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Before you go Nepal

Before you go Nepal

Good to know before you go Nepal

Good to know before you go to Nepal

The weather of Nepal is pretty much similar to Europe; especially with Kathmandu. Terai (the area around the Indian border side) observes extremely hot temperatures during the summer season. June – June – August is a rainy season in Nepal. Thus a holiday during this period is not recommended. The best time to visit Nepal for holidays is Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec. Our good to know before you go to Nepal section will help your journey.

Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu – immigration visas, customs, and transfers

Namaste and a warm welcome to the Himalayan Kingdom, Nepal!

If you are visiting this beautiful country by air, you will be arriving at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal. This visas and immigration process is pretty straightforward in Nepal. However, it is advised that you are somehow prepared. You can apply for a Nepalese visa in the Nepal embassy in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. Here is what you will require:

  1. The pen to complete the actual visa form (form can be obtained at the airport).
  2. A couple of passport-sized photographs (bring a good amount of extras because you will require these for trekking permit, visa extension during your trip to Nepal).
  3. US money or maybe convertible forex (15 days to weeks is $25; ninety days is $100).
  4. Address and contact where you will be staying.

As soon as you traverse the immigration area, you will have to head downstairs towards the luggage area. The custom clearing practices in Nepal are very much straight forward, only you have to put your luggage on the trolley and pass through the immigration channel.

Please note, Nepal customs likewise other countries do not allow drugs, firearms, plants, fruits, live animals, etc. After you passed through customs, you will walk down a corridor straight through until that ends with a glass wall and entrance gate where large numbers of drivers or airport representatives waving hoarding boards and signs. You will have to pass through the door and look around your or company name signage if you have arranged someone to pick you up. If you have not pre-arranged anyone then, you can book a tourist taxi (recommended) from the airport counter.

Transfers & transportation offers good to know before you go to Nepal

You will observe a large number of taxies wanting to assist you with transport once you exit the airport. They will also be seen as extremely hospitable and start grabbing your bags etc. So, a word of warning here that: if you let someone carry your bag, then you may end up paying monies they demand. So the best way is to say “no thank you” and book a tourist taxi from the airport counter.

Tourist bus – Nepal operates many tourist buses from Kathmandu to other tourist destinations. These buses tend to leave early in the morning. For pricing, please confirm with the hotel you are staying in or a travel agent.

What to pack?

In fact, you are able to get anything that you need in Nepal that you would get in western countries. So buying stuff in Nepal is a cheaper option than taking too much from your home country. You may choose to pack something extremely essential and buy the rest of the things that you need from there. There are several shopping areas such as in Thamel. However, the bargain is a must when you do shopping. If you require more information about what to pack; please refer to our trip dossier that is provided to you when you book your holiday. If our good to know before you go Nepal guide is not enough please contact us for further assistance.


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Travel Info

    • Flight time 12-14 hours (via Istanbul, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Muscat, Dubai, Kuwait or Delhi)
    • Timezone GMT+5 3/4 hours 
    • Recommended airlines Turkish, Air India, Vistara, Gulf, Oman, Kuwait, Etihad, Qatar & Emirates
    • Best season Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec

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