Nepal, a tiny developing country in the Indian sub continent offering varieties of tour possibilities. Be it a religious tour, cultural tour, adventure tour, the diverse topography of the area has created a lot of tour options. The mountains, hills and the plains which form the topography of Nepal all are equally able to provide you options in the nature tour and adventure tour. More than 50 ethnic groups speaking more than 200 different dialects and their customs tradition, festivals, etc. has created diversity for Cultural tours.

From Nagarkot (32 kilometers East of Kathmandu) and Daman (80 Kilometers south-west of Kathmandu) one can have a distant view of Mount Everest and beautiful Himalayan ranges. Undoubtedly, Trekking is the best way to get to interesting and remote mountain villages of Nepal and to enjoy views of the famous peaks together with their lifestyle untouched with modern civilization.

The sight of not only Mount Everest but all 8 eight peaks more than 8000 meters and other 1310 mountain peaks in one hour
by taking a flight to the mountains (Mountain Flight) is a lifetime experience.

For Nature Lovers, Nepal offers  variety of possibilities through its nine national parks, three conservation areas and four wild life reserves. Bird watching is another rewarding experience you can have in Nepal. Nearly 900 species, a vast array, of exceptional birds are found in Nepal. A diverse topography and climate has resulted in a variety of habitats within the country,
which are home to over 10% of the World’s total bird population.

Kathmandu Valley possesses several historical monuments, old
palaces and palace squares, shrines and temples, ageless
traditions and legends all make it a living museum that any
visitor would cherish its vivid memory in his/her heart for ever.

Nepal, is the land of Lord Pashupatinath, which is supposed to be the holiest Hindu temple in the world. Besides, two out of the
 four main holy places (chhetras) of Hindu pilgrimages namely
Muktichhetra and Varahachhetra, are located in Nepal. Not only
for the Hindus but also for the Buddhists Nepal offers a unique
place of pilgrimage as it happens to be the birthplace of Lord
Buddha, the apostle of peace and compassion.

Nepal is a land of Festivals with some part of the country or the other celebrating some festival during everyday of the year. Festivals may be linked with the remembrance of the departed soul, to herald the different seasons, to mark the beginning or end of the agricultural cycle, to mark the national events, or just family celebrations. The most important aspect of Nepali
culture is the religious harmony and understanding prevailing
among the Hindus, Buddhist and several others.

VISA
Tourist who intends to visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa.

a. Entry:
 
Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other mission offices or at the following immigration offices in Nepal.

Ø Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Ø Immigration Office, Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
Ø Immigration Office, Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
Ø Immigration Office, Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
Ø Immigration Office, Belahia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
Ø Immigration Office, Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
Ø Immigration Office, Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
Ø Immigration Office, Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

1. Tourist Visa:

b. Tourist Visa Extension:
A tourist visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US$ 30 or or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 2 per day. A tourist visa can be extended up to 150 days in a single visa year (January - December) from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu and Pokhara Immigration Office.

Gratis Visa :-
Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries.
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.

Transit Visa :-
Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at the entry points upon the production of departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal, by paying US $ 5 or equivalent convertible currency

Please Contact:
Department of Immigration Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmand
Tel:00977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453
web site: www.immi.gov.np

Important Note to all Visitors and Trekkers

Here's a little legalese from the Nepalese ~ requesting your cooperation to observe the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal.

Ø All foreign visitors are requested to be mindful of the date of expiry of the Nepalese visa and their passports to avoid future problems. As such, you are requested to apply for a visa extension, if you wish so, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.

Ø You are requested to get the arrival/departure stamp on your passport at the entry/exit points to avoid further complications.

Ø Living in Nepal without passport or a valid visa is a punishable offense.

Ø Deviation from the prescribed routes in the trekking permit will be treated as the violation of the law.

Ø You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters or any counterfeit documents of visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications. If you are not visiting/trekking through any authorized agency, do not use mediators for visa/trekking permits. You are requested to contact the Immigration Office directly.

Ø Change of purpose of stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary service while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offense.

Ø Be sure to register at the police and Immigration check point along the trail. It is wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.

Ø If you encounter problems along the trails, report them to the nearest police or Immigration post.

Ø You are requested to change money with authorized dealers and do not forget to take formal receipts.

Ø You are requested to inform the Immigration Office or Police Station for any changes in your address previously given in the visa application form.

Ø You are advised to be mindful to contact the Immigration Department for visa transfer in case of getting new passport or travel document from your Embassy/Consulate.

Ø Passport and trekking permit should be kept by the trekker while trekking.

Ø Filming in restricted areas or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.

Ø Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments to help them protect local cultures and maintain local pride.

        - Respect privacy when taking photographs
        - Respect holy places
        - Refrain from giving money to children since it will encourage begging
        - Respect for local etiquette earns you respect
        - Let  the Himalayas change you - Do not change them
        - Protect the natural environment
        - Leave the campsite cleaner than you have found it
        - Limit deforestation - make no open fires
        - Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place
        - Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants
        - Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment
        - Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures

Airport Tax:
Passengers departing from the Tribhuvan International Airport are required to pay an airport tax and tourism Service Fees of Rs. 1356 if going to SAARC countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) and Rs. 1695.00 to all other international destinations. Domestic airport tax is Rs. 169.50

Nepal Time and Business Hours
Nepal is five hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT. Government offices are open from 10 am to 5 pm from Sunday through Thursday. On Fridays they remain open until 3 pm. Banks are open from Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm. On Fridays, banks remain open until 12 pm only. Business offices are open from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday through Friday.
Embassies and international organizations are open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Most shops open after 10 am and close at about 8 pm and are usually closed on Saturdays.
Although Nepal works seven days a week, it observes numerous holidays, at the least a couple a month. So please check the holiday calendar. Government offices observe all the holidays and banks observe most of them. Businesses observe the major holidays only.