Travel FAQs

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Do I need to be extra careful about fitness for trekking?
A. No extra care should be taken. So any one, with a pair of strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally for weary trekkers we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experience trekkers we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. Special degree of fitness is required and age is no barrier, except in the areas above 3000m altitude.
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
A. October and November are considered the best time of the year. The main festivals of Dashain and Tihar (greatest Hindu festivals) fall during these months. The sky will remain clear and pleasant temperature. February-May are also good time for travel, as you will see rhododendron bloom.
Are there many trekkers in October & November?
A. Sure, it is high season for trekking in Nepal so the trails are full of tourists. If you wish to Travel less crowed time better choose the months other than October, November, March and April.
Where I will get Nepal Visa?
A. You can obtain your entry visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Besides, you can also obtain your visa at a consulate in your home country. In either case, you need to submit 2 (two) passport size photograph and the visa fee. TOURIST VISA IN NEPAL
Where I will get Tibet permit and visa?
A. You will get Tibet permit from Tibet tourism bureau (TTB) but you have to take a tour package from us (any tour company from Nepal or Tibet) then TTB give Tibet permit. Tibet visa you can apply from your city only if you enter Tibet from mainland of china but if you wish to enter from Nepal you should request your tour operator to apply the visa. China visa fee (US$ 198 for US national and US$ 114 for others)
Kathmandu to Lhasa or Lhasa to Kathmandu flight available?
A. Yes, there are regular flight every Tuesday and Saturday but season time more than two flights a week so please ask with your tour operator for flight cost and schedule.
How do I transfer from the Airport to hotel?
A. Your guide will come to receive you at the airport. The guide will be holding a Samsara Trekking placard. Please, look for the person with Samsara Trekking signpost as you walk out of the arrival door of the terminal.
What type of insurance should I have? Can I get it in Nepal?
A. It is necessary to have Travel insurance for all clients to take in any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. We recommend our guests to arrange their Travel insurance in their home country.
How many miles and hours do we walk per day while on trekking?
A. There is no fixed rule as to how many miles you walk per day. It depends up on the physical fitness and interest of the trekker. Normally, we walk 9 km to 17 km per day, depending on an altitude and condition of the trail. All of our trekking itineraries are designed on the principle of walking 5 to 6 hours per day.

To trek you do not need to be a super athlete nor a mountaineer but a few weeks of training, prior to arriving in Nepal, will enhance your experience. It will not be more enjoyable spending the trip of a lifetime struggling to walk the trails every day when a little sensible preparation before you arrive would make the trails so much more rewarding. So it is important to be in good physical condition before you start your trek and the best way is to do a lot of walking. Try to spend an hour a day on the road. Walk upstairs rather than take a lift, if possible, walk or cycle when you would normally drive or ride a bus, take the dog for a walk. Jogging and aerobics will also hand. Running a few miles most days is probably the best single physical activity, which will hand. It doesn't have to be too complicated. While you are training you can also be breaking in those new trekking boats that may otherwise give you blisters on the first day out on the trail. Those who are planning to climb one of the trekking peaks need to be physically very fit. Please also be mentally prepared for Nepal. It will be good if you try to find out as much as possible about Nepal's customs especially about the particular trek that you have planned before arriving. I am always happy to give you information with updated facts.