdesignatedasaUNESCOWorldHeritagesite!AlongthebanksoftheBagmatiRiverisPashupitinath.ThetempleisdedicatedtoLordShivaandisthemostimportantsiteforHindusinNepal.Cremationsandactsofdevotioncanregularlybeseenatthisatmosphericplaceofworship.LocatedinatranquilpartofthecityisthepeacefulandmajesticBodhnathStupa,wherethousandsofpilgrimsgatherdailytoshowtheirrespectandfaith.ClimbthestepstoSwayambutinath,highonahilltopoverlookingthecity.UsedbybothHindusandBuddhists,thetempleisregardedforitsmanyholy(andverycheeky)monkeys!
Patan–TheCityofBeautyPatanisacitystandingstillintime,immersedinrichculturalhistory,bustlingwiththeenergyoftoday.Aplacebestexploredbyfoot,we’llwalkthecobbledstreetswithover600stupaswhilstdiscoveringancientpagodatemples.Seewhylocalpeoplestillcallitbyits
originalname,Lalitpur–theCityofBeauty.AFlightAmongstGiants Asthecloudspartandthesunbreaksthroughtheearlymorningsky,ascendtowardstheHimalayainanexhilaratingmountainflight.Flyeasttowardsthehighestmountainintheworld–iconicMountEverest(8848m)andonthewaytakeinbreathtakingviewsoftheHimalayaincludingKangchengjunga(8586m),ShishaPangma(8013m),ChoOyu(8201m),Nuptse(7864m)andLhotse(8,516m).Quitesimply–spectacular!
TripNotes&AdditionalInformation
PleaseNote:Whileweendeavourtosticktothedetailsandscheduleoftheitinerary,somethingsmaychangeduetocircumstancesbeyondourcontrol,suchaschangesinlocaltransport,weatherandinfrastructure.Suchistherealityofadventuretravel.Althoughweupdateouritinerariesregularlyitisnotpossibletoguaranteethatourtripswillgoexactlyasplanned.AcertaindegreeofflexibilityisneededandispartofthejoyoftravellinginNepal!
What’sincluded:
• 5nightshotelaccommodationinKathmandu/Pokhara
• 3nightsteahouseaccommodation(whilecycling)• Awelcomeandfarewellmealandallbreakfasts
whileinKathmandu.Thefoodavailableintheteahousesisbrilliant,thereisalargeselectionofwestern,ChineseandNepalesefoodavailableforyoutochoosefrom.Wedonotwantyoutoberestrictedinyourmenuchoicesandwantyoutoenjoythevastmenusandlocallygrownproduceoftheteahouses.Wewillletyouchoosewhatevermealyouwantfromthemenusatmealtimes.
• Mealsfromlunchonday3tolunchonday6• Fullsuspensionmountainbikes–GiantTranceX3’s
orverysimilar• Airporttransferstoandfromtheairportonthefirst
andlastday• Alltransportationfordurationoftour(unless
otherwisespecified)• 4-daysmountainbiking(includingbikeandhelmet
rental,nationalparkpermitandguide/mechanic)• Helmets,Allbiketools,spareparts,tubesetc.Asfast
aspossiblereplacementofanybrokenbikes• Portersandsupportstafftocarryluggage• Sufficientmeansofcommunication.Satellitephones
canberentedonrequestfor£10perday.• Guideswillcheckinwithourofficetogetregular
bespokeweatherupdatesandconfirmlocations
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• Financialprotection:weareanABTAandATOLbondedandinsured,UKbasedtouroperator
• Pre-departuresupportandadvicebyemail,phoneandfacetofacemeetingsinYorkifyouwouldlike
• Afterbookingwithuswewillsendyouahighlyinformativeandcomprehensivetripinformationpack
• Remotemedicalsupportfromspecialistdoctors• Ourguidesandportersarepaidfairly,properly
equippedandfullyinsuredforrescueandmedicalemergencies
• MapofourcycleroutethroughtheAnnapurna’s• T-shirt• Permitstohotsprings• Ifyou’dliketomeetsomeofourteamand
experienceourservicesbeforehandyoucanjoinusononeofourUKadventures.
• FlightsfromPokharatoJomsom
What’snotincluded:
• Travelinsurance(mandatory)• Itemsofapersonalnature(drinks,snacks,souvenirs,
etc.)• Nepalesevisa(Availabletobuyfor$30USDon
arrivalinNepal)• Tipstolocalguides• OptionalactivitiesinPokhara• Airporttransferstakenoutsideoftheitinerary’s
arrivalanddeparturedates
Ifthereisadiscrepancybetweenthisdossierandthewebsite,thewebsiteismoreuptodate.Pleasedonothesitatetocontactourteamifyouhaveanyqueries.
OptionalExtrasThoughtheseactivitiesarenotincludedinthetourprice,LostEarthAdventurescanhelpyouarrangethem.
ScenicMt.EverestFlightBungyJumporCanyonSwingParaglidingRaftingorkayakingSightseeingtours
FoodAllowapproximately£15-£20perdayfordrinksandmealsthroughoutyourtrip.Pleasebeawarethatfood,drinkandsnackpricesdoincreaseslightlywhilsttrekkingthefartherweventureintoremoteregions,duetothedistancefromanyroadsandtowns.
AllmealswiththeexceptionofyourwelcomeandfarewelldinnersandbreakfastsinKathmanduall
mealsfromdays3-6areexcludedfromthetotaltripprice.ThefoodinNepalisincredibleandwebelievethatyoushouldnotberestrictedinwhatyouchoosetoeat.Kathmanduisafoodlover’sparadiseandtheoptionswhilsttrekkingareample,heartyandvaried.Allergies/DietaryNeedsTherearenumerousoptionsavailableforvegetarianstravellinginNepal.PleaseadviseLostEarthAdventuresofanyseverefoodallergiesordietaryneedsyoumayhavepriortoyourtrip.
AirportTransfers&JoiningArrangementsWeprovideairporttransfersatthebeginningandendofthetrip.Wewillalsoprovideyouwiththehotelphonenumberandaddressafewweekspriortoyourdeparture.
TransportationWeuseavarietyoftransportation,including:privateminivans,taxis,mountainbikes,4x4jeeps,andrickshaws.Wemayuseothermodesoftransportation,wheredeemednecessary.InNepal,road,air,boatandanyothertransportdoesnotmeetthesafetystandardssetin,forexample,EuropeorNorthAmerica.Youmustbecontentandawareofthisbeforebookingthistrip.EUAirlineBlacklistPleasebeawareofthefollowing:InaccordancewithEUdirective(EC)no.2111/2005,Article9,wearerequiredtobringtoyourattentiontheexistenceofa‘Communitylist’whichcontainsdetailsofaircarriersthataresubjecttoanoperatingbanwithintheEUCommunity.TheCommunitylistisavailableforinspectionatwww.air-ban.europa.euInNepal,road,air,boatandanyothertransportdoesnotmeetthesafetystandardssetin,forexample,EuropeorNorthAmerica.Youmustbecontentandawareofthisbeforebookingthistrip.PassportsandVisasUKpassportholdersrequireavisa.ObtainingvisasforNepalisyourresponsibility.Yourpassportmustbevalidfor6monthsaftertheenddateofyourtrip.VisasareissuedonarrivalattheairportinKathmandu.Youwillneedtohave1passport-sizedphotoandthevisafee,payableinUSDollarsorPoundsSterling.Thecurrentpricefora30-dayvisais$40.VisascanalsobeobtainedbeforedeparturefromtheNepalEmbassyinLondon.Pleaseallowsufficienttimeforyourvisaapplicationtobeprocessed.Fulldetailscanbefoundathttp://www.nepembassy.org.uk/index.php.
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Whileweendeavourtoprovideyouwiththemostcurrentandup-to-dateinformationpossible,visarequirementscanchangeonshortnotice.PleasebesuretochecktheEmbassyofNepal’swebsiteforthemostup-to-dateinformation.MoneyMattersWerecommendthatyoucarrymostofyourmoneywithyouincashinPoundsSterlingandchangeintoRupeesassoonasyouarrive,eitherattheairportinKathmanduoreasilyjustoutsideourhotel.Youshouldalsocarrya
debit/creditcardwithyou.Traveller’schequesarenolongeracceptedinNepal.ATMSThereareplentyofATM’sinKathmanduandPokhara.MostwillacceptUKdebit/creditcards.Pleasenotifyyourbankofwhereyouintendtotravelandkeepanyemergencybanknumbersseparatefromyourcard(s)incaseoflossortheft.LocalCurrencyTheNepaleseunitofcurrencyistheNepaleseRupee(NPR).Atthetimeofwriting£1=135NPR.HowMuchDoThingsCost?Nepalisincrediblycheapbywesternstandardsandyourpoundwillgoalongway.GuidanceonTippingTippinginNepalisnotmandatory,butitiscustomaryandverymuchappreciatedbyourlocalstaff.Tippingdoesnotformpartofthewagesforourstaff.Itisawayofshowingyourappreciationforexcellentservice.
Tippingisvoluntaryandshouldbereliantonexemplaryservice.Ageneralguidelinefortipping(perpersononthetrip)is:CityGuide$5USD;RaftingGuide$10-15USD;BikeGuide10-15USD;TrekkingGuide$40USD;Porter$20USDforeachporter.InsuranceAdequateandvalidtravelinsuranceiscompulsoryforallLostEarthAdventuresclientsfortheentiredurationofyourtrip.Itisourpolicythatyourinsurancemustcoveryouforemergencyrepatriation,incaseofamedicalemergency.Youshouldbeawarethatsomestandardinsurancepoliciesmightnotcoveryouforalloftheactivitiesthatweprovide.LostEarthAdventurescanhelpyouwithallofyourinsuranceneeds.Moreinformationisavailableonourwebsiteunder‘Flights/Insurance’.SingleTraveller?Wedon’tchargeasinglesupplementfeeifyou’reasolotraveller.Ourpricesarebasedonsharingwithyourpartner/friendorstayingintwinshareroomswithamemberofthesamesex.Ifyouwishtostayinyourownroomtherewillbeacharge,pleaseseeourwebsiteforcosts.Thefeemustbepaidwiththefinalbalance.GroupSizeWebelievesmallgroupsizesequalsmoreinteractionwithlocals,lessintrusion,andpotentialformoreadventure,aswellasallowingforthespontaneousandmagicalmomentsthatoccurwhiletraveling.Yourgroupsizewillbeamaximumof12plusguides.AccommodationOnthistripwewillbespendingatotalof4nightsincentrallylocatedcomfortablehotelsinKathmandu/Pokharaandwillhaveanen-suitebathroomwithwesterntoiletandhotwater.Theyarebasedonasamesextwinshareorsharingwithyourpartnerorfriend.Whilsttrekkingwewillspend3nightsatlocallyrunlodges,morecommonlyknownasteahousesthatarecomfortable,butbasic.Roomsareprivate,basedontwinshareandcomeequippedwithmattress,blanketsandapillow.However,insomecircumstanceswheretherearelimitedtwinrooms,wemaystayinroomsthataccommodate4.BathroomandshowerfacilitiesaresharedandcanbeamixofWesterntoiletsandtraditional‘squat’toilets.Someteahousesdonothaveelectricityandrelyonsolarpoweredlighting.Hotwaterisnotalwaysavailableandyoumayhavetopayasmallcharge.
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AccommodationinNepaldoesnotalwaysadheretoWesternstandards.Youmustbeawareofthisandaccepttherisks.Thisispartofadventuretravel.Greatcarehasbeentakenwhenconsideringtheplaceswestayin.Inallcircumstancesweendeavortofindthemostsuitableandsafeaccommodationavailable.SafetyLostEarthAdventurestakesthesafetyofourclientsveryseriously.Thoroughcareandconsiderationistakenwhenconsideringaccommodation,modesoftransportandtheguidesweuse.Foramorecompletelookatoursafetypolicypleasereviewourpolicyonourwebsite.PreparingforYourTripAgeneralleveloffitnessisrequiredforthistrip,howevernoexperienceisnecessaryfortheactivitiesweprovide.Aswithmostthings,thefitteryouare,themoreenjoyableyourexperiencewillbe.
Baggage/PackingInsomecircumstancesyouwillbeexpectedtocarryyourbaggage,thoughneverforanextendedperiodoftime.Werecommendyoucheckthebaggageallowancesandsizerestrictionsoftheairlineyouareflyingwith.Theymaychargefeesforoverweightoroversizedluggage.
Thefollowingisabasickitlist.Wewillemailyouacompletekitlistwhenyoubookyourtrip.
• Duffelbagprovidedcomplimentaryfromus• 1smallrucksack20litressuitableforcyclingandwalking
• *3/4Seasonsleepingbag(availabletorentfromus)• Waterbottle.Camelbacksarefantasticforcycling• Torch,headtorchesarebest• Camera/film/memorycard• Sparebatteriesforcamera/torchandanyotherdevice• Alarmclock,watch• Baselayershirts• longsleevetoporlightJacketforcyclingin
• 1-2pairsofshortsand1-2pairsoftrousers.Shortsortrouserswithpocketsthathaveazipperorvelcroaregoodtohave.Convertibletrouserswithzipofflegstaketheplaceofshortsandlongtrousers.Theyshouldbecomfortabletocycleinpreferablywithelasticcuffsontheankles.
• PulloverorpreferablyMid-weightthermaltowearbetweenthermalunderwearandfleece
• LightweightwaterproofJacketandtrousers• Fleece• WarmJacket,preferablydown.(availabletorentfromus)
• Warmhatorbalaclavathatcanberolledupintoahat• Cyclinggloves• Tracksuit/comfortableclothesfortheevening• Swimmingshorts/bathingsuit.BikinisareokinsomeareasbutapairofshortsandaT-shirtshouldbewornoverthetopinsomeplaces.
• Sunglasses• Sunhat/peakedhats/bandanasforkeepingthesunoff.Therearenotmanyplacestohidefromit.
• Shoesyouwillfindcomfortabletomountainbikewith(lightweightGoretexorwaterproofapproachshoes/trainers/cyclingshoes)
• Trainersforevening• Leisurewear• ToiletriesClimate/WeatherNepal’sweathercanbedividedintotwoseasons,wetanddry.ThebesttimestotrekandexploreNepalareinthepreandpostmonsoonseason,fromOctobertoDecemberandMarchtoApril.Thisiswhentheskiesaremostclear,thetrailsaredrierandthetemperaturenottoocold.TemperaturesvaryandinKathmanduandPokharacanreach+30°Cduringtheday.Temperaturesatnightremaintemperatebutcooler.Usuallyyoucangetawaywithwearingalongsleevedt-shirtorlightjacketandtrousersatnight.AltitudeWesleepatamaximumelevationof3700metres.LostEarthAdventureshasyearsofexperienceathighaltitudeandouritinerariesaredesignedtotakethisintoconsideration.AttheseelevationsyouneedtobeawarethatthereisstillaremotepossibilitythatminorAcuteMountainSickness(AMS)couldaffectyou.Drinkingplentyoffluidswhilstspendingtimeathigheraltitudes(aminimumof3-4litresofwaterperday)keytominimisingthesymptomsandaffectsofAMS.Common(butminor)symptomsofAcuteMountainSicknessare:Shortnessofbreath,headache,lossofappetite,fatigueanddizziness.Ifsymptomspersistthemosteffectivewaytorelieve
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themistodescend.Ifyouaredeemedtoounwelltocontinuethanwewillguideyoudowntoalowerelevation.TheTripLeader’sdecisiontodescendisfinal.Moredetailedinformationcanbefoundonourwebsiteat:https://www.lostearthadventures.co.uk/information-advice-travelling-at-high-altitude/Allclientsmustreadthisbeforedeparture.WhyWeDoNoUseBottledOxygen,PortableOxygenChambers(GamowBag)orPulseOximetersYoumayhaveseenthatothertouroperatorsadvertisetheuseofsomeoralloftheitemslisted.LostEarthAdventureshowever,choosenottoandthereisverygoodreasoningbehindthisdecision.Thereisatimeandaplacefortheaforementionedlisteditems,suchas:ifwewererunningahighaltitudeexpedition,whereretreatwouldbedifficultorimpossiblefromanaltitudeabove5000m.Orifwehadtoclimbhighertothenretreat.Orifweweretofacesubstantialmountaineeringdifficultiesuponretreat,ratherthansimplywalkingbackdowntosaferaltitudes.Intheseinstances,thenyes,itishighlylikelythatwewouldcarrysomeoralloftheequipmentmentioned.However,onthisparticulartrek,ifwehaveeverfoundourselvesinthissituation,wheretheitemswouldberequired,thenwewillhavenotdoneourjobasprofessionalmountainguides.Ouritinerariesarecarefullyresearched,riskassessedanddesignedtoallowforaproperandsafeacclimatisation.WeinvestintrainingourstafftolookforthesignsofAMSandtomakeadjustmentstothetrekkingitinerarylongbeforeanyseriousissuesoccur.Wehavemanyyearsexperienceofleadingathighaltitudeandusethisbackgroundandexperienceasourbasis.Wehaveneverhadaseriousaltituderelatedincident.Altitudeiseasytomanagewithitinerariesthatallowplentyoftimeforacclimatisingandfollowingrules.Forcomprehensiveinformationaboutaltitudereadthealtitudeadvicesectiononourwebsiteat:https://www.lostearthadventures.co.uk/information-advice-travelling-at-high-altitude/TheuseofaGamowBagrequiressubstantialtraining.Withinadequateknowledgeortraining,improperusecanmakepeople’sconditionsworsethanbeforeusingit.Retreattoloweraltitudeisalwaysthebestoptionifpossible.PulseOximetersarenotoriouslyunreliable,monitoringpeopleconstantlycanalsocauseundueworryingandstress.Askingpeoplesimplequestions,watchingtheirbehaviourandlookingforcolourinthefaceetc.withoutcausingapersonalarmisamplefora
decentleadertomakejudgementonaperson'swellbeing.
FirstAidOurtripleadersareFirstAidqualifiedandwillalwayscarryafirstaidkitwiththem.Wedorecommendthatyoucarryasmallpersonalfirstaidkit,equippedwiththefollowing:antisepticcreamorspray,throatlozenges,diarrheatreatment(Imodium),painkillers,plasters,blistertreatment,insectrepellent(DEET)andrehydrationsalts.
Vaccinations&HealthYoushouldseeyourownGPanddentistforageneralcheckupbeforeyouleave.YourGPorlocaltravelclinicwillhavethemostcurrentandup-to-dateinformationonthevaccinationsrequiredforNepal.Currently,therearenoneededvaccinationsforNepal.However,ingeneral,wedorecommendhavingvaccinationsagainstthefollowing:Polio,Tetanus,Typhoid,DiphtheriaandHepatitis‘A’.AnexcellentonlineresourceforinformationistheNationalHealthTravelerswebsitewww.fitfortravel.nhs.uk.
StufftoGetYouInspiredLonelyPlanet:Nepal,LonelyPlanetFlighttoEverest–http://www.bit.ly/flightaroundeverestTripReportsLostEarthAdventureshasranthistripmanytimesoverthepastdecade,onrecce’sandonsetdepartures.PleaseseetheTripReportsSectiononthetourpageorvisitourblogforinsightsandtalesfromthetrail.
MapsReiseKnow-How:Nepal,1:500,000GeckoMaps:Nepal,1:1,000,000Thesemapscaneasilybeboughtonlineorfromreputablemapshopsbeforedeparture.OtherlocalmapscaneasilybefoundinKathmandu.TripPricingPleaseseeourwebsiteforthemostup-to-datepricingofthistrip.Onceadepositispaid,weoperatea‘no-priceincrease’policy.ReviewsForreviewsandvideosofourtripspleaseseewebsite.
HowtoBookYourTripBookingyouradventureiseasy!Youcancontactourteambycalling01904500094.Alternatively:
1. Completeonlinebookingform2. ReadandacceptourTermsandConditions
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3. Paythedepositandreceiveconfirmation4. Paytheremainingbalanceoftrip60daysbefore
departure5. Contactuswithanyquestionsorqueries
Forourquick5-minutebookingprocess,clickthe“booknow”buttonontheitinerarypage.DossierAccuracyWereviewourtripdossiersannually.Ourwebsiteiscontinuouslyupdated.Ifthereareanydiscrepancies
betweenourTripDossierandourwebsite,thewebsitewillalwaysbethemostaccurateandup-to-date.YourFinancialProtectionThePackageTravelRegulations1992requireustoprovidesecurityforthemoniesthatyoupayforthepackageholidaysbookedfromthisbrochureand/orwebsiteandforyourrepatriationintheunlikelyeventofourinsolvency.Pleaseseethispageofourwebsitetoseehowyourmoneyisprotectedwww.lostearthadventures.co.uk/about-us/why-us/
LeaveNothingButFootprints–ResponsibleTravelinNepal
AtthecoreofeverytripanddestinationsthatLostEarthAdventuresexploresistheethosofresponsibletravel.Asuccessfultripisonethatleadsourclientsonanunforgettablejourneythatwhichalsobenefitsthecommunitiesandareaswevisit.Simplyput,weendeavortoleaveaslittleimpactontheculture,localcommunitiesandfragileenvironmentswegoto.Weencourageyoutodothesame.BottledWaterBottledwaterhasanimmenselynegativeimpactontheareaswevisit,astheyarenotrecyclable.Werecommendpurchasingwater-purifyingtabletsorawaterfiltertotreatyourdrinkingwaterwhilstinNepal.Inmostteahousessafe(boiled)drinkingwaterisavailabletodecantintoyourownbottles.ClothingandDressNepalisatraditionalandconservativecountrywhenitcomestoclothing.Howyoudresshasagreatimpactonyourreceptionbylocals.Asageneralruleinrespecttolocalcustoms,menshouldnevergobare-chestedandshouldavoidwearingshortsintowns,citiesandvillages.Womenshouldneverwearshorts,andalongskirtortrousersispreferred.CulturalEtiquetteMenandwomendonotoftenshowaffectioninpublicinNepal,whetherinarelationshiporjustafriendship.Thisincludeshandholding,huggingandkissing.
WelcometoNepal,LettheAdventureBegin!