What Is Included

• Pickups and drop from airport & hotel
• Accommodations in the hotel of your choice in Kathmandu (We could book a hotel we recommend for you)
• Breakfast before leaving Kathmandu, Pokhara and all meals during the trek
• Farewell dinner
• Transportation on a comfortable private 4 wheeler as mentioned in itinerary
• An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek or a Sherpa if the number of guests is more than 6 and a Sherpa porter for 2 trekkers to carry heavy luggage including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• Down jacket & four seasonal sleeping bags for a charge in case the guest wants to hire. fourhimalayan trek kit bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, trekking map.
• All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, TIMS)
• First Aid/ medical kit
• All government and local taxes

What Is Not Included

• International and internal airfare to and from destinations
• Visa Fee
• Porter fee if excess baggage is to be brought
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Travel and rescue insurance fees
• Any and all Personal expenses including phone calls charge, laundry in the hotels, bar bills, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, shower etc
• Tips for guides, helpers and porters

Equipment Recommended for the Trek

Not many people are used to walking (or breathing) thousands of meters over sea level. Thus, for a stress free and successful trekking trip, we recommend the following packing list for you. Remember, this is just a guideline. But we do strongly recommend these items as a most.

 Upper Body (above hips)

• 1 Hat or scarf (preferably large to protect your face from the sun)
• 1 Fleece hat or balaclava to protect your head
• 1 Sunglasses with UV protection is recommended
• 2 T-shirts
• 2 Light weight thermal tops
• 1 Fleece jacket or pullover
• 1 Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• 1 Waterproof shell jacket for snow fall
• 1 Down vest/jacket*
• 2 Gloves (Lightweight and heavyweight) Or Mittens (Waterproof)

Lower Body:

• 2 Hiking shorts
• 2 Under Attires
• 1 Long Lightweight cotton khakis
• 1 Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• 1 Waterproof shell pants

• 2 Thin, lightweight inner socks
• 2 Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• 1 Hiking boots with spare laces
• 1 Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
• 1 Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp

Accessories:

• 1 Sleeping bag rated to zero Degree *
• 1 Trekking Bags/Duffel bag *
• Basic First Aid Kit (Optional: The company will provide it)
• Large air tight plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
• 1 Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• 1 set of Trekking Poles
• 2 Water bottle or camel bag
• Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
• Ear Plug (For unwanted noise if any during nights)

Toiletries:

• 1 medium sized quick drying towel
• 1 Tooth brush/paste (biodegradable recommended)
• Multipurpose soap (biodegradable recommended)
• Deodorants
• Nail clippers
• Face and body moisturizer
• Feminine hygiene products
• Small mirror

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti-bacterial hands wash

Extra accessories (Optional)

• Binoculars
• Trail Map/Guide book
• Journal & Pen
• Pencils and small notebooks
• Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
• Swim suit if the trek includes stay at hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara