Though there are so many travel agencies besides Nepal, those are organizing trekking and expedition in Nepal. Due to the lack of information and knowledge may choose international trekking agencies which will not fulfill your expectations but local trekking companies will take care of all your travel needs and fits within your budget. We recommend choosing a local trekking agency because of the following reasons:
1. The cost of your trip will be cheaper as compared to pricey Western trekking and travel agencies. Because you are directly connected with the company and there are no middle agents between you and local company. That will save you unnecessary expenses.
2. You will get the fact and the best information for your trip to Nepal. Most of the trekking companies in Nepal are run by veteran trekking guides who were born and raised in the Himalayan belt. Trekking companies in Nepal they will recommend a local trekking guide to the specific destination for the betterment of their clients.
3. Local Trekking Company in Nepal supports the local economy. When you book your trip from a local company then you are providing job opportunity for local people like guides and porters. In Nepal the main source of income is tourism. Your support of the local economy will bring you real happiness.
4. You will have more choice. Because of the flexible nature of a local company, it will make easier for planning your trip to Nepal. They will provide huge choices for the services. When you come to change anything in your itinerary then they will do amendment easily according to your interest and decision.
5. Local companies are always updated with the latest condition of trekking routes and local rules. They are ready to answer all questions that you have before your trip start.
Shopping
Shopping can be very pleasant and exciting in Kathmandu and Pokhara. There are numbers of tourist shops on the main street of Thamel, Durbar Square, Patan, and Bhaktapur as well in the hotel's arcades bursting with tempting jewelry, images, clothes, and typical Nepalese craft. In some of the small village shops, one can obtain traditional makes and beautiful potteries. Antiques can be taken out of the country with special permission granted by the Department of Archeology. Traditional crafts men’s colony in Patan is a famous shopping center for Nepalese handicraft. If you buy local products, you support the local economy. And if you bargain about the price, remember it has to be fun to shop and a good deal is when both parties are happy.
Foreign Currency and Credit Cards
Credit cards, Master and Visa cards are normally accepted at major hotels, shops, and restaurants. ATM is generally found in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Major Banks, hotels, and Government license holder money exchange counters and Kathmandu Airport has a foreign currency exchange facility.
Exchange rates are published in English dailies newspaper such as Rising Nepal, The Kathmandu Post and The Himalayan Times. Nepalese Rupees notes are found in 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are found in denominations of 100, 50 and 25 paisa. One rupee equals 100 paisa.
Environmental guidelines
Economic
Social
Major Towns in Nepal have electricity and the voltage is 220 volts and 50 cycles. Since May 13, 2018, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has declared the nation as load-shedding free (The Himalayan Times). Now in major cities, you will not face the electricity problem but Load shedding is experienced in some remote areas of Nepal.
Restaurant and food
Almost every kind of food representing the culinary areas of many parts of the world is available in restaurants. A hotel may have several restaurants under one roof serving a wide variety of cuisines while individual restaurants cater to several types of cuisines like Chinese, Indian, Continental, Japanese, and Tibetan, etc.
1. The cost of your trip will be cheaper as compared to pricey Western trekking and travel agencies. Because you are directly connected with the company and there are no middle agents between you and local company. That will save you unnecessary expenses.
2. You will get the fact and the best information for your trip to Nepal. Most of the trekking companies in Nepal are run by veteran trekking guides who were born and raised in the Himalayan belt. Trekking companies in Nepal they will recommend a local trekking guide to the specific destination for the betterment of their clients.
3. Local Trekking Company in Nepal supports the local economy. When you book your trip from a local company then you are providing job opportunity for local people like guides and porters. In Nepal the main source of income is tourism. Your support of the local economy will bring you real happiness.
4. You will have more choice. Because of the flexible nature of a local company, it will make easier for planning your trip to Nepal. They will provide huge choices for the services. When you come to change anything in your itinerary then they will do amendment easily according to your interest and decision.
5. Local companies are always updated with the latest condition of trekking routes and local rules. They are ready to answer all questions that you have before your trip start.
Shopping
Shopping can be very pleasant and exciting in Kathmandu and Pokhara. There are numbers of tourist shops on the main street of Thamel, Durbar Square, Patan, and Bhaktapur as well in the hotel's arcades bursting with tempting jewelry, images, clothes, and typical Nepalese craft. In some of the small village shops, one can obtain traditional makes and beautiful potteries. Antiques can be taken out of the country with special permission granted by the Department of Archeology. Traditional crafts men’s colony in Patan is a famous shopping center for Nepalese handicraft. If you buy local products, you support the local economy. And if you bargain about the price, remember it has to be fun to shop and a good deal is when both parties are happy.
Foreign Currency and Credit Cards
Credit cards, Master and Visa cards are normally accepted at major hotels, shops, and restaurants. ATM is generally found in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Major Banks, hotels, and Government license holder money exchange counters and Kathmandu Airport has a foreign currency exchange facility.
Exchange rates are published in English dailies newspaper such as Rising Nepal, The Kathmandu Post and The Himalayan Times. Nepalese Rupees notes are found in 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are found in denominations of 100, 50 and 25 paisa. One rupee equals 100 paisa.
Environmental guidelines
- Please show respect for the local population, the animals, and nature. Please refrain from buying threatened animal and plant parts, as well as corals.
- Take your time, remember you are on holiday, and in some cultures, a rush is considered impolite.
Economic
- Buy locally made crafts and support local skills to encourage the positive sides of tourism.
- Consider tipping a reasonable amount for good service.
- Bargaining is an accepted practice in all of the countries we visit- but do so in good humor and bear in mind the amount of money you are haggling over!
- Think carefully about giving money to beggars, it is often more effective to give money to the local charity to reduce reliance and expectation.
Social
- Learn some words of the local language, this is appreciated and often results in getting more out of the experience.
- Ask for permission before taking photographs out of respect for the local people.
- Enjoy the areas you visit but, if possible, try and leave in a better state than you found them in.
- Respect the local laws, customs, and cultural beliefs.
- Show respect to the local customs. Please dress appropriately, when visiting private homes or villages. Maybe to learn to greet in a local language.
- Do not buy ancient artifacts or souvenirs.
- We are hard on drug abuse; trafficking and possession of drugs are taking as serious offenses.
- In some of the temples, the entrance may be prohibited for the non-Hindus.
- Leather articles are prohibited to be taken inside the temple and stupas.
- Try not to damage any plants you see on the trail.
- Wild animals should not be touched, fed or disturbed and do not encourage local people to parade animals.
- Do not collect firewood use kerosene or LPG gas for cooking.
- Our policy is to carry out all non-biodegradable rubbish.
- Be economical in using fresh water for showering and washing as often they are in short supply.
- Time Difference
- Nepal is five hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT (i.e. +05:45)
Major Towns in Nepal have electricity and the voltage is 220 volts and 50 cycles. Since May 13, 2018, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has declared the nation as load-shedding free (The Himalayan Times). Now in major cities, you will not face the electricity problem but Load shedding is experienced in some remote areas of Nepal.
Restaurant and food
Almost every kind of food representing the culinary areas of many parts of the world is available in restaurants. A hotel may have several restaurants under one roof serving a wide variety of cuisines while individual restaurants cater to several types of cuisines like Chinese, Indian, Continental, Japanese, and Tibetan, etc.