What immunizations will I need?

No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Nepal, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. We also recommend: · A dental check-up prior to travelling. · That you know your blood group in case of emergency. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.

What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tours?

Here are some documents that you will need to carry with you: · 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 separately) · Flight tickets · Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts

Are the Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

Our company insures all our staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.

How much additional money do I need per day?

You don’t need much money in the village. Depending on your spending habit, on the trek, it is recommended to carry from USD 20 to 25 for lunch, dinner and water for a day. You need to change the USD in Kathmandu into local currency before going into the village or the mountains. You can change the money easily from the banks and money exchange counters nearby your hotels.

How is toilet facility in the village?

During your stay in a tented camp in village, we will provide you a common tented toilet. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the hotel will offer the room with attached toilet and bathroom. During the trekking in Annapurna the common toilets are available at the lodges.

What are the bathing and laundry facilities like in the village and in Trekking?

In the village area there are no private facilities for bathing and washing clothes. We will provide the shower tent for those who want to have private shower in village near by the camp especially for our female volunteers. Depending on the weather our kitchen team will prepare the bucket of hot water for the shower. There are spring water creeks, rivers and communal water source available for bathing and washing. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara the hotel offers the attached bathroom with hot and cold water. While in the Annapurna trek, the lodges offer common toilet and bathroom with hot and cold shower.

Do I need to tip my guide and driver? How much would that be?

Tips are always expected. It is a small gesture of thanks to the field staff towards the end of the tour.

Is there any electricity/communication/Internet while we are in the village?

Only recently has the village started receiving electricity but after the deadly earthquake the hydropower has been damaged and charging facilities are not possible in the village of Gorkha. But the local authority is trying their best to repair the damaged so they can offer electricity to the village. Our guide will have the local mobile phone with him and he will be in contact with us frequently. In Kathmandu and Pokhara the hotel provides the free Wi-Fi service and electricity. During the trek the local mobile phones work almost every day. Some towns do offer the Internet service but you have to pay for it. The electricity charging facilities are available in Annapurna trekking route. We also recommend our volunteers to buy an NCELL Sim Card so that they can use internet and phone calls from their own mobile phone. USD 50 is sufficient for this entire trip. Our guide from Ace the Himalaya will be more than happy to make this arrangement for you so please do coordinate.

Do your guides have Tour guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center?

Yes, they have all received a 45-day training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). Please check our Guides Profiles and Training Certificates

What is the language preference?

The main language is Nepali. English is the official second language of Nepal, but despite this, young students in the village speak only broken English, and the older generations will not speak at all. It is for this reason that we recommend you learn some basic Nepali phrases before arriving in the village. It will help you communicate and get to know the villagers, as well as explain basic rules in your workshops.

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Rebuild Nepal and Annapurna Trek Program

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Rebuild Nepal and Annapurna Trek Program - Ace the Himalaya

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Operator: Ace the Himalaya
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 30
Age range 5 to 80

Places You’ll See

Kathmandu
Pokhara
Ghorepani
Annapurna

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Highlights

Arrive and relax in Kathmandu
Travel to Gorkha's earthquake-hit villages
Help rebuild homes in rural Nepal
Trek through the stunning Annapurna region
Experience sunrise over the Himalayas

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive at Tribhuvan International airport (1,400 m)
Day 2 Trip Orientation and Drive to Gorkha
Day 3-6 to 6 - The Rebuilding Activities
Day 7 Drive to Pokhara (900 m)
Day 8 Drive to Nayapul (1,010 m) and Trek to Ulleri (2,070 m) – 4 Hours
Day 9 Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m) – 5 Hours
Day 10 Hike Up to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m) – 8 Hours
Day 11 Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara – 5 Hours
Day 12 Drive to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner in a Nepali Restaurant
Day 13 Depart from Nepal

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Ace the Himalaya

4.6

(162 reviews)

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Age Range

5 to 80 years old

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within 3 days

Response rate

50%

Ace the Himalaya has meticulously created unique outdoor adventure journeys for you to explore the highlights of three enchanting, yet very different cultural wonderlands – Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet and as our business development we are now reaching out to India. From trekking, peak climbing and...

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Customer Reviews

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4.6

Anonymous
· January 21st, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher....
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· January 19th, 2023
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base...
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· January 19th, 2023
"Our recent trip to Nepal was incredible. This would not have been possible without the head office team led by Prem...
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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

What immunizations will I need?
No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Nepal, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus.

We also recommend:

· A dental check-up prior to travelling.
· That you know your blood group in case of emergency.

If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.
May 23, 2017
What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tours?
Here are some documents that you will need to carry with you:

· 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 separately)
· Flight tickets
· Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts
May 23, 2017
Are the Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?
Our company insures all our staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.
May 23, 2017
How much additional money do I need per day?
You don’t need much money in the village. Depending on your spending habit, on the trek, it is recommended to carry from USD 20 to 25 for lunch, dinner and water for a day. You need to change the USD in Kathmandu into local currency before going into the village or the mountains. You can change the money easily from the banks and money exchange counters nearby your hotels.
May 23, 2017
How is toilet facility in the village?
During your stay in a tented camp in village, we will provide you a common tented toilet. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the hotel will offer the room with attached toilet and bathroom. During the trekking in Annapurna the common toilets are available at the lodges.
May 23, 2017
What are the bathing and laundry facilities like in the village and in Trekking?
In the village area there are no private facilities for bathing and washing clothes. We will provide the shower tent for those who want to have private shower in village near by the camp especially for our female volunteers. Depending on the weather our kitchen team will prepare the bucket of hot water for the shower.

There are spring water creeks, rivers and communal water source available for bathing and washing. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara the hotel offers the attached bathroom with hot and cold water.

While in the Annapurna trek, the lodges offer common toilet and bathroom with hot and cold shower.
May 23, 2017
Do I need to tip my guide and driver? How much would that be?
Tips are always expected. It is a small gesture of thanks to the field staff towards the end of the tour.
May 23, 2017
Is there any electricity/communication/Internet while we are in the village?
Only recently has the village started receiving electricity but after the deadly earthquake the hydropower has been damaged and charging facilities are not possible in the village of Gorkha. But the local authority is trying their best to repair the damaged so they can offer electricity to the village. Our guide will have the local mobile phone with him and he will be in contact with us frequently.

In Kathmandu and Pokhara the hotel provides the free Wi-Fi service and electricity.

During the trek the local mobile phones work almost every day. Some towns do offer the Internet service but you have to pay for it. The electricity charging facilities are available in Annapurna trekking route. We also recommend our volunteers to buy an NCELL Sim Card so that they can use internet and phone calls from their own mobile phone. USD 50 is sufficient for this entire trip. Our guide from Ace the Himalaya will be more than happy to make this arrangement for you so please do coordinate.
May 23, 2017
Do your guides have Tour guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center?
Yes, they have all received a 45-day training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). Please check our Guides Profiles and Training Certificates
May 23, 2017
What is the language preference?
The main language is Nepali. English is the official second language of Nepal, but despite this, young students in the village speak only broken English, and the older generations will not speak at all. It is for this reason that we recommend you learn some basic Nepali phrases before arriving in the village. It will help you communicate and get to know the villagers, as well as explain basic rules in your workshops.
May 23, 2017

Good to Know

Tour ID: 88901

Currency
रू
Nepalese Rupee
Nepal
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Nepal
Type E
Nepal
Type F
Nepal
Type D
Nepal
Type M
Nepal
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before February 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Ace the Himalaya. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Ace the Himalaya will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Ace the Himalaya" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Ace the Himalaya. Please familiarize yourself with the Ace the Himalaya payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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