Nepal Travel FAQs

Arrival to Nepal FAQs

Q. How can I get On Arrival Visa?
A. Visit the link for detail information about visa http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/

Trekking permit in Nepal FAQs

Q. Can I apply for trekking permit on my own??
A. No. Only authorized trekking agencies can apply for trekking permit. Contact trekking agency for the permit.

Q. Should I carry my permit while I am on trek?
A. Yes, carry your passport and trekking permit throughout your trek. Make sure you take care of your valuable document like passport.

Q. Can I explore the route not included in my trekking permit?
A. No. Deviation from prescribed routes of trekking permit is treated as violations of law.

Q. Do I need to register at the Police check points or Immigration Points?
A. Yes, you should. It would be wise to register your trekking schedule and destination at your concerned embassy/consulate

Nepal Trekking FAQs

Q. How fit do I have to be and is trip for me? 
A. This trip is suitable for any kind of person who is moderately fit, no previous experience is required. To condition yourself for the trip, some physical fitness programs such as walking, running, swimming, and hiking are recommended before you embark on your journey. Any person suffering from a pre-existing medical condition or diseases must seek medical advice before considering any trip. Whilst on the trip, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized.

Q. What is the weather & temperature like in trip?
A. Weather in the mountains (Himalayas) is notoriously difficult to predict. At night it is generally cooler and warmer during the days, in winter (January and February) it will be a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. There will be snow any time of year. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 25 deg C to -15 deg C low.

Q. Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip? 
A. These facilities will be available some places only in this trip as this is remote area trip in Nepal. But in Kathmandu and trip starting point, of course yes. Remember to bring your adapters!

Q. Is there any communication while we are on trip?
A. There are telephones in few villages along the routes from which you can make international calls.

Q. Can I use credit cards in the places visit in trip?
A. In most cities yes, to some extent, however once you leave those cities behind, you can only use cash.

Q. How much additional money do I need per day?
A. It all depends on your spending habits. 20 to 50 US$ a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, souvenir shopping of local crafts if/when available and few drinks. You can buy these things only in certain town.

Q. Is the water OK to drink? Do I need to bring purifying tablets/filter?
A. Yes, better to have purifying tablets. But you can buy also mineral water in some village along the trial on your own. Please bring a water bottle to fill up purified water.

Q. What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tour?
A. *Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour, keep a separate photocopy with Nepal visa.
*Travel insurance, keep a separate photocopy 
*Flight tickets 
*Emergency contact numbers for banks, insurance, family contacts.

Q. Do you use yaks/porters on the trip or do we carry all of our own gear?
A. Whilst on the trip, our porter will take care of your luggage service as per “Price Includes” section. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc.

Q. What opportunities will I have for shower along the trip?
A. Yes you will have hot shower service in lodge depends on areas of your trek.

 

HERITAGE SITE ENTRY FEES

Entry fees must be paid to enter Heritage Sites, museums etc. at the entry point. Please refer to the table below for details about payment. Please note that the information below is as per the information provided by the concerned department. Any difference or discrepancy can be reported at info@ntb.org.np . Updates will be made after verification from official sources. 

 

ENTRY FEES

Place

Foreign Nationals

SAARC Nationals

Chinese

Nepalese

Contact
Number

Remarks

Kathmandu Durbar Square including Tribhuvan Museum

NPR. 1000

NPR. 150

NPR. 1000

Free

01-4268969
01-4269452

Below 10 years free

National Museum, Chauni, Kathmandu

NPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)

NPR. 50 (NPR. 75 for camera, NPR. 150 for video camera)

NPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)

Students:NPR.10; Others: NRs. 25 (NPR. 50 for camera and  NPR.100 for video camera)

01-4271504
01-4271478

Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. Open for half day on Mondays from (10:30 am to 2 pm)

Patan Durbar Square including Patan Museum

NPR. 1,000

NPR. 250

NPR. 1,000

Students with letter from school : NPR. 10; Student Card Discoount: NPR.20; Others: NPR.30

 

Entry fees for Nepalese are applicable only for Patan Museum

Patan Golden Temple

NPR. 50

NPR. 20

NPR.. 50

Free

01-5534595
01-5540227

Closed on Buddha Jayanti

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

US$ 15 or NPR. 1,500

NPR. 500

NPR. 500

Free

01-6612249

Below 10 years free. For groups from 11-20, one tour leader can enter free.

National Art Museum, Bhaktapur

NPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)

NPR.. 50 (NPR. 50 for camera, NPR. 150 for video camera)

NRs. 150 (NPR.. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)

Students: NPR.10; Others: NPR.25 (NPR. 50 for camera, NPR. 100 for video camera)

01-6610004

Closed on Tuesdays. The fee includes wood carving and brass and bronze museum in Dattrareya Square.

Swayambhu Stupa

NPR. 200

NPR. 50

NPR. 200

Free

01-4281889
01-4277236

Below 10 years free.

Bauddha Stupa

NPR. 400

NPR. 100

NPR. 400

Free

01-4489257

Below 10 years free.

Pashupatinath Temple

NPR.  1,000 per day per entry

NPR. 1,000. Free for Indian Nationals

NPR.. 1,000

Free

01-4462767
01-4470340

Tourists can view the temple from the back premises.

Changunarayan Temple

NPR. 300

NPR. 100

NPR. 300

Free

01-5090958

 

Ethnographic Museum, NTB,

Bhrikutimandap

NPR. 200

NPR. 100

NPR. 100

Students: NPR. 15; Others:NPR. 30

01-4256909
Extension no. 172

 

Chitwan National Park

NPR. 1,500 per day per entry +13% VAT

NPR. 750 per day per entry+13% VAT

NPR. 1,500 per day per entry+13% VAT

NPR. 100+13% VAT

056-621069

Elephant ride fare - Foreigner: NPR.. 2,500; SAARC: NPR.. 1,500; Nepali NPR. 500

Chitwan Elephant Breeding Camp

NPR.50

NPR.. 25

NPR. 50

NPR. 10

056-580154

 

Tharu Cultural Museum,  Chitwan

 NPR. 25

NPR. 15

NPR. 25

NPR.  10

056-580121

Below 10 years free.

Lumbini

NPR. 200

NPR. 100

NPR. 200

Free

071-580189
071-580200

NRs. 16 for Indians.

Lumbini Museum

NPR. 50

NPR. 50

NPR. 50

NPR. 10

01-580318

Closed on Tuesdays

Kapilvastu Museum

NPR. 10

NPR. 5

NPR. 10

NPR. 2

 

Closed on Tuesdays

International Mountain Museum, Pokhara

NPR. 400

NPR. 200

NPR. 400

NPR. 80

061-460343

 

Garden of Dreams, Katmandu

NPR. 200

NPR. 200

NPR. 200

NPR.. 100

01-4425340
01-4425341

Below 5 years free. NPR. 50 fro 5-11 years. 25% discount for a group of 10 pax.

Godawari Park

NPR. 200 (NPR. 150 for children below 10 years)

NPR. 57 (NPR. 23 for children below 10 years)

NPR. 100 (NPR. 50 for children below 10 years)

NPR. 34 (NPR. 12 for children below 10 years)

01-5174246

Student 50% discount.

Central Zoo

NPR. 250 (NPR.150 for children 4-12 years )

NPR. 250 (NPR. 150 for children 4-12 years )

NPR. 250 (NPR. 150 for children 4-12 years )

NPR. 50 (NPR. 25 for children 4-12 years)

 

Nepali Students: NPR. 30;