Travel Insurance

Hiking in Himalayas is an adventure that one will never forget. Distant routes, unpredictable weather, elevation, and the lack of facilities are some of the factors that make pre-planning necessary.

Your safety and peace of mind are first in Buddys Journey Pvt. Ltd. We highly advocate the need to have full travel insurance to all travelers prior to having a trek.

The need of Travel Insurance

The most well thought out vacation might turn against the traveler due to some unforeseen problems–health problems, accidents, lost luggage, or flight cancellations. Immediate assistance may be constrained, very costly and sometimes hard to access to trekkers visiting areas above 5,000 meters. Travel insurance is an essential thing in this case.

The most important coverage to seek would be:

• Helicopter evacuation in an emergency: This emergency evacuation will save lives in the event of altitude sickness or injuries. Ensure that your policy includes this service.
• High-Altitude Trekking: There are insurers that have a limit on their coverage at some elevations. Make sure that your plan includes trekking at altitudes that you will be reaching (usually 4,000-6,000 meters).
• Medical Expenses: This should cover consultations, inpatient treatment, emergency treatment and prescription drugs.
• Trip Cancellation/ Interruption: Get back money, in case your trek is interrupted because of personal emergencies, natural disasters or political unrest.
• Lost or Delayed Luggage: This is important to trekkers who need to carry important gear and supplies.

The Himalayan trekking has recommended travel insurance providers and they include:

• World Nomads
• IMG Global
• Allianz Travel
• Travel Guard
• SafetyWing

It is always important to read the policy in case the high altitude trekking and emergency cover is not provided.

Emergency Rescue Services

Even with proper planning, there is always the possibility of an emergency occurring particularly when one is on a high altitude trek. At Buddys journey Pvt. Ltd., we have a focus on fast and efficient response that entails:

• Helicopter evacuation: We can arrange rescue with the help of trusted helicopter services in hours, depending on the weather and the place.
• Hospital Transfers & Admission: we directly transfer individuals to good hospitals in Kathmandu or Pokhara in case of an emergency and help with check-ins and doctor visits as well as referrals.
• Insurance Claims Assistance: We take care of the paperwork, contact, and filing of claims, and you can entirely work on recovery.

Workplace Health and Safety at Buddys Journey

• All guides are first aid certified and have certain training on altitude sickness.
• The simplest medical provisions are brought on all treks.
• Field personnel has 24/7 communication with the headquarters.
• The insurance data is captured prior to the hike as an emergency measure.
• Nature is an unpredictable thing and the trekking in the Himalayas is associated with the natural hazards. Travel insurance offers an insurance cushion, which gives you the freedom to travel.

Contact Buddys Journey Pvt. Ltd. in case you require any assistance in policy choice or coverage. We take you through each and every step to make it a trouble free trip.