About trekking agencies:

Is it okay to trek alone?
While trekking alone can be a great way to get to know the country though safety-wise, it is generally not better idea to go trekking alone or without joining the trekking company. Incidents involving trekkers do occur problems. An option is also to hire a trek guide or a 0porter from trekking company to go along with you will help to make your trek successful.

Should I trek with an agency?
Trekking with an agency can be worthwhile for those who need everything should be organized and well planned with service-oriented manner. For this you need to choose any registered and licensed trekking operators that they should be tie up with Trekking Agents Association of Nepal. This is the safest idea to get the satisfaction during your trip in Nepal. Moreover they should be registered with Ministry of Tourism and fully authorized to operate the trekking and expedition trips all over the Nepal. Ministry of Tourism has kept their bank guarantee from every individual trekking as giving you the assurance of consumer protection. All the trekking agencies have been providing job opportunity for huge amount of people of Nepal. Your participation with Nepalese trekking agencies will contribute to promote poverty alleviation of Nepal.

Your deal with trekking company normally comes with food, shelter, porters and guides. You will be traveling with other similar trekkers. If you hire us, you get a much better price and services than hiring one in your home country. And it is necessary to know that traveling with an agency offers you a degree of luxury that may not be available if you go independently.

Do I need a trekking permit?
Only your visa to Nepal is not good enough to trek those areas, which are indicated as control trekking areas by Nepal Government. Except the trekking areas such as Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, one requires trekking permit to visit other trekking areas. The Department of Immigration Office in Kathmandu issues trekking permits very easily. Regarding to receive trekking permit you need your visa, trekking fee and two colored passport-sized pictures to get your trekking permit. Remember that you require different trekking permits to different trekking areas. Note, however, that a trekking permit does not allow you to go anywhere in the country either. If mountain-peak climbing is your desire, it falls under a whole different category, and will require a different permit. For all above you should have to hire the registered and licensed trekking operator company like we are.

Should I hire a porter and / or a guide?
Hiring a porter and / or a guide can add greatly to your trek experience in Nepal, especially if this is your first time in Nepal it is better to having a guide and a porter to get necessary information as well as carry your load. But you should have to connect with any registered trekking agencies to hiring the guide and porter, as they are professionals to offer the quality services.  Trekking company will give you guarantee, as they will not be disappearing before completing your trip.  Make sure you agree upon the wage before hiring one. You can ask any licensed local trekking agency in Kathmandu to find one for you. You can also find them in bigger settlements along your trekking route.

If you decide to hire a porter and / or a guide, remember that you are their employer and thus should take full responsibility. You must make sure they have adequate clothes and other gear necessary for the trek. It is your responsibility to rent the gear for them. It is also your responsibility to take care of their medical requirements if they fall sick during the trek.