If your country has an embassy/consulate in Kathmandu, register with them before you trek and record the details of rescue process. If your country does not have an embassy or consulate in Kathmandu and you are trekking on your own, you will have trouble getting rescued unless you arrange something in advance. Make sure to check this with your travel insurance scheme; you can now buy helicopter rescue insurance in Kathmandu

There are two Trekkers' Aid Posts operated by Himalayan Rescue Association as follows:

EVEREST AREA
At Pheriche on the main trail to Everest Base Camp, one day north of Thyanboche. This Aid Post is well equipped and staffed by two Western doctors during the main trekking season. Trekkers intending to go to Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp are advised to contact the Pheriche Aid Post.

MANANG AREA
At Manang village in Manang. The Aid Post is well noticeable and has a sign posted. Regular talks on dangers of altitude sickness are given here every alternate day during trekking season. The Aid Post is staffed by a Western doctor. Trekkers intending to cross Thorong La Pass and visiting the surrounding areas are advised to contact the HRA aid post either at Chindi or at Manang.

Medical Rescue Transport and Communication Facilities

1. EVEREST AND KANCHENJUNGA TREKS
A small hospital and airstrip at Jiri, Phaplu and Khunde (Syangboche). Similarly a medical facility operated by Himalayan Rescue Association is situated at Pheriche. There are also radio station at Chainpur, Khandhari, Taplejung, Phidim, Bhojpur, Terhathum, Dhankuta, Dharan, Illam, Chandra-gadhi, Jiri, Namche Bazaar, Thayangboche, Pheriche, Lobuche and Salleri,

2. HELAMBU, GOSAIKUNDA AND LANGTANG
Modern medical facilities are not available in the Helambu area. For Gosaikunda and Langtang, there is a government hospital at Trishuli Bazaar and a dispensary at Dhunche. There is also radio and telephone link to Kathmandu at Trishuli Bazaar. An airstrip is located near Kyangjin in Langtang Valley. The other two radio stations are on the Bhote Koshi at Rasuwa Gadhi on the Tibetan Border and in Dhunche.

3. AROUND POKHARA, LAMJUNG, JOMSOM, MUKTINATH & MANANG
Pokhara has an all weather airport, telecommunication network and a modern hospital. District hospitals are located in Baglung, Besisahar, and Jomsom. There is a Trekker's Aid post run by the Himalayan Rescue Association in Manang. Additionally a small government dispensary at Hongde and Chame, the headquarter of Manang district also serve both foreigners and locals. Airstrips are located at Jomsom, Hongde and Balewa of Baglung. There are radio stations at Chame, Kusma, Baglung, Beni and Jomsom.

There are also radio stations at Gorkha and Besisahar. A government hospital is located in Gorkha. The united Mission to Nepal runs a hospital at Ampipal of Gorkha.

4. JUMLA & RARA
Airstrips are located in Dhorpatan, Jumla and Simikot. There is a government hospital and a radio station Jumla. A dispensary is run at Gumgadi.

Mountaineering Adventure for Non-Climbers
For the more adventurous traveler, there are 18 minor peaks open for Alpine climbing under the Nepal Mountaineering Association. The climbing of these peaks is controlled under the rules and regulations formulated by this Association. Detailed information and application for climbing permits are available from the Association's office or contact us. Please note that in most require snow and ice climbing experience we provide qualified and trained climbing guides to take non-climbers for convenience, safety and expected successes. By Himalayan standards, these are considered minor peaks, but in fact some of them provide relatively challenging snow and ice climbing of high standard, and more so in Winter. The royalty for these peaks ranges from US$ 350.00 to US$ 600.00 depending on the particular peak for up to 12 member climbing team.

Peaks currently open for trekking and other groups are as follows:

Name of the peaks and heights in meters

Garbage deposit for NMA Peaks
An amount of US$250.00 should be deposited to Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) as garbage deposit to get permit to all NMA peaks. The refund shall be made as per the provisions made by NMA.

Trekking permit:
Trekking permit is not essential for the general trekking areas such as the Annapurna, Everest and Langtang treks. However, conservation fees are required for these national parks. A valid permit is required for certain areas as follows which we will obtain upon your arrival. We will require two working days and two passports size photographs.

1. Lower Dolpa and Kanchenjunga – Equivalent to USD 10 per person per week for the first four weeks and USD 20 per week thereafter.
2. Manaslu – USD 90 per person per week for trekking during September – November and USD 75 per week during December – August.
3. Humla (Simikot) – USD 90 for the first seven days and USD 15 per day thereafter.
4. Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa – USD 700 per person for the first 10 days and USD 70 per person per day thereafter.

Some Useful Suggestions
During your trekking sojourn in the hills and the mountains of Nepal you should be aware and remember that you are traveling back in time and into the wilderness not usually frequented by many foreigners and away from normal policing. Although the people of the hills of Nepal are exceptionally hospitable, honest and friendly by any standards, the possibilities of some trekkers encountering bad elements who take advantage of foreigners cannot be eliminated. It would be wise to exercise the following basic rules as regards. Security and safety during your trekking: Trekking organized through recognized Trekking Agent ensures comfort and convenience, safety and security and greatly affords the unique experience. This approach to trekking not only prevents you from any unforeseen hazards and accidents but also provide educational information and rewarding experiences on the mountains, people and in rural Nepal.  All foreign nationals are required by law to pay their hotel, travel, and trekking agents’ bill in foreign currency. Exchange your money through authorized banks/money changers only. Insist on a receipt when exchanging your money and retain all exchange receipts with you. Littering mars the purity of environment. Avoid the use of non-biodegradable items as mush as possible. Your attempts to burn oddments and carry out the unburnable ones will be a great help in the efforts to conserve the environment.  Avoid dispute with local people, most particularly when you are alone. Avoid drunkards and lunatics.  Do not encourage beggars by giving them money or other articles. Be most economical with all fuel. Avoid hot showers which use firewood and discourage campfires. Avoid lodges using firewood and insist on use of kerosene for cooking to Trekking Agents. We strongly recommend that you take out a personal travel insurance to cover against illness, accidents, loss and theft of items and materials, travel alterations and deviations, rescues and evacuations.