Accommodation and food:

Where will we stay in Kathmandu?
Accommodation specific to each trip is detailed in the trip dossiers. Our treks and tours use comfortable 2 star accommodations on a bed & breakfast basis close to the shops and restaurants. Upgrades or downgrades in accommodation can be arranged upon request for private groups.

Will we have private rooms and bathrooms?
Private rooms are available in most teahouses except for those at very high altitudes. Most bathrooms are shared. On our camping treks we also provide bathroom facilities for our groups.

Do I need to arrange for a place to stay before I arrive in Nepal?
Normally if you book your accommodation before your arrival in Nepal would be much better. Well-planned travel will help you to get comfortable and satisfaction. Especially you need to book accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara before your arrival in Nepal. Both these places have excellent ranges of places to stay, from expensive international style hotels to cheap and comfortable lodges.

If you plan to stay overnight elsewhere in the country, there is not much you can do in terms of pre-booking for accommodation anyway. And you will not have much of a choice in terms of comfort and sanitary requirements, but you will find a shelter for the night. But it is not sure if you haven't hired the trekking guide. Your trekking guide will arrange your accommodation during your trekking.

Is there anything else I should be aware of regarding accommodation in Nepal?
Not really if you are staying at one of the lodges, hotels and luxury hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Your lodge-keeper is going to be a very helpful person who will most likely speak fluent English and will arrange for anything you may need during your stay such as laundry, bus tickets, phone calls and so on. It's certain that your room is safe when it's locked. However, it is advisable not to leave your valuables such as jewelry, money, passport, camera in your room while you are gone --have them stored specially with the hotel or carry them in a money belt or pouch around your neck or waist.

The teahouses and trekking-inns outside Kathmandu and Pokhara are not very wholesome. They generally have smelly squat toilets (if any), and no shower facilities. Bringing your own sleeping sheet/mat, mosquito coils (especially, if in the southern Plaines), toilet paper is advisable. All these are readily available in Kathmandu or Pokhara for reasonable prices. As your own little contribution to prevent rapid environmental degradation of Nepal, whenever possible choose teahouses, which use kerosene rather than firewood as the source of energy.

What is the standard of accommodation used by Adventure Thirdpole?
Accommodation is included in the trip cost and Adventure Thirdpole has chosen accommodation options based on the following criteria; standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards & options and cost.

There are two styles of accommodation provided by Adventure Thirdpole for your holiday, and this depends on the itinerary you choose. Adventure Thirdpole Treks uses 2 or 3 star accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Adventure Thirdpole Treks can arrange a variation in the accommodation for your trip should you require. However, you should be aware this might result in a variation in the advertised price.

What are the trekking lodges like?
Most lodges offer rooms on a twin share basis, though occasionally rooms will accommodate more than this. The lodges we use provide comfortable but basic accommodation by western standards.

Where do I spend the nights? If I'm camping, what can I expect?
You may stay in local homes and lodges or in spacious if you are joining the trip like teahouse and during the camping trek, 2 person tents will be served for your accommodation carried by your staff. Porters or pack animals will carry your personal gear. Your task is just to enjoy yourself. Your trekking crew handles all camp chores. There is some latitude as to how much or little support we provide, but a usual rule of thumb is 2-3 trekking staff per trekker depending on the destination and length of trip. We do not encourage backpacking without a guide.

Where do we eat our meals?
If you are on a teahouse trek you will eat breakfast and dinner at your teahouse. We will stop for lunch at one of the various trailside restaurants. And snacks are always easy to find. If you are on a camping trek we will prepare all meals and snacks.

What type of food will be served?
Most teahouses serve the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice, curry and lentils). All teahouses we stay at have a variety of different foods on the menu including noodles, rice, potatoes, vegetables and soup. Some have Nepali versions of western food such as pizza and French-fries the choice is yours. Sodas and beer are available at most of the teahouses and of course Nepali milk tea is served everywhere.

How hygienic the food is?
It’s our prime concern, which is why we do our best to choose teahouses and restaurants with clean and sanitary kitchens. On our camping treks, we provide a cook to prepare safe and tasty meals with our own set of cookery as well as hygienic cleaning facilities.

What will I eat on the trek?
You will have three meals each day plus snacks. Breakfast usually includes a choice of toast, eggs, hot cereal and hot beverages. Lunch may be prepared hot or served as a picnic style always with a choice of beverages. Dinner is a major meal with 4-5 main courses usually including salad and/or soup, several vegetable dishes and a meat dish. There will be a fruit desert and hot beverages. We gladly cater for vegetarians. We combine elements of Western and Asian cuisine.