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These days, booking through hotel reservation sites (such as Agoda, Expedia, Booking.com, etc.) can sometimes be cheaper than using local agencies. Therefore, if you choose to arrange your own hotel while booking trekking or sightseeing with us, it’s perfectly fine.

However, if you book through a reservation site, changing your stay dates or canceling suddenly might lead to complications, and refunds can take time. On the other hand, if you book through our company, you can change or cancel your stay without incurring cancellation or change fees. Additionally, some mid-range and higher hotels may offer better rates through us compared to reservation sites.

Depending on your travel preferences, you can decide whether to book your hotel independently or through us. We also provide price comparison information upon request. Please contact us for more details.

For those who wish to have a room with a bathtub

In Nepal, not all hotels offer bathtubs in their rooms. Generally, only high-end hotels have bathtubs in every room, and even mid-range hotels often do not provide them.

Due to a year-round water shortage, many high-end hotels opt not to include bathtubs in their rooms. Some hotels that do have bathtubs may not provide a plug for them, as water is often sourced from large tankers and using excessive amounts of water is not cost-effective.

Foreign guests are accustomed to having bathtubs, and when a plug is unavailable, some may try using a plastic bag as a makeshift plug to fill the bathtub, which can be inconvenient for both guests and hotels.

If having a bathtub is essential for you, especially after trekking, it’s best to book a luxury hotel where all rooms come with bathtubs.

About the color of water

In Nepal, where water is scarce year-round, many hotels either buy water by tanker or use well water. Due to the high iron content and hardness of Nepalese water, it often remains cloudy even after being filtered, and you might notice brownish water coming out of the tap.

It’s common for guests, even at luxury hotels, to find that their bathtubs fill with yellowish water, which can be unappealing. We hope you understand the challenges related to water quality in Nepal.

Power Outages 

Until the fall of 2016, Nepal experienced severe and prolonged planned power outages, with some lasting up to 16 hours a day. During this period, only luxury hotels had reliable 24-hour electricity due to their own power generators. Mid-range hotels could only provide limited electricity, and securing fuel became a significant issue, often resulting in inadequate power supply and a lack of hot showers.

This situation was often difficult for visitors from Japan to understand, which could be frustrating.

While long-term power outages were discontinued in the fall of 2016, unexpected blackouts still occur frequently. Even luxury hotels might experience temporary outages until they switch to backup power. It’s advisable to carry a small flashlight or headlamp with you.