General information

Indian nationals do not require visa. However, effective from Oct 1, 2000 Indians traveling to Nepal by air have to show upon arrival at entry point either a passport, voter's identity card issued by the Election Commission of India, or an identity card with photograph issued by the Central or State Government of India. Visitors except the Indian nationals must hold valid passport and visa. a visa is required to enter Nepal. One can get a visa at the Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the airport upon arrival. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Two passport sized photos are mandatory for visa on arrival.

Free visa for all tourists who visit Nepal only for 3 days. Free visa for tourists of SAARC Countries and People's Republic of China.

A tourist visa can be extended up to 120 days from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu and Pokhara Immigration Office on request. Then after an additional 30 days can be extended from Department of Immigration on reasonable ground, which ensures one's departure from the country within 150 days in one visa year.

A) Tourist Visa extension fee and additional late fee are as follows:-

* Visa extension for each additional 30 days - US$30 in equivalent Nepalese currency.
* The provision for single entry reentry and double entry has been revoked.

B) Late fee for regularizing tourist visa:-

* US$ 2 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for the first 30 days.
* US$ 3 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for the next 31 to 90 days.
* US$ 5 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for more then 90 days.

C) Transit Visa

* A Transit visa can be obtained from the airport immigration office for a period of 48 hours on the presentation of confirmed air ticket.
* Fee for Transit visa is US$ 5

A trekking permit is required to visit restricted areas mentioned below. To visit restricted areas mentioned bellow. to visit other trekking areas, permission is not required.

* RESTRICTED AREAS WHICH HAVE BEEN OPENED FOR GROUP TREKKING
The following restricted areas are open only for group trekkers. A Trekking permit will not be issued to individual trekkers for such areas. The areas and required fees are as follows:

What is an adventure travel and its benefits?

Adventure travel is:

All pursuits that provide an inherently meaningful human experience that is related directly to a particular outdoor environment - air, water, hills, mountains,.. (Darst and Armstrong, 1980).
Activities which involve human participation as a response to the challenge offered primarily by the physical, natural world such as hills, air current, and waves (Progen, 1979).
Outdoor activity involving the natural environment where the outcome perceived by the participants is unknown (Yerkes, 1985).

Benefits of Adventure Travel

Benefits of Adventure Travel - Travelers
	Frequency	Percent	Sub total
Experience
Discovering new experiences	47	26.4%
Increased sense of personal growth	45	25.3%
Educational opportunities	13	7.3%	59.0%
Activity
Fun and excitement	29	16.3%
Integrated, better travel opportunities	28	15.7%
Outdoor adventure activity participation	13	7.3%
Recreational opportunity	5	2.8%	42.1%
Environment
Improved interpretation of the environment and culture	30	16.9%
Return to nature	13	7.3%
Carefree, "blown away" setting	12	6.7%
Interaction with environment/people	8	4.5%
Misc.			35.4%
Improved awareness of physical fitness and health	5	2.8%
Mental, physical stimulation	4	2.2%
Do not know	26	14.6%	19.6%
Total (from multiple responses)	278

We suggest our trekker to consult your private doctor elaborate of your trip. You should be aware on a trek is altitude sickness. You ascend above your bodies should adopt at less oxygen. Different people have different rate of acclimatizes. Liquids food and genitals walks is best way to escape from mountain sickness. Our trained guide will provide you instruction along the trek. We provide you PAC bag with Medical kit of Dr. Jim Duff's has suggested. We suggest each person has a basic First Aid Kit of their own use. Incase of emergence we believe that will not happen, rescued by a helicopter. Please make sure all the expenses incurred in evacuation should be cover by your insurance company.

Our geographical condition is not allow big aircraft in mountain region. We provide you small aircraft has 18 setters called Twin Otter Beech and Downier. It is easy to be closed to mountain and handle. We only provide bigger flight is called Avro Aircraft has 40 setters on flat region like Pokhara Biratnager.

Overland travel in Nepal are not similar as in Europe or America. You should have some food like chocolates & drinking water in your hand bag. Some time it should be really an adventure and take extra time because of vehicle condition as well as road.

Despite of conflicts between Maoists and the Nepalese government tourist are absolutely safe. Medias are focus negative and exaggerated and far from the realities. We have not notice any single threat to tourist from rebels (Maoist). Maoist leaders always announce that tourists are welcome to Nepal. We do not have any bad experience or miss behave from Maoist to our guest except request for donation.
We hope that political situation will settled soon. We request you to continue to support Nepal and Nepalese as you used to do in the past. We would like to announce that tourist must be support in this situation because the Nepalese financial institute and financial condition are badly effected.

BY SURFACE

You can enter Nepal by Land from both India and Tibet . From Tibet , you cross the border at Kodari we have regular bus too. From India , main borders are Sunauli/Belahiya, Raxaul/Birganj and Karkabhitta. There are also several border crossings in west & Estern Nepal.

In mountain weather is dramatically changes so that we should have prepare for that both the warmth of the days and the chill of the nights. During the day time and lower altitudes, lightweight trekking trousers and T-shirts are recommended. It's good idea to carry a waterproof jacket and some warmer clothing with you. For the cold nights, thermal underwear, a warm fleece jacket and even a down jacket will help to keep you warm. Warm fleece and woolen clothing is available quite cheaply in Kathmandu and sleeping bags and down jackets, can be either bought or hired at very reasonable prices.

RENTING EQUIPMENT

Easy to rent items in Kathmandu are down jackets and sleeping bags and day packs.

Half day sight seeing in Kathmandu. One night hotel in trek starting point, domestic flight, Full trekking arrangements which include park entrance fee, service of climbing guide, group climbing equipment, three meals a day while trekking, necessary staff and lodging. Specifically, camping treks include two person tent, sleeping bag, mattress, dining tent with table, stools, toilet tent, and kitchen equipment, and the staff includes, cook, sherpa guide and porters. Insurance up to 19,000 ft and porter equipment is included. Also included are land transport, airport arrival/departure, transport (sharing the transport 14 kg baggage allowance per client on trek). Use of kerosene for cooking and other nature conservation facilities and special hygiene service. Facilities complimentary for leader with paying group of 10 or more, leader of less than 10 paying 50% discount.

What to expect -When it is sunny with no wind a thermal top is enough, backed up by a fleece or light down jacket for rest stops and a windproof breathable jacket for when the wind picks up (Gore-Tex, Wind stopper or similar).

Gear list

This assumes you have all the trekking gear like warm hat etc. The majority of this gear is available from us or in Kathmandu , and some of it can be rented.

=> high quality sunglasses. Side pieces are not essential; we can always use tape for a day. Ski goggles are unnecessary.
=> neck gaiter or balaclava
=> balaclava, only if you don't have a neck gaiter
=> new liner gloves (ie thin gloves)
=> fleece gloves/wind stopper gloves
=> windproof gloves/mittens if you don't have wind stopper ones.
=> trekking pole
=> ice axe, non-technical is generally better
=> crampons
=> light harness (Black Diamond Alpine Bod is perfect)
=> Jumar
=> belay device: ATC or figure of 8 etc
=> two locking carabineers, two ordinary ones
=> two prussic, one short, one longer
=> windproof pants/climbing bibs - these don't have to be fancy and you can buy in Kathmandu cheaply
=> snow gaiters
=> Plastic boots/leather boots - see the discussion below
=> leather boot waterproofing (snow seal etc)
Helmet

Plastic Boots: full insulated over-boots, and with GOOD ( stiff) leather boots, these are an alternative to plastics.

Who carries what for the climb: rry a day pack with your personal gear and daily necessary goods.

Area	147,181 sq. Km
Geography	Situated between China in the north and India in the south
Capital	Kathmandu
Population	23 Million
People	Nepal has more than 60 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.
Language	Nepali is the national languages. However, travel trade people understand and speak English as well.
Currency	Nepalese Rupee as 1 US$ = 70 Rs. @ June, 2005
Political System	Multi Party democracy with constitutional monarchy

Facilities	Duration	Fee
Single entry	60 days from the date of entry	US$ 30 or equivalent convertible foreign curency
Multiple entry		US$ 50 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepalese currency

sn	area	fee ( per person)
1.	Areas of lower Dolpo	For the first first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and after 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20
2.	Taplejung District (kanchanjanga Region):- Areas of Olangchunggola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin, Village Development Committee. Sankhuwasabha District (Makalu Region):- Areas of Kimathanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya and Pawakhola Village Development Committee Solukhumbu District ( Everest Region):- All north -west area way from Thame to Nangpala of Namche Village Development Committee.	For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and after 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20
3.	Rasuwa District:- Thamun and tingure	per week per person UD$ 10
4.	Manang District:- Areas of Nar, Phu and Northern area of Tiche Village of Thochhe Village Development Committee	For September to November per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75.
5.	Mugu District:- Areas of Mugu, Dolpuk Pulu and Bhangri.	For the first 7 days per person US$ 90 and After 7 days per days per persons US$ 15
6.	Bajhang District:- Areas of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli.	For the first 7 days per person US$ 90 and After 7 days per days per persons US$ 15
7.	Darchula District:- Areas of Byas Village Development Committee	For the first 7 days per person US$ 90 and After 7 days per days per persons US$ 15
8.	Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa District	For the first 10 days per person US$ 700 and After 10 days per day per persons US$ 70
9.	Gorkha District (Manaslu Area):-	For Sep to Nov per person US$ 90 and Dec to Aug per week per person UD$75
10.	Humla District:- Areas of Limi and Muchu village Development committee, and area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma Village Development Committee.	For the first 7 days per person US$ 90 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 15

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	July	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tem Min cg	2.7	2.2	6.9	8.6	15.6	18.9	19.5	19.2	18.6	13.3	6.0	1.9
Tem Max cg	17.5	21.6	25.5	30.0	29.7	29.4	28.1	29.5	28.6	28.6	23.7	20.7
Rain fall in mm	47	11	5	5	146	135	327	206	199	42	0	1