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Getting to Nepal
• By Air:
Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (Central Nepal) is only the entry point of Nepal by air till date. Kathmandu is connected by flight from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Munich, Vienna, Moscow, Osaka, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Guangzhou, Lhasa, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi, Calcutta, Patna, Paro, Dhaka, Colombo, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur etc.
• By Land:
All visitors entering Nepal by land must use no other entry points other than:
(1) Kakarbhitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal, on the Nepal-India border)
(2) Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal, on the Nepal-India border)
(3) Sunauli, Rupandehi (Western Nepal, on the Nepal-India border)
(4) Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Mid-Western Nepal, on the Nepal-India border)
(5) Mohana, Dhangadhi (Far-Western Nepal, on the Nepal-India border)
(6) Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Far-Western Nepal, on the Nepal-India border)
(7) Kodari, Sindhupalchok (Central Nepal, on the Nepal-Tibet border)
Visa Information
A visa is necessary to enter Nepal. One can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the entry points of Nepal upon arrival. Children under 10 yrs need not pay any visa fees. Two passport sized photos are required for visa on arrival.
Tourist Visa
Foreigners, who intend to visit Nepal, must hold a valid passport or any travel document equivalent to passport issued by the Government for visiting a foreign country prior to apply for visa.
Indian nationals do not require visa, however, effective from 1st October, 2000, Indians travelling to Nepal by air have to show upon arrival at entry point either a passport, or voter’s identity card issued by the Election Commission of India, or an identity card with photograph issued by the Central or State Government of India. Temporary identity card with photograph, issued by Nepal-based Indian diplomatic missions for identification of Indian nationals, will also be considered in case of exceptions.
• Free visa for all tourists who visit Nepal only for 3 days.
• Free visa for tourists of SAARC countries and People’s Republic of China.
A tourist visa can be extended upto 120 days from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu and Pokhara Immigration Office on request. Then after, an additional 30 days can be extended from Department of Immigration on reasonable ground, which ensures one’s departure from the country within 150 days in one visa year (Jan-Dec).
Hotel Accommodations
In Nepal all categories of hotels are available throughout all major cities and towns from star to budget standard with all facilities as per the client's interest, timeframe and economic considerations.
Seasons for Travelling
The most popular seasons for travelling to Nepal are spring (Mar-May) and autumn (Sep-Nov). Also during the monsoon season (June-Aug), tours and treks are possible depending on where you are going.
Required Clothing
Lightweight clothing is recommended for May through October; warm garments are required throughout October to March; an umbrella or a raincoat is a must for the rainy season (June-Aug). |
