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Yes, our representative will be there to receive you at the airport. Look for a signboard that says ‘Swotah Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd’ right outside the airport terminal. After receiving you, you will be transferred to your hotel by private vehicle.
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Yes, there is going to be a small orientation/briefing program before we embark on our adventure by the tour manager, leader/guide.
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For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trek we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay for our clients, whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, on their request.
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We believe in operating small intimate group to provide personal attention and services to our guests. Small groups can enjoy the trek hassle free and enjoy the customized trip according to their need and suitability. We do not incorporate more than 14 People in a group, unless we get special requests from our clients.
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Nepal is a safe country for anyone who wants to explore on their own although professional guidance is highly recommended by our team for the safety.
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Yes, Nepal can proudly boast as one of the safest countries in South Asia for women, you will find people very friendly and respectful especially towards women. In general, locals are very respectful and welcoming.
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We make sure to take security measures during climbing to make your expedition successful. We hire experienced and authorized guides/Sherpa's to safeguard your life in the mountains. We strongly recommend that you follow the guide’s instruction with utmost care.
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Badimalika cultural trek is not popular trekking region where most of the night; we spend on guesthouse/ tea house/ lodges/camping. They provide wide range of delicious western meals like Pasta, noodles, bread, soup etc. Dal Bhat (Rice, Lentils and Vegetables) are a great way to gain energy for the strenuous trek.
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Yes, of course. If you are vegetarian then you have to clarify it.
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There are plenty of water stations on each stop on the route. You can easily fill up the bottle from the open taps. We recommend that you bring water purifier tablets with you or at least get it from Kathmandu before you depart for trekking. You can also buy mineral waters but we usually recommend tap water which is pure and it helps us not promoting plastic bottled water.
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We use private transportation for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu valley and transfer Dhanghadi on domestic flight. we also do pick up and drop from starting and ending point of trek.
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Badimalika cultural trek can be trekked all year around excluding monsoon season. February to June and Mid-September to December are the best time to do this trek, although in winter road will be little bit slippery which make a trek hard.
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Before coming to Nepal, make sure that you are covered by insurance for about 5500 meters. In case of emergency like any medical condition ask your tour leader to contact us ASAP so that we can manage the rescue team. You then will be transferred to hospital for the treatment.
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Trekking is a tiresome activity that requires a lot of physical movement so pack your active wears and trekking pants for at lower altitudes. Weather at high altitude is unpredictable so carry a light weight waterproof jacket along with thick down jacket, pant and thermal inner wear t to escape severe cold. Needless to say that, good shoes are very important for trekking in rough and snowy terrain, so invest on good quality shoes or rent it from us in a minimum price. As you are trekking in remote village, try to wear modest clothes to quickly get up with the local people without hesitation.
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We customize the trip according to your preference but if you need to change plan during the trek, consult the guide.
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We contact the lodge/guesthouse owner for reservation of the room before trekking on a particular day, on other days we will sleep in tent so it will be done when we reach there.
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All our guides are trekking experts holding license from Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Government. They are the most valuable assets of the company. Guides know the trekking route like the back of their hand and use their expertise in ensuring your safety.
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While trekking, you need to pay for charging the electronics upon request to the owner of guesthouse/tea house/lodge. The best idea always is to bring your own power bank with you. It's easier and cheaper.
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While trekking in Badimalika cultural trek you can make local and international calls provided by guesthouse owner after paying the amount directly.
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If you need extra day to complete the trekking, you'll need to inform the guide in advance and the guide will let the company know. Adding a day to trekking can result in many changes in other arrangements such as transportation, guide's schedule, flight details, hotel bookings and all, so we really don't recommend this to our clients unless there's an emergency cases. But it's true that those changes could be made but it will cost extra. The best way to do it is to inform the agent company about it.
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Before coming to Nepal make sure you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. Make sure you are in best shape to complete the trekking without any complication.
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Usually, we have to walk about 5-7 hours a day. But it shouldn't be taken as certain thing. Because number of hours of walk really depend on clients' speed. So it's really relative.
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To confirm your booking, a deposit of 15% of total trip amount is required if you are booking at least a year in advance before trip departure date. If booking is made between 100-364 days before the trip departure, you'll need to pay 20% to confirm the trip. If payment is made between 99-60 days, 25% of the total trip amount will need to be paid and if booked between 59-30 days, 50% of the total trip amount needs to be paid and finally, if you are booking 29 days prior to trip departure, then 100% payment should be made. The payments can be easily made by the bank transfer. The due balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu with cash (preferably USD/EURO) or card on POS/credit card machine. Please note that non refundable fee is 10% or $200 whichever is greater.
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No, you cannot use the credit card during the trekking. You have to exchange the money in Nepali Rupees before you start the trip. You can use credit card only in Kathmandu.
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You have to carry your personal bags with water bottle and medicines remaining bags will be carried by porters to make you easy to trek. The weight limit for porters is 15 KG.
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