What should I know about visas and passports?
Most U.S. and European travelers can arrange a Nepal visa on arrival, but your passport should have at least six months remaining and spare pages for permits and entry stamps.
FAQ and helpful stuff
Practical details to sort before you book.
Use these notes to prepare for your Nepal trek request. The Green Pastures team can still fine-tune route, dates, paperwork, guide style, and backup plans around your exact itinerary.
What kind of insurance should I buy?
Choose travel insurance that explicitly covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation. It is one of the few line items that is worth overbuying, not trimming.
Do permit and guide rules change by route?
Permit rules vary by region. Routes such as Manaslu, Nar Phu, Upper Mustang, Dolpo, and Kanchenjunga require licensed guides and additional restricted-area paperwork.
How much should I rely on cards or mobile signal?
Card acceptance fades quickly outside Kathmandu and Pokhara. Carry enough cash for tea houses, charging, snacks, and tips, and assume mobile signal becomes patchy at higher altitude.
When should I start planning a Nepal trek?
For peak spring and autumn departures, start early enough to hold guides, rooms, domestic flights, and restricted-area paperwork. Short-notice trips can work best on classic routes with simpler permits.
Can the itinerary change after I submit a request?
Yes. The first request is a starting brief. The team can adjust pacing, hotels, guide style, private transport, helicopter options, and side trips before confirming the final proposal.