Showing posts with label Travel Guide to Nepal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel Guide to Nepal. Show all posts
Nepal to Resume international flight in August 17
Nepal is resuming its international commercial flights in 17th August and announced an end to its coronavirus lockdown in a boost for the struggling tourism sector.
The shutdown hit just before the peak of the tourism season, when hundreds of mountaineers and trekkers visit Nepal, costing the industry -- a key part of the economy -- millions of dollars.
The decision to restart commercial domestic and international flights from August 17 was taken in a cabinet meeting Monday, Nepal's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Yogesh Bhattarai said.
"The ministry is working on safety protocols for airport management, flight operators and passengers for the purpose," he told AFP.
The announcement came ahead of the government's decision late Tuesday to lift the months-long lockdown, which has been gradually eased over the past few weeks.
"We are ending lockdown from tonight (midnight) but it doesn't mean that we don't have any threat of health risks," government spokesman Yubaraj Khatiwada told reporters in Kathmandu.
Khatiwada said Nepalese should continue to observe social distancing and other virus-safety measures.
Schools and cinemas would remain closed and large-scale gatherings would be banned.
Long-distance buses are set to resume operations on the same day as flights.
All arriving and departing international passengers would need to have a certificate saying they are not carrying the virus.
Bhattarai said arriving travelers would also have to stay in quarantine, without specifying the duration.
About one-third of the 1.2 million visitors to Nepal last year arrived during the autumn season, according to government figures.
"It is... positive news and we have been receiving questions from clients," Nabin Trital of the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal told AFP.
"We are discussing... protocols to ensure (the) safety of those who visit."
Source: Jakarta Post
Travel Guide to Nepal
 Planning a trip to Nepal is not as easy as planning a vacation in Hawaii or Europe. Nepal is one of the most distant destinations on Earth if you are starting your trip from North America, and it takes almost 2 days just to get there. A trip to this Himalayan kingdom requires a great deal of advance planning. You should set aside plenty of time to make all the necessary arrangements to ensure your journey is as enjoyable as possible.
When should I go? How do I get there? What do I need to pack? Where should I stay? What kind of restaurants are there? What should I see? These are some of the questions that this section will answer.
There are no direct flights from the United States to Nepal, so unless you fly Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, or Pakistan International Airlines, you're going to have to change airlines somewhere en route, usually in London or Delhi if you are eastbound or in Bangkok or Singapore if you are westbound. You'll also have to spend a night somewhere en route-Bangkok, Singapore, Karachi, and Delhi are the usual overnight stops.
If you are traveling through Delhi, it's a good idea to have an Indian visa, even if you aren't planning to leave the airport. We've had reports of people being refused onward passage because they didn't have a visa, even though they were only transiting through the airport.
Security.
Nepal is generally very safe with one of the lowest crime rates of all countries. Travel with children in Nepal, yet with a bit of planning it is remarkably hassle free
Shopping.
Despite Nepal's lack of raw materials, shopping here is quite advanced. Curio arts, Garment and Carpets are head the export list. Nepal's carpet industries are world renowned.
 Currency.
The unit of the Nepalese Currency is the Rupee. Nepali Rupee notes come in Rs. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 denominations.
Banks.
Banks are open between 10:00 A.M. to 2:30 P M. from Sunday to Friday. They are closed on Saturdays and other holidays.
Credit Cards.
Major credit cards are widely accepted in Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels, restaurants and shops.
Currency Exchange.
There are plenty of Currency Exchange Counters in Kathmandu and Pokhara
ATM’s.
Visitors can withdraw money through Visa /Master Card from the different ATM machines at several locations in Kathmandu and Pohkara.
Electricity
220 Volts, 50 Hz Internet There is internet access almost everywhere in Nepal, you can get wi-fi connection in Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base camp as well just make sure how much you have to pay before asking for the password.
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Nepal Visa Information
Entering to Nepal
Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal:
Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
Tourist Visa
Visa Facility
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Duration
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Fees
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Multiple Entry
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15 Days
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US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
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Multiple Entry
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30 Days
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US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
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Multiple Entry
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90 Days
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US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
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Tourist Visa Extension
Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 2 per day
Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January - December).
Gratis (Free) Visa to Nepal
Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal
Nepal Transit Visa
Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at the entry points upon the production of departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal, by paying US $ 5 or equivalent convertible currency.
For Detail go to Department of Immigration website
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