When planning a trip to Nepal, a land of stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and thrilling adventures, it is highly advisable to invest in travel insurance. Travel insurance is mandatory for all the travelers looking to travel in Nepal with us, Altitude trails and Adventures team. 

Nepal’s rugged landscapes. High altitude treks, and diverse activities offer an incredible experience, but they also come along with certain risks. The insurance acts as a safety net, ensuring you are financially and logistically covered for unexpected events occurrence. Most of the trekking areas are remote regions and varying altitudes can pose health challenges. The travel insurance can cover medical expenses and emergency Heli evacuations, critical considerations when exploring the mountain regions. Moreover, the unpredictable weather patterns can also disrupt travel plans. Whether it is a flight cancellation due to adverse weather conditions or a sudden illness forcing you to cut your trip short, travel insurance can reimburse non-refundable expenses, giving you peace of mind.

While choosing the insurance policy, you must choose one that covers the helicopter rescue cost from the mountains in case of significant accident and Altitude sickness (also called AMS: Acute Mountain Sickness). As the mountainous regions are remote, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. 

Some Recommended travel insurance companies:

·         World nomad (https://www.worldnomads.com/)

·         Global travel insurance (https://www.globaltravelinsurance.co.uk/)

·         Travelex(https://www.travelexinsurance.com/)

·         Good Neighbor Insurance (https://www.gninsurance.com/)

·         Global underwriters (https://globalunderwriters.com)

·         Harrison Beaumont (https://hbinsurance.co.uk/)

·         First Assist services Limited (https://www.firstassistance.com/)

·         Aviva insurance (https://www.aviva.co.uk/)

·         Direct line (https://www.directline.com/)