Terms & Conditions:
General Information:
You must have a full passport valid for the maximum duration of your visits with pre-obtained visa for Nepal or Single/Double entry visa can be obtained upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu upon your arrival or entry point of Nepal.
Our Company can obtain a climbing expedition permit- upon Submission of application with complete documents supported by your alpine club's recommendation letter, bio-data of each climbing members and ascent & route map.
Trekking Registration Certificate for normal trek routes can be obtained after the submission of passport & application form filled with two copies of passport size photograph attached. To obtain the trek permit for restricted areas, copies of recent passport with P.P. size photograph are required at least one two weeks in prior to your arrival.
If you move up in altitude too fast, a syndrome known as acute mountain sickness (AMS) can develop leading to loss of life. The early symptoms of AMS, particularly headache or breathlessness which should be considered an early sign of AMS and not be ignored.
Hence, it should never be too late to descend in the day or night. Generally AMS occurs at any altitude over 1,800m. But to avoid all this and keep your self off the hazards, physical fitness and awareness of gaining enough acclimatization before ascending is very essential.
Travel insurance of the personal client is not included in our cost. So, we strongly recommend you to purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Insurance coverage varies from policy to policy. But it is advisable to have the insurance covering loss of baggage/ Personal belongings, accidental injury and travel delay cancellation.
Our treks are well planned, hygienic food served with boiled water but still you may be sick due to many other reasons. So, it is always better to carry your own medical kit-boxes incase of any emergency.
Well fitting, comfortable boots and clothing will be required for both extremes of climates. Shorts, skirt or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day along with T-shirt, long sleeved cotton shirts, sunglasses & sun hat. Warm clothing, thermal underwear, tracksuit bottoms, dawn jacket, thick pullover, woolen sock & gloves, sleeping bags are very essential for higher altitude.
Anyone who enjoys good health and is moderately active can do these trips. You will be walking in mountainous terrain and note that the initial sections of the treks are easy for acclimatization & walking. Perhaps even more important than physical condition is one's stride and to understand that do not always happen exactly as thought.
A trek day being soon after the day light. Your Sirdar followed by bowl of water for washing serves cups of bed tea.
While packing your kit bag with the items you require during the day walk, breakfast is prepared & served. Usually 3-4 hours of morning walk at your own pace with time to stop rest & enjoy. Lunch is relaxed with delicious & substantial food. Afternoon walk tends to be shorter and you are on your own to rest, read books write or run around after cup of tea followed by biscuits. Excellent dinner served around 7 P.M. inside the dinning tent, talking over the day trip, planning for next day & whatsoever.
We have carefully selected and use different categories of hotels suitable for our clients depending upon their budget. All hotel accommodation is based on twin sharing basis including breakfast.
It is appreciated and well practiced to tip the trekking crew, which includes cooks, Sherpas and porters as they also expect a generous tip though is not compulsory.
Sherpa & Swiss Adventures arrange trekking during the best seasons both spring and autumn. Certain trek areas of Nepal are best recommended during the summer season. Each region differs slightly, but each trek has been planned to take advantages of optimum weather condition.
Before 40 days -20%, Before 30 days - 25%, Before 15 Days - 30%, Before 7 days - 40% and if a trek is cancelled before 24 hours or shortened for any reasons which beyond our control, we are not liable for any refunds
Booking for treks in advance helps us to complete the formalities early so please contact us before you come to Nepal. Normally send 25% of the total cost of your trip in advance to Sherpa & Swiss Adventures account. The rest of the balance payment must be cleared before the start of your trek. We accept cash or traveler's cheques. If the trek is shortened for any reasons beyond our control, Sherpa & Swiss Adventures is not liable for any refunds of amount paid earlier.
Telex transfer to Himalayan Bank Ltd, Tridevi, Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal; Telex 2526 HIBANP or Swift code HIMANPKA in favour of Sherpa & Swiss Adventures (P) Ltd. Current account a/c 00100083120023. Please initiate us with your bank receipt after the transfer of payment to our account.
We are fully licensed, registered and insured. You have complete confidence that your financial security is fully guaranteed when you book your treks and tours with Sherpa & Swiss Adventures.
Sherpa & Swiss Adventures P. Ltd. is registered at the office of the company register (Reg. 161/049/050) in 1993 and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation and is also the member of Trekking Agent Association of Nepal, the member of Nepal Mountaineering Association and Himalayan Rescue Association. |
