What immunizations will I need?

No 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.

What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tours?

Here 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

Are the Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

Our company insures all our staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.

How much additional money do I need per day?

You don’t need much money in the village. Depending on your spending habit, on the trek, it is recommended to carry from USD 20 to 25 for lunch, dinner and water for a day. 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.

How is toilet facility in the village?

During your stay in a tented camp in village, we will provide you a common tented toilet. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the hotel will offer the room with attached toilet and bathroom. During the trekking in Annapurna the common toilets are available at the lodges.

What are the bathing and laundry facilities like in the village and in Trekking?

In the village area there are no private facilities for bathing and washing clothes. We will provide the shower tent for those who want to have private shower in village 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. There are spring water creeks, rivers and communal water source available for bathing and washing. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara the hotel offers the attached bathroom with hot and cold water. While in the Annapurna trek, the lodges offer common toilet and bathroom with hot and cold shower.

Do I need to tip my guide and driver? How much would that be?

Tips are always expected. It is a small gesture of thanks to the field staff towards the end of the tour.

Is there any electricity/communication/Internet while we are in the village?

Only 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 and Pokhara 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.

Do your guides have Tour guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center?

Yes, they have all received a 45-day 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

What is the language preference?

The 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.

Rebuild Nepal and Annapurna Trek Program

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Operator: Ace the Himalaya
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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
All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu
Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 2
Kathmandu to Gorkha Villages
Kathmandu to Gorkha Villages
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit earthquake-affected villages in Gorkha region
Landmarks
Gorkha
Days 3 - 6
Gorkha Villages Rebuilding Activities
Gorkha Villages Rebuilding Activities
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- House rebuilding activities (carrying materials, mixing cement, painting walls)
- Material salvage and inspection of damaged houses for reusable resources
Day 7
Gorkha Villages to Pokhara
Gorkha Villages to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Pokhara
Day 8
Pokhara to Ulleri Trek Start
Pokhara to Ulleri Trek Start
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Ulleri village along rivers and through Nepali villages
Landmarks
Nayapul
Ulleri
Day 9
Ulleri to Ghorepani Trek
Ulleri to Ghorepani Trek
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani through oak and rhododendron forests
Landmarks
Ghorepani
Day 10
Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Ghandruk
Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Ghandruk
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike to Poon Hill
- Trek from Ghorepani to Ghandruk through pine and rhododendron forests
Landmarks
Poon Hill
Ghandruk
Day 11
Ghandruk to Nayapul Trek End
Ghandruk to Nayapul Trek End
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul
Landmarks
Ghandruk
Day 12
Pokhara to Kathmandu Farewell
Pokhara to Kathmandu Farewell
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance show)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance
Day 13
Departure from Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

Landmarks
Gorkha

Landmarks
Pokhara

Landmarks
Nayapul
Ulleri

Landmarks
Ghorepani

Landmarks
Poon Hill
Ghandruk

Landmarks
Ghandruk

Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

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Rating: 4.6 (163 reviews)
Response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
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4.6

Aerin5.0•September 2025
Honestly I was a bit sceptical given all the glowing reviews and all the fake reviews that seem to be out there these...
Honestly I was a bit sceptical given all the glowing reviews and all the fake reviews that seem to be out there these days, but ACE were truely fantastic. I arrived in Nepal just after the riots during the final day of lockdown and it was very calm and peaceful. Everyone was very happy to see tourists and the place was very clean. I was supposed to do the Everest Base Camp trek but bad weather cancelled all flights including helicpoters to Lukla, so our group decided to do ABC instead. Throughout the process both Sujan in the office and our guide Ram were very professional and made sure we understood all the options. They picked me up from the airport even though I arrived early and was staying at a different hotel, and then picked me up again to transfer me to the group trek hotel. What I really liked about ACE, and the main reasons I chose them was that they are a local company with extremely experienced guides (15+ years), but also they actually include things that many of the other big operators like Intrepid and G do not, like nearly all meals, as much filtered water as we wanted as well as hot drinks. This to me made a huge difference overall. The food was also varied and actually very good at all the teahouses. It certainly wasnt Dal Bhat every meal. It was at times even too much food. I think I actually put on weight during the trek. The porters were also always friendly and smiling, helping out with food and filtered water. The trek itself was more geueling than I anticipated with a lot of stairs and a lot of up and down compared to Everest, but we had clear days and excellent mountain views at the top. Seriously, if you are looking for value for money and a professional local operator you will not go wrong choosing ACE.Show more
Anonymous5.0•January 2023
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher....
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher. The organisation right from the start was excellent. Everything worked like clockwork throughout. The pre-trek briefing prepared us for the trip and the Kathmandu hotel was first class. The Porters actually did the hard work and seemed to make it look easy! For me though the guy who really made it an extraordinary adventure was our Guide: Milan. Nothing was too much trouble, he coaxed and cajoled us when the going was tougher and set a pace that meant that we all made Base Camp. Absolutely one of the nice guys! Fab company and fab crew!Show more
Anonymous5.0•January 2023
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base...
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp in October 2022 with Ace the Himalaya, we were so blessed to have Pasang Dawa Sherpa as our guide! Pasang was absolutely amazing! He not only led us every step of the way, but he was always so positive and encouraging. Pasang literally guided us from our hotel in Katmandu, riding with us on the long, winding road to Manthali for the flight to Lukla, then following our trek to Everest Base Camp, and Mt. Kalapathar, he remained with us all the way back to Kathmandu. The following day, we met with him for a celebratory dinner, and he presented us with special certificates for completing the trek successfully. During the trek, Pasang took care of all arrangements, even helping serve our meals and making sure we all remained healthy and acclimatized to the high altitude trekking. Pasang is such a friendly, humble man, but he always took charge of everything, and every village we came to he was so well known and respected by everyone. Pasang had a great sense of humor and an unlimited knowledge of the mountains, the cultures, the religions, and the history of the Khumbu Region we were hiking through. He was such a great guide in every way, and I would feel so privileged to follow his lead again when I make my next trip to Nepal. Larry ComptonShow more

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Asked on May 23rd, 2017
What immunizations will I need?
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  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  No 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.
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tours?
Travel Support
Visa
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Here 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
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
Are the Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?
Operator
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Our company insures all our staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
How much additional money do I need per day?
Meals
Price / Availability
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  You don’t need much money in the village. Depending on your spending habit, on the trek, it is recommended to carry from USD 20 to 25 for lunch, dinner and water for a day. 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.
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
How is toilet facility in the village?
Other
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  During your stay in a tented camp in village, we will provide you a common tented toilet. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the hotel will offer the room with attached toilet and bathroom. During the trekking in Annapurna the common toilets are available at the lodges.
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
What are the bathing and laundry facilities like in the village and in Trekking?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  In the village area there are no private facilities for bathing and washing clothes. We will provide the shower tent for those who want to have private shower in village 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.
  
  There are spring water creeks, rivers and communal water source available for bathing and washing. While in Kathmandu and Pokhara the hotel offers the attached bathroom with hot and cold water.
  
  While in the Annapurna trek, the lodges offer common toilet and bathroom with hot and cold shower.
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
Do I need to tip my guide and driver? How much would that be?
Other
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Tips are always expected. It is a small gesture of thanks to the field staff towards the end of the tour.
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
Is there any electricity/communication/Internet while we are in the village?
Other
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Only 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 and Pokhara 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.
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
Do your guides have Tour guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center?
Operator
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Yes, they have all received a 45-day 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
D
Dale
Asked on May 23rd, 2017
What is the language preference?
Other
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  The 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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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before September 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Ace the Himalaya. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Ace the Himalaya will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Ace the Himalaya" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Ace the Himalaya. Please familiarize yourself with the Ace the Himalaya payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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Ulleri to Ghorepani Trek

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Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Ghandruk

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Ghandruk to Nayapul Trek End

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Pokhara to Kathmandu Farewell

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