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IMT offers our clients a unique, individually designed and professionally guided opportunity to experience the excitement and adventure of trekking and climbing in the most spectacular mountains in the world: the Himalaya of Nepal. We strive for equal economic partnership with our Sherpa guides. EMBARK ON A SPECTACULAR HIMALAYAN JOURNEY Up HEALING IN THE HIMALAYAS: A TREK OF DISCOVERY THROUGH THE LANGTANG REGION Join world-renowned experts on a journey of healing and discovery, exploring Nepal's rich biodiversity of medicinal plants and mushrooms; with hands-on workshops, cultural immersion, and stunning landscapes. Limited seats open. Learn More Sign Up Now About Nepal Nepal is a landlocked country bordered by Tibet and China to the north and India to the east, west, and south. Although it is a small country, Nepal contains the greatest variation in altitude on Earth, from the lowland plains and jungles of the Tarai in the south, to the Himalayas and Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, in the north. The origin of the word Himalaya comes from Sanskrit and means “Abode of Snow.” As one of the most bio-diverse regions, Nepal is a treasure trove of animals, birds, medicinal plants, flowers, and fungi. Similarly, Nepal’s many cultures represent over 120 distinct ethnic and linguistic groups, each contributing to a rich and fascinating kaleidoscope of spiritual practices, history, and art. Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu is steeped in history, architecture, and religious significance. About Us Who We Are IMT specializes in providing custom designed and professionally guided treks in the Himalayas of Nepal with a special focus on the ecology, mycology, and biodiversity of the Khumbu. Learn More Expeditions IMT’s expeditions to the Khumbu offer a unique opportunity to trek in the world’s most spectacular mountains while discovering the extraordinary world of mushrooms in the region. Learn More Blog Read about what the international media are saying about IMT’s treks. Learn More Meet Your Guides Sonam Jangbu Sherpa Director, International Mountain Trekking, Inc. Phinjo Sherpa Senior High Altitude Mountain Guide Lhakpa Nuri Sherpa Senior High Altitude Mountain Guide Phu Chiri Sherpa Senior High Altitude Mountain Guide Pasang Tenjing Sherpa Senior High Altitude Mountain Guide Learn More "A 21-day trek through the Himalayas of Nepal, including the World Heritage Site Sagarmatha National Park. Wow! I cannot believe I finally made it there ... and I'm more amazed that I survived! The IMT trek was so special and different in many ways, from other “package” excursions, primarily because of the small group size, we were able to make side trips to see and do things not actually on the itinerary, we were able to proceed at our pace—not that of the guides’ or rigid itinerary—and then got to have experiences with local people, customs, and festivals. We were invited in to homes and monasteries on several occasions. Talk about off-the-beaten-path travel! The Sherpa guides and porters that work with IMT are hand-selected and have developed very close bonds with the organizer, Richard Silber. And I have to say that the Sherpas were a very big part of what made this such a wonderful experience." Britt Bunyard, Ph.D Editor in Chief, FUNGI Magazine In the News Introducing Dr. Shiva Devkota, co-leader of IMT's upcoming trek to Langtang! Dr. Shiva Devkota, a prominent mycologist and lichenologist, will join International Mountain Trekking's July 2025 trek into Nepal's... Sep 11, 2024 1 min read 0 comments 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Mayumi Fujio to join next year's IMT trek to Langtang! IMT is excited to announce that Mayumi Fujio, a renowned fiber artist, will join IMT for our July trek to the Langtang region! Mayumi has... Sep 9, 2024 1 min read 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Outside Magazine: American Mountaineer and Filmmaker David Breashears Dies at Age 68 The pioneering climber and documentarian helped millions of people worldwide learn about Mount Everest and the Himalayas Mar 17, 2024 1 min read 0 comments 0 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 1 2 3 4 5 View More

Looking for an incredible combination of mycology, cultural exploration, and trekking in the Himalayas? IMT’s mushroom trek gives you the best of all three. Our trek takes place during peak mushroom season in the grandeur of the Annapurna region on a unique mushroom and ecological trek. Mushroom/Ecological Tour of the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas ($6,400) Sign Up Today Overview Itinerary Important Information What's Included? Frequently Asked Questions IMT Announces ECO/MUSHROOM TOUR OF THE ANNAPURNA REGION IN THE HIMALAYAS Looking for an incredible combination of mycology, cultural exploration, and trekking in the Himalayas? IMT’s mushroom trek gives you the best of all three. Our trek takes place during peak mushroom season in the grandeur of the Annapurna region on a unique mushroom and ecological trek. The Annapurna Circuit trek will feature views of many of the world’s highest mountains including Annapurna I (26,545 ft), Machhapuchhare (22,956 ft.), Nilgiri (23,166 ft.), Tilicho (23,405 ft.) and Gangpurna (24,458 ft.) This trek will continue to document the mushrooms of the Himalayas as recently described in the Washington Post. [PDF of the article ] Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu Date TBD Transfer from Tribhuvan Airport to Kathmandu Guest House. Explore the sights and sounds of Thamel, one of Kathmandu's most vibrant neighborhoods. Day 2: Tour Kathmandu Date TBD We wake before dawn for an early morning visit to Kathmandu's holiest site, Swayambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple). After a tour of the temple grounds, we enjoy a comfortable guided walk back through Kathmandu and return to Kathmandu Guest House for breakfast. After breakfast, we explore historic Kathmandu with our private guide. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at Kathmandu Guest House. Day 3: Kathmandu to Besihahar D ate TBD Jeep Ride 180 KM (6-7 hrs) | Lunch: Riverside Spring, Kurintar Day 4: Besishahar to Khudi/BahunDanda D ate TBD Besishahar to Khudi/BahunDanda (1310m) about 14km easy hiking | Lunch: Ngadi Day 5: Jagat D ate TBD Jagat (1300) 13 km hiking | Lunch: Syange Day 6: Bagarchaap D ate TBD Bagarchaap (2160 m) 15 km hiking (FORAY) | Lunch: Chyamchey Day 7: Chame July 20 Chame (2670m) 13 km hiking– (FORAY) | Lunch: Koto Day 8: Lower Pisang D ate TBD Lower Pisang (3200 m) 14.5 km hiking (FORAY) | Lunch: Dhukur Pokhari Day 9: Manang D ate TBD Manang (3540m) 15 km hiking: (FORAY)| Lunch: XXXXXX Day 10: Acclimatization Day — Manang D ate TBD Manang – Acclimatization day; Short hiking to Milarepa Cave and Monastery (4100 m) or other surrounding forests – including FORAY on the way Day 11: Yak Kharka D ate TBD Yak Kharka (4200 m) 10.4 km hiking (FORAY)|, overnight Guest house/tea house Day 12: Throngla Phedi D ate TBD Throngla Phedi (4525 m) 7.3 km hiking | Lunch: Throngla Phedi Day 13: Muktinath via Throng La Pass D ate TBD Muktinath (3760 m) via Throng La Pass (5450 m) 15 km hiking| Lunch: Visit Monastery and overnight in Muktinath Day 14: Tour Muktinath D ate TBD Tour the Muktinath temple along with local sites such as the 108 taps. Day 15: Helicopter to Kathmandu D ate TBD Morning helicopter flight to Kathmandu and free day in Kathmandu Day 16: Free Day in Kathmandu D ate TBD Free day in Kathmandu Day 17: Depart Kathmandu for Home D ate TBD Transfer from Kathmandu Guest House to Tribhuvan International Airport for your return flight home. Essential Information for Participants This information should answer many of your questions and is designed to guide you in preparing for your expedition to Everest Base Camp. First and foremost, please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about your gear, training, inoculations, travel, or trekking logistics. My mobile phone number is 202-255-1191 and my email address is rsilber@imt-nepal.com . We are excited you have chosen International Mountain Trekking to experience the spectacular Khumbu region located in the Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal. On an IMT trek, you will have the opportunity to visit Sherpa communities, enjoy traditional meals with Sherpa families, visit historic Buddhist monasteries and engage with the latest scientific discoveries in the region in a way not offered by other trekking companies. This letter will address the details of the trek, including the safety and COVID-19 protocol during your time in Nepal. We have strong connections with Nepal’s Embassy here in Washington, and we are in regular contact with them to have the latest details on conditions in and traveling to Nepal. 1) Pre-Trip Preparation and Travel NEPAL ENTRY PROTOCOL: Nepal has returned to its pre-Covid policy of issuing tourist visas at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Airport. Therefore, you will obtain your 30-day tourist visa as you make your way through customs at Tribhuvan Airport. Here are the steps you will take upon entry to the airport: You will enter a line to have your passport checked and to verify that you are vaccinated for COVID-19 or that you have a negative PCR COVID test result. The COVID test is not required if you have proof of vaccination (completed at least 14 days prior to entering Nepal). Upon exiting this line, you will begin the process of getting your 30-day tourist visa. After exiting the first line, go to the right side of the immigration room to fill out a form for a 30-day tourist visa on one of several visa kiosk machines. The machines are not connected to a printer, so once you have completed the form, use your phone to take a photo of your completed application. If you are able to connect to the airport wifi, you can also use your phone to fill in the form. When the form is completed, go to the payment counter at the left. Upon giving 50 dollars as payment, you will receive a receipt for your visa payment. Present that receipt with your passport and boarding pass to the immigration booths at the front of the room and you will pass through immigration control. Once passing immigration, go down one level to the baggage claim room. Collect your baggage at the baggage and head outside. You will be greeted for pickup outside of the airport’s main doors. Look for the IMT Banner. Your escort will be among the line of other individuals waiting to greet arrivals. Namaste! Welcome to Nepal! You are staying at the Kathmandu Guest House Saat Ghumti Marg 16, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal Phone: +977 1-4700800 FLIGHT INFORMATION: We strongly encourage you to book your travel with IMT’s travel agent, Sylvia Berman at Poste Haste Travel. Silvia and her staff are experienced in arranging travel to and from Nepal. Please contact her at 954-253-6445 or email: sylvia@posthastetravel.com . TRAINING: The trek requires participants to be in excellent physical shape. Your focus while training should be on building cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, core strength, and stamina. BAGGAGE: We recommend that you use your daypack as a carry-on bag and that you check one rolling suitcase. When you arrive at the hotel, we will provide you with your own IMT duffel which you will use on the trek and is yours to take home. Please bring a few items of clothing in your carry-on day pack in the event your larger bag is delayed. Don’t forget your passport, cash and the medications you require during your travel. Please take a photograph of your passport with and store it in your phone to have a record of it in the event of loss. Please check your luggage from your departing airport all the way through to Kathmandu. Use TSA-approved locks to secure your luggage so that they can be opened, if necessary, by airport security. EXTRA MONEY: How much additional cash to bring is an individual decision. We suggest that you have at least $800 to spend for gifts, tips for your guides and porters and any additional meals outside of the itinerary. In Kathmandu you can use your credit card and a debit card to obtain Nepali rupees. It is difficult to change money once the trek starts. IMT’s TIP POLICY: We will collect a tip pool in U.S. currency. We ask IMT’s clients to each contribute $300. We will collect this tip pool in Kathmandu and distribute it at the conclusion of the trip as a thank you gift to the dedicated people who will be helping us along the way. This group will include our Sherpa guides, porters, and hotel staff. You may also provide an additional tip to your guides, porters, drivers and hotel personnel if you so choose. TRAVEL AND MEDICAL EVACUATION INSURANCE: IMT requires you to (1) purchase trip cancellation and (2) medical evacuation coverage for the duration of your trek. Within 20 days of making your initial deposit to IMT, please contact Global Rescue , 617-459-4200. Let them know you are an IMT client as they are familiar with our insurance requirements. COVID VACCINATION: For the safety of yourself, other participants, and the citizens of Nepal, all participants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (vaccination and appropriate booster). All IMT guides, porters, drivers, and hotel personnel that you will interact with on the trek are vaccinated against COVID-19. IMMUNIZATION CHECKLIST: Along with your required Covid-19 vaccination and booster, please consult your physician or check the Center for Disease Control Website at www.cdc.gov . Consistent with the current CDC guidelines, you should obtain the following inoculations: COVID-19 vaccination and booster vaccination (required). Tetanus-Diphtheria – You should already have. Do you need a booster? Polio -You should already have. Do you need a booster? MMR -You should already have. Do you need a booster? Meningitis – Recommended. Consult your physician. Hepatitis A – Recommended. Consult your physician. Hepatitis B – Recommended. Consult your physician. Typhoid – Recommended. The tablet form, Vivotif, is good for five years. Rabies — Recommended. There are two rabies vaccines available in the United States. If you or your physician are uncertain, please check the Center for Disease Control Website at www.cdc.gov . ALTITUDE PROTOCOL: The itinerary is carefully designed to include acclimation days in order for you to comfortably adjust to the increasing altitude on the trek. Our licensed guides are trained to recognize and treat varying forms of altitude sickness. Here is a link to an excellent article published by the Wilderness Medical Society with updated Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Altitude Illness. We suggest that you keep this article as a reference before the start of the trek. REQUIRED MEDICATIONS: YOU SHOULD BRING THE FOLLOWING Antibiotic for upper respiratory problems (Zithromax Z-Pak) Antibiotic for GI problems (Cipro and/or Z-Pak) Diamox (acetazolamide) for acclimatization (125 mg tabs recommended, enough for a week) Sleep-aids for the first few days of jet lag Nifedipine (for pulmonary edema, the 30 mg time release x 2 tablets) and dexamethasone (for cerebral edema, 4 mg x 10 tablets) NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS WE RECOMMEND Several Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits Imodium for diarrhea Pepto Bismol (tablets recommended) Throat lozenges Wet wipes and personal body wipes Hand sanitizer Lip balm Broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) CLOTHING, TREKKING GEAR, EYEWEAR: Please review the clothing and trekking equipment list on IMT’s website. For much of the trek you will be above tree line, potentially on snow. During the approach to Everest Base Camp, you will be exposed to higher rates of UV light and glare from ice sheets. Good eyewear is important, therefore, to both protect your eyes and to enhance your visual experience of the Khumbu. There are several different brands for you to consider. For those in need of prescription sport eyewear, we recommend contacting Opticus in Lyons, Colorado to either swap out prescription lenses in your frames or to purchase frames and prescription lenses from them. COSTS INCLUDED IN TRIP FEE: Transfers for international flights (airport-hotel-airport) Jeep travel or domestic flight to Lukla, if weather permits Hotel in Kathmandu for stated itinerary All permit fees Guides Porters Helicopter flight including 20kg per person Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day of the trek Emergency oxygen COSTS NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP FEE: Flights from home to and from Kathmandu, and travel expenses and hotels before or after the stated itinerary (we can assist you making reservations if you wish to stay longer) Airport taxes, visas, and insurance policies (medical evacuation, trip interruption and cancellation) Personal gear, personal items and alcoholic beverages Tips for your guides and porters (see IMT’s Tip Policy) Costs incurred because of delays or events beyond the control of IMT Single room option ($460) 2) Entry Protocols in Nepal KATHMANDU ENTRY AND VISA: Your most important responsibility is to show up healthy and with your bags. You can obtain your tourist visa at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Airport. We will update you if there are any changes in protocols for arrival. Remember to carry a ballpoint pen and some cash. After collecting your luggage, we will find you when you emerge outside. Please look for our International Mountain Trekking banner! KATHMANDU HOTEL: You will be staying at the Kathmandu Guest House . This is a beautiful, historic, and perfectly situated hotel in the Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu. Breakfast is included. You are responsible for all incidental charges to your room, including other meals, beverages, phone calls, and the like, and must clear these charges before we leave the hotel to start our trek. PREPARING YOUR GEAR FOR THE TREK: While on the trek, you will leave your extra clothing and belongings in your rolling suitcase at the hotel in Kathmandu, including your street/travel items that will not be needed until you return to Kathmandu. You will transfer your trekking clothes and gear to the IMT-provided duffle that you will use on the trek. The maximum weight allowed on the helicopter is 15 kg (33 pounds) for your trekking duffle bag and 5 kg (11 pounds) for your trekking backpack. We will meet with each of you at the hotel to make sure you have all the right clothing and gear and to make sure you are not bringing unnecessary items. PASSPORT SECURITY AND TRAVEL: We recommend you carry a photocopy of your passport on the trek (and take a photo with your phone so you have a backup). Please make sure you have the contact information for your travel agent or airline in case you need to email or call to make any changes. You may choose to leave your passport with your luggage at the Kathmandu Guest House. FIXED-WING, GROUND AND HELICOPTER TRAVEL: We are traveling from Kathmandu to the Khumbu either by fixed-wing aircraft or by private Toyota Land Cruiser to the Tenzing–Hillary Airport in the village of Lukla for the start of the trek. Delays due to weather can occur. At the conclusion of the trek, depending on your specific trek’s itinerary, you will return to Kathmandu by private helicopter or aircraft from Lukla. END OF THE TRIP LOGISTICS: When we return to Kathmandu, we will transport you back to the Kathmandu Guest House. We will have room reservations for you. IMT will cover the cost of your room for that last night and a celebratory dinner. When you are ready to depart the hotel for the airport, we will arrange transportation for you. Hold onto a few hundred rupees for the airport so you can buy a drink in the departure lounge and for tips for the baggage porters at the airport. 3) Trekking Logistics and Information ACCLIMATIZATION AND HEALTH: We anticipate that you will not have difficulty with acclimatization. We have an itinerary and proven schedule which will enable you to acclimatize successfully. We recommend 600-800 mg Ibuprofen prophylactically every 6 hours and staying well hydrated as a good overall strategy for handling the higher elevation. On the trek, you can also take Diamox (acetazolamide) if you desire, but we do not generally recommend it unless you are symptomatic for Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Current protocol is 125mg in the morning and 125 mg in the evening, starting when you begin to experience symptoms. Taking the smallest possible dose is best to avoid potential side effects, such as dehydration and tingling in your extremities. Personal hygiene is important, and we recommend that before meals, you wash your hands with soap and water followed by antibacterial hand sanitizer. We also recommend bringing wet wipes and body wipes which will be used in lieu of showers on parts of the trek. It would not be unusual for you to get a cold or some travelers’ diarrhea at some point on the trip. The combination of travel in a developing country along with new foods, other trekkers, mountain lodges etc. will increase the risk to you contracting a minor sickness. Should this occur, the likelihood is that you will recover fully within a few days without having to take medications. Current protocol for persistent diarrhea (≥3x days) is to start taking Cipro, but if there is no improvement after 24 hours, then start on the Zithromycin (Z-Pak). The Z-Pak also works well for bronchitis ailments, so make sure you have a course or two of Zithromycin. FOOD & DRINKING WATER: All meals on the trek are provided. You should bring sufficient additional snack foods and energy bars that you know you will enjoy eating for the duration of the trek. You should also consider supplementing your fluid intake with one of the many energy and endurance powders, such as those available from Hammer Nutrition . There are small grocery stores nearby the Kathmandu Guest House that sell an array of snack foods. On the trek, bottled water is available for purchase, or you can use water purification tablets or other purification methods. MEDICAL SUPPORT: In case of any severe issues, we will call in a Global Rescue helicopter for evacuation to Kathmandu. It is important that you have your rescue insurance and personal health insurance information with you. There is also a small hospital in Lukla. POWER AND INTERNET: All the tea-house lodges where we are staying will have solar power available for charging your phone (normally at a rate of a couple hundred rupees/hour). Internet scratch cards are available in Namche Bazaar which you can use for wi-fi access with your smart phone. You may want to bring a small solar power charger . 18-Day All Inclusive Trek Cost of $6,400 Includes: Kathmandu airport pick-up 3 nights at 4-star Kathmandu Guest House hotel with complimentary breakfast Kathmandu city tour IMT trekking duffle for each client National Park fees and permits Licensed experienced Sherpa guides Porters Accommodations in tea house lodges while on trek All meals, beverages outside of Kathmandu Return by helicopter to Pokhara from Muktinath Final celebratory dinner in Kathmandu Not Included In Trip Cost Items of a personal nature (personal trekking gear, telephone calls, alcohol, laundry, etc.) Airfare to and from Kathmandu 30-day Nepal tourist visa ($50) Sherpa guide/porter gratuities ($300) Non-scheduled meals and accommodations while in Kathmandu Charging fees and bottled water in tea house lodges Trip cancellation insurance (required) Medical rescue insurance (required) Single room occupancy available (additional $460) Why choose IMT? The answer to this question was best summarized recently by one of IMT’s clients who stated: “The IMT trek was so special and different in many ways, from other “package excursions”, primarily because of the small group size, we were able to make side trips to see and do things not actually on the itinerary, we were able to proceed at our pace—not that of the guides’ or rigid itinerary—and then got to have experiences with local people, customs, and festivals. We were invited into homes and monasteries on several occasions. Talk about off-the-beaten-path travel! The Sherpa guides and porters that work with IMT are hand-selected and have developed very close bonds with the organizer, Richard Silber.” Britt Bunyard, Ph.D, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, FUNGI Magazine. How is IMT different from other trekking companies? IMT is committed to promoting economic justice for our Sherpa and Nepali partners. While other western based trekking companies hire Sherpas as guides, IMT has made them our business partners. This means instead of simply paying our guides a daily wage for their work, IMT shares equally with our Sherpa team, the profits earned from every trek and climb. This commitment to the Sherpa and Nepali community sets IMT apart from every other guiding company with treks and climbs in Nepal. IMT is equally committed to creating unique and custom designed itineraries which meet your needs, schedule and expectations. During an IMT trek, you are invited into the homes of our Sherpa partners, are taken behind the scenes of Buddhist Monasteries, and join in celebrating Buddhist holidays. Who are IMT’s guides? All of IMT’s high-altitude guides are licensed Nepal National Guides and are also certified in first aid, altitude/mountain sickness prevention and rescue protocols. They have years of experience guiding clients throughout the Himalayas and have successfully led climbers on multiple expeditions to the summit of Mt. Everest and other notable peaks in the Himalayas. What’s the best way to travel to Nepal? Travel to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport (KTM) is fairly straight forward with several international carriers available such as Qatar Air; Emirates Air; Turkish Air; and Air India. Do I need to purchase insurance? The answer is yes. IMT requires all our clients to purchase both trip cancellation and medical evacuation coverage that includes coverage for medical evacuation, repatriation and medical expenses for the duration of your trek. Please contact the Travel Insurance Center, +1-866-979-6753 and ask for Mark Reineke as soon as you send us your application and let them know you are an IMT client as they are familiar with our insurance requirements. What’s included in the fee for an IMT Expedition? Kathmandu airport pick-up 3 nights at 4-star Kathmandu hotel with complimentary breakfast Kathmandu cultural and architectural city tour Tour Monasterys with Puja Ceremony Private Toyota Land Cruiser transportation from Kathmandu to the Solukhumbu or Langtang region/Summer trek Fixed wing air travel to Lukla/Spring and Fall Trek Return by helicopter to Kathmandu from Phortse village Accommodations in tea house lodges while on trek All meals, beverages outside of Kathmandu Licensed experienced Sherpa guides IMT trekking duffle for each client Porters National Park fees and permits What is not included in the fee for an IMT Expedition? Items of a personal nature (personal trekking gear, telephone calls, alcohol, laundry, etc.) Airfare to and from Kathmandu 30-day Nepal tourist visa ($50) Sherpa guide/porter gratuities ($300) Non-scheduled meals and accommodations while in Kathmandu Charging fees and bottled water in tea house lodges Trip cancellation insurance (required) Medical rescue/evacuation insurance (required) Single room occupancy available (additional $460) Fee for optional climb of Lobuche Peak Climbing fee and rental cost for climbing gear for optional Lobuche climb How should I pack my bags for the trek? We recommend you use your daypack as a carry-on bag and that you check one rolling suitcase. When you arrive at the hotel, we will provide you with your own IMT duffel which you will use on the trek and is yours to take home. Please bring a few items of clothing in your carry-on daypack in the event your larger bag is delayed. Don’t forget your passport, cash and the medications you require during your travel. Please take a photograph of your passport and save it in your phone to have a record of it in the event of loss. Please check your luggage from your departing airport all the way through to Kathmandu. Use TSA-approved locks to secure your luggage so that they can be opened, if necessary, by airport security. What’s the best way to train for trekking in the Himalayas? Training for trekking in the Himalayas should focus on building cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, core strength and stamina. Trekking presents a substantial physical challenge because of altitude and the more fit you are before you start, the more you will enjoy your trek. On most days, we will be walking five to seven hours, which includes time for lunch and rest breaks. One of the best ways to prepare is to simulate that activity. Start hiking or climbing any mountains, hills or stairs near where you live. Wear your hiking boots and daypack and try to find hikes with lots of ups and downs if possible. We also recommend other activities like swimming, bicycling, stair climbing and yoga. In the gym, focus on cardio and building flexibility and leg strength. During your IMT trek, the itinerary provides ample time for acclimatization, and we have a proven record of taking trekkers, both young and old, successfully to Everest Base Camp. Give yourself sufficient time to train. Have fun preparing and getting yourself fit for the trek. This will translate into an enjoyable time hiking in the greatest mountains on the planet. What immunizations, drugs and over-the-counter medications do I need? Immunization Checklist: Please consult your physician or check the Center for Disease Control Website at www.cdc.gov. Consistent with the current CDC guidelines, you should obtain your health care provider's recommendations about the following inoculations: COVID-19 vaccination and booster vaccination. Tetanus-Diphtheria – You should already have. Do you need a booster? Polio -You should already have. Do you need a booster? MMR -You should already have. Do you need a booster? Meningitis – Recommended. Consult your physician. Hepatitis A – Recommended. Consult your physician. Hepatitis B – Recommended. Consult your physician. Typhoid – Recommended. The tablet form, Vivotif, is good for five years. If you or your physician are uncertain, please check the Center for Disease Control Website at www.cdc.gov. Recommended medications: Antibiotic for upper respiratory problems (Zithromax Z-Pak) Antibiotic for GI problems (Cipro and/or Z-Pak) Diamox (acetazolamide) for acclimatization (125 mg tabs recommended, enough for a week) Sleep-aids for the first few days of jet lag Nifedipine (for pulmonary edema, the 30 mg time release x 2 tablets) and dexamethasone (for cerebral edema, 4 mg x 10 tablets) Recommended Non-prescription medications: Ibuprofen (600 to 800 mg daily for acclimatization) Imodium for diarrhea Pepto Bismol (tablets recommended) Throat lozenges Wet wipes and personal body wipes Hand sanitizer Lip balm Broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) Is there Wi-Fi and cell phone charging available on the trek? All the tea-house lodges where we are staying have solar power available for charging your phone (normally at a rate of a couple hundred rupees/hour). Internet scratch cards are available in Namche Bazaar which you can use for wi-fi access with your smart phone. You can also purchase a SIM card and data bundle in Kathmandu which will provide you with reliable connectivity almost everywhere on the trek. Is special clothing, eyewear and equipment needed for the trek? All the clothing and any other gear you will need is on the clothing and trekking equipment list on IMT’s website. For much of the trek, you will be above tree line and you will be exposed to higher rates of UV light and glare. We recommend you pay attention to bringing good quality eyewear to both protect your eyes and to enhance your visual experience of the Khumbu. There are several different brands for you to consider. For those in need of prescription sport eyewear, we recommend contacting Opticus in Lyons, Colorado to either swap out prescription lenses in your frames or to purchase frames and prescription lenses from them. How much cash should I bring? How much additional cash to bring is an individual decision. When you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu, you will need $50 for your 30-day visitor visa fee. In addition, we will collect a tip pool of $300 in U.S. currency and distribute it at the conclusion of the trip as a thank you gift to the dedicated people who will be helping us along the way. This group will include our Sherpa guides, porters, and hotel staff. You may also provide an additional tip to your guides, porters, drivers and hotel personnel if you so choose. We suggest you have at least $500 more to spend for gifts and any additional meals outside of the itinerary. In Kathmandu you can use your credit card and a debit card to obtain Nepali rupees. It is difficult to change money once the trek starts. Sign Up Today

IMT offers unique, individually designed and professionally guided opportunities to experience of trekking in the most spectacular mountains in the world: the Himalaya of Nepal. Our goal is to provide our clients with an individual or small group trekking and climbing experience matched to your experience and schedule. Rick Silber. About Us IMT offers our clients a unique, individually designed and professionally guided opportunity to experience the excitement and adventure of trekking and climbing in the most spectacular mountains in the world: the Himalaya of Nepal. Our goal is to provide our clients with an individual or small group trekking and climbing experience matched to your experience and schedule. On an IMT trip, as part of your trek and climb, you will have the opportunity to visit a Sherpa community, enjoy a meal with a Sherpa family, visit historic Buddhist monasteries and go behind the scenes in a way not offered by other trekking companies. All of our high-altitude Sherpa guides have vast experience throughout the Himalaya. All of IMT’s guides have climbed Mt. Everest multiple times as well as many other notable mountains in Nepal. The rich depth and unparalleled experience IMT guides provide will enable you and your group to enjoy an adventure that is, in a word, extraordinary. We look forward to hearing from you. Namaste Rick Silber, Executive Director International Mountain Trekking, Inc. Mission Statement To create unique treks and climbs in the Himalaya for our clients, in equal economic partnership with our Sherpa guides. We do this for several reasons: By profit-sharing with our guides, we create significant, long-overdue economic opportunities for the Sherpa community. While traditional adventure companies also rely on Sherpas for logistics, expert guiding and support, they unfairly keep for themselves the lion’s share of profits. IMT has a different approach: We share equally with our Sherpa guides the profits from every trek and climb. We believe this commitment to the Sherpa community sets us apart from every other guiding company operating in Nepal. We hope you’ll let IMT create the Himalayan trek you’ve always dreamed about. Rick Silber Rick has always led an active outdoor life. He started climbing and backpacking during college mostly in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. With NOLs, Rick had the opportunity to journey into Yellowstone National Park during a winter expedition, and then honed his backcountry and climbing skills in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana. In New Hampshire, Rick has climbed Mt. Washington and Mt. Adams many times mostly in the winter. He has climbed Mt. Whitney in California, Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Breithorn, the Munch and Pollux in the Alps. Rick has also climbed in Alaska and most recently Nepal on Lobuche Peak and Mera Peak. Rick is an attorney in Washington, D.C.

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Application Process and Forms Application Steps Please fill out all IMT Applications and Forms electronically and E-Sign with the understanding that the Applicant and IMT agree to the use of electronic signatures as a legally binding method of signing this Agreement and Forms. The parties hereby agree that either party may electronically sign by utilizing a digital signature. STEP ONE: Application Form Fill up the online application form at this link. STEP TWO: Physician's Certificate In order to participate on an IMT guided trek or climb, we require you to have a physician’s certificate and to submit that certificate at your earliest convenience or at least 90 days of your Trek/Climb. You can download a printable medical form here . STEP THREE: Passport Information and Personal Photo Please provide IMT with a color copy of the first two pages of your Passport which shows your name, signature, date of birth, passport number and citizenship. Please insure that your Passport is valid for no less than 6 months after the trip. In order to obtain your trekking permit, please provide IMT with an electronic photo of your head and shoulders, no hat or glasses, looking straight at the camera. Please send this photo to Sonam@imtnepal.com . STEP FOUR: Payment Information IMT is pleased to offer our clients 2 quick and easy online payment options: Electronic Funds Transfer which allows you to pay directly from your bank with no additional fees; or by Credit Card. Please note that A 3% surcharge will be applied to all credit card transactions. You can pay online at this link. STEP FIVE: NOTIFICATION We will notify you by email when we have received your completed Application and that you have been accepted for participation in an IMT trek/climb. We will send you additional instructions and updates to your email address. STEP SIX: INSURANCE You are required to purchase medical evacuation coverage for the duration of your trek. It is essential that within 20 days of making your initial deposit to IMT, you should contact Mark Reineke at: 1-866-979-6753. Let him know you are an IMT client as he is familiar with our insurance requirements. We also strongly encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance as IMT does not provide refunds..

IMT offers unique, individually designed and professionally guided opportunities to experience of trekking in the most spectacular mountains in the world: the Himalaya of Nepal. Our goal is to provide our clients with an individual or small group trekking and climbing experience matched to your experience and schedule. Rick Silber. Meet the Team Rick Silber Rick has always led an active outdoor life. He started climbing and backpacking during college mostly in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. With NOLs, Rick had the opportunity to journey into Yellowstone National Park during a winter expedition, and then honed his backcountry and climbing skills in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana. In New Hampshire, Rick has climbed Mt. Washington and Mt. Adams many times mostly in the winter. He has climbed Mt. Whitney in California, Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Breithorn, the Munch and Pollux in the Alps. Rick has also climbed in Alaska and most recently Nepal on Lobuche Peak and Mera Peak. Rick is an attorney in Washington, D.C. Sonam Jangbu Sherpa Sonam is IMT-Nepal’s Director of Operations. He is from Phortse, a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal that is home to generations of Sherpa climbers and to more Everest summiteers than anywhere else on earth. Sonam is an experienced high altitude mountain guide with multiple Everest Summits as well as multiple climbs of Island Peak, Mera Peak, Pharchamo Peak, Nirekha Peak. A student of Tibetan Buddhism, Sonam has studied as a monk at the famous Buddhist monastery in Tengboche under the direction of the Tengboche Lama. He has guided climbers for International Mountain Guides, Adventure Consultants and Arun Trekking. He has summited Everest from both the South and North side. Sonam is a certified Wilderness First Responder from the International Mountain Medicine Center. Sonam is a graduate of the Khumbu Climbing Center in Phortse and a licensed Nepal National Guide. Sonam is also a graduate of the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, Varanasi, India. Yehuda Goldman Yehuda is a seasoned filmmaker who is driven to make ideas better by tapping into the emotion surrounding the narrative. He enthusiastically approaches his documentary film projects with a fresh, curious, and open mind. Yehuda has his hands in everything creative. He draws on his experience of producing, writing, and directing award-winning content from the sea to the sky and to space. Yehuda consistently delivers world-class media, digital activations, and live events — all through maximizing the imaginative strength of collaboration. His diverse career has taken him from producing underwater films with the legendary Jacques Cousteau to filming rocket launches at Cape Canaveral to creating notable television series to interviewing presidents, politicians, military heroes, and Fortune 500 executives. Yehuda is the creative director of Blue Shark Creative, LLC, a full-service multidisciplinary creative agency. Shiva Devkota, PhD Shiva Devkota is co-chair of the HCSI Science Advisory Board. He is a research scientist at Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, Nepal, an institute managed by young PhD scholars to boost scientific impact in Nepal. Currently, he is leading a project entitled “Digitization of Mycological Collections in Nepal” funded by Global Biodiversity Information Facility / Biodiversity Information Fund for Asia (GBIF/BIFA). He is also contributing as a research fellow of the IPBES Assessment of Sustainable Use of Wild Species. He received his M.Sc degree in Botany (Major Mycology) and M.A, in Sociology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal and Ph.D. degree in Ecology and Evolution in 2017 from Bern University and Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Switzerland. Apart from his expertise in projects development and multi-pronged national/international partnership, his main research interest is understanding the ecology, sociology and conservation genetics of wild mushrooms, caterpillar fungus, lichens, and plants in the Himalayas.

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Guides Sonam Jangbu Sherpa Director, International Mountain Trekking, Inc. Sonam is IMT-Nepal’s Director of Operations. He is from Phortse, a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal that is home to generations of Sherpa climbers and to more Everest summiteers than anywhere else on earth. Sonam is an experienced high altitude mountain guide with multiple Everest Summits as well as multiple climbs of Island Peak, Mera Peak, Pharchamo Peak, Nirekha Peak. A student of Tibetan Buddhism, Sonam has studied as a monk at the famous Buddhist monastery in Tengboche under the direction of the Tengboche Lama. He has guided climbers for International Mountain Guides, Adventure Consultants and Arun Trekking. He has summited Everest from both the South and North side. Sonam is a certified Wilderness First Responder from the International Mountain Medicine Center. Sonam is a graduate of the Khumbu Climbing Center in Phortse and a licensed Nepal National Guide. Sonam is also a graduate of the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, Varanasi, India. Phinjo Sherpa Senior High Altitude Mountain Guide Phinjo Sherpa has summited Mt. Everest 9 times, Cho Oyu from the Nepal side, Manaslu 2 times, Annapurna IV, along with Island Peak, Mera Peak, Pharchamo Peak, Lobuche East and Lobuche Middle, Nirekha , Chulu East. Phinjo is an Instructor at the Khumbu Climbing Center. Before becoming an high-altitude guide, Phinjo spent three years as a monk at the Buddhist monastery in Tengboche. Lhakpa Nuri Sherpa Senior High Altitude Mountain Guide Lhakpa has summited Mt. Everest 12 times, and via the Lhotse Face on Everest 2 times, Manaslu 8 times and Cho Oyu, Amadablam, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, Pharchamo Peak, Mera Peak – all many times. Lhakpa has a vast range of experience guiding climbers throughout the Himalaya. Phu Chiri Sherpa Senior High Altitude Mountain Guide Phu Chiri Sherpa has summited Mt. Everest 7 times along with other notable peaks in the Himalaya including Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Pharhamo Peak, Lobuche East. He has vast high-altitude experience, with over 13 years of guiding safe and successful high altitude climbs in the Himalaya. He is a graduate of the Khumbu Climbing Center in Phortse. In addition, he was a monk for 13 years at the world famous Buddhist monastery in Tengboche . Pasang Tenjing Sherpa Senior High Altitude Mountain Guide Pasang Tenjing Sherpa has guided climbers on Mt. Everest 8 times both from the North and South face. Other notable guided climbs include Mount Amadablam, Cho Oyu, Island Peak, Nirekha Peak, Pharhamo Peak, Lobuche East. He has vast high-altitude experience, with 19 years of guiding high-altitude climbers in the Himalaya. He is an instructor at the Khumbu Climbing Center in Phortse. In addition, he has summited Mt. Denali in Alaska and is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wind River Mountaineering course in Lander, Wyoming. Pasang is certified in Extreme Altitude Medicine from the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Pasang has guided climbers for Adventure Consultants and has received a Certificate of Achievement by the Chinese Mountaineering Association. Pasang has been involved in climate change research assisting in conducting surveys and other technical tasks on and around the Khumbu glacier.

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Equipment and Clothing Clothing, Accessories, and Other Items to Bring Outer/Mid Layers Rain/wind shell parka Lightweight down puffy parka Midweight long-sleeve base layer Hard shell rain/wind pants Hiking pants Hiking shorts Base Layer 1 long sleeve light-weight top layer 3-4 short sleeve hiking shirts 1 pair long underwear 5-6 pair of synthetic underwear Accessories 1 pair hiking boots 1 pair light-weight hiking shoes 1 pair flip flops 3 pair hiking socks Eyewear (bring 2 pair) Mountain sunglasses/glacier goggles (that block light from the sides) Eyeglasses as needed 1 pair gloves 1 pair fingerless light hiking gloves 1 pair light-weight gloves Hats Fleece or warm wool beanie Baseball cap Buff (will be provided by IMT) Gear Large daypack – will enable you to stuff and carry your down puffy, an insulating layer, wind and rain hardshell, snacks, water, etc. Sleeping bag – rated to at least 30° Collapsible trekking poles Headlamp with extra batteries Water bottle Hydraulic water system Water treatment tablets (For at least 50 liters) Small pocket knife Other personal items Broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) Lip balm Hand sanitizer – 2-3 bottles Wet wipes – 2 packs Band-Aids Small camp towel Soap Shampoo Toilet Paper Medications Antibiotic for upper respiratory infection, prolonged gastroenteritis: Consider (Zithromax Z-Pak), Amoxicillin, Augmentin. Diamox (acetazolamide) for acclimatization (125 mg tabs recommended, enough for a week) Nifedipine (for pulmonary edema, the 30 mg time release x 2 tablets) and dexamethasone (for cerebral edema, 4 mg x 10 tablets) Sleep-aids for the first few days of jet lag Non-prescription medications that we recommend Imodium for diarrhea Pepto Bismol (tablets recommended) Ibuprofen for muscle aches and to prevent altitude sickness Throat lozenges Immunizations Please consult your health care provider and/or the U.S. Center For Disease Control regarding recommended vaccines and immunizations. Climbers of Island Peak or Lobuche Peak (Optional) Technical climbing equipment: Mountaineering boots Heavy duty socks 2 pair Climbing Helmet Ice Axe Crampons Climbing Harness Other climbing hardware: Ascender 2 locking carabiners 2 non-locking carabiners 2 slings Accessory 7 mm cord Rappel device