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I heartily welcome you to visit our
beautiful country and feel the difference.
Area : 147, 181 sq.km.
Capital : Kathmandu
Continent : South Asia
Latitude : 26022’ and 30027’ North
Longitude : 8004 and 88012’ East.
Seasons : Winter :
December-February,
Spring : March-May,
Summer : June-August
Autumn : September-November.
Language : Nepali is the national language. However,
travel-trade people understand and speak English as well.
Religion : Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the
only “Hindu Kingdom” in the world. However, there is a
harmonious blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Geography : Situated between China
in the north and India in the south.
Political system : Multi-party
Democracy with Constitutional Monarchy
Topography : From the world’s
deepest gorge ‘Kali-Gandaki to the highest point on earth
‘The Everest’
Vegetation : Nepal possesses wide
range of vegetation due to its Unique topographical
variation.
People : Nepal has more than 61
ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages. |
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Visa :
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
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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. |
