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- Ace the Himalaya
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 30
- Age range 5 to 80
Highlights
- Arrive and relax at a Kathmandu hotel
- Travel to Gorkha's earthquake-hit villages
- Help rebuild homes with local materials
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with cultural show
- Depart from Kathmandu's international airport
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive at Tribhuvan International airport (1,400 m)
- Day 2 Drive to Gorkha Village
- Day 3-6 to 6 - The Rebuilding Activities in the Village
- Day 7 Drive Back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner
- Day 8 Transfer to the airport for your final departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
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Ace the Himalaya
Number of tours
49
Age Range
5 to 80 years old
Ace the Himalaya has meticulously created unique outdoor adventure journeys...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- PNpeter· November 2nd, 2016Ace the Himalaya tour group was fantastic. This tour was not to climb mountains but as a volunteer group to build houses after the recent earthquake. We spent a week up in the Gorka Valley camped on a hillside digging ditches, carrying bricks other labour during the day and having a great time at night. A lot of fun. We got to know the locals quite well and they are beautiful, genuine people doing it pretty tough. The kids were great and had some fun with us and the setting was absolutely magic. They are a resilient and happy lot the Nepalis. If you get the chance highly recommend this tour.Show moreTrip date: November 2015
- EWElizabeth· November 1st, 2016This was a fantastic trip, superbly organised and so efficient. The guides were so knowledge and the whole team were a joy to be with. When I come back to Nepal I will be using Ace the Himalaya as my preferred and only company to deal with. It was excellent value for money and I couldn't fault the trip in any way.Show moreTrip date: December 2015
- DODavid· October 28th, 2016ACE the Himalaya has over the years organised multiple adventures for myself, my partner and friends. This is because ACE is organised and understands your needs. They have excellent tour guides and can offer solutions if something untoward occurs. They were still able to still manage an adventure trip for 13 of us during the 2015 oil/gas embargo by India.Show more
Trip date: October 2015
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017What immunizations will I need?
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Traveler•Written May 2017No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Nepal, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus.
We also recommend:
· A dental check-up prior to travelling.
· That you know your blood group in case of emergency.
If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tours?
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Traveler•Written May 2017Here are some documents that you will need to carry with you:
· Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour (Keep a separate photocopy)
· Travel insurance (Keep a separate photocopy)
· Cash and Traveller’s Cheques (Keep numbers and proof of purchase separately)
· Flight tickets
· Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017Are the Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?
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Traveler•Written May 2017Our company insures all our staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017How much additional money do I need per day?
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Traveler•Written May 2017You don’t need much money in the village. You need to change the USD in Kathmandu into local currency before going into the village or the mountains. You can change the money easily from the banks and money exchange counters nearby your hotels.
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017How is toilet facility in the village?
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Traveler•Written May 2017During your stay in a tented camp in village, we will provide you a common tented toilet. While in Kathmandu, the hotel will offer the room with attached toilet and bathroom.
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017What are the bathing and laundry facilities like in the village?
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Traveler•Written May 2017In the village area, there are no private facilities for bathing and washing clothes. There are spring water creeks, rivers and communal water source available for bathing and washing. While in Kathmandu, the hotel offers the attached bathroom with hot and cold water.
We will provide the shower tent for those who want to have private shower near by the camp especially for our female volunteers. Depending on the weather our kitchen team will prepare the bucket of hot water for the shower.
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017Do I need to tip my guide and driver? How much would that be?
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Traveler•Written May 2017Tips are always expected. It is a small gesture of thanks to the field staff towards the end of the tour.
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017Is there any electricity/communication/Internet while we are in the village?
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Traveler•Written May 2017Only recently has the village started receiving electricity but after the deadly earthquake the hydropower has been damaged and charging facilities are not possible in the village of Gorkha. But the local authority is trying their best to repair the damaged so they can offer electricity to the village. Our guide will have the local mobile phone with him and he will be in contact with us frequently.
In Kathmandu, the hotel provides the free Wi-Fi service and electricity.
During the trek, the local mobile phones work almost every day. Some towns do offer the Internet service but you have to pay for it. The electricity charging facilities are available in Annapurna trekking route. We also recommend our volunteers to buy an NCELL Sim Card so that they can use internet and phone calls from their own mobile phone. USD 50 is sufficient for this entire trip. Our guide from Ace the Himalaya will be more than happy to make this arrangement for you so please do coordinate.
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017Do your guides have Tour guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center?
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Traveler•Written May 2017Yes, they have all received a 45-days training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). Please check our Guides Profiles and Training Certificates.
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Asked on May 23rd, 2017What is the language preference?
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Traveler•Written May 2017The main language is Nepali. English is the official second language of Nepal, but despite this, young students in the village speak only broken English, and the older generations will not speak at all. It is for this reason that we recommend you learn some basic Nepali phrases before arriving in the village. It will help you communicate and get to know the villagers, as well as explain basic rules in your workshops.
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