A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Nature escape
Come to Nepal to test your breath at more than 4000 meters, and learn to control your breathing during yoga sessions, against the backdrop of the great Himalayan peaks. Your yoga instructor will accompany you throughout the trek.
Guaranteed departure from 5 participants Trek (8 days)/Yoga (8 sessions) Who has never wanted, after a few years of practicing yoga, to combine trekking and yoga with the Himalayas in the background. The practice of yoga, 4 to 6 hours of daily walking, accommodation in lodges or with locals in villages, these are the ingredients of this trek at the foot of Mardi Himal.
8 stages take you through the southern foothills of the Annapurna massif, up to the altitude of 4450 m. Gurung villages and giant rhododendron forests dot this moderate level trek. Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu, lodges (local lodges) or a local stay during the trek. Carrying: Light bag (4-5 kg), assistance by porters.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Nature escape
Come to Nepal to test your breath at more than 4000 meters, and learn to control your breathing during yoga sessions, against the backdrop of the great Himalayan peaks. Your yoga instructor will accompany you throughout the trek.

Guaranteed departure from 5 participants Trek (8 days)/Yoga (8 sessions) Who has never wanted, after a few years of practicing yoga, to combine trekking and yoga with the Himalayas in the background. The practice of yoga, 4 to 6 hours of daily walking, accommodation in lodges or with locals in villages, these are the ingredients of this trek at the foot of Mardi Himal. 8 stages take you through the southern foothills of the Annapurna massif, up to the altitude of 4450 m. Gurung villages and giant rhododendron forests dot this moderate level trek. Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu, lodges (local lodges) or a local stay during the trek. Carrying: Light bag (4-5 kg), assistance by porters.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • 8-day Annapurna Massif Trek
  • Mardi Himal Base Camp (4300 m)
  • Yoga sessions in a beautiful setting
  • Panoramic views of the peaks of the Himalayas
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • 8-day Annapurna Massif Trek

  • Mardi Himal Base Camp (4300 m)
  • Yoga sessions in a beautiful setting
  • Panoramic views of the peaks of the Himalayas
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara

Yoga

Itinerant Stay
Off-site departure, various accommodation during the stay

Ages

18 - 55 ans

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OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
All levels
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Included

  • International flights, air taxes and airport transfers (if you purchased the program with the flights)
  • Transfers during the program
  • Framing
  • The accommodation
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  • Catering during the trek
  • The trekking permit.

Not Included

  • International flights, air taxes, and airport transfers (if you purchased the program without flights)
  • Meals in Kathmandu
  • The visa, the individual equipment
  • The drinks
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  • Showers in mountain lodges
  • The tips
  • The entrances to the sites in Kathmandu (about 60 euros)
  • Any other supplement not included in the program.

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Day 1: Flight to Kathmandu (Departure on Friday)
Night flight to Kathmandu.
Attention: the start date of your stay indicated on ucpa.com corresponds to the first day of your tour in Nepal (= day 2 of the program), and not to the day of departure from Paris.

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Day 2: Arrival in Kathmandu (Arrival on Saturday)
Reception at the airport and transfer to the city. Free meals. Overnight at the hotel.

Depending on our arrival time, it is possible to take a first yoga class on the roof of the hotel or in an annex room.

During your stay

Day 3: Kathmandu
In the morning, stroll to discover Kathmandu, then visit the Hindu site of Pashupatinath, dedicated to the peaceful form of Shiva, where cremations take place and which is home to a large community of Yogis and Sadhus.
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Lunch in Bodnath and visit the great stupa of Bodnath surrounded by numerous Tibetan monasteries. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: En route to the Himalayas
We leave the capital for a 7-hour drive to Kande by car. Once there, the vehicle takes a fairly steep path to “Australian camp” (1h30 from Kandé). Dinner and lodge accommodation.
7 hours by car, 1.5 hours of walking, altitude difference +300m.

Day 5: Landruk (1700m)
First practice of the yoga activity in the open air. Trek to the small Deurali pass by a gradual ascent in a rhododendron forest. We go down a slope that was initially quite steep and then more gradual to the village of Gurung de Landruk. This accessible day of walking will offer us a panoramic view of southern Annapurna and Dhaulagiri dominating at more than 8200m above sea level. Dinner and overnight in a lodge in Landruk.
4h30 of walking, altitude difference +200m/-550m.

Day 6: Low Camp (2900m)
Departure from Landruk for 2.5 to 3 hours of walking in fairly steep terrain through rhododendron forests. We reach Forest Camp for lunch. We resume our walk; we may have the chance to see some animals (deer, birds...). Arrival in the late afternoon at Low Camp, and yoga session in a peaceful setting. Dinner and night in a lodge in Low camp. 4 to 5 hours of walking, altitude difference +1200m.

Day 7: High camp (3900m)
We continue our ascent, the forest is becoming more and more sparse. Continuing the ascent on a ridge line. We arrive at the last inhabited lodges in High Camp from where the view is clear. In the afternoon, a short walk in the area, and yoga session. Dinner and night on site (lodges at 3500m). 4 hours of walking, altitude difference +1000m.

Day 8: View Point (4300m)/Badal Danda (3250m)
Departure for a 2.5-hour climb to the Mardi Himal viewpoint (4300m). Depending on the motivation of the group and the weather conditions (possible in autumn but often impossible in spring), we will continue for 1 hour more to reach the Mardi Himal base camp at 4500m. Magnificent view of South Anapurna, Hiunchuli, Mardi Himal and Machapuchare.
Back at the lodge, we do a yoga session while contemplating the panorama towards the high peaks. In the afternoon, a fairly steep descent to Badal Danda above the edge of the forest (1h30 walk). Dinner and night in a lodge (3250m).
6 hours of walking during the day, altitude difference +400m/-1050m or +600m/-1250m.

Day 9: Forest camp/Lwang (1450m)
Long descent through the forest to reach Lwang, a very beautiful Gurung village specializing in tea cultivation. Very beautiful view of the valley and the surrounding villages. To the north, we see Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhare and Annapurna III. Yoga class at the end of the day. Dinner and night at the inhabitant's house, initiative set up by the village committee. 6-hour walk, altitude difference -1800m.

Day 10: Ghachok (1250m)
After a morning yoga session, we gradually continue our descent to Humdi where we cross the Mardi Khola on a suspension bridge. A fairly steep climb leads us to the village of Riban where we will take the time to have lunch at the inhabitant's house. Continue to Ghachok (1250m). Dinner and night on site. 4 hours of walking, altitude difference -600m/+ 400m.

Day 11: Bhurjung Khola/Pokhara
Yoga session in the comfortable and tranquil setting of Ghachok, then a trip to the Tatopani hot springs. After crossing the Seti Nadi by a suspension bridge in Kharpani, descent by the other bank to Bhurjung Khola. Transfer by private bus to Pokhara (1h30). Dinner and night at the hotel in Pokhara (800 m). 2 hours of walking, altitude difference +200m/-200m.

Day 12: Pokhara
In the morning, cross Lake Phewa by boat before walking up to the Shanti Stupa, which dominates Pokhara and offers a very beautiful view of the city and the mountains. Height difference + 300 m, ¾ hours of walking. Yoga session then descent to Kalimati to visit Davis's Fall Falls. Alternative option: excursion to Begnas Lake. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara (800 m).

Day 13: Pokhara/Kathmandu
Early departure by bus to Kathmandu (lunch included). Arrival expected at the end of the afternoon. Free dinner, night at the hotel.

Last day

Day 14: Kathmandu
Free time in Kathmandu. Free meals. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15: Transfer to the airport and return international flight.

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NB: depending on the airline used, the return flight may involve a departure from Kathmandu on D14, at night on the plane, with a D15 arrival, or a night at the hotel on D14 and a dayflight on D15.

The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).

SPOT

The Annapurnas massif

One of Nepal's most popular destinations

The Annapurna Mountains dominate the plain of the city of Pokhara, in central Nepal. With a length of 48 kilometers, the massif has several peaks culminating at more than 6000 meters. It offers numerous possibilities for treks, from the shortest to the longest, at various altitudes. These allow you to cross subtropical and polar landscapes, as well as authentic villages inhabited by the ethnic groups of Nepal.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

ARM.
Attention: the duvet is not provided.

Equipment Included

ARM.
Attention: the duvet is not provided.

Equipment not included

Bring 2 pieces of luggage (1 in the cabin, 1 in the hold)
- 1 backpack (30 liters) for the trek (used as a cabin bag for the flight)
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- 1 large travel bag (used in the hold for the flight, 18 kg maximum for the flight, 12 kg maximum for the trek, additional kg will be charged, possibility of leaving the travel effects in Kathmandu in a small storage bag).
Suitcase to be avoided imperatively.

Recommended personal equipment
1 warm duvet (sleeping bag) (very hot from December to February)
Sheet, bag (optional)
Warm socks
Light pants
Sweater or fleece
Poncho type rain suit
Beanie,
Scarf, handkerchiefs
Cap or hat
Short
T-shirts or polo shirts
Sunscreen, lip stick
Swimsuit
Sunglasses
Replacement prescription glasses for those affected
Mini toiletry bag and small personal pharmacy
Unbreakable metal bottle or thermos
Electric light with 2 spare batteries
2 large plastic bags
Camera
Some light clothes for the trip and stay in Kathmandu

Shoes
High-top hiking boots (trekking type)
Baskets
Flip flops

From December to February
Warm underwear for the evening,
Anorak
Pair of gloves

For the practice of yoga
Meditation shawl
Pantyhose, T-shirt
Light shoes (Taï chi type, espadrilles, flip flops...)
Mattresses provided on site, but you can always bring your own

Pharmacy
A basic pharmacy is planned on site (bandages, antiseptics, bandages, eye drops...).
It is up to you to supplement with a personal pharmacy, some of which you will find in the “Health formalities” section.

End of the trek
It is advisable to bring relatively used clothing that you can leave with the sherpas and porters. These clothes are collected by the group leader, and given to Sirdar, either temporarily (pass through the pass, low temperature), or permanently at the end of the trek.

Equipment not included

Bring 2 pieces of luggage (1 in the cabin, 1 in the hold)
- 1 backpack (30 liters) for the trek (used as a cabin bag for the flight)
- 1 large travel bag (used in the hold for the flight, 18 kg maximum for the flight, 12 kg maximum for the trek, additional kg will be charged, possibility of leaving the travel effects in Kathmandu in a small storage bag).
Suitcase to be avoided imperatively.

Recommended personal equipment
1 warm duvet (sleeping bag) (very hot from December to February)
Sheet, bag (optional)
Warm socks
Light pants
Sweater or fleece
Poncho type rain suit
Beanie,
Scarf, handkerchiefs
Cap or hat
Short
T-shirts or polo shirts
Sunscreen, lip stick
Swimsuit
Sunglasses
Replacement prescription glasses for those affected
Mini toiletry bag and small personal pharmacy
Unbreakable metal bottle or thermos
Electric light with 2 spare batteries
2 large plastic bags
Camera
Some light clothes for the trip and stay in Kathmandu

Shoes
High-top hiking boots (trekking type)
Baskets
Flip flops

From December to February
Warm underwear for the evening,
Anorak
Pair of gloves

For the practice of yoga
Meditation shawl
Pantyhose, T-shirt
Light shoes (Taï chi type, espadrilles, flip flops...)
Mattresses provided on site, but you can always bring your own

Pharmacy
A basic pharmacy is planned on site (bandages, antiseptics, bandages, eye drops...).
It is up to you to supplement with a personal pharmacy, some of which you will find in the “Health formalities” section.

End of the trek
It is advisable to bring relatively used clothing that you can leave with the sherpas and porters. These clothes are collected by the group leader, and given to Sirdar, either temporarily (pass through the pass, low temperature), or permanently at the end of the trek.

formalities administratives

Data for information purposes only for French nationals, and valid on 15/02/2024 (to be checked before your departure):

ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES:
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- VALID PASSPORT valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
- NEPALI VISA

It is up to you to get your visa:
=> WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ESTABLISH YOUR VISA upon arrival in Kathmandu (the simplest solution).
In this case, we advise you to apply for a visa in advance online on the following site (Online Service) “visa application on arrival”: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01
This procedure (optional) must be done a maximum of 14 days before your departure (validity period of the receipt of this online visa pre-application). Your pre-application receipt must be presented upon arrival, along with your passport and a copy of your passport, at the visa office. Payment is made on site when the visa is issued.

=> It is also possible to issue your visa at the Nepalese embassy in your country of residence, BUT WE DO NOT RECOMMEND IT, because we will not be able to provide you with your trekking permit more than 10 days before your departure, the deadline for establishing your visa before departure will then be too tight.

Visa cost:
- 30 USD or the equivalent in euros (to be paid in cash) for a maximum validity of 15 days.
- 50 USD or the equivalent in euros (to be paid in cash) for a maximum validity of 30 days

ATTENTION: TREK PERMIT: to allow us to establish your trekking permit in Nepal, please send the scan of the first page of your passport (page with the photo) to the following email address: reservation@basecamptrek.com

Expect:
> 2 identity photos (4 photos if you participate in the Manaslu program).
> Travelers are asked by the Nepalese immigration services to bring 200 dollars or the equivalent in euros in cash to pay for their visas upon arrival (the Visa price for a 15-day program is indeed 30 USD), as the online payment system generates long queues.

Embassy of Nepal in Paris:
Consular functions provided by the Embassy
45ter Acacias Street
75017 Paris
Tel: 01.46.22.48.67
e-mail: nepalinparis@noos.fr
Sito web: https://fr.nepalembassy.gov.np/

NB: we recommend that you subscribe to our ASSUR'VACANCES supplementary insurance or other travel insurance. For more information, go to: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
We advise you to have a copy of your travel insurance certificate in English with you (if you have taken out UCPA insurance and if you have not yet obtained your insurance certificate in English, please ask for it from Assurinco customer service: serviceclient@assurinco.com).

IMPORTANT:
To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “APIS Form” now: https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.


https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/nepal/#entree

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.



https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

formalities administratives

Data for information purposes only for French nationals, and valid on 15/02/2024 (to be checked before your departure):

ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES:
- VALID PASSPORT valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
- NEPALI VISA

It is up to you to get your visa:
=> WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ESTABLISH YOUR VISA upon arrival in Kathmandu (the simplest solution).
In this case, we advise you to apply for a visa in advance online on the following site (Online Service) “visa application on arrival”: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01
This procedure (optional) must be done a maximum of 14 days before your departure (validity period of the receipt of this online visa pre-application). Your pre-application receipt must be presented upon arrival, along with your passport and a copy of your passport, at the visa office. Payment is made on site when the visa is issued.

=> It is also possible to issue your visa at the Nepalese embassy in your country of residence, BUT WE DO NOT RECOMMEND IT, because we will not be able to provide you with your trekking permit more than 10 days before your departure, the deadline for establishing your visa before departure will then be too tight.

Visa cost:
- 30 USD or the equivalent in euros (to be paid in cash) for a maximum validity of 15 days.
- 50 USD or the equivalent in euros (to be paid in cash) for a maximum validity of 30 days

ATTENTION: TREK PERMIT: to allow us to establish your trekking permit in Nepal, please send the scan of the first page of your passport (page with the photo) to the following email address: reservation@basecamptrek.com

Expect:
> 2 identity photos (4 photos if you participate in the Manaslu program).
> Travelers are asked by the Nepalese immigration services to bring 200 dollars or the equivalent in euros in cash to pay for their visas upon arrival (the Visa price for a 15-day program is indeed 30 USD), as the online payment system generates long queues.

Embassy of Nepal in Paris:
Consular functions provided by the Embassy
45ter Acacias Street
75017 Paris
Tel: 01.46.22.48.67
e-mail: nepalinparis@noos.fr
Sito web: https://fr.nepalembassy.gov.np/

NB: we recommend that you subscribe to our ASSUR'VACANCES supplementary insurance or other travel insurance. For more information, go to: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
We advise you to have a copy of your travel insurance certificate in English with you (if you have taken out UCPA insurance and if you have not yet obtained your insurance certificate in English, please ask for it from Assurinco customer service: serviceclient@assurinco.com).

IMPORTANT:
To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “APIS Form” now: https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.


https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/nepal/#entree

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.



https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

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Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Restauration

During the trek, western and local food: among others chapatis, a kind of pancake that replaces bread, which can be eaten salty or sweet, and rice in all its forms.
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Restaurant in the Kathmandu Valley (at your expense), count 500 Rupees for a simple meal at a local restaurant, up to 1000 Rupees in a more sophisticated restaurant.

Restauration

During the trek, western and local food: among others chapatis, a kind of pancake that replaces bread, which can be eaten salty or sweet, and rice in all its forms. Restaurant in the Kathmandu Valley (at your expense), count 500 Rupees for a simple meal at a local restaurant, up to 1000 Rupees in a more sophisticated restaurant.

Management

French or Nepali French-speaking guide, group manager in coordination with a Nepali team including:
- the sirdar, both guide and steward, assisted by a few sherpas,
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- the porters, loaded with 25 kg for men, 20 kg for women.
The yoga sessions are conducted under the guidance of an English-speaking Nepali yoga teacher.

Management

French or Nepali French-speaking guide, group manager in coordination with a Nepali team including:
- the sirdar, both guide and steward, assisted by a few sherpas,
- the porters, loaded with 25 kg for men, 20 kg for women.
The yoga sessions are conducted under the guidance of an English-speaking Nepali yoga teacher.

Important information

Level/Physical Intensity **

Superb trekking at moderate altitude (4400 m maximum). It is intended for healthy and physically fit people who are able to walk 5 to 6 hours a day at a slow pace, on well-marked trails without technical difficulty.
...
The reasonable length of the stages and a gradual rise in altitude (5 days to climb from 1700 m to 4400 m) allow everyone to fully enjoy the landscape. During the trek, your luggage is transported by a porter. So you will only carry the things for the day in your backpack.

Yoga is a thousand-year-old Indian discipline that aims to unify mind, soul, and body.
Regular practice reduces fatigue, stress and calms the flow of emotions and thoughts, often at the origin of our physical, psychological and emotional tensions. This practice improves the physiological functioning of our body and brings profound relaxation. In the practice of yoga postures, as well as in relaxation times, the dimension of the breath is essential. Everyone advances at their own pace, without competitiveness and with respect for their abilities. There is no level required to register for this trip, beginners are accepted.

Electricity
Generally round cards as in France.
You have access to electricity in almost all lodges, access sometimes for a fee (1 to 2€).

Tips
Tipping is at your own discretion. In some countries, such as Nepal, it is nevertheless an integral part of the country's culture and varies according to itinerary and duration. A prize pool is created, and given to the members of the team at the end of the trip.
Here are the recommended amounts for a participant, they are given as an indication (you can of course give more than the amounts indicated) and take into account the standard of living in order not to destabilize economic balances.

We recommend that you provide 2 envelopes:
=> One for the entire trekking team (except your French-speaking guide), given at the end of the program (during the last evening) for the assistant guide (s) and the porters. Indicative amount given for a participant:
€4 per day of trekking, i.e. €40 (15-day programs) to €60 (20-day programs).
=> The other for your French-speaking guide (given the day before your return, or at the airport on the day of your return flight). Indicative amount given for a participant:
€2 per day of trekking, i.e. €20 (15-day programs) to €30 (20-day programs).


Ecology
- To avoid the pollution of the Himalayas, and leave only the trace of your steps:
- Bring a bottle and Micropur purification tablets, plastic bottles are not biodegradable in the short term and Nepal is not equipped to treat this waste.
- In the same spirit, take your batteries and other non-recyclable waste locally.
- Refuse plastic bags by bringing or buying a small cotton bag on site for your purchases to leave only the trace of our steps.

NB: you are going to participate in an “adventure” program, a travel formula that is totally different from conventional tourist circuits: the discomfort, the unexpected, the health conditions, which we may encounter, suppose everyone has a good spirit of tolerance and a taste for adventure.
Through your active and positive participation, you will contribute to the cohesion and good understanding of the group, which is a guarantee of the success of the trip.

Important information

Level/Physical Intensity **

Superb trekking at moderate altitude (4400 m maximum). It is intended for healthy and physically fit people who are able to walk 5 to 6 hours a day at a slow pace, on well-marked trails without technical difficulty. The reasonable length of the stages and a gradual rise in altitude (5 days to climb from 1700 m to 4400 m) allow everyone to fully enjoy the landscape. During the trek, your luggage is transported by a porter. So you will only carry the things for the day in your backpack.

Yoga is a thousand-year-old Indian discipline that aims to unify mind, soul, and body.
Regular practice reduces fatigue, stress and calms the flow of emotions and thoughts, often at the origin of our physical, psychological and emotional tensions. This practice improves the physiological functioning of our body and brings profound relaxation. In the practice of yoga postures, as well as in relaxation times, the dimension of the breath is essential. Everyone advances at their own pace, without competitiveness and with respect for their abilities. There is no level required to register for this trip, beginners are accepted.

Electricity
Generally round cards as in France.
You have access to electricity in almost all lodges, access sometimes for a fee (1 to 2€).

Tips
Tipping is at your own discretion. In some countries, such as Nepal, it is nevertheless an integral part of the country's culture and varies according to itinerary and duration. A prize pool is created, and given to the members of the team at the end of the trip.
Here are the recommended amounts for a participant, they are given as an indication (you can of course give more than the amounts indicated) and take into account the standard of living in order not to destabilize economic balances.

We recommend that you provide 2 envelopes:
=> One for the entire trekking team (except your French-speaking guide), given at the end of the program (during the last evening) for the assistant guide (s) and the porters. Indicative amount given for a participant:
€4 per day of trekking, i.e. €40 (15-day programs) to €60 (20-day programs).
=> The other for your French-speaking guide (given the day before your return, or at the airport on the day of your return flight). Indicative amount given for a participant:
€2 per day of trekking, i.e. €20 (15-day programs) to €30 (20-day programs).


Ecology
- To avoid the pollution of the Himalayas, and leave only the trace of your steps:
- Bring a bottle and Micropur purification tablets, plastic bottles are not biodegradable in the short term and Nepal is not equipped to treat this waste.
- In the same spirit, take your batteries and other non-recyclable waste locally.
- Refuse plastic bags by bringing or buying a small cotton bag on site for your purchases to leave only the trace of our steps.

NB: you are going to participate in an “adventure” program, a travel formula that is totally different from conventional tourist circuits: the discomfort, the unexpected, the health conditions, which we may encounter, suppose everyone has a good spirit of tolerance and a taste for adventure.
Through your active and positive participation, you will contribute to the cohesion and good understanding of the group, which is a guarantee of the success of the trip.

Health and formalities

Information valid for French nationals on 01/09/2023 (and to be checked before your departure):

COVID INFORMATION:
> All health restrictions on entry into the country have been lifted.

...
> It is necessary to check the conditions of entry into the country of final destination - and of transit, if applicable - as well as the conditions required by the airline used.

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Vaccinations: no vaccination is mandatory in Nepal (except for the one against Covid). However, we recommend that you be up to date with standard vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
Japanese encephalitis: this disease, which only exists in Asia, is transmitted by mosquitoes, against which it is essential to protect yourself. As part of a tourist trip, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is not routinely recommended. Consult your doctor or an international vaccination center.

High altitude (treks above 4,000 m): a medical visit is essential to check your vaccinations and especially to make sure that you have no contraindications to a stay at high altitude, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment (diabetes, heart or lung diseases, diabetes, heart or lung diseases, epilepsy, chronic blood diseases, thrombophlebitis, embolism).

Malaria: none in Kathmandu and in trekking regions above 1800m. Malaria is present in the tropical Terai plain, on the Indian border, and it is best to take antimalarial treatment for a stay in this region, where our “Jungle and Himalayas” trip takes place. Consult your doctor or the Pasteur Institute for advice.

Dengue
A dengue epidemic is currently raging in Nepal. It is recommended to protect yourself against mosquito bites.

Water: you must be very careful about water: never drink water from mountain streams, or tap water in the city (significant risk: severe “tourist” in the most favorable case). You should drink tea, boiled or chemically treated water (provide tablets such as Micropur), drinks in capped bottles.

Hand hygiene: always wash your hands with soap before eating (or antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel).

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins
Hand hygiene: antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel.

Attention: no additional travel insurance is included in your registration. We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages of the UCPA Monde catalog, this information is also available on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of the assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION LINKED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
health conditions change regularly and evolve differently in each country. We therefore invite you to consult the latest measures and updated instructions on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning Nepal: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/nepal/#sante
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/nepal/#sante INFORMATIONS COVID: Informations valables pour les ressortissants français au 21/11/2022 (et à vérifier avant votre départ): ENTREE SUR LE TERRITOIRE NEPALAIS:

Health and formalities

Information valid for French nationals on 01/09/2023 (and to be checked before your departure):

COVID INFORMATION:
> All health restrictions on entry into the country have been lifted.

> It is necessary to check the conditions of entry into the country of final destination - and of transit, if applicable - as well as the conditions required by the airline used.

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Vaccinations: no vaccination is mandatory in Nepal (except for the one against Covid). However, we recommend that you be up to date with standard vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
Japanese encephalitis: this disease, which only exists in Asia, is transmitted by mosquitoes, against which it is essential to protect yourself. As part of a tourist trip, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is not routinely recommended. Consult your doctor or an international vaccination center.

High altitude (treks above 4,000 m): a medical visit is essential to check your vaccinations and especially to make sure that you have no contraindications to a stay at high altitude, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment (diabetes, heart or lung diseases, diabetes, heart or lung diseases, epilepsy, chronic blood diseases, thrombophlebitis, embolism).

Malaria: none in Kathmandu and in trekking regions above 1800m. Malaria is present in the tropical Terai plain, on the Indian border, and it is best to take antimalarial treatment for a stay in this region, where our “Jungle and Himalayas” trip takes place. Consult your doctor or the Pasteur Institute for advice.

Dengue
A dengue epidemic is currently raging in Nepal. It is recommended to protect yourself against mosquito bites.

Water: you must be very careful about water: never drink water from mountain streams, or tap water in the city (significant risk: severe “tourist” in the most favorable case). You should drink tea, boiled or chemically treated water (provide tablets such as Micropur), drinks in capped bottles.

Hand hygiene: always wash your hands with soap before eating (or antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel).

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins
Hand hygiene: antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel.

Attention: no additional travel insurance is included in your registration. We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages of the UCPA Monde catalog, this information is also available on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of the assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION LINKED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
health conditions change regularly and evolve differently in each country. We therefore invite you to consult the latest measures and updated instructions on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning Nepal: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/nepal/#sante
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/nepal/#sante INFORMATIONS COVID: Informations valables pour les ressortissants français au 21/11/2022 (et à vérifier avant votre départ): ENTREE SUR LE TERRITOIRE NEPALAIS:

Weather

Most of our trips are scheduled outside of the monsoon periods, which reaches the Nepal Himalayas from June to September.
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From October to May, the weather is generally nice and fairly dry, but rain can occur in any season.
At low altitudes, the climate is tropical. At high altitudes, from 3000 m, the climate is alpine and temperatures, which are positive during the day, can drop to -5°C at night.
Plan your equipment accordingly, especially for departures from December to February.

Average high/low temperatures in Kathmandu (1300 m)
19/03 from December to February
25/07 in March
29/14 in April and May
28/20 from June to September
27/13 in October
23/08 in November

Average high/low temperatures at 3000 m in the Himalayas
09/-07 from December to February
15/-03 in March
19/04 in April and May
18/10 from June to September
17/03 in October
13/-02 in November

Weather

Most of our trips are scheduled outside of the monsoon periods, which reaches the Nepal Himalayas from June to September.
From October to May, the weather is generally nice and fairly dry, but rain can occur in any season.
At low altitudes, the climate is tropical. At high altitudes, from 3000 m, the climate is alpine and temperatures, which are positive during the day, can drop to -5°C at night.
Plan your equipment accordingly, especially for departures from December to February.

Average high/low temperatures in Kathmandu (1300 m)
19/03 from December to February
25/07 in March
29/14 in April and May
28/20 from June to September
27/13 in October
23/08 in November

Average high/low temperatures at 3000 m in the Himalayas
09/-07 from December to February
15/-03 in March
19/04 in April and May
18/10 from June to September
17/03 in October
13/-02 in November

Hosting

At the hotel in Kathmandu. In a lodge during the trek or the circuit. Nepalese lodges are the equivalent of mountain lodges or refuges in France.
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Rustically comfortable but always warm, they generally contain a dining room, a kitchen and sometimes bedrooms, but most often dorms. As for the toilets, they are often rudimentary and external. Any hot showers during the trek are at your expense and to be paid on site.

Hosting

At the hotel in Kathmandu. In a lodge during the trek or the circuit. Nepalese lodges are the equivalent of mountain lodges or refuges in France. Rustically comfortable but always warm, they generally contain a dining room, a kitchen and sometimes bedrooms, but most often dorms. As for the toilets, they are often rudimentary and external. Any hot showers during the trek are at your expense and to be paid on site.

Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination (domestic or international flights): Qatar Airways, Etihad airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, Gulf Air, Oman Air

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On these airlines, the maximum authorized baggage weight may range from 23 to 30 kg in the hold, and up to 5 kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination (domestic or international flights): Qatar Airways, Etihad airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, Gulf Air, Oman Air

On these airlines, the maximum authorized baggage weight may range from 23 to 30 kg in the hold, and up to 5 kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

formalities

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space.
...
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.



https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

Information valid for French nationals on 01/09/2023 (and to be checked before your departure):

COVID INFORMATION:
> All health restrictions on entry into the country have been lifted.

> It is necessary to check the conditions of entry into the country of final destination - and of transit, if applicable - as well as the conditions required by the airline used.

---------

Vaccinations: no vaccination is mandatory in Nepal (except for the one against Covid). However, we recommend that you be up to date with standard vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
Japanese encephalitis: this disease, which only exists in Asia, is transmitted by mosquitoes, against which it is essential to protect yourself. As part of a tourist trip, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is not routinely recommended. Consult your doctor or an international vaccination center.

High altitude (treks above 4,000 m): a medical visit is essential to check your vaccinations and especially to make sure that you have no contraindications to a stay at high altitude, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment (diabetes, heart or lung diseases, diabetes, heart or lung diseases, epilepsy, chronic blood diseases, thrombophlebitis, embolism).

Malaria: none in Kathmandu and in trekking regions above 1800m. Malaria is present in the tropical Terai plain, on the Indian border, and it is best to take antimalarial treatment for a stay in this region, where our “Jungle and Himalayas” trip takes place. Consult your doctor or the Pasteur Institute for advice.

Dengue
A dengue epidemic is currently raging in Nepal. It is recommended to protect yourself against mosquito bites.

Water: you must be very careful about water: never drink water from mountain streams, or tap water in the city (significant risk: severe “tourist” in the most favorable case). You should drink tea, boiled or chemically treated water (provide tablets such as Micropur), drinks in capped bottles.

Hand hygiene: always wash your hands with soap before eating (or antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel).

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins
Hand hygiene: antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel.

Attention: no additional travel insurance is included in your registration. We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages of the UCPA Monde catalog, this information is also available on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of the assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION LINKED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
health conditions change regularly and evolve differently in each country. We therefore invite you to consult the latest measures and updated instructions on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning Nepal: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/nepal/#sante
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/nepal/#sante INFORMATIONS COVID: Informations valables pour les ressortissants français au 21/11/2022 (et à vérifier avant votre départ): ENTREE SUR LE TERRITOIRE NEPALAIS:

formalities

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.



https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

Information valid for French nationals on 01/09/2023 (and to be checked before your departure):

COVID INFORMATION:
> All health restrictions on entry into the country have been lifted.

> It is necessary to check the conditions of entry into the country of final destination - and of transit, if applicable - as well as the conditions required by the airline used.

---------

Vaccinations: no vaccination is mandatory in Nepal (except for the one against Covid). However, we recommend that you be up to date with standard vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
Japanese encephalitis: this disease, which only exists in Asia, is transmitted by mosquitoes, against which it is essential to protect yourself. As part of a tourist trip, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is not routinely recommended. Consult your doctor or an international vaccination center.

High altitude (treks above 4,000 m): a medical visit is essential to check your vaccinations and especially to make sure that you have no contraindications to a stay at high altitude, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment (diabetes, heart or lung diseases, diabetes, heart or lung diseases, epilepsy, chronic blood diseases, thrombophlebitis, embolism).

Malaria: none in Kathmandu and in trekking regions above 1800m. Malaria is present in the tropical Terai plain, on the Indian border, and it is best to take antimalarial treatment for a stay in this region, where our “Jungle and Himalayas” trip takes place. Consult your doctor or the Pasteur Institute for advice.

Dengue
A dengue epidemic is currently raging in Nepal. It is recommended to protect yourself against mosquito bites.

Water: you must be very careful about water: never drink water from mountain streams, or tap water in the city (significant risk: severe “tourist” in the most favorable case). You should drink tea, boiled or chemically treated water (provide tablets such as Micropur), drinks in capped bottles.

Hand hygiene: always wash your hands with soap before eating (or antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel).

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins
Hand hygiene: antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel.

Attention: no additional travel insurance is included in your registration. We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages of the UCPA Monde catalog, this information is also available on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of the assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION LINKED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
health conditions change regularly and evolve differently in each country. We therefore invite you to consult the latest measures and updated instructions on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning Nepal: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/nepal/#sante
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/nepal/#sante INFORMATIONS COVID: Informations valables pour les ressortissants français au 21/11/2022 (et à vérifier avant votre départ): ENTREE SUR LE TERRITOIRE NEPALAIS:

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