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Nepal Information

Getting to Nepal

Considering the enduring popularity of Nepal as a travel destination, there are surprisingly few direct international flight connections into Kathmandu.

Getting around Nepal

Getting around in Nepal can be a challenging business. Because of the terrain, the weather conditions and the condition of vehicles, few trips go exactly according to plan.

Accommodation

Nepal has every category of accommodation facilities that range from international standard star hotels to budget hotels and lodges.

When to go and weather

Clear skies and warm days make autumn the peak season. Thousands of people hit the trails in the Everest and Annapurna regions and accommodation in Kathmandu gets booked up as prices peak.

All foreigners, except Indians, must have a visa. Nepali embassies and consulates overseas issue visas with no fuss. You can also get one on the spot when you arrive in Nepal, either at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Airport or at road borders

Insurance

A travel-insurance policy to cover theft, loss and medical problems is an excellent idea for travel in Nepal. There is a wide variety of policies available,

Money & Costs

Budget hotel room in Kathmandu: US$5–20

Dinner & breakfast in a trekking lodge: US$10–12

Trekking porter/guide: US$13/20 per day

Do's and Don'ts

Do not feel offended if a Nepalese woman hesitates to give you a hand. Especially women, but greet you with "Namaste”, a gesture reminiscent of a praying position, in which the two palms are placed together.

Mountain Flight

Early this morning, you’ll transfer to the airport for a 06.30 am, one-hour scenic flight over the majestic Himalayan range and around sacred Mt. Everest. It is the most impressive bird’s-eye-view to be had anywhere in the world.

Historical Sites

Old Kathmandu City
Old Kathmandu City: Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence.

Trekking Information

The grading system for all our trips is that most commonly used in the Himalaya. However, it may be very different from any system you have come across before. Also, it is virtually impossible to have a ‘foolproof” system,

A year in festivals

How do you show the gods you care? Parade them through town in a 50-foot high chariot of course! Nowhere does festivals quite like Nepal, and the people of Nepal celebrate a lot of festivals, from the rice-beer-fuelled antics of Indra Jatra to the contemplative rituals of Maha Shivaratri. Here is Lonely Planet's guide to a year of festivals in Nepal…

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