1. Which inoculations should I get before going to Nepal?
2. What happens if I get sick?
3. What happens if there is an emergency?
4. Is previous hiking experience required to go on a trek?
5. What's it like for a woman to travel or trek in Nepal?
6. When is the best trekking season in Nepal?
7. What sort of food can I expect in trekking?
8. Will we have private rooms and bathrooms?
9. What is the weather & temperature like in trekking?
10. What happen if the guide/porter leaves me alone the trail?
11. Are Mountain Hawk Trekking Company's trekking crew insured?
12. What is the maximum weight allowed on domestic flights?
13. What sort of transportation you use?
14. What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tour?
15. Will somebody come to pick me up at the Airport upon my arrival?
16. How do I make a preliminary booking?

1. Which inoculations should I get before going to Nepal ?
If you are going to the mountain area Diarrhoea , food poisoning , High altitude sickness are the common problem for Visitor. Hepatitis A is one of those not-so-bad-but-common diseases in Nepal. It won't kill you, but it'll put a swift end to your travels, and it may lay you up for several months after your return. It's transmitted through contaminated food and water and There are some diseases like Malaria, Typhoid, meningitis, Japanese B encephalitis and rabies all fall into the potentially-fatal-but-rare category.
If you are travelling in monsoon time!!

Malaria : No problem in Kathmandu , since we are above the zone of malaria, only occurs in Nepal's lowlands (below about 300m). If you're going to the Tarai, especially during or immediately after the monsoon, protect yourself. Incidentally, malaria medicines are much cheaper and more readily available in Kathmandu than in Europe and America.

Japanese B encephalitis, a mosquito-borne disease, is confined to the more jungle portions of the Tarai (notably Bardia National Park in the far west) during the monsoon.

Typhoid: is endemic in Nepal, but really only seen during the monsoon, so if you're going in the summer months you might want to consider getting inoculated (tablets are also available). Meningitis is an epidemic disease, meaning it's normally not a worry except during an outbreak, when it's a big worry. Over the years there have been occasional outbreaks in Kathmandu and elsewhere; check with the Centres for Disease Control for the current situation.

Mountain Hawk Trek  recommend to all of our clients Consult your physician  and visit the travel clinic at a major University Hospital or your local Public Health Department for the most up to date info on travel requirements.   TOP

2. What happens if I get sick?
The most important thing is  don’t panic.  You should  always ensure that you have a well-stocked and appropriate medical kit as well as sufficient insurance in case you should have to be evacuated. A slight case of diarrhoea is to be expected, as well as sprains and muscle aches – all a part of walking in the hills. Altitude sickness is extremely dangerous but mostly avoidable if you follow a few simple rules: trek high and sleep low, drink at least 3 litters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks!), and be sensible. If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your porter/guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. A descent of a few hundred meters overnight may be enough to make you fully able to start trekking again next day.   TOP

3. What happens if there is an emergency?
Our guides are trained in first aid and can deal with most of the basic ailments that can occur during a trek. If an emergency occurs, professional help from a rescue organization will be needed. That is why every client should have their own emergency rescue and health insurance arranged before coming to Nepal. See Insurance

If an emergency occurs,  Mountain Hawk Trek  will cover the initial cost of an evacuation until your insurance company can deliver payment.  TOP

4. Is previous hiking experience required to go on a trek?
As long as you are in good physical shape, you do not require any hiking experience for short treks. However, if you are planning a trek longer than a week, some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking , cycling are recommended before you embark on a trek.   TOP

5. What's it like for a woman to travel or trek in Nepal?
Nepal is a relatively safe, laid-back place to travel or trek in, regardless of your gender. But women always have a few extra things to think about wherever they travel, even in Nepal.

First, clothes. Traditional Nepalis are offended by the sight of a woman wearing a short dress, shorts or loose-fitting top: thighs and shoulders aren't supposed to be bared. That doesn't mean you have to wear Nepali clothes, it just means that you ought to wear more modest foreign clothes. In tourist areas you can buy cheap calf-length dresses and skirts that fill the bill.

Now, if you trek on one of the popular routes and see how many trekkers wear skimpy clothes, you might wonder whether this is obsolete advice. It isn't. It's true that Nepalis along the main routes have seen everything by now, and in any case they're too polite to say anything. So sure, you can get away with it, but you'll definitely widen the distance between you and the Nepalis you meet, and you can pretty much forget about any rewarding cross-cultural interactions.

You'll also up the chances of inviting unwelcome advances. Nepali society is sexually rather conservative, so it's easy for Nepali men to get the idea that foreign women are wanton-relatively speaking, they are. Wearing what Nepali men consider to be revealing clothes sends the wrong message.

This is not usually a big problem. On a sexual-harrassment scale, Nepal is way better than most other Asian countries (and for that matter, most Western ones). Most of the harrassment is low-key staring and cat calling, and is rarely encountered outside the tourist quarters of Kathmandu.

Theft is another emerging hazard of trekking in Nepal, mainly in the forested parts of the popular areas. Fortunately, the muggings rarely involve physical violence, and women are probably no more at risk than men are. The only extra hassle for a woman walking alone is that locals (of both sexes) will ask if you haven't got a husband-the question is usually asked out of genuine concern, since Nepali women rarely travel unaccompanied.

One frustrating aspect of traveling in Nepal is the difficulty of making contact with Nepali women. The tourism industry is controlled by men; women, who are expected to spend most of their time in the home and are given fewer educational opportunities, have little contact with foreigners and speak much less English.

All the more reason to go trekking, since the sexual politics are different among the Sherpas and other highland ethnic groups. Along trekking routes, many women run teahouses single-handedly while their husbands are off guiding or portering. Proud, enterprising and flamboyant, these "didis"(sisters) are some of the most delightful women you're likely to meet anywhere.  TOP

6. When is the best trekking season in Nepal?
The best time to trek is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season – October and November, when it is still comfortably warm – are ideal for trekking in Nepal.
December, January and February are still good months for trekking, but it can be bitterly cold at high altitudes. March, April and May  a bit warm but also a good time.  TOP

7. What sort of food can I expect in trekking?
During the trek most of teahouses (lodges) cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, dhal bhat, bread, soups, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat some every day. In many larger villages you may find some meat on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps. In camping trek our trained kitchen staff cook according   to Mountain Hawk  menu.   TOP

8. Will we have private rooms and bathrooms?
Private rooms are available in all tea houses except for those at very high altitude, although most bathrooms are shared and in  camping trek we provide the two men tent for two people require number of toilet tent and shower tent. Mountain Hawk Trek ensures that you will have clean sleeping bags  each night.  TOP

9. What is the weather & temperature like in trekking?
Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. Of course, at night it is generally cold, and in winter the days can be quite beautiful if the sun is out. There can be snow or rain storms any time of the year. Trekking in spring (March – April) is particularly lovely as the rhododendrons are in full bloom, and the mountains still have plenty of high snow to enhance your photos. You need to be aware that it can get pretty hot and sunstroke can be a risk. Good polarizing sunglasses or glacier glasses (not trendy fashion ones) for high altitudes/winter treks, and a large brimmed hat are a necessity. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Expect the unexpected!

Between 1000m and 3500m the temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to 5 deg C low. At higher altitude, the temperature ranges from 20 deg C to -10 deg C. During winter it is around 10 deg colder.  TOP

10. What if the guide/porter leaves me alone the trail?
Sometimes the porter/guide may go on ahead if you are walking slowly on an easy trail, usually to find a good place to eat or stay the night. However, this doesn’t mean that you have been abandoned. Mountain Hawk Trekking Company’s guides are the licences holder from the Nepal government. They will never leave you for long periods and will never steal your bag or belongings. It is guaranteed.  TOP

11. Are Mountain Hawk Trekking Company's trekking crew insured?
Our company insures all our trekking staff, including porters..  TOP

12. What is the maximum weight allowed on domestic flights?
The normal weight limit is 20 k.g. While the helicopter shuttle system is operating the limit to Lukla is 15 kg.  TOP

13. What sort of transportation you use?
Mountain Hawk  is all about providing you with local insights as well as adventure, with that in mind, where we think you will get more out of your holiday by using different means of transport that is what we do. Using a variety of private transport is an integral part of our Himalaya tours and enhances the experience!

We use private tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and pickups. Depending on the group size we use cars, minibus, van or land cruiser. These small light vehicles are more manoeuvrable and flexible enabling us to take you through the Narrow roads of Nepal. All the vehicles are usually air-conditioned unless we are travelling in cooler areas.

For the internal flights from Kathmandu   to over Nepal,  we use the Yeti, Sita, Agni.  And  Buddha  airlines.  TOP

14. What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tour?
Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour, keep a separate photocopy.
Travel insurance, keep a separate photocopy
Cash and Traveller’s Cheques, keep numbers and proof of purchase separate
Flight tickets
Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts  TOP

15. Will somebody come to pick me up at the Airport upon my arrival?
Yes, our Airport Representative will come to the airport to pick you up. Outside of Terminal Hall, he/she will be displaying a play card of Mountain Hawk Trekking  Company with your name on it. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel or our office  TOP

16. How do I make a preliminary booking?
To make a preliminary booking of an adventure - click "Book here" in the upper right corner of the selected adventure page. The preliminary booking form will appear and you will be able to proceed to checkout. The preliminary booking form also allows you to add side trips to your trek. You can book these by following the same procedure described above.A preliminary booking require 33% pre-payment of total payment.Other all payments will occur on arrival in Kathmandu   TOP

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