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Short Family Holiday Package in Nepal 2026-2027

explore Nepal with your near and dear ones...to make your journey memorable.

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receiving guest from kathmandu airport for short family holiday in nepal
Receiving guests for family holiday in Nepal.
we visited an ancient buddhist stupa of boudhanath in kathmandu during our short family tour
A beautiful ancient Buddhist temple of Boudhanath is pictured during the short family tour.
we visited the oldest city of bhaktapur during our short family tour
we have visited an oldest city of Bhaktapur during our short family tour.
5based on 55 reviews
Price per personUS$850
US$1150 x 1 pax
US$1150

Total Price
US$1150
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Are you planning to visit Nepal for a family holiday or vacation with friends? If so, why not a Holiday Tour with alocal company Discover Altitude Treks? Discover Altitude has been operating different tour and trekking packages in and around Nepal for decades. We specialize in customize trip to make a perfect trip covering the best of Nepal.

We also help to make private short treks for the family, depending upon your interest and timeframe. Just let us know what you are looking for, and we will sketch on a plain sheet of paper to arrange your draft to make your journey memorable.

Short Family Holiday Tour to Nepal 2026-2027 will be an educational family tour that explores the diversity of different races, religions, and cultural life of people, taking you through the nook and corner of the ancient city.

This will be a unique package for parents who wish to teach their near and dear ones about the cultural, historical, and religious diversity of Nepal. Further, for a group this will be a perfect match to explore the majestic himalayan country.

Nepal is a diverse country filled with beautiful colors of multicultural, multilingual, and multidimensional land and is the abode of 125 different ethnic groups with 123 different languages.

It is an open living museum where every day is a celebration and people are in a festive mood to observe multiple festivals. This holiday tour in Nepal will be more research and experimental-oriented than a mere observation.

The landscape is so diverse that the country holds different vegetation and culture, with altitudes ranging from 58 meters to 8848.86 meters, and temperatures from 45°c to -25°c. Different flora and fauna do exist in different landscapes.

Even the country is divided into three dimensions geographically; from plain land in southern Tarai to hilly in the central, to the high Himalayas in the north, making the nation diverse in every aspect. So, being in Nepal for a short holiday will make you learn more than you have expected.

This 4-day family holiday tour in Nepal will mainly be based upon Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas, this will take you to all the 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley. 

This includes Kathmandu Dubar Square, Swyambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple), Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Changunarayan Temple. However, cutomization of the entire program to other parts of Nepal is possible as per your group prefer. 

Apart from this, there will be a small hike in the mountains of Nepal. Exploring the old Newari town in Kathmandu Durbar Square, visiting the Living Goddesses Kumari, and walking into the freak street of the hippies’ era will take you back to century-old culture, practice, and custom.

This short tour in Nepal will lead you to the ancient 3 palaces of Kathmandu valley with multiple temples from 2 century BC to 18th century AD, visiting the Monkey Temple, the biggest Bouddhanath Stupa to the holiest Pashupatinath Temple to see the open cremation on the bank of the river Bagmati.

Moreover, a small hike on the mountain around Kathmandu will be a picturesque view to observe. Experiencing the typical lifestyle of the Tamang community, passing by the forest will lead you to Nagarkot for an overnight stay in one of the popular hill stations around Kathmandu in a solitary place.

A family tour package has been arranged in a way to gain experience and knowledge about the unique diversity that exists in Nepal. These will be more informative than a mere visit. We make sure, this visit will broaden the way of seeing something more realistically.

Any group of travelers can do short Family Holiday Tours in Nepal and the day-to-day itinerary can be extended according to your interest and time frame, for further CUSTOMIZATION feel free to contact Discover Altitude.

Other related some to mention Family Holiday Tours in Nepal of your interest might be the Nepal Tour and Poon Hill Trek, Kathmandu City Tour and Short Trek Around Kathmandu, and Kathmandu Valley Family Tour.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL NEPAL FOR A FAMILY HOLIDAY TOUR

Nepal is for "ALL SEASON". The best part of traveling Nepal depends upon what one want to see and observe. Nepal observe numerious different festival some celebrated regional wise and some nationa wise and to choose, one has to make sure when those are celebrated and in which region. 

Further, the dates of the festival varies every year due to Lunar - Solar Calender which is followed in Nepal. This keeps the festival dates changing. Some of the popular festival celebrated in Nepal includes: Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Shivaratri, Buddha Jayanti, Bisket Jatra, Loshar, Ropai Jatra etc. 

Now, if one wants to see the gaint himalayas which Nepal Vacation Tour then better avoid months that are monsoon in Nepal. Those includes, July, August and September. Monsoon here doesn't means continues rain but clouds covers the himalays vista if your are following only the city centeres tour itienary. However, moonson here means greenery everywhere and the paddy cultivation season. Hence, skipping the monsoon will be an advantage while choosing a Family Holiday Tour in Nepal. 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN FAMILY HOLIDAY PACKAGE

Family Holiday Package will be a Private Tour for a group of travelers. This can be customize as per the interest and time-frame of the travelers and further, one can go with a LUXURY WAYS as per the budget. Additionally, the hotels, the transport used, and the city or area of travel can be re-set in a different way according to travelers preference.

Just give a message and share us your tentative months and number of days of your travel. We will redesign the entire itienary with the best option available.

 

 

Highlights

  • Fully privately guided tour 
  • Explore the living culture of Nepal
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley
  • Explore the unique lifestyle, culture, and religion of Nepal
  • View the magnificent Himalayas
  • Sunrise view over the Himalayas of Nepal
  • Typical Nepali cuisine with cultural dance
  • Short tour but more informative
  • Enjoy a short hike in the mountain

Itinerary

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Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu and Heritage Walking Tour
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • Time35 Minute Drive
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

Upon arrival, a representative from Discover Altitude will escort you from the airport to your respective hotel in Thamel.

The afternoon will be a guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square. This will be a Heritage tour where your guide will take you to one of the ancient markets of Kathmandu which is the Ason market.

Further, you will be heading to Kathmandu Durbar, visiting the old palace, and different temples, and the living goddess Kumari will be the center of attraction.

Walking through the freak street, you will be passing by the local Ason market this will be very lively to watch the daily activities of people.

After spending a couple of hours, you will hike back to your respective hotel for the overnight cultural dinner program.

Overnight in Thamel hotel

Day 2:Kathmandu City Tour
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast and Cultural Dinner
  • Time6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

At around 9 am, your guide will be at the hotel with a private car/jeep for a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu.

You will drive to the Monkey Temple which lies on the top of a hillock; Monkey Temple is a religious site for both Hindu and Buddhist followers, devotees from around the country have a dream to visit this temple.

It has religious as well as cultural significance, different temples, Buddhist shrines, and monasteries will be the center of attraction and the myth about its origin will be interesting.

You drive further to Patan Palace which used to be a separate kingdom before the unification of Nepal in the 18th century. By visiting different temples, palaces, and courtyards one can spend hours enjoying the daily activities and ritual ceremonies in and around the temple.

Further, you will be heading towards Pashupatinath Temple one of the holiest Hindu temples which lies on the bank of the river Bagmati. Here, you can observe the open cremation of the dead bodies on the other side of the river.

This will be a lively experience of a different world; you can have a close look at the purification ceremony of the body before the cremation.

Moreover, the Sadhus (Holy man) sitting around the temple premises will be a picturesque view of the South Asian world.

After this, you will be driving towards Bouddhanath, one of the Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage sites, here you can enjoy your lunch in one of the rooftop restaurants. Exploring the majestic view of the big stupa, on a clear day you will be able to see the mesmerizing view of the Himalayas.

Visiting some of the monasteries around and observing the ritual ceremonies, finally, you will be driving back to Thamel.

Overnight in your hotel

Day 3:Visit Bhaktapur and hike to Nagarkot
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2195m/7201ft

Today to avoid traffic, you will start your tour at 8:30 am; it will be a 30-minute drive to Bhaktapur an ancient and very powerful kingdom till the 18th century.

Bhaktapur is also known as the city of devotees. The beautiful 55-window palace, temples, Naytapola Temple, Bhairab Temple, Dattatarai Temple, Taleju Temple, Pottery Square, and Hanuman Ghat will be the center of attraction.

This town is so well maintained with its unique ancient architecture, making it a real image of the 12th-century kingdom.

Bhaktapur is an open living museum, the majority are Newari community, daily ritual ceremonies, animal sacrifice in the temple and people are always in a festive mood.

Visitors can spend hours spending and observing the activities of the people, passing through small alleys, you will finally drive towards Changunarayan village to have a closer look at the ancient temple of Changunarayan dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Images of the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu have been carved all around from the 5th century AD.

Finally, you will be hiking towards Nagarkot through the hills, passing local settlements in the hills, and crossing the forest you will be at the top of Nagarkot, a very popular hill station.

  • If you want to avoid hiking through the Tamang village and jungle you can drive to Nagarkot all the way.
  • Or can hike for an hour and a half to reach Telkot and drive to Nagarkot
  • Or further, can hike for around 3 hours through the beautiful village, passing by valleys, the majestic view of the Himalayas, and Kathmandu valley to Nagarkot.

We assure you the hike will be very fun; you will be able to understand the life of the mountain people their way of living and welcoming gestures until we reach Nagarkot, a hill station for the majestic view of the Himalayas.

Overnight in Nagarkot hotel

Day 4:Drive from Nagarkot to Kathmandu airport
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time2 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude(1350m/4429ft)

Today will be your last day in Nepal; early in the morning, you will be able to have a wonderful view of sunrise over the mighty Himalayas.

After your breakfast, you will visit the local village and drive towards Kathmandu and finally to the Kathmandu airport for your international flight according to the scheduled time of your flight.

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Included

  • Airport pick up and drop facilities in a private AC Car/Jeep
  • Highly qualified friendly tour guide throughout your stay in Nepal
  • Private Transport during the tour
  • 2-night star category hotel located in a peaceful environment in Kathmandu on BB basis.
  • A typical cultural dinner with a cultural program
  • A night in star category hotel in Nagarkot on a BB basis
  • All government taxes and service charges

Excluded

  • Your personal expenses
  • Entrance ticket fee in the World Heritage Site
  • Your lunch and dinner apart from one cultural dinner
  • Any alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Extra bills of your hotels apart from accommodation and breakfast
  • Tips/gratitude to your guide and driver

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5based on 55 reviews

Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

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Alden S, United States

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Eva B, Hungary

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

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Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

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Hito, Japan

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

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Jackie Z, United States

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

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Stephanie S, United States

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

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Hongtao Chen, United States

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

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James T, United States

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  • Duration4 Days
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  • Max Altitude2195m

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