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Traveler's Information |
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Air |
Kathmandu is served by direct flight to Amsterdam,
London, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow, Vienna, Abu
Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Karachi, Kolkota, Banglore,
Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Varanasi, Dhaka, Paro
(Bhutan), Lhasa (Tibet) Bangkok, Hong Kong,
Singapore, Shanghai (China) and Osaka (Japan).
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| By
Land |
All
visitors entering Nepal by land can enter through
the following routes-Kakarbhitta, Birjung, Sunauli,
Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar on the Nepal-India
border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.
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| Visa
Regulation |
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The single entry tourist
visa can be obtained from the entry points
of Nepal or from the Royal Nepalese diplomatic
missions abroad by paying US$ 30 or equivalent
convertible foreign currency for 60 days.
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Multiple entry facility
can be obtained paying additional US$ 50 or
equivalent convertible foreign currency. The
facility will be valid for a visa year (Jan-Dec)
of the visa period is valid.
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The visitors who wish
to stay for more than 60 days in Nepal can
extend their tourist visa by paying the equivalent
of US$ 30 in the Nepalese currency for 30
days from the Department of Immigration.
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Business visa with multiple
entry facility for the period of one year
and five years can be obtained from the Department
of Immigration on the recommendation of Ministry
of Industry by paying the equivalent of US$
100 and US$ 250 respectively in the Nepalese
currency for the foreign investors.
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| Climate |
Weather conditions in Nepal vary from region to
region. Summer and late spring temperatures range
from about 28 degrees Celsius in the hill region
of the country to more than 40 degrees in the
Terai. In winter, average maximum and minimum
temperatures in the Terai range from a brisk 7
degrees to a mild 23 degrees. The Kathmandu Valley,
at an altitude of 1,310 meters, has a mild climate,
ranging from 19 to 27 degrees in the summer, and
2 to 20 degrees in the winter.
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| Season |
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The
most popular seasons for traveling to Nepal, Tibet,
Bhutan and India are spring (Feb-May) and autumn
(Aug-Nov). During the monsoon season (June-Aug)
tours and treks are also possible depending on
where you are going.
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| What
to wear |
During most of the year light woolens and cottons
are sufficient for day wear, with warmer attire
necessary in the evenings. Heavy woolen clothing
is required during winter months.
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| Communication |
Private communication
centers and hotels provide ISD, STD, Fax and E-mail
services. The STD code for Nepal is 977. Inquiries
can be made at 197.
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| Electricity |
Major towns in Nepal
have electricity and the voltage available is 220
volts and 50 cycles. Load shedding is sometimes
experienced in Nepal. However, most of the hotels
have installed their own generators.
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| Time |
Nepal is 5 hours 45
minutes a head of GMT (Greekhich Mean Time) and
approximately 12 hours and 12 hours and 50 minutes
a head of Pacific Time.
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| Money
and Credit Cards |
Payment can be made
in foreign exchange in hotels, travel agencies and
airlines. Credit cards such as American Express,
Master and Visa are widely accepted at major hotels,
travel agencies, shops and restaurants.
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