Ghale Gaun Trek

Useful Information: This piece of information is for everyone planning Ghalegaun Trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Please get a travel insurance that covers all the added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with air ambulance, helicopter rescue and other treatment cost). Also, make sure that your insurance policy covers all extra activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation cost. In short, the client himself/herself has to take the responsibility regarding the entire unforeseen expenses during the  trip. Health, fitness and experience requirements: The Ghalegaun Trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal is considered easy, and anyone with average physical fitness level and sound health can plan this trek. This trek is therefore suitable for family trekkers who wish to include children and elderly people. However, it is highly suggested to seek advice, medication and permission from your doctor before scheduling your trek. It is also recommended to take expert guidance from your local General Practitioner regarding the necessary guide walks prior to this trek.  In the absence of GP, seeking advice from travel  clinic is also considered as a very good idea. Moreover, no technical skill is required to plan your trek or any other exploratory trips in Nepal. Nevertheless, your prior hiking or camping experience will definitely be considered as a plus point. Also, a few weeks of regular exercise and jogging is recommended before the trip to build up the required stamina. Note: We kindly request you to inform us regarding your present health condition, medical situation, preceding the illness and the medications you are taking. We expect you to be honest regarding these issues, so that we can get prepared for the  emergencies. Food and Accommodation: Amigo family always makes sure that our customers get the right value for their money. Therefore, we always attempt to make some of the best arrangements  for our customers. To ensure a comfortable stay, we book a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu before and after your trek. Normally, the rooms are twin share, where you will have to share your room with another member of your group. However, this totally depends on the size of your group and the availability of rooms in the hotel. On request, triple share can also be arranged. However, if you are looking for a single supplement room, extra charges will be applicable. During the trek accommodation is arranged in local guest houses and lodges (subject to availability). In Ghalegaun, though there are a few guest houses managed by Aama Samuha (Mother’s Community), the accommodation is arranged in the houses of local Gurung people. These houses provide clean and comfortable rooms with basic amenities.  The accommodation can also be arranged in  a tented camp as there are a very good camping sites  in Ghalegaun. A full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and tea & coffee) will be provided during the entire trek. You can enjoy western food (subject to availability). The food is usually served from a teahouse menu during the trek. However, during your stay in Ghalegaun, local organic food is prepared in a traditional way by the host family for the guests. The menu includes plain rice, curry, fried rice, chicken curry, dal, dhendo, Chapati, garlic soup, bread and even Momo, which is simply great in taste. Our attempt while you are on a trek: Amigo family makes all the necessary attempts to be in regular contact with your group, while you are walking the Ghalegaun trekking route. During the entire trek, telephone facilities are available in all the destinations, where we stop for overnight, including Ghalegaon. However, our guides are provided by cellular phone so that we can contact your group on a regular basis. In case of urgency/emergency, you can also use this phone to send your message to us, which will further be delivered to the respected person. Understanding your communication needs, Amigo Treks and Expedition takes all the responsibility and makes attempts to deliver your message to your family, friends, relatives or any other concerned person. Also, our guides will make every possible attempt to follow the planned itinerary; however, it is kindly requested to be flexible in case of changes in the itinerary caused by extreme weather conditions, unforeseen natural disasters, or bad health condition of a group member. Moreover, we can also help you reschedule your international flight (extra charges applicable) if you need any additional days to complete your trek. We will make every possible attempt to make your trek ‘a grand success’. Why to trek with us? Amigo Treks & Expedition offer a wonderful opportunity to help you visit those areas, culture and traditions of Nepal that have never been explored before. Your trip itineraries are fully customized in order to meet the individual needs and interests of each traveler. We also partner with local people and leaders to help you get the maximum out of the trip. We are highly dedicated and offer years of experience in planning an outstanding adventure trip for you. Customer service is our top priority; therefore, we cater to every possible need of yours during your stay in Nepal, be it the food, accommodation, varied destination or your communication needs. Despite all these facilities, our best packages are offered at a very competitive rate. When should I plan this trek? Though Ghalegaun trek can be planned any time of the year, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons. Spring – Mid-March, April and May, are the perfect months to plan the Ghale Gaun Trek. These months support us with warm weather, clear skies, good temperature and the best visibility. Autumn – Mid September, October and November, are the perfect months to plan the Ghale Gaun Trek. These months support us with better visibility, clear blue skies and excellent trail. Winter – December, January and February are good months to plan the Ghale Gaun Trek. Both weather and temperature support the trek during these months. Summer – Mid June, July and August are not the best months to plan the Ghale Gaun Trek as the monsoon rain affects everything, that is, trail, weather, temperature as well as the  visibility. But still the trek can be planned. What should I bring? Along with warm clothes you will also need other equipment for the sufficient protection of your body. Below is the list of necessary items that you need to pack before commencing your trek. Head- Hat (with a wide brim), Sunglasses (with UV protection), Sunscreen lotion and Lip balm Upper body- T-shirts (2), light and expedition weight thermal tops, Fleece jacket and pullover, Fleece wind-stopper jacket (Optional), waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket, down vest/jacket (included) Hands - Lightweight gloves, heavy-weight gloves/mittens with a waterproof outer shell Lower body - Underwear (4), hiking shorts (2), lightweight cotton long pants, light and expedition weight thermal bottoms, Fleece or wool pants, waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants Feet - Thin, light-wear inner socks (4), thick, warm wool hiking socks (4), hiking boots with spare laces, camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals), gaiters. Accessories  - Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F (included), headlamp with spare bulb and batteries, small padlock or combination lock, basic first aid kit, large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag), day pack, water bottles (2), hiking pole/walking sticks, small ear plugs Toiletries – Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, small wash towel Extras - Cameras with extra batteries and cards, binoculars, light balaclava or warm fleece hat, reading books, trip map/guide book, journal & pen, iPod & travel games (like cards, chess, and backgammon) Our legal documents: Registered under the government of Nepal, Amigo Treks & Expedition is a fully licensed and certified company. Therefore, this company holds complete authority to operate treks, tours, expedition, hiking and many other tourism related services in the Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. In addition to this, we are also a very active member of the following organizations. Nepal Tourism board (NTB) Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) Kathmandu Environment Education Project (KEEP) Ministry of Finance, Department of Taxation Company Registration Office, Pvt. Ltd. Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Department of Tourism Industry Passport and Visa Information: It is very easy to obtain Nepal’s visa. You may either apply for a visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices in your own country or you can buy this upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. To apply for a visa, you need 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US dollars and your passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the trip. However, nationals of SAARC countries (India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and Afghanistan) and China do not require any visa to visit Nepal. Transit visa for foreign nationalities is only provided for 3 days. Therefore, visa is required for longer stays. However, for the convenience or foreign nationals, a visa is also provided from the borders listed below: Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal) Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border of Nepal) Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Western Nepal) Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Mid Western Nepal) Mohana, Dhangadhi (Far Western Nepal) Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Far Western Nepal) Tourist Visa Fees: Transit visa (3 days) – Free of cost Multiple entry (15 days) – 25 USD or equivalent convertible currency Multiple entry (30 days) – 40 USD or equivalent convertible currency Multiple entry (90 days) – 100 USD or equivalent convertible currency (For more information, please contact the Department of Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu. Te: 4433934/4429660/4438862/4438868. You can also download visa form from – www.immi.gov.np)