Tourist Safety in Nepal
The royal massacre and the declaration of a state of emergency in 2001, focussed post 9/11 world attention on guerilla warfare in this "peaceful Shangri-La in the Himalayas". Travel advisories of many jittery nations helped reduce tourism by 70%. Locked in stalemate with the Nepalese army, the rebel Maoist insurgents - the "People's Liberation Army" - now rely on intimidation and extortion for recruitment and finance.
We have traveled throughout the "troubles" knowing the Maoist policy of not targeting trekkers, other than soliciting small "donations". They issue receipts! To the trekker in the Himalaya, the Maoists are more an inconvenience than a danger. Our guests have never felt threatened or unsafe. Having fewer tourists on the trails has been as a bonus. Fortunately for the many thousand Nepalese dependent on tourism, the number of visitors is increasing as the "truth" gets out. We actually factor the Maoist "tax" into our trip budgets!
Air Travel to Nepal
The insurgency has affected air travel to Nepal in two main ways:
- Fewer airlines fly to Nepal
- The traffic congestion of a few years ago is gone
There is no longer the urgency to book (i.e. buy) tickets so long in advance. Airfares continue to inch up worldwide, but economy class fares (from Vancouver, including stop over hotels) are available for $2375 cdn, as of spring 2007. We still recommend purchasing tickets as soon as possible to guarantee your passage.
We would be happy to assist your travel planning in any way possible. Our agent: Journeys International
is very familiar with our trips and can service your ticketing and insurance needs. The telephone # is local (250) 752-5775 or toll free 1-888-601-8747. Whatever flight arrangement you choose, you will be met at the Kathmandu airport and welcomed to Nepal.
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Land Prices, airfare extra
Land prices are comprised of Moon Mountain Adventures' fee and "all other expenses". "All other expenses" is the amount you will bring with you to Nepal. Between your arrival at and departure from the Kathmandu airport, this amount will comfortably cover ALL trip expenses, i.e. visas, permits and taxes; meals and accommodation (based on double occupancy); domestic air and bus transportation; airport chauffeur; guide and porter wages; their insurance policies & tips. We will all be paying as we go. Handling and exchanging local currency enhances the independence and cultural interplay of your journey.
All prices are in Canadian dollars.
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Moon Mountain Fees
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All other expenses
excluding airfare |
Total
(without airfare) |
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Langtang
| $1400
| $1075
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$2475 |
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Everest Jiri
| $1500
| $1800
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$3300
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Annnapurna - Gorkha
| $1500
| $1600
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$3100
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Kanchenjunga
| $1500
| $2300
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$3800
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Mera Peak
| $1500
| $2200
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$3700
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Imja Tse
| $1500
| $2200
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$3700
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Rhodo Land
| $1500
| $1700
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$3200
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Manaslu - Naar Phu
| $1500
| $2700
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$4200
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Terms & Conditions:
Group size is limited to eight participants.
The deposit (50% of Moon Mountain's service fee) is due at least 4 months prior to departure - payable by cheque or money order made out to Tom Carter / Moon Mountain Adventures.
Full payment of Moon Mountain's service fee is due 2 months prior to departure. From this point the deposit is not refundable.
Moon Mountain Adventures reserves the right to cancel a trip due to insufficient registration. We require a minimum of four (4) participants on a trip. If a trip is cancelled, deposit is refundable.
You will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and a "waiver of responsibility" form.
You will be required to have a travellers' medical policy that includes an air evacuation clause.
Climbers will be required to have a sports insurance policy.
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British Columbia
Canada, V9P 1V1
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Tel: Canada 250-954-2345
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Tourist Safety in Nepal