FAQ's

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. The national flag carrier, Indian Airlines, Thai airlines, BB airways and other international airlines connects Kathmandu with major cities around the world. Alternatively, you can enter Nepal through surface via India.

There all together 7 points through which all visitors coming to Nepal by land can enter country
– Pani Tanki/Kakarbhitta 
– Raxual/Birgunj
– Sunauli/Belahiya 
– Rupaidiya/ Nepalgunj
– Mohana/Dhangadi                
– Banbasa/Mahendranagar, Gaddachauki 
and Khasa,Liping/ Tatopani on the Tibet,China-Nepal border. 
Overland travelers’ ’ entering the country with their vehicles must possess an international carnet or complete customs formalities.

Custom : All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival at the entry point. Personal effects are permitted free entry. Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green Channel for quick clearance without a baggage check. If you are carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel for detailed customs clearance. 
Import: Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty: cigarettes (200 sticks) or cigars (50 sticks), distilled liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also bring in the following articles free of duty on condition that you take them out with you when you leave: binoculars, movie or video camera, still camera, laptop computer, and portable music system. 
Export: The export of antiques requires special certification from the Department of Archeology, National Archive Building, Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu. It is illegal to export objects over 100 years old, such as sacred images, paintings, manuscripts that are valued for culture and religious reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they are Nepal’s cultural heritage and belong here. Driving into Nepal:
Overland tourists entering Nepal with their vehicles must possess an international carnet.

Nepal visa can be obtain upon arrival in the entry place or Tribhuwan International Airport. 
Make the process easier by downloading & completing the application form, having the correct USD cash and two passport photographs.
Multiple entry visa for 15 days : US$ 25 or equivalent Nepali currency
Multiple entry visa for 30 days : US$ 40 or equivalent Nepali currency
Multiple entry visa for 90 days : US$ 100 or equivalent Nepali currency
(For more information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu,
Tel: 00977-1-4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868, Email : [email protected] ; Web: www.immi.gov.np)

Light, loose garments are recommended in spring (March, April and May) and summer (June, July and August), while woolens and jackets or similar warm clothings are needed from November to February.

Some tips on the common etiquettes practiced by Nepali people should be useful to visitors.

• The form of greeting in Nepal is “Namaste” performing by joining both palms together. It literally means “the divine in me salutes the divine in you”.
• As a mark of respect Nepalis usually take their shoes off before entering someone’s house or place of worship.
• Food or material that has been touched by another person’s mouth is considered impure or “jutho” and, therefore, is not accepted unless among close friends or family.
• Touching something with feet or using the left hand to give or take may not be considered auspicious.
• Women wearing skimpy outfits are frowned upon especially in the rural parts of the country.
• As a part of the tradition some Hindu temples do not allow non Hindus to enter.
• Leather articles are prohibited inside some temple areas.
• Walking around temples or stupas is traditionally done clockwise.
• To avoid conflict photography is carried out after receiving permission from the object or person.
• Public displays of affection are considered scandalous.
• Nodding of head means “Yes” while shaking of head means a “No”. A slight dangling of head from left to right means “OK”.

The Nepalese currency is the rupee and is divided into 100 paisa. Bank notes come in denominations of Rs. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000. Coins are of 1, 2 and 5 rupee denomination.

Major hotels, restaurants and curio shops accept AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA and MASTERCARD. You can contact the banks for credit card services.

Although specific immunization is not required to enter Nepal, it is, however, best to protect yourself against diseases such hepatitis, meningitis and Japanese encephalitis. Malaria has been reported in the Terai plains of Nepal, so take precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes. Please notify the authorities or the hotel of any symptoms of bird or swine flu or any endemic.

Because of its elevation, Nepal can be divided into three zones – the high mountains, the mid-hills and the flat plains called the Terai. The Everest, Langtang and Annpurna trekking destinations in the mountains are cool throughout the year. The mid-hills, including Kathmandu and Pokhara, are cool except in the summer months from May to July. Temperatures in these cities during the summer remain much cooler than in many cities of the region. Lumbini, Chitwan and Janakpur in the Terai plains are hot in summer (March –July) but cold in winter (December-February). So if you are going trekking, the best months for walking are between September and November and between February and May when the weather is fair during the day and the temperatures do not drop rapidly during the night.