Homestay Trek gives you the chance to get to know a destination better. Although they are in slightly more off the beaten track, they are all in fascinating places that you might not have thought of going to otherwise. Wherever you go, your hosts will prepare traditional meals. Even if dal bhat is the national favourite, it is guaranteed to be different wherever you go. With this homestay trek, you know that a significant proportion of the money you spend is going straight into the pocket of an individual or community. The beneficial trickle-down effect of your money spent in the local economy has much greater impact and helps poor communities.
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc. The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.. 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek). Duffel bag. Daypack. Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.). Sun hat. Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears. Sunglasses with UV protection. Headlamp. Neck warmer. Liner gloves. Heavier shell gloves. T-shirts. Lightweight expedition thermal tops. Fleece jacket or pullover. Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric). Synthetic sports bras (For women). Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms. Nylon hiking shorts. Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants. Water/windproof trousers. Casual pants. Liner socks. Heavyweight socks. Waterproof hiking/trekking boots. Light shoes/sneakers/sandals. Gaiters (For monsoon and winter). Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.. Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches. Ibuprofen for general aches and pains. Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea. Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness. Anti-infection ointments. Band-aids. Lip balm (At least SPF 20). Sunscreen (SPF 40). Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies). Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.). Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport. Water bottle/bladder. Water purification Iodine tablets. Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.). Adjustable trekking poles. Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds). Paperback books, cards, mp3 player. Binoculars. Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries). Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women
We will pick you up from Kathmandu International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to the hotel you stay.