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Rafting the rivers of Nepal is an ideal way of escaping the trappings of everyday life.
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Visas
The Nepalese Embassies and the Nepalese Consulates abroad provide
the Nepalese visa or upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International
Airport in Kathmandu. One has to produce a valid passport and two
copies of passport size photos along with the visa processing fees.
However, children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Gratis
visa is provided for all tourists who visit Nepal for 3 days or
less and also for tourist of SAARC countries and the Peoples' Republic
of China.
Indian nationals do not require visa to visit Nepal. However, when
traveling to Nepal they have to product upon arrival at entry point
either a valid passport or voter's Identity card issued by the Election
Commission of India. Children under 10 years need not show any identifications.
For students between the age of 10-18 years, School/ College photo
ID card is valid. » more on
visa information
Currency and Foreign Exchange
The unit of the Nepalese Currency is Rupee. One Nepali Rupees is
made up of 100 paisa. Nepali rupee notes come in Rs. 1, 2, 5, 10,
20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 denominations. Foreign visitors other than
Indian nationals are required to pay their hotel bills and air tickets
in foreign currency. However the other payments must always be made
in Nepalese currency which can buy at foreign exchange counter at
the airport. The foreign currency exchange counters of different
banks are also opened at different places in the city. Foreign currencies
must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange.
When exchanging money at the banks or the hotel counter always ensure
that you are given an exchange receipt as this is essential for
converting your rupees to hard currency on your departure. A maximum
of 15% can be converted to hard currency on your departure. Tourists
other than Indian are not allowed to import or export the Indian
currency. The exchange rates of the foreign currencies are determined
by the Nepal Rastra Bank and are announced in the press daily. Nepal
currency is not applicable in India.
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Please Note: Indian currency of 500 and 1000 note is not
allowed to be brought into Nepal and will not be exchanged
or accepted for transaction of any kind.
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Getting to Nepal
By Air
Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport
in Nepal. Nepal Airlines - the national flag carrier of Nepal
and other International Airlines operates flight to Kathmandu.
By Land
The entry points at Nepal-India border are; Kakarbhitta, Birgunj,
Belahiya (Bhairahawa), Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, and Mahendra Nagar.
The only entry point at Nepal-China border is Kodari.
Credit cards
Most of the international Credit Cards like American Express, Master
Card and Visa are widely accepted by major hotels, shops, restaurants
and leading agents. You can also use the Credit Cards in some of
the ATM machines as well which are located in the major market areas.
Photography
Photography is generally allowed every where unless when mentioned.
Travel Insurance
It is advisable to acquire insurance policy to cover against
sickness, accident, loss of baggage, cancellation and in the unlikely
event that you need emergency evacuation by plane or helicopter
due to illness or accident.
Also prior to the start of the trip we request you sign the risk
and release form provided by us.
Newspapers and Magazines
The major newspapers in Kathmandu are:
- The Rising Nepal (Daily) - English
- The Kathmandu Post (Daily)- English
- Gorkhapatra (Daily)- Nepali
- Kantipur (Daily)- Nepali.
Besides a number of other newspapers and magazines local and international
are also available in the book stalls.
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