General FAQs

The Nepal visa on arrival is a tourist visa, which is mandatory for all foreigners visiting the country and is available at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and other designated entry points upon arrival in the country. Except for Indians, all other nationals must obtain easily obtainable visas. Only a few nationalities might have to follow an extra procedure of having to contact their local diplomatic missions (embassies/consulates) of the Nepalese government, such as people traveling from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Syria, and refugees with travel documents.

To get a Nepal visa on arrival, all you will need is a visa application form, a passport-size photo, and a fee as per your duration of stay: 15, 30, or 90 days, and it is generally payable in hard money.

ATM booths on trekking trails beyond Kathmandu and Pokhara are extremely rare, and it is always easier to make transactions in local currency; hence, while you are in major cities, money exchange is a must. You can find exchange counters at Tribhuvan International Airport on arrival, offering services for major currencies. Rates from here are generally taken as less favorable. In such cases, you may visit Thamel, the tourist hub of Kathmandu, where you can find several licensed money exchange centers and banks offering better rates during business hours. Service charges and bank charges may apply; hence, for fairer transactions, if time allows, you may visit Nepal Rastra Bank.

Yes, over the years, internet services in various trekking regions of Nepal have improved significantly, but the connectivity still remains variable based on the altitude, route, and remoteness of the area. In and around more popular trekking routes in Nepal, such as the Everest Base Camp Trek, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, or the Annapurna Circuit, teahouses, lodges, and guesthouses in the lower region may offer complimentary wifi services, mostly at some additional cost. With the increased altitude, like others, Wi-Fi can also get spotty and almost nonexistent in more isolated, remote, and high-altitude areas. Therefore, for more reliable communication while you are in Nepal’s adventurous trekking regions, it is good to purchase local NTC or Ncell SIM cards and comprehensive data packages.

Like accommodation, meals throughout the Himalayan trekking trails in Nepal are also provided by teahouses, local lodges, and guest houses. Though it may not meet the international standard, food is generally freshly prepared and hygienic using organic ingredients. Menus on several trekking routes are surprisingly varied, with common options including typical Nepalese and Tibetan dishes like Dal-Bhat-Tarakari (rice, lentil soup, and vegetables), followed by Thukpa (veg and non-veg noodle soup), pasta, momo (dumplings), pancakes, chapati (Tibetan bread), and various soups. Options may get limited at higher altitudes, but regardless, foods are hearty and nutritious enough to keep you energized throughout the journey. At Global Adventure Trekking, our guides further check the hygiene of the meals being provided throughout the trip and ensure you have the best of the best.

Yes, at Global Adventure Trekking, you can customize the offered package itineraries as per your preferences, time constraints, budgets, and requirements. Whether you are hopeful of family, solo, private, or group treks, budgeted or luxury, and short or long journeys, communicate what you are seeking, and we will make it come true for you. You can visit us in the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, Thamel, or you can choose the “Customize Trip” option on our website. We are here for you 24/7 to help you plan an ideal epic Himalayan adventure. For an unparalleled personalized trekking, tour, climbing, and hiking experience in Nepal, our experience and service are unmatched!

Though it is not completely mandatory, it really is imperative to have comprehensive travel insurance covering you while you are visiting Nepal, more so in times when you are hiking, climbing, or trekking somewhere remote in the Himalayan trekking regions of Nepal. High-altitude activities offer some risk in themselves; therefore, we recommend getting insurance with your local agent, who can be approached for warranty should there be any.

While buying, make sure the one you are choosing has high-altitude coverage above 5,000m, medical expenses, emergency evacuation (including helicopter rescue), trip cancellation or delays, and loss or theft of goods. If it includes a Himalayan flight to Lukla, make sure you are covered for sudden changes in flyovers as well. Overall, exclusive travel insurance with high-altitude coverage means you are financially protected for all kinds of unforeseen circumstances and have peace of mind.