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As vaccination requirements change frequently, we suggest you consult your doctor at least 2 months prior to the commencement of your trip.

The major health concern on a trek is altitude related illness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). When we ascend above 2500m our bodies have to adjust to the decreasing amount of oxygen available. Everybody acclimatises at different rates, but the best strategy is to simply take your time ascending and drink plenty of fluids. Some of the symptoms of AMS include headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, shortness of breath and sleeplessness. Your leader, however, will be well trained in dealing with all aspects of AMS.

All our high altitude Treks are equipped with life saving equipments like Gammov Bag, Oxygen and a set of Medical kit as suggested in Dr. Jim Duff’s list of medicine for trekkers, but we recommend that each person also has a basic First Aid Kit of their own.

In the case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we believe will not happen; you shall be rescued by a helicopter. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back in Kathmandu.

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	Capital City: Kathmandu Population: 27,133,000 Language: Nepalease & More than a hundred regional language Currency: Nepali Rupee (Rs) Religion: 90% Hindu, 5% Area: 56,827 Sq mi B Calling Code: +977 uddh Goverment: Interim Goverment Prime Minister: Girija Prasad koirala Topography: From the World's deepest gorge 'Kali-gandaki' to highest point of earth " The Everest" ist, 3% Muslim, 2% other

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