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Trekking

"The training of our excellent Nepal staff, the kit and equipment we use, combined with a variety of off the beaten track routes, allows Ussher Tours to offer unique treks to people of all ages and varied physical fitness."

This was my philosophy when I started Ussher Tours in conjunction with Nepal Insight Trekking. With this in mind we have developed some outstanding treks, combining the beauty of unspoilt scenery, rich and diverse forests full of rhododendrons, wild orchids, magnolias, primulas and many other flowers. The bird life is exceptionally rich with over 800 species, a high proportion of which can be seen in the lowland national parks and wildlife reserves of Bardia, Chitwan, Koshi Tappu and Suklaphanta.

Food

Food on our camping trek is a good mix of European, Chinese or Nepali which is hygienically prepared using fresh ingredients bought on the trail, or carried all the way from Kathmandu. At breakfast we serve porridge or meusli, followed by toast, pancakes or fresh naan bread with eggs. At lunch it can be tuna sandwiches, chips and coleslaw or hot tibetan bread with potato curry and sardines. For dinner depending on the altitude it could be a not so spicy Nepali curry with rice and local vegetables or a hot stew with naan bread, followed by an apple turnover. If you have special dietary requirements please let us know in advance.

Camps

Our camps are always comfortable; we use roomy tents and provide portable hot water showers, seated loos, pillows, extra thick mattresses, quality sleeping bags with inner sheets, hot water bottles, folding chairs and good dining tables. Down jackets are provided for cold evenings.

We normally plan to arrive at our camp in good time so you can relax or go for a walkabout when you have a greater chance of seeing wildlife.

Visa

Nepal Visa
A tourist visiting Nepal must hold a passport (with 6 months validity from the date of entry into Nepal) with a visa.

Tourist Visa Issuing Offices
Tourist visas can be obtained for various durations from a Nepal Embassy / Consulate or Mission Offices abroad, or at the following Immigration Offices in Nepal.

Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Kakaribhitta, Jhapa District (East Nepal)
Birgunj, Parsa District (Central Nepal)
Kodari, Sindupalchok District (Northern Border)
Belhiya, Bhairahwa, Rupandehi District (West Nepal)
Jamuna, Nepalgunj, Banke District (Mid West Nepal)
Mohan, Dhangadhi, Kailali District (Far West Nepal)
Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur District (Far West Nepal)

Insurance

Please ensure that you are covered by appropriate travel insurance. If you experience difficulties we can arrange our recommended insurance package on your behalf, which covers all aspects of our Nepal Holidays.

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are compulsory but highly recommended are Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis 'C' and Hepatitis 'A'. Please also check on your polio immunisation. Consult your doctor well in advance of departure to check on any updated medical recommendations. Thomas Cook and British Airways provide an immunisation service and can be contacted for further information. The Kathmandu CIWEC Clinic website is a comprehensive and useful guide.

Fitness

Whilst our treks are walking holidays and therefore do require a reasonable level of fitness, at no stage do we go in for “route marching”. The climbs and descents are taken very gently with plenty of stops for time to enjoy the views, meet people on the trail and to look at the fascinating fauna and flora. We are normally on the trail for between 5 and 6 hours per day and will arrive at our overnight camp in good time. For the more energetic, we are always pleased to arrange an evening walkabout from the camp whilst others may wish to relax. We suggest that you do undertake some walking, to include a few ups and downs, in the 2 months prior to your holiday.

Money

Nepal The national currency of Nepal is Nepali Rupees (Rs). The exchange rate is about Rs 75 to US$ 1 or Rs 110 to £ 1. Indian Rs 1 is equal to Nepali Rs 1.60 Travellers cheques - You get a better rate of exchange for travellers cheques at banks than for cash. Bring cheques from well-known companies such as Thomas Cook and American Express.
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Photography

by Neil Eschenfelder, Utah - Dec 2008

Photography in Nepal offers perhaps the greatest diversity of subjects within a single border anywhere in the world. Nepal’s jungle lowlands offer birds, large cats, rivers that rock and rivers that roll. Views of Himalayan peaks, the world’s most spectacular, welcome you within only a day’s travel from nearly anywhere in the country. Whether you motor or trek, Nepal’s landscapes, flora and fauna stagger the imagination. Then, there is the culture. Long a crossroads, the ancient and the modern intersect in Kathmandu, home to Nepal’s largest population center. The myriad shops, temples and monasteries provide street shooting opportunities beyond compare.

Time

Flight Timing
The distance between London and Kathmandu is 5,000 nautical miles. The flight time is 12 hrs. (7 hrs 30 mins LHR/DOH & 4hrs 30 mins DOH/KTM) with a stop at Doha (the capital of Qatar). Qatar Airways operate new Airbus 300-600R and Airbus 320-200 aircraft. Gulf Air flights have a stop at Muscat.

Time Difference
Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of UK (GMT) time. Tibet is 8 hours ahead of UK (GMT) time. Bhutan is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UK (GMT) time.

Local Contact Information

Kathmandu Office
Jagdish Rai / Binod Rai
Insight Himalaya Treks
P.O.BOX 3851, Kathmandu

Tel: 977 1 5560300
Cell: 977 9851031447
Fax: 977 1 5560400
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Hotels
Godaveri Village Resort, Lalitpur
Tel: 977 1 5560675, Fax: 977 1 5560777

Hotel del' Annapurna
Tel: 977 01 4221711, Fax: 977 01 4225236

Fishtail Lodge Hotel, Pokhara
Tel: 977 61 420071, Fax: 977 61 420072

Trip Grading

Gentle: All our Tours fall under this grade which involves very little walking and mostly traveling by car, bus, plane, boat and sometimes by elephant. There will be no camping unless you are rafting for more than a day.

A gentle trek is for those who are in good health and enjoy hill walking. These treks involve walking up and down hills through well-defined trails and with days that rarely exceed 4 to 5 hrs or more than 10 km a day. You do not climb higher than 3,000m.

Kit List

Bags for packing

A big duffel bag (preferably water proof) for you main things. This will come with you on the trek and will be carried by a porter or a pack animal. If you are not sure if the bag is waterproof, put your things in plastic bin liners. This is also a good way to stop the dirty stuff mixing with the clean. Scented sheets of paper used in dryers work very well for controlling odor from dirty clothing.

Responsible Tourism

Having worked with the Gurkhas for a long time we feel that it is our personal responsibility to leave as little impact in the areas we trek as possible. We aim to help the local economy and give the porters and our crew a fair salary and look after them.

On the trek it is the guide's and the leaders responsibility to make sure that the rubbish is disposed of properly. All non-biodegradables are carried back to Kathmandu and all cooking is done on Kerosene stoves. To help the local economy we buy vegetables, rice, kerosene, chicken and sheep from the villages enroute.

FAQs

Who is Ussher Tours Clientele?
At Ussher Tours we can cater to all age groups and interests but generally speaking the majority of our clients are in their 50s and 60s who are very interested in the flora and fauna of the Himalaya and they want to trek and explore in areas of the Himalaya which are undisturbed and unspoilt. Almost all of our business is now generated by referrals from our previous clients and repeat customers.

Apart from organising very successful tailor made treks and tours we have also organised high adventure treks and climbing expeditions for the British Forces, Oxford University (OTC), etc and logistics for documentary filming such as the Land of the Tiger (BBC), Himalaya (BBC) and Search for Shangrila (Charles Allen & Mark Shand) to name a few.

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