4th Apr, 2019

Know About Nepal Before You Come As Tourist

Visa Nepal Information

A visa for Nepal can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border. Outside of Nepal, A visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission. To renew a Visa you can go to the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu. VISA REQUIREMENTS A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee

Tourist Visa Nepal

Visa Facility	Duration	Fee
Multiple entry	15 days	US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry	30 days	US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry	90 days	US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Gratis (Free) Visa

For first visit in one visa year (January to December) , gratis visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, visa can be extended from the Immigration Department on payment of visa fee as specified above.
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.

Nepal Visa For Indian Nationals

Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal. As per the Nepalese Immigration, Indian Nationals traveling to Nepal by air must posses any one of the following documents.

Passport
Election Commission Card
Nepal Visa For Chinese Nationals

As per official circular of the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, China, Chinese nationals applying for tourist visa to Nepal are being provided “gratis tourist visa” from Jan. 5, 2016, from following Nepali missions in the People’s Republic of China:

Embassy of Nepal, Beijing
Consulate General of Nepal, Lhasa
Consulate General of Nepal, Hong Kong
Honorary Consulate of Nepal, Shanghai

Other Visa Information

Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan will need to obtain visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries, as they do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal.

Visa Extension for Nepal

Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31). Learn more about applying for Nepal visa online by clicking here Online Visa Application for Nepal. For further visa information for Nepal, please contact: Department of Immigration Kalikasthan, Kathmandu Tel: 00977-1- 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868/ 4433934 E-mail: mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np, dg@nepalimmigration.gov.np Website: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

If you really want to get a feel of the pulse of the destination, try local transportation

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

The easiest way to start finding your way around in Nepal is to use your favorite map app on your mobile or other navigation device. All urban areas in Nepal are mapped out good enough to find your way though some errors might occur. Bring an extra passport photo to get a local sim card at the arrival halls in the international airport of Kathmandu. If you can wait a little longer or you crossed one of the road borders to enter Nepal then there are plenty of service centers from mobile carriers where you can get a local sim card. For offline navigation you can use a free Kathmandu Valley map that is available at the Tourist center of the Nepal Tourism Board and several tourist accommodations. Detailed maps are available in map and book shops in the big tourist areas of Nepal.

TRANSPORTATION IN KATHMANDU

If you really want to get a feel of the pulse of the city, try local transportation like public buses, battery run three wheelers. You could even try rides on local rickshaws, ponies or bullock-carts where they're available. For some quick sightseeing as well as time-saving, rickshaw is the best. Government run green buses known as Sajha Bus are comfortable and run along the north-south and east-west main roads of the valley. These buses stop only at designated bus stops, therefore, one has to identify the nearest Sajha bus stop to be able to board one. Other buses are also available for transportation to different parts of the valley. Hail a taxi, which is easily recognized by its taxi sign on top and black license plate. Private taxis may charge slightly higher. No tip is expected. Night taxi service can also be arranged and operated by major hotels.One can rent a private car through a travel agent or a car rental company. Mountain bikes and ordinary bicycles are cheap and the best form of transportation for economy tourists. One can hire them at Thamel, Rani Pokhari and Jhochhen, all in Kathmandu. Mountain bikes can also be hired in Pokhara. Long Distance Bus Service Tourist bus service provide easy transportation to prime areas like Pokhara and Chitwan. For other destinations, long distance day or night bus services are available from Kathmandu to all major cities. Out-of-valley bound buses leave from New Bus Park at Gongabu at Ring Road near Balaju, Kathmandu. More comfortable and smaller vehicles can also be hired exclusively or on price-sharing basis. Domestic Airlines Nepal Airlines has an extensive network of air services to major parts of the country. Besides Nepal Airlines, other domestic airlines (more than 18 in operation) provide regular and chartered services to popular domestic destinations. Some of these airlines also offer mountain flights.

TREKKING PERMIT

Trekking Permit must be obtained from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, to visit Restricted Areas.

TREKKING PERMIT

Special trekking permit must be acquired from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, for trekking to areas that fall under the Restricted Zone. For more information please log on to www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/trekking-permit-fees.html

Trekking in any area or along any route except the specified area of route shall be deemed to be violation of law.
Trekking permit should be kept along with the trekker while trekking.
Trekking permit has to be shown to immigration employees or police it they so require.

District	Regions/VDCs	Permit Fee (USD) / Equivalent
Taplejung District	Kanchanjunga Region (Olangchung Gola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin VDCs)	US$ 10 per person/Week (for the first 4 weeks) US$ 20 per person/Week (beyond 4 weeks)
Sankhuwas-abha	Kimathanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya and Pawakhola VDCs	US$ 10 per person / Week ( for the first 4 weeks) US$ 20 per person / Week ( Beyond 4 weeks)
Solukhumbu	All the North West Regions of Chame (Namche VDC ) to Nangpala	US$ 10 per person/Week (for the first 4 weeks) US$ 20 per person/Week (beyond 4 weeks)
Dolakha	Lamabagar Ward No.1 (Lepche) Gaurishanker Ward No. 1 (Beding 9 and Chhorolpa lake) area	US$ 10 per person /Week
Rasuwa District	Thuman and Timure Region	US$ 10 per person /Week
Gorkha District	Manaslu Region (Lho, Samagaun, Prok, Bihi)	September - November US$70/per person/Week (for a week or 7 days) US$10/per person/Day (Beyond a week or 7 days) December - August US$50 per person/Week (for a week) US$ 7 per person/Day (Beyond a week or 7days)
Gorkha District	Tsum Valley of Gorkha District Areas of Chhekampar and Chunchet VDCs (Sirdibas- Lokpa-Chumling-Chhhekam- par- Nile-Chhule Area)	September - November US$ 35 per person / 8 days December - August US$25 per person / 8 days
Manang	Thoche (North of Tilche village), Na, Phu VDCs	September - November US$90 per person /Week December - August US$ 75 per person /Week
Mustang	Lhomanthang, Charang, Chhondup,Chhotsher, Surkhang, Ghami, Chhusang, Sangdagaun of Kagbeni VDC and way to Tilicho lake (Jomsom VDC)	US$500 per person (for the first 10 days) US$ 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
Dolpa	Upper Dolpa Bhijer, Saldang, Tinze, Chharka and Mukot	US$500 per person (for the first 10 days) US$ 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
Dolpa	Lower DolpaAll other 18 VDCs (out of 23) of Dolpa District	US$ 10 per person /Week
Mugu	Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu, Bhangri	US$90 per person (for the first 7 days or a week) US$15 per person /Day ( beyond 7 days)
Humla	Simikot, Yari ,Limi and Muchu VDCs, Regions of Dharma VDC ( way to Tibet via Tangekhola)	US$50 per person (for the first 7 days or a week) US$ 7 per person/Day (( beyond a week or 7 days)
Bajhang	Areas of Kanda, Saipal and Dhuli VDCs	US$ 90 per person ( For a week or seven days) US$ 15 per person/Day ( Beyond a week or seven days)
Darchula	Areas of Byas VDC	US$ 90 per person ( For a week or seven days) US$ 15 per person/Day ( Beyond a week or seven days)

HERITAGE SITE ENTRY FEES

Entry fees must be paid to enter Heritage Sites, museums etc. at the entry point. Please refer to the table below for details about payment. Please note that the information below is as per the information provided by the concerned department. Any difference or discrepancy could be reported at info@ntb.org.np . Updates will be made after verification from official sources.

ENTRY FEES
Place	Foreign Nationals	SAARC Nationals	Chinese	Nepalese	Contact Number	Remarks
Kathmandu Durbar Square including Tribhuvan Museum	NPR.. 1000	NPR.. 150	NPR. 1000	Free	01-4268969 01-4269452	Below 10 years free
National Museum, Chauni, Kathmandu	NPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)	NPR. 50 (NPR. 75 for camera, NPR. 150 for video camera)	NPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)	Students:NPR.10; Others: NRs. 25 (NPR. 50 for camera and NPR.100 for video camera)	01-4271504 01-4271478	Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. Open for half day on Mondays from (10:30 am to 2 pm)
Patan Durbar Square including Patan Museum	NPR. 1,000	NPR. 250	NPR. 1,000	Students with letter from school : NPR. 10; Student Card Discoount: NPR.20; Others: NPR.30		Entry fees for Nepalese are aaapicable only for Patan Museum
Patan Golden Temple	NPR. 50	NPR. 20	NPR.. 50	Free	01-5534595 01-5540227	Closed on Buddha Jayanti
Bhaktapur Durbar Square	US$ 15 or NPR. 1,500	NPR. 500	NPR. 500	Free	01-6612249	Below 10 years free. For groups from 11-20, one tour leader can enter free.
National Art Museum, Bhaktapur	NPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)	NPR.. 50 (NPR. 50 for camera,NPR. 150 for video camera)	NRs. 150 (NPR.. 100 for camera, NPR.. 200 for video camera)	Students: NPR.10; Others: NPR.25 (NPR. 50 for camera, NPR. 100 for video camera)	01-6610004	Closed on Tuesdays. The fee includes wood carving and brass and bronze museum in Dattrareya Square.
Swayambhunath Stupa	NPR. 200	NPR.. 50	NPR. 200	Free	01-4281889 01-4277236	Below 10 years free.
Bauddhanath Stupa	NPR. 400	NPR. 100	NPR. 400	Free	01-4489257	Below 10 years free.
Pashupatinath Temple	NPR. 1,000 per day per entry	NPR. 1,000. Free for Indian Nationals	NPR.. 1,000	Free	01-4462767 01-4470340	Tourists can view the temple from the back premises.
Changunarayan Temple	NPR. 300	NPR. 100	NPR. 300	Free	01-5090958
Ethnographic Museum, Bhrikutimandap, NTB	NPR. 200	NPR. 100	NPR. 100	Students: NPR. 15; Others:NPR. 30	01-4256909 Extension no. 172
Chitwan National Park	NPR. 1,500 per day per entry +13% VAT	NPR. 750 per day per entry+13% VAT	NPR. 1,500 per day per entry+13% VAT	NPR. 100+13% VAT	056-621069	Elephant ride fare - Foreigner: NPR.. 2,500; SAARC: NPR.. 1,500; Nepali NPR. 500
Chitwan Elephant Breeding Camp	NPR.50	NPR.. 25	NPR. 50	NPR. 10	056-580154
Tharu Cultural Museum,Chitwan	NPR. 25	NPR. 15	NPR. 25	NPR. 10	056-580121	Below 10 years free.
Lumbini	NPR. 200	NPR. 100	NPR. 200	Free	071-580189 071-580200	NRs. 16 for Indians.
Lumbini Museum	NPR. 50	NPR. 50	NPR. 50	NPR. 10	01-580318	Closed on Tuesdays
Kapilvastu Museum	NPR. 10	NPR. 5	NPR. 10	NPR. 2		Closed on Tuesdays
International Mountain Museum, Pokhara	NPR. 400	NPR. 200	NPR. 400	NPR. 80	061-460343
Garden of Dreams, Katmandu	NPR. 200	NPR. 200	NPR. 200	NPR.. 100	01-4425340 01-4425341	Below 5 years free. NPR. 50 fro 5-11 years. 25% discount for a group of 10 pax.
Godawari Park	NPR. 200 (NPR. 150 for children below 10 years)	NPR. 57 (NPR. 23 for children below 10 years)	NPR. 100 (NPR. 50 for children below 10 years)	NPR. 34 (NPR. 12 for children below 10 years)	01-5174246	Student 50% discount.
Central Zoo	NPR. 250 (NPR.150 for children 4-12 years )	NPR. 250 (NPR. 150 for children 4-12 years )	NPR. 250 (NPR. 150 for children 4-12 years )	NPR. 50 (NPR. 25 for children 4-12 years)		Nepali Students: NPR

TIMS CARD

For safety all trekkers in Nepal must acquire the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card before trekking. TIMS Card is mandatory to ensure the safety and security of trekkers in the general trekking areas. Fees, passport copy, and passport size photographs are required to obtain TIMS Card from Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, and Trekking Agencies’ Association Nepal (TAAN) Office in Maligaon and Government registered trekking companies in Kathmandu and Pokhara. TIMS Card can also be obtained from TIMS Counter at NTB Regional Office in Pokhara. TIMS Card fees are as follows – Group trekker: NRs. 1,000; Free individual trekker (FIT): NRs. 2,000, per trekking route per person per entry. For SAARC countries TIMS Card fees are as follows – Group trekker: NRs. 300; FITs: NRs. 600, per trekking route per person per entry. Part of the collection will go into maintaining the trekkers’ database and in the rescue of trekkers in need of emergency services. Diplomats are not charged for the card. TIMS Counter office hours at Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, are from 10 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. The counter remains open on Saturdays and public holidays too.

PARK ENTRY FEES

Park entry permit must be obtained to enter protected areas. Park entry fees may be paid at Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, or at the entry point. Please refer to the table below for details about payment. Please note that the information below is as per the information provided by the concerned department. Any difference or discrepancy could be reported at info@ntb.org.np . Updates will be made after verification from official sources.

SN.	National Parks/ Wildlife Reserve/ Conservation Areas	Nepali	SAARC	Foreigners	Child discount
National Parks that are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Natural)
1	Chitwan National Park	NRs. 150 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	NRs. 2,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
2	Sagarmatha National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
Other National Parks
3	Banke National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
4	Bardia National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
5	Khaptad National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 500 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
6	Langtang National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
7	Makalu-Barun National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
8	Parsa National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
9	Rara National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
10	Shey-Phoksundo National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
11	Shivapuri- Nagarjun National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 600 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
12	Shuklaphanta National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
Wildlife Reserve
13	Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
Conservation Areas
14	Api Nampa Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 500 per person per entry	NRs. 2,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
15	Annapurna Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
16	Blackbuck Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 500 per person per entry	NRs. 2,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
17	Gaurishanker Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
18	Kanchenjunga Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 500 per person per entry	NRs. 2,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
19	Manaslu Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free
Hunting Reserve
20	Dhorpatan	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free

SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS

Important Information for Trekkers and Mountaineers

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

If you are not feeling well above 2,500 m, it may be AMS until proven otherwise.

Early symptoms of AMS include:

Headache 2. Loss of appetite 3. Nausea 4. Fatigue on minimal exertion 5. Dizziness

What to do if you have AMS?

Don’t go higher, rest, drink fluids (not alcohol). 2. If symptoms get worse, descend with a friend. 3. If symptoms fully go away, go up. 4. Consider taking Acetazolamide (Diamox 250 mg twice a day).

Worsening Symptoms

Severe headache 2. Vomiting 3. Walking like a drunk 4. Altered mental status 5. Severe fatigue 6. Shortness of breath at rest

Descend! Descend! Descend!

AMS Preventive Measures

Slow and gradual ascend 2. Sleeping altitude should not be more than 300 to 500 m a day above 2,500 m from the previous night altitude. 3. Rest day after every 1,000 m of altitude gain. 4. Drink plenty of clean water.

“Altitude illness can be life-threatening”

Welcome to daily talk on Altitude Sickness at 3pm at HRA aid-posts at Pheriche (4250m.), Manang (3550m.) and HRA Office in Kathmandu during spring and fall seasons. For details, please visit www.himalayanrescue.org