He Policy

HE policy

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING Also we will be forwarding you the full details of the equipment list as per your trip.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE You should make every effort to restrict your personal equipment to a maximum of 20 kg. Many of our trips involve internal flights within the country of destination, and 20 kg is the maximum check-in baggage allowance on these flights.

HEALTH & VACCINATIONS It is your own responsibility to make sure that you are fit enough to join a HE adventure holiday. We advise you to have a thorough medical and dental check up before the holiday. Though the Government of Nepal does not check your vaccinations records when you enter the country. But, there are several major diseases that can be prevented, or whose risks can be prevented, or whose risks can be significantly decreased, by immunisations. Please refer our Guide Book. This booklet also includes advice about putting together a personal medical/first aid kit. On all of our trips, a comprehensive medical kit is carried.

ON ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (BY AIR)Our Representative can meet you on arrival and transfer it to your hotel if requested, For this we will need your full arrival details. Otherwise you can always pick a taxi from the airport to Thamel (tourist hub of Kathmandu), the charge will be between Rs.150.- to Rs. 200.-

ARRANGING ACCOMMODATION :Nepal offers a complete spectrum of places to stay from class hotel to simple budget guest houses. As being long in this trade we do have a good PR with most of the Hotels/Guest Houses which gives us a privilege for a very special rates which we in turn can pass it to you. This means you have an advantage firstly you get a better rate and next thing is no hassle looking for accommodation after your long flight. Some of the hotels even arrange your airport transfer, so why not go for it.

TRANSPORTATION :Transportation in Kathmandu is not a hassle you get plenty of cab which runs all over the town but be sure to go in a metre system otherwise they will take you for a ride. But in case if you are looking for something private and special then you can try us we can get you a better deal and it will be more reliable.

SIGHTSEEING TOUR Sightseeing in and around the valley is very easy, you have cab running all over town, but in case if you need to organize anything special , we will be pleased to provide you with a knowledgable guide and transportation. Or biking is the best way to explore Kathmandu valley please feel free to write us for more information.

RECONFIRMATION OF AIR TICKET Most airlines require that your flights should be RECONFIRMED at least 72 hrs. prior to departure. If requested we will be glad to do this for you.

SMALL GROUPS - SURCHARGES To enable our company to offer holidays at the lowest possible cost, all of our trips are costed on a minimum group size of 4 (unless otherwise stated). Should the final number of bookings be less than 4, to avoid canceling a trip with a low sign-up, a surcharge of certain percentage, to cover up the extra costs involved in handling a small group, will be added to the final trek price.

PRIVATE GROUPS & EXPEDITIONS We do offer a very special discounts on group bookings and can also arrange specially tailored programs to suit your requirements. Please drop us a line.

TRAVEL INSURANCE As you are travelling to the remote and adventurous tour it is strongly recommended that you obtain travel insurance which is valid overseas. This policy must cover unforeseen events such as baggage lost, emergency evacuation, helicopter rescue and expanses related to repatriation back to your country or residence in the case of your having an accident.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM Gyan Nepalese Tourism Hub is fully committed to a responsible tourism. Due to so many people travelling to his part of the world, the local communities and eco-systems are experiencing rapid changes. Therefore we have made it a point that we do operate in a responsible manner by supplying the necessary information to our valuable customers on how to minimize the negative effects that their ignorance may have on Nepal.. Our staff are well acquainted with these codes and will assist you. Your cooperation in this regard will help us to make this place a paradise.

PLEASE NOTE..This is ADVENTURE travel, and most of the holiday destinations in this brochure are remote areas, within under-developed countries, where events are less predictable than in the west. The unexpected is the norm in these areas, and despite painstaking planning and organisation, these adventure holidays can never be taken for granted like a normal holiday. Many of the places which we visit do not have the same quality of emergency health and safety services that we are used to in the developed world. Internal flights can be cancelled, road transport is generally uncomfortable and unreliable, and hotels often do not approach the standards of the West.

IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR THIS, YOU SHOULD NOT TRAVEL WITH US.

This unpredictability also means that the itineraries that we put forward for each of our holidays should be seen as statements of intent, rather than as contractual obligations. A variety of factors, including weather, transport difficulties and political instability, might dictate that we change any of these itineraries. The trek leader will make any changes which are necessary, after consultation with the group. Only rarely will such changes be considerable, and we will always do everything within our powers to minimise the effects of the enforced changes. We cannot be held responsible for the results of changes or delays, irrespective of how they are caused.Reason travelling with Gyan Nepalese Tourism Hub:Well there are plenty of companies in Nepal selling the same trips with various rate - I know its hard for you to decide but well what I can say to you is simply JUST TRY IT OUT, you won't regret. With several years of experience in this trade we have a confident to tell you that We make sure that your holiday will turn out to be a adventurous and exciting without any negative impact in the region.

WE GIVE YOU MORE THEN WHAT YOU EXPECT.

When To Go HE runs holidays throughout the year. For each area that we operate in, we naturally choose to go when the weather is at its most pleasant and settled. By timing our trips to coincide with the most favourable conditions, we give each group the best possible chance of enjoying good weather and achieving its objectives.When To Book To be sure of a place on your chosen trip, you should make your booking as soon as possible. Early booking is helpful to us, as there are quite often special permits which have to be obtained well in advance of the group's departure. Also, with the growing popularity of adventure travel, airline seats, especially at the busiest seasons of the year, are at a premium. For our most popular trips, you should book at least 6 months in advance.

HOW TO BOOK Before signing up for a tour we suggest you to read the detailed dossier description of the trip and, in case if you still have any confusion please feel free to contact our office.We want that your holiday should be a great fun, so while choosing the trip we advise you to see which trip is best suited to you as per your previous experience and capabilities. Once you finalised your choice, fax us a completed booking form and deposit of 25% to our office Bank Account through bank telex transfer. We also accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please note that this 25% deposit is non refundable.On receipt of your booking form, we will send you confirmation of your place, along with a detailed information about your holiday - such as; how to obtain visas, health and medical considerations, traveler's insurance application, how much money to take, equipment requirements and also general information about the country, people, climate etc.

TERMS AND CONDITIONSReservationsSpace is limited to 4-15 participants. To reserve a space on a trip, submit the booking form with a deposit 25% deposit per person by bank telex transfer to our bank account. You will be sent immediate confirmation, medical information, and other pre-departure information. The balance of the tour price must be paid through bank telex transfer of 3 weeks before the departure date.Cancellations and Refunds

CANCELLATION POLICY*If you cancel your expedition with us prior to 6 weeks before the date of departure, we will give you a 100% refund (minus any transfer fees and $20 charge)*If you cancel 6 weeks of the departure date, you will lose 25% of the total price.*If you cancel within 2 weeks of departure you will forfeit your 50% deposit.*If you cancel within 1 weeks of departure you will forfeit your 100% deposit.CANCELLED TRIPSWe reserve the right to cancel a trip due to low signup, which makes the trip economically un-feasible for us to operate. In such a case, a full refund is given. Above the Clouds is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparing for the trip, i.e. equipment, medical or visa fees.