Access To Nepal

BY AIR:

Nepal Airlines is the national flag carrier of Nepal with flights to/from Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Osaka. Other international airlines operating from/ to Kathmandu are Air Arabia (Sharjah), Air China (Lhasa, Chengdu), Biman Bangladesh (Dhaka), China Southern Airlines (Guanzhou), Cosmic Air (Delhi, Varanasi), Dragon Air (Hong Kong), Druk Air (Delhi, Paro), Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi), GMG Airlines (Dhaka), Gulf Air (Bahrain, Muscat), Indian Airlines (Delhi, Kolkotta, Varanasi), Jet Airways (Delhi), Jet Lite (Delhi), Korean Air (Seoul), Pakistan International Airlines (Karachi), Qatar Airways (Doha), Silk Air (Singapore), Thai Airways (Bangkok).

BY LAND:

All visitors coming to Nepal by land must enter only through one of these entry points

Kakarbhitta
Birgunj
Belhiya, Bhairahawa
Nepalgunj
Dhangadi and
Mahendranagar 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

Tourist Visa

• 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

• Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries.
• Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.

(For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu,
INDIAN NATIONALS:

Indian nationals do not require visa. However, Indians traveling to Nepal by air have to show upon arrival at entry point either a passport or a voter’s identity card issued by the Election Commission 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. Children under 10 years need not show any identification.

For students between 10-18 years age, school/ college photo identity card is valid.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipts from such transaction are to be obtained and retained. Visitors can exchange money at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival also. Indian currency Rs. 500/- and Rs. 1,000/- notes are not allowed to be brought into Nepal, will not be exchanged and will not be accepted for transaction of any kind.

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES

All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival at the entry. Personal effects are permitted free entry. A tourist may bring in dutiable goods, such as tobacco and liquors, within the prescribed quantity free of duty.

Carrying narcotics, arms and ammunition are strictly prohibited (Tel: 4470110/ 4472266). Visitors can export souvenirs to their respective countries. The export of antiques, however, requires special permission from the Department of Archaeology, National Archive Building, Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu.

FACILITIES

Nepal has every category of accommodation facility, ranging from international standard star hotels and resorts to budget lodges. To ensure safety and quality service, it is advisable to use the services of Government registered hotels, lodges, travel agencies; licensed tour guides and hire only authorized trekking guides or porters.

WORLD HERITAGE SITES

There are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. Two are in cultural category and two are in natural category. World Cultural Heritage Sites of Nepal are: Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha, and seven monuments of Kathmandu valley within a radius of 20 km (together counted as one Heritage Site). The World Natural Heritage Sites are Chitwan and Sagarmatha National Parks. Kathmandu valley World Heritage Site comprises of three historical palaces – Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares; two Buddhist stupas – Swayambhunath and Bauddhanath; and two Hindu temples – Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. Nepal offers incomparable scope to connoisseurs of art and culture to see and study different aspects of fine arts in its paintings, sculpture, wood carving and architecture.

• Nepal’s Unique Treasures

  Mt. Everest – Highest Point on Earth

  Kumari – The Living Goddess

  Lumbini- Birth Place of Lord Buddha

  Hinduism- Nepal’s religion and culture are dominated by Hinduism and it’s oldest religion of the world.

• POPULAR DESTINATIONS

  Kathmandu is popular for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historical monuments and cultural splendour.

  Pokhara is famous for its close-up mountain views, pristine nature, sparkling lakes, limestone caves, deep gorges and waterfalls.

  On a clear day, the hill resorts of Dhulikhel (30 km from Kathmandu), Nagarkot (28 km from Kathmandu) and Daman (80 km southwest of Kathmandu) afford magnificent views of Himalayan range. These hill stations are very popular for nature lovers and honeymooners.

• UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites

  Chitwan National Park (932 sq. km)

  Sagarmatha National Park (1,148 sq. km)

• Other National Parks

  Bardiya National Park (968 sq. km)

  Khaptad National Park (225 sq. km)

  Langtang National Park (1,710 sq. km)

  Makalu-Barun National Park (1,500 sq. km)

  Rara National Park (106 sq. km)

  Shey-Phoksundo National Park (3,555 sq. km)

  Shivapuri National Park (144 sq. km)

• Wildlife Reserves

  Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (175 sq. km)
  Parsa Wildlife Reserve (499 sq. km)
  Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve (305 sq. km)

• Conservation Areas

  Annapurna Conservation Area (7,629 sq. km)

  Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (2,035 sq. km)

  Manaslu Conservation Area (1,663 sq. km)

• Hunting Reserve

  Dhorpatan (1,325 sq. km)