The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is one of the most diverse and beautiful places on earth and it is rich in history home to more than 80 different groups of people and generally unaffected by the modern ways of the western world. With the world's 10 highest mountains of world, lush tropics, arctic tundra, high deserts, compressed into 147,100 square km., there is always another mesmerizing place for us to take you to quickly. And unlike other Asian destinations, you can visit Nepal any time of year. If fascinating cities and ancient architecture is what you seek, take a journey back in time to today's Kathmandu, the Kingdom's capital and travel crossroads. Shop at its bazaars, visit its countless temples, walk the grounds of ancient palaces, or have a cup of tea at one of the many tea stands that offers people watching like you have never known it. When you're ready for something more rural, we can take you south to the Terai, Nepal's agricultural home where farming is still carried out by hand and fields plowed by ox and to Royal Chitwan National Park where Bengal tigers, elephants and rhinos rule the land. Western Nepal is the most remote and least-known region of the Kingdom, and of course, the Himalayas which separate Nepal from neighboring India, Bhutan and Tibet.
Nepal is among the few countries in the world where Seven World Heritage Sites are situated within 20 kms. of radius.
Nepal Facts
Continent: Asia
Location: Between India & the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.
Area: 147, 181 Sq. Kms.
Latitude: 26 degree 12 ' and 30 degree 27' North
Longitude: 80 degree 4' and 88 degree 12' East
Capital: Kathmandu
People: Over 40 Ethnic Groups & 70 Spoken Languages
Population: 2.5 millions
Topography: From the world's deepest gorge 'Kali-Gandaki' to highest point on earth "The Everest"
Vegetation: Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical Rain forests to Alpine deserts
Weather: Climate ranges from Tropical in the low lands to Arctic in higher altitudes
Seasons: Winter (December-February), Summer (March-May), Monsoon (June-Aug), Autumn (Sept-Nov)
Monsoon: Mostly rains at night, making the following days crispy clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan zone is rain-shadowed and ideal for trekking.
National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Danfe)
National Flower: Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans)
Nepal Visa Information
Tourist who intends to visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa. Tourist entry visa can be obtained from Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other mission offices or immigration offices located on entry points in Nepal.
For Indian nationals, visa is not required. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Two passport-sized photos are mandatory for visa on arrival.
Chinese citizens are requested apply in Royal Nepalese Embassy or other Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad as there is no provision to apply visa upon arrival for them Visas are issued free to Chinese and South Asian passport holders (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives and Pakistan).
Single entry: US$ 30 for 60 days
Additional re-entry cost: US$ 25, 40 and 60 for the single, double and multiple respectively
Visitors who intend to re-enter the country within 150 days after leaving the country during the same visa year, entry visa fee is US$ 50 for 30 days
For visitors intending to stay more than 60 days, tourist visa extension fee is equivalent of US$ 50 for 30 days from the Department of immigration
Business visa (with multiple entry) can be obtained from the Department of Immigration for the period of one year and five years upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Industry by paying the equivalent US$ 100 and US$ 250 respectively in Nepalese currency for the foreign investors.
Customs Formalities:
All baggage must be declared & cleared through customs on arrival and departure. Goods which are prohibited by the government cannot be brought or taken out of Nepal.
Accommodation:
Nepal has every category of accommodation facilities that range from the international standard star hotels to budget hotels and lodges. During spring and fall, the better hotels work at near full capacity and are booked well in advance. There are, however, plenty of less glamorous but decent hotels to suit everyone's fancies and finances. Most hotels offer choice of: bed and breakfast; bed, breakfast and one other meal; or room and full board. Rates vary as per facilities. Even in remote parts of Nepal, accommodation and meals for tourists are more easily available these days.
Shopping:
Nepal has many fine handicrafts to offer to visitors such as hand- knotted woolen carpets, jewellery, pashmina shawls, woolen knit wears, embroidery, thangka paintings, mithila paintings, wood carving, metal works, ceramics and pottery, rice paper and stationery.
Credit Card:
Major credit cards such as MasterCard, American Express, Visa card are honored and accepted at major hotels, restaurants etc.
Tourist Security:
A unit of Nepal Police known as the Tourist Police, trained specially to assist visitors regarding security and other travel related problems is available instantly upon request.
Foreign Exchange:
Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipt from such transaction is to be obtained and retained. Visitors can exchange money at the foreign exchange counter at the Airport upon arrival also.
Electricity:
220 Volts AC at 50 hertz throughout the country.
Insurance:
Please ensure that you are adequately insured to cover up any unforeseen incidents such as accidental injuries, inability to continue at high altitude, deaths etc
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