FAQs – Mega Tours, Travels, Treks And Expedition

How are we assisted in our transfer?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:20:56 +0000

During the day of departure at the appointment time our officer meets you in the lobby of the hotel where you are staying. He will help you to transfer to the airport.

How many hours prior to the departure flight are we picked -up from the hotel ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:20:32 +0000

You are picked from your hotel 2-3 hours before the time of your departure flight.

What kind of Accommodation in Kathmandu you will provide ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:19:51 +0000

We have chosen accommodation options based on the following criteria: standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards and cost. Normally for trekkers we give three star level hotels in Kathmandu as well as in Pokhara (For Annapurna Trekking). All accommodation is based on twin sharing with breakfast.

How will be our trekking guide and porter, up to how much one porter carry ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:19:29 +0000

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers.

Is this trip safe? Are there any dangers in the trip ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:18:59 +0000

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

Will my tickets be reconfirmed while I am on trek ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:18:33 +0000

Now most of international airlines tickets do not need reconfirmation. If your tickets require reconfirmation, please inform our representative before you go trekking or tour. He collects it for reconfirmation and return to you after you come back from trekking or tours.

Is communication to home possible while on trek ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:18:05 +0000

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

How many extra days should I allow in case of flight cancellation ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:17:34 +0000

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

How warm sleeping bags I have to buy / rent for trekking ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:17:15 +0000

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

Is it possible/easy to get equipment on hire ?

Megatours21 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:16:24 +0000

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.