FAQs

Here are some FAQs; those have been designed to answer any queries about Nepal travel, targeting the people planning a trip to Nepal. The answers to the listed questions are just the general guide to arranging your travel plan and organizing a holiday trip to Nepal from your place. These answers do not have a detailed guide, so you may get a Nepal travel book found in many bookstores and shops. However, always try to find an updated version that provides factual information. If you don’t see them near your bookshops, don’t worry; you may find them in Nepal.

Where is Nepal?

Nepal is in southern Asia, a landlocked country between India and China. Nepal is a diverse country with a culture, ethnic group, and multi-language. The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, a city of temples where you can explore the Nepalese traditional artistic beauty, history, culture, and more. It is the country of the Himalayas, having thousands of snowcapped mountains, including the eight highest mountains above eight thousand meters. In Nepal, there are ten world heritage sites UNESCO, including the Lumbini, where the Buddha was born.

How Do People Know Nepal?

People know Nepal by the mountains. Everest is the world’s highest mountain, and Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini, the eighth highest mountain above eight thousand meters out of the 14 highest mountains in the world. Nepal is also known as a Himalayan country focused on peak climbing. Nepal is also famous for the excellent hospitality of the locals. Besides the mountains, ten world heritage sites, art, architecture, festivals, flora, fauna, and more introduce Nepal.

Can I get a Nepal visa on arrival?

You can get the Nepal entry visa upon arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport for most nationalities except for some nationalities. You may check our visa informationsection for more information.

Is Nepal safe to travel to?

Yes, Nepal is a very safe country to travel to. We had a massive problem in the 2015 earthquake, which affected Nepalese tourism, so it is not a problem now, and the political issues are delicate. Nepal has no problem with hassling or robbery, but traveling alone to the high mountains and touring during the rainy season could be a little risky because of the wet floors.

How to enter Nepal?

You can enter Nepal through the airlines and overland. Nepal has only one international airport, which is in Kathmandu. There are regular flight schedules, and one flight daily from Europe is Turkish Airlines. You can enter overland from the Indian and Tibetan borders by bus and train.

Does the Company provide airport pick-up service?

Of course, we provide airport pick-up service to clients who have booked trekking and tour packages. There is no extra charge for this service. Please provide your flight details and the confirmed date.

I am planning a lodge trek in Nepal. What can I expect?

Most trekking itineraries include lodges, so this is a popular method of trekking in Nepal. During this trek, you sleep in a private room and choose from an extensive food menu.

How long do we walk on an average day waking?

You usually walk 6-7 hours over 10-15 km. If you are doing any high passes, you may have to walk 7-9 hours. At higher elevations, your waking hours will be shorter, about 3-4 hours per day.

Who will be our guide?

A local Nepalese guide with good English and information guides you to the mountains, which are the government license holders. For peak climbing, you will have a well-trained climbing guide (Sherpa) with technical knowledge and a climbing license, and for city tours and heritage tours, you will get a graduated tour guide license holder guide.

How cold will it be in the mountain?

The weather in the mountains is difficult to predict. Generally, it is cooler at night and morning and warmer during the day if there is no wind and clouds. There might be a bit of snow from December to February.

Here is the general information about the average temperature in (Degrees Celsius)

What is the minimum number in a group?

We run trips for 1 to 10 people on any date, except our Bhutan tour, Tibet tour, and unique trekking trails like Manaslu, Mustang, Kanchenjunga, and Nar Phu.

Does Frolic Adventure arrange international flights, domestic flights, hotel booking, transport arrangements, and other services?

Indeed, we arrange domestic flights, hotel bookings, transport arrangements, and other required services related to Nepal. However, we suggest arranging the international flight yourself. We can assist you if you need any assistance during your trip to Nepal with us.

What type of insurance should I get in Nepal? Can I buy an insurance policy in Nepal?

Yes, you can get a travel insurance policy in Nepal, and you can also buy it from your place; it should cover the area, the elevation you plan to visit, and emergency evacuation at any height you visit.

How safe is solo travel for women in Nepal?

Traveling to Nepal with us is very safe for a solo woman. Our staff respects our guests and doesn’t engage in harmful activities. We also suggest being kind to the field staff.

Are there off-the-beaten trekking trails in Nepal?

Some off-the-beaten trekking trails have fewer facilities than lodges or developed areas. You won't find crowds of large groups of visitors.

What equipment does the Company provide?

We provide a sleeping bag and down jacket for our lodge-to-lodge package trip and can help you rent them for non-packaged trekking trips, upon request. You can find the personal gear you must bring in the gear list section for each package.

What is the best time for trekking, touring, and climbing?

Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) are the best seasons for trekking and tours in the Nepalese Himalayas. You can use standard terms throughout the year. The climbing season is mainly in spring, but you can also climb average peaks in autumn.

Can I trek in the Himalayas even though I have not done any trek before?

Sure, you can. Many trekking trails suit non-adventurous trekkers and may be ideal for first-time trekkers. We can suggest the perfect trek for you.

What are the hygiene standards in Nepal? Do I need to bring medication for diarrhea?

Only the cause of the food, you may have diarrhea in the mountain for some people (not everyone), so it is good if you bring anti-diarrhea medication like Imodium and some rehydration salt packets.

Are the foods and water in the guest house and camp hygienically standard?

Yes, the food supply is hygienic. However, the food in the lodges and the water may be unsafe if you drink tap, spring, or river water directly, so you must use water-purifying tablets and buy boiled or mineral water.

Are the field staff fully equipped? What about their insurance?

Yes, our guide, porters, and all crew are fully equipped and well insured against any accidental problems during fieldwork.

Is there electricity in the mountains?

Yes, most trekking trails have electricity produced by small streams or rivers through micro-hydro projects. Where electricity isn't from micro-hydro, it is solar, so you will have lights and can charge your gear.

We hope the information above helps, and if you don’t find the answers you're looking for, please feel free to ask us anytime.