Nepal extends trouble free issuance of visa to all the citizens worldwide. The Royal Nepalese Embassies or consulates abroad offices provide two months visa upon the presentation of a valid passport, two passport size photos and a payment of equivalent of US $ as per given below:
Duration |
Type of visa |
Fee |
60 days (1st time) |
Single Entry |
US $ 30.00 |
30 days Extension |
Single Entry |
US $ 50.00 |
As per Visa Duration |
Single Re-entry |
US $ 25.00 |
As per Visa Duration |
Double Re-entry |
US $ 40.00 |
As per Visa Duration |
Multiple Entry |
US $ 60.00 |
Visitors entering Nepal without a visa may also obtain 60 days visa at entry point immigration in Nepal. Visas can be extended at the Immigration Department, Kathmandu or at Immigration Office, Pokhara.
A trekking permit is required to trek into the hill region of the country. If trekking is planned in two different areas, two trekking permits are required. We have different trekking areas where you have to pay different permit fees.
Fee schedule for trekking permission:
Area |
Fee in US $ per person |
Kanchenjunga and Lower Dolpo |
Per week 10 up to 4 weeks thereafter per week 20 |
Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo |
First 10 days 700 thereafter 70 per day |
Manaslu |
From Sept. to Nov. 90 thereafter 75 per week |
Humla (Simikot Yari) |
First 7 days 90 thereafter 15 per day |
Common and other area opened |
No Permit required (specially in areas of Annapurna, Everest and Langtang Region |
National Parks |
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Eight areas of Nepal have been designated national parks. They are Langtang, Rara, Royal Chitwan, Sagarmatha (Everest), Shey-Phoksundo, Khaptad, Bardia and Barun National Parks. To trek in any of these national park area a part permit in necessary which can be obtained at the park entrance on payment of Rs.650/- each. Similarly trekkers are required to pay Rs. 1000/- for every trekker going into the Annapurna Region payable at the Immigration offices while getting trekking permit, which is utilized for the environment conservation and maintenance of the area.
Trekking season
Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year. There are four seasons in Nepal. Each season has its distinct attractions to offer. The seasons are classified as follows:
Autumn: (Sep-Nov)
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This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views. |
Winter: (Dec-Feb)
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This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations, generally below 3000 meters. |
Spring: (Mar-May)
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Different varieties of wild flowers, especially the rhododendrons make the hillside 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate. |
Summer: (Jun-Aug)
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Summer months, continues up to mid September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. |
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Currency |
1 US$ = 68.40 Nepalese Rupees. |
Time |
Nepal Time is 5 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of GMT. |
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Popular Tourist Destinations (By Air/Road) |
Gorkha, Pokhara, Baglung, Tansen, Lumbini, Janakpur, Bardia, Sukla-Phanta, Chitwan, Dhankuta, Dharan, Ilam, Dolakha, Koshi Toppu etc. |
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Popular Tourist Destinations (By Trek) |
Annapurna, Jomsom, Manang, Mustang, Dolpo, Rara, Jumla, Lukla, Syangboche, Larke, Rolwaling, Khaptad, Manaslu, Makalu-Barun, Gosainkunda, Langtang, Helambu, Namche, Muktinath, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri etc. |
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Altitude sickness
Causes / factors of Altitude Sickness:
- Low Oxygen
- Low pressure i.e. Barometric Pressure
- Rapid Ascent
- Possible Dehydration
- Hypothermia / Low temperature
Types of Altitude Sickness:
01. AMS: Acute Mountain Sickness (Mild symptom feels like hangover / not
feeling well)
02. HAPE: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (Moderate symptom / lung problem
by water in the lung)
03. HACE: High Altitude cerebral Edema (serious symptom / water in the
head)
We will forward you all necessary information on receiving your inquiry for booking.
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