Visa Information:
All foreign national except Indians need visa to enter Nepal. Free
visa for SAARC countries tourist. and Tourist visa issued on arrival
at Kathmandu airport and at official overland Nepal entry point.
you have to have a passport size photo. at the airport you are require
to pay in US$ or Nepalese rupees and you can change money at the
counter next to the visa desk. At overland entry points official
accept US dollars only. visa fee is as below.
| Visa Facility |
Day |
Fee |
| Multiple entry |
15 days |
US$ 25 or equivalent Nepali Rupees |
| Multiple entry |
30 days |
US$ 40 or equivalent Nepali Rupees |
| Multiple entry |
90 days |
US$ 100 or equivalent Nepali Rupees |
Visa extension fee for less then 15 days is US$ 30 or equivalent
Nepali Rupees but more then 15 days extension fee is US$ 2 per day.
Tourist visa can be extended only for 150 days a year. Nepal Transit
visa can be issued from Nepal's immigration office at the entry
point. Need to pay US$ 5.
Custom Formalities:
Custom:
All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on
arrival at the entry. Personal effects are permitted free entry.
People arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) without
any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green Channel for quick
clearance without a baggage check. If you are carrying dutiable
articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel for detailed
customs clearance.
Import
Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring
to Nepal free of duty cigarette (200) or cigars (50), distilled
liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also
bring the following articles free of duty under the condition that
you take them back with you when you leave: binocular, video camera,
still camera, laptop computer, and portable music system.
Export
The export of antiques require special certification from the Department
of Archeology in Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu. It is illegal to export
objects like sacred images, paintings, manuscripts that are over
100 years old because they are valued for cultural and historical
reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they
are Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here.
Money & exchange :
Nepal's unit of currency is rupee which is divided in to 100 paisa.
Almost Nepali money is paper money. you rarely see coin. notes come
in denominations of RS 1,2,5,10,20,25,50,100,250,500 and 1000.Foreign
currencies must be exchanged in Banks or authorized money exchange
dealers. Nepal visitor can exchange money at airport also. Indian
Currency is accepted every where in Nepal except Indian RS. 500
and RS. 1,000 paper note is not allowed in Nepal and will not be
accepted. Travelers Cheques are more secure then cash. US dollar
cheques are widely accepted in tourist area. must of travel agent
and well managed hotel accept major credit cards adding three to
five percent processing fee on to the amount. almost bank are operating
ATM service all major city of Nepal. In kathmandu and pokhara people
can get ATM in every 5 to 10 minutes different place.
Climate:
The climate of Nepal is moderate, which means the winters are dry
and the summers are hot. But because of the huge range in altitude
and landscape, Nepal’s climate differs considerably throughout the
country. The lower plains are sub-tropical and can be hot and humid,
whereas at the high altitudes, the sun can be hotter, but the air
much colder.
Weather of Nepal:
Nepal has two major seasons - the dry season (from October to May)
and the monsoon season (from June to September). Early spring (March
to April) and late autumn (October and November) are the best time
to visit Nepal, and this period also offers the clearest mountain
views and good weather for trekking. From December to February,
there is snow on the mountains with freezing temperatures at high
altitudes, while the summer months of June to August can be very
hot for general travel.
Clothing (Recommended)
The weather in Nepal not only depends on the time of year, but also
on the altitude of the places you visit. The width of Nepal is only
about 200km on average, but within this short distance, the altitude
of the land rises from 60 meters all the way up to 8848 meters,
and temperature changes accordingly. Kathmandu is at 1350 meters,
so cotton wear will be a good choice for anytime of the year in
Kathmandu Valley. It is recommended that you carry light or medium-weight
clothes that are easy to wash. Between October to February, woolen
sweaters, jackets or similar other warm outfits are necessary. From
March to May, light clothing such as short-sleeved tee shirts and
shorts will do perfectly fine in Kathmandu, Pokhara and most other
towns. For mornings and evenings, a jacket or heavy woolen sweater
will be essential. For months from June to August, it is recommended
that you bring an umbrella or raincoat and a pair of sandals with
you as these months are the rainy months of Nepal. Expect lot of
walking even if you don't plan to trek. It is recommended that you
bring comfortable footwear: sneakers and sandals are the best.
Do's and Don't
Nepal's Culture is so astounding and surprising, that some tips
for newcomers are sometimes necessary.
- To show appreciation and respect, use two hands rather than
one when giving or receiving something, even money.
- Remember not to point with a single finger but use a flat extended
hand especially to indicate a sacred object or place.
- Among Hindus, avoid touching women and holy men. The traditional
palms-together "Namaste" greeting is preferable.
- Don't eat with your left hand nor eat beef among Hindus.
- Try not to step over or point your feet at another person, a
sacred place or a hearth.
- Remove your shoes when entering a home , temple or monastery
( and leather items in Hindu temples ) and avoid smoking and wearing
scant dress in religious settings.
- Do not offer food from your plate, nor eat from a common pot,
and avoid touching your lips to a shared drinking vessel.
- The sight of men holding hands is common, but men and women
holding hands, and general acts of affection, are frowned upon.
- Ask for permission before taking pictures, specially inside
holy shrines and temples
