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Allow extra time for shopping or rentals upon arrival.","1ad3a78caef4","513b63627715",{"_key":1314,"question":1315,"answer":1316},"9f1baa031d15","Do I need trekking poles?",[1317],{"_type":71,"style":62,"_key":1318,"markDefs":1319,"children":1320},"f9b9e7b5bcfc",[],[1321],{"_key":1322,"_type":68,"marks":1323,"text":1324},"7ce96e317699",[],"Highly recommended—they're invaluable for stability during long ascents and especially helpful on descents to reduce strain on your knees.","7bdfb33f4a20",{"faqItems":1327,"_key":1364,"title":1365},[1328,1340,1352],{"answer":1329,"_key":1338,"question":1339},[1330],{"children":1331,"_type":71,"style":62,"_key":1336,"markDefs":1337},[1332],{"text":1333,"_key":1334,"_type":68,"marks":1335},"USD 15-20 per person per day should be sufficient for extras like hot drinks, showers, charging, and snacks. In Kathmandu or Pokhara, budget USD 20-30 per day for meals and personal expenses. ATMs disappear after you leave the cities, so withdraw cash in Kathmandu before starting the trek.","19c41cf67cbd",[],"e8697d0630d9",[],"215ddf241af7","How much cash should I carry on the trek?",{"_key":1341,"question":1342,"answer":1343},"c5bee2cc8216","Is tipping expected?",[1344],{"style":62,"_key":1345,"markDefs":1346,"children":1347,"_type":71},"622a79962b87",[],[1348],{"_type":68,"marks":1349,"text":1350,"_key":1351},[],"Yes—tipping is customary in Nepal and reflects your satisfaction with the service. As a general guideline, allocate at least 10% of your total trek cost for tipping guides and porters. Detailed recommendations will be provided during the pre-trip briefing in Kathmandu.","d15b874e6742",{"question":1353,"answer":1354,"_key":1363},"Will there be Wi-Fi or phone signal?",[1355],{"markDefs":1356,"children":1357,"_type":71,"style":62,"_key":1362},[],[1358],{"marks":1359,"text":1360,"_key":1361,"_type":68},[],"Most teahouses offer Wi-Fi for an additional cost. Mobile phone signal (Nepal Telecom and Ncell) is available in many areas along the circuit, though it becomes patchy at higher elevations. Expect limited connectivity above 3,000m.","440baae4e444","f3525a36c6bd","92d2dbf4729b","1ea40c6ebfea","LOGISTICS & MONEY",{"title":1367,"faqItems":1368,"_key":1410},"GUIDES, PORTERS & SAFETY",[1369,1381,1393],{"_key":1370,"question":1371,"answer":1372},"b560949d4e3f","What's the guide-to-client ratio?",[1373],{"style":62,"_key":1374,"markDefs":1375,"children":1376,"_type":71},"1d028d77ab80",[],[1377],{"marks":1378,"text":1379,"_key":1380,"_type":68},[],"One guide for groups of up to 7 participants. For groups over 7, we add an associate guide. Additional guides may be allocated based on group size.","40fc18ab56c1",{"_key":1382,"question":1383,"answer":1384},"ede1a57aadbe","How much will my porter carry?",[1385],{"_type":71,"style":62,"_key":1386,"markDefs":1387,"children":1388},"9776bdfb8d3c",[],[1389],{"_type":68,"marks":1390,"text":1391,"_key":1392},[],"One porter is provided for every two clients, carrying a maximum of 25kg (55 lbs) total—that's 12.5kg (27.56 lbs) per client. You'll receive a complimentary 70-80 liter duffel bag for items the porter will carry. Your daypack (30-40 liters recommended) stays with you for personal items like camera, water, and sun cream.","c5e7f2e75398",{"_key":1394,"question":1395,"answer":1396},"ef4b9f820687","Is travel insurance compulsory?",[1397],{"markDefs":1398,"children":1401,"_type":71,"style":62,"_key":1409},[1399],{"href":276,"_key":1400,"_type":1283},"ba681ad28385",[1402,1406],{"marks":1403,"text":1404,"_key":1405,"_type":68},[],"Yes—travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage for the maximum elevation of the trek is mandatory. Insurance should also cover trip cancellations, medical costs, and loss or damage to belongings. We recommend ","8f508105eeec",{"text":1278,"_key":1407,"_type":68,"marks":1408},"4f6d948536ff",[1400],"f70bbd0006ff","fc498fa757e0",{"title":1412,"faqItems":1413,"_key":1438},"PERMITS & LOGISTICS",[1414,1426],{"question":1415,"answer":1416,"_key":1425},"What permits do I need?",[1417],{"children":1418,"_type":71,"style":62,"_key":1423,"markDefs":1424},[1419],{"marks":1420,"text":1421,"_key":1422,"_type":68},[],"You'll need an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card—both are included in your trip cost and arranged by us.","3d2ba4c95c37","dee5ba3fd0d4",[],"a2d3973298e9",{"answer":1427,"_key":1436,"question":1437},[1428],{"children":1429,"_type":71,"style":62,"_key":1434,"markDefs":1435},[1430],{"_type":68,"marks":1431,"text":1432,"_key":1433},[],"Private 4WD vehicle from Kathmandu to the trailhead at Dharapani. For certain road sections (Jomsom to Tatopani), we use local shared 4WD or bus, or private vehicles for larger groups. Return journey uses a mix of private tourist vehicles and tourist bus back to Kathmandu.","a3c0acb589a5","7298cd5afe06",[],"fe01e388b7ad","How do we reach the trailhead and get back?","f9c80620317a"]