Everyone traveling into Nepal is required to have a fully valid passport with at least six months of validity. Along with the passport, it is mandatory to have a valid [...]

Customs: All baggage must be declared and cleared through customs on arrival at the entry point. Personal effects are permitted free entry. Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) without any [...]

Rugged Trails Nepal: Complete Responsible Travel Policy

Travel in the Himalayas is a privilege. To protect the fragile environments and rich traditions of Nepal, we ask our guests to commit [...]

The Himalayas act as the "Third Pole" of planet Earth, holding the world's third-largest concentration of snow and ice. However, high-altitude regions in Nepal are warming faster than the [...]

Health, Safety & Medical Guide for Nepal

Nepal offers excellent modern medical care in major urban hubs, but trekking in remote Himalayan regions requires preparation, proper insurance, and [...]