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Welcome to Lost Paddle Adventure (P)Ltd.
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| NEPAL >> General
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| General
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| Cultural Sensivity :
Please respect the local cultures of Nepal and all
you meet will appreciate dress appropriately at
all times, your consideration. |
Medical
Insurance/Health : It is critical that
you consult your doctor and dentist before venturing
into the mountains. All trekkers must have adequate
medical insurance to cover the possibility of
helicopter evacuation. |
Visas/Trekking
Permits : We are happy to assist you
in acquiring any necessary permits as required
to enter areas mentioned in this brochure, please
consult us prior to booking your trek. |
Nepal extends trouble free
issuance of visa to all the citizens worldwide.
The Royal Nepalese Embassies or consulates abroad
offices provide two months visa upon the presentation
of a valid passport, two passport size photos
and a payment of equivalent of US $ as per given
below : |
| Duration Type of visa Fee |
- 60 days (1st time) Single Entry US $ 30.00
- 30 days Extension Single Entry US $ 50.00
- As per Visa Duration Single Re-entry US $
25.00
- As per Visa Duration Double Re-entry US $
40.00
- As per Visa Duration Multiple Entry US $ 60.00
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Porter Protection
: We are proud members of IPPG (International
Porter Protection Group) and require that all
of our staff be trained and equipped for their
own, and your safety. |
| Security : Please be aware that
the security of your personal valuables is your
own responsibility at all times. |
| Environment : Take only photos
leave only footprints. Please avoid bring disposable
plastic and any other non-biodegradable articles
to Nepal. |
| Policy for those who have to cut their
trek short : |
- Emergency
- Sickness (not life threatening)
- Complication
- Other
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| Personal Trekking Equipment (UP TO 5,500M/18,000FT.) |
| You needs are
not extensive and are easily (and cheaply) met.
You can combine what you have with what you can
hire in either Kathmandu or Pokhara. We will make
sure you get the advice and assistance that you
require. Normal trek hire cost would not exceed
$US 2 per day. Items marked with * can be hired
in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Items marked with (?)
are optional. |
- 1 Pair strong mountain/ hiking boots
(walking shoes or trainers are sufficient for
trrks 3,000m or below in oct/nov & mar/apr-
or take boots and shoes)
- 1 Medium/large rucksack/backpack (carried
by porters)
- 1 Small day pack (10-15 litres)
- 1 Four season sleeping bag (comfortable to
minus 10c)
- 1 Down jackets/ all weather Anorak
- 1 Light water &windproof Jackets
- 2 Water bottles (1 litre)
- 1 Pair waterproof gaiters/overtrousers
- 1 Inner sleeping sheet
- 1 Torch/flashlight & spare batteries
- 1 Swiss Army type knife
- 1 Swimming costume/bathing suit
- 1 Medium sized towel
- 1 Washing kit to include:
- Personal toiletries : Medicated talcum
powder
- Moleskin for blisters (?) : Biodegredable
soaps/shampoo
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| Any Personal Medication |
- 2 Pairs lightweight trousers
- 1 Pairs shorts
- Fleece/warm sweaters
- 1 Sweatshirts/ light sweaters
- 2 T-shirts
- 2 Long-sleeve cotton (or Polypropelene) shirts
- Pairs heavy wool shocks
- 2 Pairs light shocks
- Underwear (including thermals)
- Cotton Headscarf/bandana
- Sunglass and sunhat
- Warm hat and gloves (preferably waterproof)
- Money belt (?)
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| Note : All ‘communal’ trekking equipment:
tents, sleeping mats, first aid kit, toilet paper
(at camp), private transportation to start of trek,
trek permit etc. are provided by us. |
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