About Nepal
Nepal is natural beauty, Himalayan country located between India and china. It is known as a country of Himalaya,800 km long , 200km wide and 150m above from sea level. Nepal has Ten World Heritage Sites. Some of the highest mountains in the world including Mount Everest lives in Nepal. It has many kinds of natural environments an incredible range attracting nature lovers. Nepal is a paradise with different type of birds like pheasants, storks, cuckoos and pretty of birds. For those who love larger animals they can see elephant, royal Bengal tigers, bears, monkey, one horned rhino and many more animal. Kathmandu is the capital and large city of Nepal.
History
Before the unification of Nepal, it was divided in many small kingdom but In 1768 Prithvi Narayan shah, the ruler of the Gorkha kingdom unified diverse kingdoms and established the one greater Nepal and present the the border of Nepal. He defeated the Newar kings of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, patan and established the capital in Kathmandu. British East India company declared war on Nepal in 1814 B C. and attacked with a force of 50,000 men against Nepal's 12,000,expecting an easy victory but in the event it took two year and heavy losses in both side. After long war with Nepal British East India company took large area of Nepal. which now comprises the northern areas of the India state Himanchal, west Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. But later Britain return some part of tarai lands for its help in quelling the Indian mutiny of 1857.
Climate
It's hard to generalize about the climate of Nepal ranging in elevation from near sea level to the 8848m peak of mount Everest. Nepal has mainly four seasons which are below.Autumn ( September to November) in this seasons weather is clear , dry not cold and not hot too. in tarai. winter (December to February) in winter season weather is very cold, sky clean and clear, some time snowfalls at higher elevations. days are warm if sunny day but morning and night is very cold. Winter brings cold, foggy in mornings and clear evenings Spring (March to May) spring bring warmer weather and longer days Rhododendrons bloom in the hills. this is the best time to view wildlife and to travel in Nepal. Summer (June to August) these three month are monsoon and hot season in Nepal. it rain must of time.
Nepal Visa and Fee
All foreign national except Indians need visa to enter Nepal. Free visa for SAARC countries tourist. and Tourist visa issued on arrival at kathmandu airport and at official overland Nepal entry point. you have to have a passport size photo. at the airport you are require to pay in US$ or Nepalese rupees and u can change money at the counter next to the visa desk. At overland entry points official accept US dollars only. Nepal visa fee is as below.
Visa Facility
Day
Fee
Multiple entry
15 days
US$ 25 or equivalent Nepali Rupees
Multiple entry
30 days
US$ 40 or equivalent Nepali Rupees
Multiple entry
90 days
US$ 100 or equivalent Nepali Rupees
Nepal Visa extension fee for less then 15 days is US$ 30 or equivalent Nepali Rupees but more then 15 days extension fee is US$ 2 per day. Nepal Tourist visa can be extended only for 150 days a year. Nepal Transit visa can be issued from Nepal's immigration office at the Nepal entry point. Need to pay US$ 5.
Permit and Farmalities
Nepal Trekking permits are now no longer require for most area including Annapurna trek, Everest Trek, Langtang/ helambu trek, and gosainkund trek but a permit is still required for treks that pass through the restricted areas of kanchangunga, olangchunggola, manaslu, upper mustang, dolpo, Mugu, Makalu and Humla. permits must be obtained through a registered Trekking agency. if your treks goes through any national parks or conservation area, you have to make separate entry permit ticket. in must case the fee is collected at entry point but for Annapurna treks you must take entry ticket in advanced in kathmandu or pokhara. children under ten is free entry More here...
Trekking Area
Permit fee
Kanchanjunga, Lower Dolpa and gauri shankar
US 10$ per person for 1 week
Humla
US 50$ first 7 days and US 7$ per person after 7 days
Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa
US $500 For the first 10 days per person and Us$50 After 10 days per day per person
Manaslu
US$ 70 From September to November first week per person and US$ 10 After 7 days per day per person and US$ 50 From December to August per week per person and US$ 7 After 7 days per day per person
Makalu and Everest Region:- All norht/west area, Thame to nangpala of Namche
first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20
Manag District:- Areas of Nar, Phu and northern of tilche village.
US$ 90 From September to November per week per person and US$ 75 from December to August per week per person
Money & exchange
Nepal's unit of currency is rupee which is divided in to 100 paisa. Almost Nepali money is paper money. you rarely see coin. notes come in denominations of RS 1,2,5,10,20,25,50,100,250,500 and 1000.Foreign currencies must be exchanged in Banks or authorized money exchange dealers. Nepal visitor can exchange money at Nepal airport also. Indian Currency is accepted every where in Nepal except Indian RS. 500 and RS. 1,000 paper note is not allowed in Nepal and will not be accepted. Travelers Cheques are more secure then cash. US dollar cheques are widely accepted in tourist area. must of travel agent and well managed hotel accept major credit cards adding three to five percent processing fee on to the amount. almost bank are operating ATM service all major city of Nepal. In kathmandu and pokhara people can get ATM in every 5 to 10 minutes different place.
Nepal entry and exit point
Nepal has more then 10 entry and exit point which are following. kathmandu ( Nepal international Airport), Birgung (Mid-Nepal), Sunauli (Western Nepal), Kodari (Nepal China border), Biratnager (Eastern Nepal), Jamuna(Mid-western Nepal),Mahendra Nagar (Far Western Nepal)Dhangarhi (Far Western Nepal),
Nepal Airport Departure Tax:-RS 1695 Per Person is departure Tax for other then SAARC Nation and RS 1195 for SARC Nation (Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Afghanistan) and RS 165 for Nepal domestic flight. passenger must be at Air port 3 hours before for international flight and one hour before for domestic flight.
Hotel in Nepal
finding a hotel and guest house is not a big problem in Nepal. Established and well managed hotel and guest house offer good service. September to December is high tourist seasons in Nepal. at this time all hotel and guest house increase the price for room. More popular hotel and guest house take online room reservation.
Nepal Travel
Nepal travel is going to be more popular for travel lover. Travel to Nepal has emerged as a major travel destination on the world but it's not possible to see everything that Nepal has offer in one trip. We suggest to visit follows selective and subjective place of the country. These are main place to visit in Nepal. Nepal Trekking, Nepal rafting, bungy jump,swyambunath stupa, Nepal national park, Bhaktapur, Patan durbar square, Fewa lake, patan museum, mountain -biking, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath, Tharu culture programmee, Kathmandu durbar square, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini, Palpa Nagarkot, Dhulikhel,etc...
Nepal Tour
Nepal is famous not only for trekking but also for tour. people can enjoy with several tour like all Nepal tour, Nepal honeymoon tour, Nepal cultural tour, Nepal Jungle safari tour, Nepal Pilgrimage Tour Nepal hiking tour and many more. There are many Nepal tour operator company who gives best Nepal tour which will be memorable tour. Nepal package Tours and Travel Pvt. Ltd welcome for all traveler here in Nepal to enjoy with Nepal natural beauty. Our pre-designed Nepal tour packages offer you a complete travel package at your fingertips. Our Nepal tour packages are customizable to your needs, it's easy to plan a Nepal tour on your desire. if you want to do outdoor activities like Nepal trekking, sightseeing, rafting, actions adventure Nepal is the best place to start your travels. We are happy to extend our hospitality and hope your Nepal tour and stay in Nepal is a memorable.
Nepal Trekking
Nepal trekking is the best way to know reality of Nepal, Nepali people and place of Nepal. The Himalayan slopes to an altitude of 5500m is within the scope of ordinary tours and treks. Tourist can get excellent view of the silver white mountain from the trekking routes. Depending on the choice and experience there are different levels of treks. most trekking routs are within the altitudes between 1000 to 5000 meters. Nepal trekking can be enjoyed in all season but Nepal's most popular trekking season are Autumn ( September to November), Spring (March to May). Winter is very cold above 4000m and in high mountain passes covered with snow but its also enjoyable at lower altitudes. generally trekkers like to trek in Everest trek, Annapurna treks, langtang treks, ghorepani treks, ganeshhimal treks, Gosainkunda treks, Mustang treks, Kanchanjunga treks. Even in the monsoon season (June- August ) also trekkers can trek.
Nepal treks is The best way to experience Nepal's rich natural beauty and Nepal culture visit on foot.
Nepal Rafting and Kayaking
Jungle Safari
Nepal is also a nature lover's paradise. The country is greatly influenced by the topography and the flora and fauna with the difference in the climate conditions and the range of altitudes. The most spectacular wildlife is in tropical terai region. The Himalayan mountain area also have potential for observation and exploration. visitors also can encounter with exotic animals and jungle environment. National parks and wildlife reserve such as chitwan national parks, Bardia national park, sukla phanta wildlife reserve ,koshi tappu wildlife reserve etc are natural habitat for mammals and variety of birds.
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