Health & Insurance:
We suggest you consult your doctor at least 2 months prior to the commencement of your trip, as vaccination requirements change frequently.

In the case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we believe will not happen; you shall be rescued by a helicopter. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back in. The major health concern on a trek is altitude related illness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). When we ascend above 2500m our bodies have to adjust to the decreasing amount of oxygen available. Everybody acclimatizes at different rates, but the best strategy is to simply take your time ascending and drink plenty of fluids. Some of the symptoms of AMS include headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, shortness of breath and sleeplessness. Your leader, however, will be well trained in dealing with all aspects of AMS.

All our high altitude treks are equipped with life saving equipments like Gammov Bag, Oxygen and a set of Medical kit as suggested in Dr. Jim Duff’s list of medicine for trekkers, but we recommend that each person also has a basic First Aid Kit of his/her own.

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Communication:
Cities in Nepal have a very good communication network, with easy access to telephone, mobile and internet. While trekking in the remote areas of Nepal you may not have an access to telephone facility for some days or weeks. If it is most necessary for you to keep in contact with your associates, families, workplaces etc Everest Excursion can offer you a mobile satellite phone upon the rental charge of US $60 a week plus call charge.

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Clothing:
Clothing depends on place and time. However, it is recommended to have both light and warm clothing in the mountain areas or in the Kathmandu Valley. Bring warm clothes (Nov-Feb) specially for the groups going to higher altitude. The best advice is to take clothing that will layer to cover all eventualities. For the jungle safari bring khaki or green/brown clothing, as this will greatly enhance the chances of seeing wildlife in the wild. For spare clothing several, thinner layers are better than one thick layer. Rain gears, and sun protections are always handy.. Flat soled shoe for city sight seeing, and walking boots with good tread & ankle support for the trekking.  Transparent clothes or shorts for women aren't welcome in this society, Shorts are acceptable for men when out walking but going without a shirt is not.

Note : Trekking requires a preparation regarding the gears and clothing. For that please refer to the general information for trekking.