Nepal Permits FAQs and Answers

Q: Are you Nepal Based Travel Agency? Do you arrange Local Tour Guide and trekking in high mountain?

A: Yes, of course. We are based in all over Nepal and we arrange tour guides and experienced drivers as well as..

How do I get visa  to Nepal?

GETTING A VISA

Visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, at Nepal-India border entry points in Kakiadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa ,Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki, and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also be obtained at the nearest Embassy or Diplomatic Mission. Visa can also be obtained (renewal purposes) at Department of Immigration, Kathmandu.

Requirement: A valid passport and two passport-size photos with a light background.

Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currencies: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.

Gratis (Free) Visa is offered for first visit in one year (January to December), for 30 days, only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, visa can be extended from the Immigration Department on payment of visa fee as specified below.

Visa Extension:

Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec31)/

Note: Visa fee is subject to change

When is the best time to go to Nepal?

The weather is probably the best guide for deciding when to plan your trip to Nepal. October and November are considered the best times of the year. The monsoon will have just ended, and clear skies with optimal temperature will prevail.

Seasons

Nepal has four climatic seasons.

The average temperature in Kathmandu during the four seasons:

• Spring (between March – May): 16-23 Degree Celsius
• Summer (between June – August): 23-25 Degree Celsius
• Autumn (between September – November):15-24 Degree Celsius
• Winter (between December – February): 9-12 Degree Celsius

Temperature & Rainfall

Nepal is the country of extremes. The low-land plains of the Terai can have tropical temperatures and also the mosquitoes. The Himalayas can get to sub-zero temperatures, but the sun blaze can bring some warmth during the day, even in the mountains. The temperature of Kathmandu goes below 1 Degree Celsius (34 Degree Fahrenheit) in winter and rises to an average of 25 Degree Celsius (77 Degree Fahrenheit) in summer.

During the rainy monsoon season between June to August, it rains to an average between 200-375 millimeters in Kathmandu. There is occasional rainfall during the other seasons too. In an average, 1300 millimeters of rain falls in Kathmandu every year.

Travel Tips:

Monsoon in Nepal is not the typical monsoon of Asia. Rains usually occur during the night-time leaving the sky clean and clear by the morning making the Himalayan view even more dramatic. Some parts of the Himalayas in Manang, Mustang and Dolpo are in rain-shadow areas; the mountains are high enough to block the clouds. Tibet’s high travel season also corresponds to Nepal’s monsoon.

How safe is Nepal?

Nepal is one of the safest places in the world. Violent crimes are very rare, and the only real concern to a traveler is petty theft. However, if you take basic common sense precaution, there is nothing to fear. Don’t bring valuable things with you unless necessary for your trip. Keep your money and other valuables in a money belt or pouch strapped around your waist. Lock your bags and luggage.

I am going to be traveling alone? Is there any reason to be concerned?

Not really. You will be fine in most well trafficked area. But if you will be trekking particularly in remote areas and during times of the year when there are fewer travelers (June-September), it is generally advisable to team up even though cases of trouble are few. Teaming up not only deters potential trouble-makers, of which there are not many, but also will be of help in case of any other emergency. You can easily find welcoming fellow tourists along popular trekking routes or in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

How about street beggars and touts?

As in any poor country with enough “rich” foreigners, Nepal has its share of street beggars and middle-men touts trying to sell you everything from information to drugs. There is no need to be intimidated by them. If you are not interested, mind your own business or tell them to leave you alone. They will..

Q: If I take urgent booking from your company (eg.7-11 days in advance), are you able to deal the permits and air tickets?

A: Yes we can. But you have to pay 30% advance for the conformation trip. And also if you cancel then that 30% advance is not refundable.

Q: How can I make a trekking itinerary?

A: You can choose the pre-made trekking itinerary from our website and send your requirement to us. We will have our trek adviser help you with the further discussion. You can also pop up your own itinerary but have to consult our adviser to see if your proposition is feasible and doable.

Q: What methods of payment do you accept?

A: We accept major ways of payment:

          Cash

• PayPal
• Bank transfer
• For Germany: you can pay direct to our agent who is in Germany.

Q: Does the hotel room have access to internet?

A: yes, there is free internet. And also you can use free wifi and computer printer in our office

Q: Can I design my own private Nepal tour or trek itinerary by myself?

A: yes.

Q: If we feel quite bad due to the Mountain Sickness, shall I be allowed to change the itinerary? 

A: Well we do give our clients understanding about their health issue, if they meet heave altitude issue when in nepal, we can talk with you for a plan B, if the trip is almost finished, there is no refund, or if your trip is just at the beginning, we will refund you some money such as the entrance tickets, and the hotel and car rental cancellation charge. We do not charge you outrageously as other agents did but they got bad reputation. If you are a wise traveller, you can easily check out which is good one and which is not.

Q: If my flights delayed or were cancelled urgently, lets say one day in advance, will you be able to help us adjust the tour itinerary accordingly?

A: Yes, we have to. We are able to a just the tour program very well if there are some urgent schedule changes because of flights. But there is no refund, on the other hand if there is some loss resulted from flight, the airline company will have to offer some compensations accordingly, for egample, provide you accommodation, arrange you to flights suitable.