Hotel and Accommodation on Khopra trek:
We offer 2/3 star standard hotel (3 nights in Kathmandu) and (2 nights in Pokhara) and Lodge/teahouse/Community house during the Khopra Ridge Trek and the rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets, A few have electric lights and all have a spacious dining room-lounge on lodges during the trek, we will accommodate group in local lodges/house available each day. We send a porter ahead of us to book the required number of rooms for the group (rooms cannot be booked in advance in all places). Please remember that some of them are very basic and a sense of adventure is necessary and there is some luxury 4/5 star accommodation available in Kathmandu and Pokhara and if you want, we can book them for you for your Kathmandu and Pokhara stay so, do let us know if you want to upgrade your accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Transports used on Khopra trekking:
We at Outfitter Nepal will provide private vehicles for the airport transfers and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and tourist bus transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and return however there are options:
Would you like to take private transport such as car/van instead of tourist bus: then it cost 200.00 USD for both way ( 100.00USD per way) for car ( you can sit up to 4 person), 300.00USD for Jeep/Van ( 150.00USD per way, can sit up to 6 person) , Hiece 400.00 USD ( 200.00USD per way and can sit up to 13 people) or you can take 30 minute flight to Pokhara or return from Pokhara to Kathmandu as well, please ask us for the up to date flight fare.
Electricity and battery charges on trek:
There are electricity available in some of the villages where you can re- charges your camera batteries and there is solar power in some villages we trek through and you can recharges your batteries in those places as well if they have enough power and we suggest you to have spare batteries as well and you will have pay some for recharging batteries.
Meals and drinks on trek:
The meals are included in our price of the trek and they are taken in lodges; we will have breakfast and dinner at the lodge/house where we stay overnights and our will guide will choose and stop for lunch on available place every day and we recommend you to bring water purification pills since you will have normal water for free, then you can have the normal water and use the medicine and drink however you have options of buying bottled water or boiled water in every places as well.
Luggage/Bag pack on Khopra trek:
Your main luggage on the trek will be carried by porter and you simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, and etc, during the trek, as small loads allow you for full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during trek which you can leave at hotel’s locker room/safe deposit box in Kathmandu or in Pokhara for free of charge. Weight allowance at Nepal’s domestic airlines (if you are taking flight to Pokhara or return) is 15 Kg including your hand bag; excess weight is chargeable at USD 1 or more which is extra on our tour cost.
Guide and Porter on trek:
We provide trained trekking guide (handles the logistics and guides you and your team on the trek) and porters, A porter for each 2 trekkers and a porter carry about 20 Kg (10 Kg from each trekkers) and if there are more than 10 people in the group then we will provide you additional guide for the group.
Group Size, guide and crew member:
We organize Khopra Ridge Trek for single people to maximum 14 people at once or even if you have more than 14 people then we can split the group in to two or more groups (according to the number of trekkers) however you all can walk together and stay at same guest house and there are only different guide, and there are 1 guide up to 10 people and 2 guide for 11-14 people and a porter for each 2 trekkers.
Join a fixed date group tour or private departure:
The Khopra Trekking is available on both fixed departure and private basis. If you are looking for a group to join then please check our fixed departures dates and ask for availability or if you would like to travel independently, or with your friends, families & colleagues then you are invited to choose any date at your convenient timeframe for any number of people.
Personal expenses on trek:
Personal expenses depend largely on your habit and all the meals are included on our trek, You only need money for table drinks (alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (some smaller shops are available along the trail in the areas), tips, souvenirs, hot shower (available in some places), and meals ( A meal cost 5-7USD in Kathmandu and Pokhara) for your Kathmandu and Pokhara stay, entrance fees ( approx: 25USD) while your tour in Kathmandu, if you do not drink alcohol and sopping then 12-15USD per day should be enough for the hot drinks, shower and snacks on trek and Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trek. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate 10 - 15% of the total tour cost as tips to the staff and you can do this if you feel the services have been good.
Gears available in Kathmandu:
It's not necessary to spend a lot of money buying equipment for the trek in your country as Majority of these gears can be bought at reasonable rates in Kathmandu.
A typical day on trek:
Each morning on our Khopra Trek, after packing your bags and having hot breakfast at lodge, you set off on the day’s walk/hike/trek and after walking for 3-4 hours, you will stop for lunch at around midday. The afternoon’s walk is generally shorter and usually arrives at destination in time for afternoon tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the village, doing a bit of washing or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days you will arrive at our destination by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free then after dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day’s adventures, before retiring for a well-earned sleep.
Our meeting in Kathmandu:
You should to pass your International flight details to us once you confirm and book Khopra Ridge Trek with us for a “meeting and greeting” service at the airport on your arrival, once you pass through the Customs and come out of the Terminal building where you will see someone standing with a placard with either ‘Outfitter Nepal’ or your name written on paper then our airport representative or tour officer will greet you and transfer you to the hotel or if you have not booked your Kathmandu hotels with us (you have done it yourself) and have just booked the trekking part then you should pass your hotel detail in Kathmandu, we fix the date and time to meet through e mail when we communicate while booking trek.
Itinerary and changes on it:
We have 15day itinerary for the Khopra Ridge Trek that includes your arrival and departure days plus a day tour in Kathmandu however if you do not want our accommodation in Kathmandu and tour in Kathmandu and want to book your hotel yourself in Kathmandu and just want to take our trekking part then we arrange the trek on that way as well on your request, do let us know your inquiry then we will communicate and finalize the cost and itinerary that you required and The given itinerary for the Khopra Ridge should be taken as a guideline only, depending on the prevailing situation, you can modify it to some extent after consulting with your guide while you are on trek as well, however, the date of trek completion should always coincide with the original itinerary where many unforeseen events may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary, In such cases, we or our guide will suggest the best alternative similar to your original program.
Insurance/Rescue/Evacuation:
In case of a serious sickness or a casualty while you are on trek (which we believe will not happen), we will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital to save your life (this has happened to us few times) and you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation/rescue, so, please make sure that these expenses are covered by your insurance policy before assigning for the trek or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu. Ensure that you’ve insured yourself before doing the trip, Common sense dictates this, it’s good for you and please visit Nepal Travel insurance page for more info about it.
Trip Extensions or adds on:
In addition of Khopra Trek, we organize extensions both within Nepal and other neighboring countries like Bhutan and Tibet of you have time and want us to arrange your extensions tours, you may do water rafting on the way to Pokhara or a jungle safari in Chitwan park, Pokhara tour or Lumbini Tour in Nepal or Bhutan or Tibet tour.
Booking and payment:
You are required to make 10% (non refundable) payment in advance in order to confirm and book Khopra Ridge Trekking along with your passport copy and flight detail (Arrival detail, flight name, number and time) and the remaining 90% balance is payable when you arrive in Nepal and you have options of paying the advance by bank transfer or credit card, so, do let us know which modes of payment is convenient for you then we will forward the detail for payment.
KHOPRA RIDGE TREKKING - 15 DAYS
