FAQs

It is highly recommended especially at high-altitude locations like Annapurna Thorong La Pass, Thre high pass in Everest region. 
Many people suffer from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), and some need to be evacuated 
quickly to Kathmandu, which is done by helicopter rescue. The charge by helicopter service is a minimum of $6500 USD. So, 
it is worth getting both medical and high-altitude rescue insurance just in case you are hurt or 
sick during the trekking period.

There are many foods in Nepal that you can try. You will be eating in teahouses or camping. Almost all the 
teahouses have the same menu. For breakfast, you can have eggs cooked in your preferred 
style, bread-butter-jam, pancakes, sprouted beans, and many more.
For meals, you can have Momos, pasta, noodles, and various other dishes.
The most preferred dish is Dal-Bhaat-Tarkari. Rice is served with vegetable curry, lentils, 
chutney, salad, and meat cooked in Nepali style.

• Not all the items from the checklist are necessary. You can use your own judgment to make 
  your buying decision.
• Your footwear has to be very comfortable and durable. Shoe bites and blisters can ruin the experience for you. The boots should be lightweight trekking boots. Ensure that the fabric is good and waterproofed.
• Purchase a pair of gaiters to keep your legs warmer.
• Dress in layers so that you can regulate your body temperature as and when required. You can alter the combination of the clothes according to the prevailing weather conditions.
• Your clothes should be lightweight and specially designed for trekking.
• Carry along a waterproof shell (Gore-Tex) outerwear, jacket and pants.
• Keep your hands, head, and body as warm as possible.

Every participant needs to stay fit enough to enjoy the long walks during the trekking and climbing.

• Start exercising about 3-4 weeks before the trek.
• Do Cardio exercises like running, walking, swimming or cycling.
• Carry a backpack while doing cardio exercises and during hiking.
• Strengthen your muscles by doing squats, pull-ups, pushups, deadlifts, etc.
• Avoid over-exercising. (The aim is to increase physical stamina and lung capacity.)