PLAN MY TRIP

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.

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   • 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?
     
2. News Sites:
   
   
   • Nepalnews.com
   • Ekantipur.com
   • Thehimalayantimes.com
   • Nepalitimes.com
     
3. Directory of Local Embassies and Consulates
   
   
   • United States Embassy
   • Canadian Cooperation Office Nepal
     
4. 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
     
     1. Tourist Visa

     Visa Facility	Duration	Fee
     Multiple entry	15 days	US$ 25 or equivalent currency
     Multiple entry	30 days	US$ 40 or equivalent currency
     Multiple entry	90 days	US$ 100 or equivalent currency

     2. 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
        
5. DIRECTORY OF INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES IN NEPAL All international calls must be prefixed by (977-1) number.
   

   S.N.	Airlines name	Sales office no	Airport No
   1	Gulf Air	4435322	4113023/4113280
   2	Qatar Airways	4440467	4113260
   3	Thai Airways	4224387	4113287
   4	Jet Airways	4446375/76/77	4113004
   5	Jetlite/Air Sahara	4446375/76/77	4113004
   6	Indian Airlines	4410906	4113147
   7	Korean Air	4252048	4113013
   8	Silk Air	4220759	4220759
   9	Etihad Airways	4233533	4470150/4470190/91
   10	Dragon Air	4248944	4470301
   11	China Southern	4440765/61	4440765/61
   12	Air China	4440650/51	4440650/52
   13	Biman Bangladesh	4434982	4479234
   14	GMG Airlines	4443182	4484782/4485153
   15	Druk Air	4239988/22	4113112
   16	United Airlines	4220245	Offline
   17	Cathay Pacific	4248944	Offline
   18	China Airlines	4434678	Offline
   19	Northwest /KLM/AF	4410089

6. RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOPS
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7. SHOPPING GUIDE
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