Planning Your Trip

We hope that the information and links provided here will help you plan your trip to Nepal. We will continue to update this section with information that is relevant, educational and fun.

A.
» Seasons in Nepal for travelers (When are the best times to come to nepal)
» Where do I travel in Nepal?
» What are the activities to do while I travel in Nepal?

B. News Sites:
» Nepalnews.com
» Ekantipur.com
» Thehimalayantimes.com
» Nepalitimes.com

C. Directory of Local Embassies and Consulates
» United States Embassy
» Canadian Cooperation Office Nepal

D. FAQ’s section
Q: Is it safe to travel to Nepal?
A: Yes. However, you should check with your country’s embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Q: Will I need a visa or a passport for Nepal?
Entry Procedures & Visa Rules

a. Tourist Visa

b. Gratis (Free) Visa
» Gratis visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of SAARC countries. However, for extension of visa for SAARC nationals, the rule is same as that of other nationals.
» Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.

For Visa Extension:
Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31) extending the visa at the rate of 2 US $ per day. However, a minimum amount of 30 US$ has to be paid for a period of 15 days or less.
(For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu, Tel: 00977-1-4221996/ 4223590/ 4222453, Web: www.immi.gov.np )
For further Information please visit the Nepalese embassy in Washington DC’c website:
http://www.nepalembassyusa.org/index.php
If you have any questions that you would like us to answer please email us at: info@idlnepaltravels.com

E. DIRECTORY OF INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES IN NEPAL All international calls must be prefixed by (977-1) number.

F. RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOPS
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G. SHOPPING GUIDE
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