Nepal Travel Guide
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Grafik Nepal Visitor Information
Altitude sickness
Best seasons to travel
Clothing
Equipment
Medical advice
Model Trekker
Money
National Parks
Peaks open for mountaineering
Travel Informations Latest news
Trekking permit fees
Useful hints
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Visa and trekking permits
Visitor information
Weather
Working hours
Trekking security information
Travelling as a woman
mountain sickness

NATIONAL PARKS:

Eight areas of Nepal have been designated national parks. They are Langtang, Rara, Royal Chitwan, Sagarmatha (Everest), Shey Phoksundo, Khapad, Bardiya and Barun National Parks. To trek in any of these national park areaa part permit in necessary which can be obtained at the park entrance on payment of Rs. 650/- each. Similarly trekkers are required to pay Rs. 200/- for every trekker going into the Annapurna Region payable at the Immigration offices while getting trekking permit, which is utilized for the environment conservation and maintenance of the area. There are several government registered trekking agencies in Nepal to conduct such trekking programmes. In order to have assumed quality and safe treks it is advisable to use them.

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FLIGHT TO REMOTE AREAS

Nepal Airlines, the national flag carrier, offers extensive domestic air services to almost all the parts of the country. Taplejung, Bhojpur, Meghauli, Pokhara, Jomosom, Manang, Jhumla, Dolpa, Sanphebagar are the the remote destinations where one can take a flight from Kathmandu. The other domestic airlines such as Nepal Airways, Everest Air, Necon Air and Himalayan Helicopter also provide regular and charter services to different popular domestic destinations.

CLOTHING EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL EFFECTS

Light weight walking boots.
A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when boot is wet.
Warm jacket. Fibrefill or down should be adecuate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February.
A rain proof jacket with a hood or a puncho
Woollen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months these items are essential.
A pair of light weight/heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the morning and at night.
Windproof/waterproof trousers. Necessity on all treks going above 3,000 meters (10,000 ft.)
Thermal power underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night. In winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.
A tracksuit. Useful for wearing in camp and in the tent.
1-2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/skirts, gloves, woollen socks, swimming costume etc.

EQUIPMENT

Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking. - Day pack. This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g., toilet item, camera, film, soap etc. - Snow glasses, water glasses, wallet, small torch etc. - Snow gaiters essential during winter . - Trekking map - personal medical supplies.

WORKING HOURS

The Immigration Office is open from 10.00 to 17.00 hours from February 13th to November 16th from 10.00 to 16.00 hours from November 17th to February 12th sunday through Thursday. On friday it is closed at 15.00 hours . Visa extension and trekking permit applications are accepted from 10.00 to 13.00 p. m on Friday. The immigration Offices remain closed on saturdays and on other government holidays.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

According to a Financial Ordinance-2061 provision, which the government has recently decided to implement, Value Added Tax (VAT) paid by tourists on goods worth more than Rs 15,000 would be refunded at the time of their departure. The decision will come into effect from May 1. Any international tourist, who has not been employed in Nepal for the past six months and has not stayed for more than 183 days in Nepal, can claim VAT refund on his purchases. The VAT refund applies only to goods being taken out of Nepal within 60 days of the date of purchase. For the time being the provision will benefit tourists leaving through the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has directed the Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) to open a branch at the TIA lounge to provide refund services to tourists, according to a bank source. The RBB unit will refund the amount in foreign currency to the tourists. The Ministry of Finanace has directed the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to provide application forms VAT Refund for Tourists at department stores with immediate effect.

MONEY

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SOME USEFUL HINTS

During trekkings in the hills and the mountains of Nepal you should be aware and remember that you are travelling back in time and into the wilderness not usually frequented by many foreigner, away from Nepal, policing. Although the people of the hills of Nepal are exceptionally hospitable, honest and friendly by any standards, the possibilities of some trekkers encountering bad elements who take advantage of foreigners, cannot be eliminated. It would be wise to exercise the following basic rules as regards security and safety during your trekking.
All foreign nationals are required by law to pay their hotel, travel and trekking agents bill in foreign currency. Exchange your money through authorized banks/money changers only. Insist on a receipt when exchanging your money and retain all exchange receipts with you.
Littering mars the purity of environment. Avoid the use of non- biodegradable items as much as possible. Your attempts to burn oddments and carry out the unburnable ones will be a great help in the efforts to conserve the environment.
Avoid dispute with local people, most particularly when you are alone. Avoid drunkards and lunatics. Do not encourage beggars by giving them money or other articles.
Be most economical with all fuel. Avoid hot showers which use firewood and discourage campfires. Avoid lodges using firewood and insist on use of kerosene for cooking to trekking agents.
We strongly recommended not to be travel insurance to cover against illness, accidents, loss and theft of items and materials, travel alternations and deviations, rescues and evacuations.
It is recommended not to travel alone in the remote areas while travelling in Nepal particularly in the case of females. If you don't have a fellow trekker as companion, you should engage a guide/porter except through a third party who has responsibility for the person engaged.
Please check the travel advices issued by the embassies before leaving the capital.
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