General FAQs
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east and west. It lies in the lap of the Himalayas, making it home to some of the world’s tallest peaks, including Mount Everest.
Nepal is a country of contrasts. Spectacular natural niches combine with a vibrant culture and sense of history. Home to ten of the world’s 14 highest mountains, the country offers a magnificent setting for hiking and mountaineering and some world’s best whitewater rafting.
With its vast range of altitudes, Nepal is also home to an incredible variety of plant and animal species, including over 300 species of orchid. With over 800 bird varieties, it accounts for almost 10% of the world’s avian species.
The diverse national parks of Chitwan and Bardia encompass lowland tropical jungles and grasslands and Nepal shelters a rich variety of wildlife. The Bengal tiger, rare snow leopard, one-horned rhino and the Himalayan black bear is in the remote national parks.
The ancient culture and traditional architecture of Kathmandu means that the city boasts no less than seven World Heritage Sites, while Nepal is famous for its scenic monasteries and being home to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha- Light of Asia.
You can enter Nepal in two ways:
By air: Some major international airlines operating scheduled services to Nepal are Royal Nepal Airlines, British Airways, Biman Bangladesh, China South West Airlines,Druk Air, Gulf Air, India Air, Thai Airways, Qatar, Pakistan Air, Jet Air, and Singapore Airlines. By air, you will arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport (only one international airport) in the heart of Kathmandu City.
By Road: There are several entry points by land route mainly from Nepal / Indian borders; and China/Tibet Boarder.
- Kodari
- Kakarvita
- Birgunj
- Bhairahawa
- Nepalganj
- Dhangadhi
- Mahendranagar
Scheduled public and tourist buses run to and from Kathmandu. We recommend you to travel by bus if you can cope with 10 to 12 hours of long drive for a fascinating mountainous view and snail tail roads that meet above the clouds.
Nepal visa can be easily obtained from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon arrival. If you are planning to get the visa from your country simply visit Nepalese Embassy there. If you are travelling by land through India then the visa is provided from Immigration office at the border. You need to have a valid passport and passport size photographs to complete the visa acquisition process. The visa fee varies according to your stay in Nepal.
| For 15 days | $30 |
| For 30 days | $50 |
| For 90 days | $125 |
- You must bring a valid passport - must be valid for up to 6 months, keep an extra photocopy just in case.
- A copy of your travel insurance, cash, flight tickets.
- Emergency contact numbers of insurance and family members.
- Medications- bring prescriptions and the medications in its original containers to avoid customs inspection hassle.
- For Visa and permit- a copy of your travel insurance, a copy of your passport and 4 passport size photos
Nepal covers an area of 147,181 sq. km around the globe amongst which 143,151 sq. km is land and 4000 sq. km is water.
Kathmandu is the capital and the largest city of Nepal. It is not only the political and economic hub of the country but also a cultural and historical center with many ancient temples, stupas, and palaces.
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Yes, tourists are allowed to buy local Sim cards in Nepal. You can buy the one in the supermarket or mobile shops in Thamel.
Nepal is generally considered safe for tourists. Crime rates are relatively low, and violent crime is rare. However, like in any other country, tourists should be cautious of petty crimes like pick pocketing, especially in crowded areas, It is always advisable to stay informed about local conditions.
Except for guide supported treks, you will need good navigation to get around and not get lost.Most people speak in the remote regions speak in their native tongue and speak little to no English. Therefore, GPS is an excellent navigation choice. Another option would be trail maps.
Generally, Nepal is a safe country for solo women travelers. Also, Nepal is much safer than other South-Asian countries like India, and Bangladesh. The country holds 76th rank for the safest country out of 163 nations worldwide and also is the 3rd safest in South Asia next to Bhutan and Srilanka.
There is a popular belief in the Nepali culture saying “The guests are gods”, and people are always welcoming you by heart. However, women should still be cautious and traveling solo without guide or porter is not advisable in the trekking routes of Nepal, especially in the remote destinations, where you could face many problems during the trek.
The official language is Nepali, which is spoken by a majority of the population.However, there are more than 120 regional languages and dialects spoken across the country. English is widely understood in urban areas and among the tourism industry professionals.
We advise you to bring USD / GBP / EUR to pay for your visa, trip cost and other expenses. Most major currencies are usually accepted also. It is always better to travel with US dollars.
Nepal has reasonable banking facilities having branches of some international local commercial banks Almost all foreign currency along with credit card such as Visa and Master card are broadly accepted. ATM is widely available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.There are some ATM in bigger town on treks. When you go remote area idea to carry enough cash. Some trekking area has bank and ATM, they might not be reliable.
Depending on what you would like to do, Autumn and Spring are the most favored times, especially for mountaineers and trekkers. During Autumn (from mid-September to end of November ), and Spring (from the beginning of March until mid-May), the skies are clear and weather is dry and stable. Winter (December, January and February) is not favorable for high altitude adventures due to snowy condition, but low altitude trekking (below 4000m) like Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, LangtangValley Trek, Everest View Trek etc are possible. Nights are chillier but days are comfortable and the best thing is, views are stunning – quite ideal for photography. The trails are crowd-free and the deals are better. Winter is also an ideal time for touring in Chitwan, Bardia and Lumbini. Summer (June-July) and Monsoon (August- September)are not the best time due to humidity and heavy rains. But if you are a great fan of freshness and lush foothills, and don’t mind wet conditions and leeches (in some trails), these are great times. Trekking to Trans- Himalayan regions like Mustang and Dolpo is also possible as they are not affected by rain. But, be prepared for transfer delays and road obstructions. City tour is possible all year round.
During the monsoon season (Jun to Aug), most of Nepal experiences heavy rain for a few hours each day. It is humid, wet, and the trails in the lower regions (Ghorepani,Ghandruk, Langtang, etc) can be quite muddy. That being said, it's still a great time to visit if you don't mind the rain —l'll have the trails to yourself, the skies often clear up in the morning, and certain treks offer stone-paved trails that drain the rain and make for easy trekking. Also, certain regions, like Mustang and the upper reaches of Everest, lie in the rain shadow of the Himalaya and receive little rain.
Yes, our airport representative will be there to greet you at the airport. S/he will be displaying our company signboard outside the airport terminal. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in our tourist vehicle.
We are a Trekking & Expedition Company registered with the Ministry of Tourism,Government of Nepal. Over last many years since 90s, we’ve been organizing holiday tours,treks and expeditions for our clients.
The cultural tour guides are quite proficient in English. The trekking guide (and their assistants speak reasonable amount of English, good enough to explain to you about the places, local culture or any sight that catches your eyes and will be able to address all your requests. We also provide German, French, Spanish and Italian speaking Guides and per request form the Clients.
The number of Guides per trip depends on the number of Clients or the group size.We will have 1 main Guide for all the groups and an assistant Guide for every 6 Clients.
Private groups are the groups who travel independently, or with friends, families & colleagues.They either customize or choose any of the trips at their own convenient timeframe for any number of people (minimum 1 &maximum 50 at a time).
Group trips are ‘Fixed Departure Trips’, and travelers are likely to join people from different countries of any age group except minors. The size of the group varies.Minimum no of persons required to operate a trip is 2 and the maximum number is 15.
We try to bring together a small group of like minded people to give them a memorable and insightful travel experience, coupled with an invaluable opportunity to interact with each other in a fun-filled environment. Our travel group generally comprises of maximum 15 members. We need a minimum of 2 participants to run our fixed departure dates. For private trips, no minimum and maximum apply.
Absolutely! We specialize in creating customized group travel experiences tailored to the unique interests and preferences of each group.From choosing destinations to selecting activities, we work closely with you to ensure every aspect of your trip is personalized.
You need to pay 20% of total trip cost as advance deposit to confirm reservation before arriving to Nepal and remaining balance of the payment shall be paid when you arrive to Kathmandu.
We offer flexible payment options for our group or customized trips, including credit card payments, bank transfers, and payment plans.Our team will work with you to determine the best payment schedule that fits your budget and travel needs.
We recommend you to book your trip in few month advances. Even you arrive and want to organize your trip we accommodate last minute bookings. However, for Trekking like Everest region we need to reserve the flight, so we highly recommend earliest is best for us.
After arrival at Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport – TIA), money changing services are available right there at the airport. It is best to change only a small amount there as better money rates are found in the city. Kathmandu also has an extensive selection of ATM machines, However, they often limit the transaction and daily amount for withdrawal.
Of course, there is a tourist police located near the Nepal Tourism Development Board & Office.Also,there are complaint counters at the airport and Basantapur Durbar Square.Tourist police are specially trained in English and have detailed local knowledge to assist tourists.For security and travel-related assistance, you can reach any of the officers by telephone from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No, Immunizations of any kind is not required for trekking or traveling to Nepal.Depending upon the season and region of your trekking tour or travel, certain vaccinations are recommended as a preventative measure. We do encourage all travelers to be aware and stay immunized as per their needs and situations. Also, we recommend the Tetanus and Hepatitis A vaccines. For detailed information, please contact your physician or visit the CDC website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel
It varies from sector to sector. For Pokhara, Chitwan, Bhairawa, Nepalgunj, Bhadrapur,Biratnagar and also Surkhet & Tumlingtar the baggage allownace is 30 kgs in total (5 kg handbag and 25 kgs check in luggage). For mountain areas like Lukla, Jomsom,Simikot, Rara, Phaplu, Dolpo, Jumla, the baggage allowance is 15kgs in total (5 kg handbag and 10 kgs check in luggage). The extra baggage charge will be approximately 1 USD per kg in both cases.