LOCATION
It borders with the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China in the North and India in the East, South and West respectively.
AREA: 147,181 sq. kilometers.
ALTITUDE: Varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters.
CAPITAL: Kathmandu.
POPULATION: 2,84,91,097
LANGUAGE:
Nepali is the national language of Nepal. Educated people understand and speak English as well.
TIME:
Nepal Time is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian standard time.
CLIMATE
Nepal has four major seasons, namely, (1) Winter: December-February, (2) Spring: March-May, (3) Summer: June-August, (4) Autumn: September- November.
Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
WHAT TO WEAR
Except in formal gathering informal clothes are acceptable mostly everywhere. Warm garments are required in October-March. An umbrella or rain coats are must for the rainy season.
CURRENCY & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Nepali Rupee notes come in Rs. 2, Rs. 5, Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denominations. Coins come in Rs. 1 & Rs. 5 denominations.
Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipts from such transactions are to be obtained and retained. Visitors can exchange foreign currency at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival. Visitor other than the Indian nationals have to make the payment in hotels, travel or trekking agencies and air tickets in foreign currency.
(NOTE: IRS 500.00/2000.00 NOTES IS OFFENSE BY LAW TO CARRY & BRINGING TO NEPAL)
Import:
Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty: cigarettes (200 sticks) or cigars (50 sticks), distilled liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also bring in the following articles free of duty on condition that you take them out with you when you leave: binoculars, movie or video camera, still camera, laptop computer, and portable music system.
Export:
The export of antiques requires special certification from the Department of Archeology, National Archive Building, Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu. It is illegal to export objects over 100 years old, such as sacred images, paintings, manuscripts that are valued for culture and religious reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they are Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here.
It borders with the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China in the North and India in the East, South and West respectively.
AREA: 147,181 sq. kilometers.
ALTITUDE: Varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters.
CAPITAL: Kathmandu.
POPULATION: 2,84,91,097
LANGUAGE:
Nepali is the national language of Nepal. Educated people understand and speak English as well.
TIME:
Nepal Time is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian standard time.
CLIMATE
Nepal has four major seasons, namely, (1) Winter: December-February, (2) Spring: March-May, (3) Summer: June-August, (4) Autumn: September- November.
Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
WHAT TO WEAR
Except in formal gathering informal clothes are acceptable mostly everywhere. Warm garments are required in October-March. An umbrella or rain coats are must for the rainy season.
CURRENCY & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Nepali Rupee notes come in Rs. 2, Rs. 5, Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denominations. Coins come in Rs. 1 & Rs. 5 denominations.
Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipts from such transactions are to be obtained and retained. Visitors can exchange foreign currency at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival. Visitor other than the Indian nationals have to make the payment in hotels, travel or trekking agencies and air tickets in foreign currency.
(NOTE: IRS 500.00/2000.00 NOTES IS OFFENSE BY LAW TO CARRY & BRINGING TO NEPAL)
Import:
Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty: cigarettes (200 sticks) or cigars (50 sticks), distilled liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also bring in the following articles free of duty on condition that you take them out with you when you leave: binoculars, movie or video camera, still camera, laptop computer, and portable music system.
Export:
The export of antiques requires special certification from the Department of Archeology, National Archive Building, Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu. It is illegal to export objects over 100 years old, such as sacred images, paintings, manuscripts that are valued for culture and religious reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they are Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here.
Traveling by air -
There are direct flights to Kathmandu from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam, Moscow, Sharjah, Dubai, Dhaka, Karachi, Munich, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Paro, Lhasa, Singapore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Calcutta and Varanasi.
Only Nepalese and Indian nationals are permitted to pay in rupees for air passage between Nepal and India. Departure flight tickets should be reconfirmed three days in advance to avoid inconveniences by possible flight cancellation or changes in the flight schedule. Overweight luggage charges are levied in foreign exchange. The use of E-ticketing has made it easier for travelers all over the world including Nepal.
( INDIAN NATIONALS HAVE TO HAVE VOTER ID OR VALID PASSPORT TO ENTER NEPAL BY DIRECT FLIGHT FROM OTHER COUNTRY’s)
Traveling by road -
All visitors entering Nepal by land must use no other entry points other than Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi and Mahendra Nagar in the Nepal-India border and Kodari in the Nepal-China border. The overland tourists entering the country with their vehicles must possess an international carnet or complete customs formalities.
Entry Procedures & Visa Rules
a. Tourist Visa
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent Multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent
Multiple entry 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent
b. Gratis (Free) Visa
Gratis visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of SAARC countries. However, for extension of visa for SAARC nationals, the rule is same as that of other nationals.
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
Valid National passport
Photo identity card issued by the government of their country.
Children up to the age of 10 years, while traveling with parents, will not require the above-mentioned documents for traveling between India and Nepal, by air.
Foreign Currency / Credit Cards:
Payment in hotels, travel agencies and airlines are made in foreign exchange. Credit Cards like Master and Visa are widely accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants.
Remember to keep your Foreign Exchange cashment, Receipt while making foreign exchange payments or transferring foreign currency into Nepalese rupees. The receipts may be needed to change left-over Nepalese Rupees into hard currency before leaving the country. However, only 10 percent of the total amount may be converted by the bank. Major banks, hotels and the exchange counters at Tribhuvan Airport provide services for exchanging foreign currency. US Dollar travelers checks can be purchased from American Express at Dubar Marg and other major banks in Kathmandu. Banks in Kathmandu are open 09 am to 3:00 pm. Monday to Friday. Closed on Saturday and national holiday.
There are direct flights to Kathmandu from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam, Moscow, Sharjah, Dubai, Dhaka, Karachi, Munich, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Paro, Lhasa, Singapore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Calcutta and Varanasi.
Only Nepalese and Indian nationals are permitted to pay in rupees for air passage between Nepal and India. Departure flight tickets should be reconfirmed three days in advance to avoid inconveniences by possible flight cancellation or changes in the flight schedule. Overweight luggage charges are levied in foreign exchange. The use of E-ticketing has made it easier for travelers all over the world including Nepal.
( INDIAN NATIONALS HAVE TO HAVE VOTER ID OR VALID PASSPORT TO ENTER NEPAL BY DIRECT FLIGHT FROM OTHER COUNTRY’s)
Traveling by road -
All visitors entering Nepal by land must use no other entry points other than Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi and Mahendra Nagar in the Nepal-India border and Kodari in the Nepal-China border. The overland tourists entering the country with their vehicles must possess an international carnet or complete customs formalities.
Entry Procedures & Visa Rules
a. Tourist Visa
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent Multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent
Multiple entry 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent
b. Gratis (Free) Visa
Gratis visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of SAARC countries. However, for extension of visa for SAARC nationals, the rule is same as that of other nationals.
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
Valid National passport
Photo identity card issued by the government of their country.
Children up to the age of 10 years, while traveling with parents, will not require the above-mentioned documents for traveling between India and Nepal, by air.
Foreign Currency / Credit Cards:
Payment in hotels, travel agencies and airlines are made in foreign exchange. Credit Cards like Master and Visa are widely accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants.
Remember to keep your Foreign Exchange cashment, Receipt while making foreign exchange payments or transferring foreign currency into Nepalese rupees. The receipts may be needed to change left-over Nepalese Rupees into hard currency before leaving the country. However, only 10 percent of the total amount may be converted by the bank. Major banks, hotels and the exchange counters at Tribhuvan Airport provide services for exchanging foreign currency. US Dollar travelers checks can be purchased from American Express at Dubar Marg and other major banks in Kathmandu. Banks in Kathmandu are open 09 am to 3:00 pm. Monday to Friday. Closed on Saturday and national holiday.