Hiring guide and porter from Arughat
Why is it better to hire guide/porter from Arughat than Kathmandu?
Nepal alternative treks is promoting and supporting local people for sustainable tourism development in Manaslu and Ruby valley region. We have recently contracted with local guides and porters at Arughat which is main starting point for Manaslu Trekking and Tsum valley Trekking. It is benefits for both trekkers and local people. Trekkers won’t have to pay any transportation from Kathmandu to Arughat as well as food and salary for guide/ porter during travel. Just compensate them while they really work for you!
Is trekking guide mandatory for Manaslu or Tsum valley Trekking ?
As Manaslu and Tsum valley area is protected and special area by Nepal government, government registered trekking guide is compulsory to obtain permits as the rule of department of immigration- Nepal. You are recommended to hire a professional guide for authentic information, sharing local knowledge, communicating between local to translate in english and take you safely to right path to complete the trip with memorable.
Are guides government registered license holder and experienced?
Our local guides are first aid trained, government registered license holder, fluent English and Local language speaking, informative about destination and general knowledge of Nepal, Knowledgeable of local culture, local people, local tradition, religion and people’s life style.
How much guide costs and what does it includes?
We offer the best price for guide is only US $ 35 per day. It includes their all meals, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance, government tax and service charge.
What is difference between guide and guide cum porter?
We suggest hiring guide cum porter for individual clients to get support of carrying some of your luggage and guiding by same person. Guide cum porter helps you to carry maximum 10 kg., English speaking, experienced and offer at lower price.
How much guide cum porter cost and what does it include?
We offer guide cum porter is only US $ 30 per day. It includes all their meals, accommodation, wage, equipment and insurance.
How does guide cum porter carries your luggage ?
We request you to bring a back pack ( normally 60-70 liter recommended ) that fits your belongings which should be maximum 10 kg then he will manage his own bag there too.
Need porter too?
Government registered trekking guide through company is must to obtain Manaslu and Tsum valley special permit. If you need porter too. Our porters are very strong, honest, well equipped and experienced. We are specializing guide porters in this region for better information and knowledge.
Porter cost and includes?
We offer the cost for porter is only US $ 25 per day. It includes all their meals, accommodation, wage, equipment and insurance.
How much porter can carry and how does he carry my luggage ?
Porter's weight limit is 20 kg but he won't mind to carry 2-3 kg more or less. Company will provide duffle bag to carry your luggage but if you have your own back pack then it will be better .
What happened if guide/porter got accident or got sick along the trekking?
Our guide/porters have fully insurance for medical, accidental or helicopter rescue coverage. We will manage it.
How to meet our guide/porters at Arughat ?
Our guide/porter will come to meet you at the hotel at your favorable time. We will give him your name and hotel detail to find you. You can discuss about next day's plan and brief about the trip with him and meet next morning for departure to trekking. We will also provide you his phone number to contact yourself.
Any problem of stealing your valuable things, leaving at half way, begging tips, arguing wages ?
As main problem may happen for trekkers of taking guide and porters from local place, stolen trekker’s valuable things, leaving on half way, bargaining of wages in mid way, arguing for tips, poor equipments, no medical and accidental insurance, we ensure that our guides and porters are fully trustable and honesty. They are well paid, well equipped, medical and accidental insurance which covers Helicopter rescue, no bargaining of wages and not begging tips (not necessary only highly suggested). We ensure our guides and porters to assist you whole trek with warm Nepali hospitality and not arguing in unnecessary issues. We keep their guide license and citizenship with us at our office.
How do we arrange our luggage for porter to carry ?
If you are hiring a porter just for you as private then bring a 40- 50 liter back pack for a porter to carry but if you are sharing porter with another person then you will need to arrange 90- 100 liter back pack or use our company's duffle bag.
Which treks start from Arughat ?
We have been arranging local trekking guides, guide cum porter and porter from Arughat to Manaslu Trekking, Tsum valley Trekking and Tsum valley and Manaslu circuit Trekking and any trip that you customize as your preference.
Why should we take guide/porter?
You are highly suggested to take either guide/guide cum porter or porter for this trekking for four important reasons as below:
- You will get authentic and full information about the trip.
- You will not miss the trail.
- You can book the rooms in advance via phone or send him earlier.
- You can get his assistance for communicating to local people or us for any urgency if you get high altitude sick or accident along the trekking.
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