NEPAL GUIDE BOOK

AIRPORT AND VISA GUIDE

ARRIVAL

On arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, you will need to get an entry visa into Nepal, for which you will need one passport photo (there is a photo booth in the airport, but it might be easier to bring several passport photos with you from home) and USD 30 in cash for a 30-day visa.

After being issued a visa, you can collect your baggage and exit the airport, where a representative of Expedition Himalaya will be waiting for you. Look out for someone carrying a sign with either “Expedition Himalaya” or your name written on it.

If you have any problems with immigration, you can call Nabin (+977 98510 04278) or Anuj (+977 9801025435) of Expedition Himalaya, and they will assist in whatever way they can.

DEPARTURE

At the end of your trip, Expedition Himalaya will transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

NEPAL TOURIST VISA INFORMATION

You can extend your tourist visa at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu if you so choose.

Tourist visas may be extended for a maximum of 150 days in a single visa year. The charge for a visa extension of 15 days or less is USD 30, or an equivalent amount in convertible currency. The fee for a visa extension of more than 15 days is USD 3 per day (January to December)

Only visitors from the SAARC nations are eligible for a free 30-day visa. For multiple visits lasting 15 days, you must pay $30 in US dollars or another convertible currency.

Multiple admissions within 30 days: $50 in US dollars or another convertible currency
Multiple entry for 90 days: 125 US dollars or an equivalent amount in convertible currency

HOTEL GUIDE LINES

LATE NIGHT /EARLY MORNING ARRIVALS

Late-night or early-morning arrivals, considered nighttime, may result in additional charges for early hotel check-in. Standard hotel check-in time is typically 3 PM, and arriving around midnight may require booking an extra night or waiting until 3 PM for check-in.

Travelers should be mindful of hotel check-in and check-out policies, anticipating potential fees for early check-in or late check-out. expedition himalaya will endeavor to accommodate early or late check-in/out requests, considering the hotel’s rules and room availability, especially during peak seasons.

Travelers are advised to carefully plan their flight arrivals to align with their itinerary and manage potential additional charges associated with hotel check-in times.

HOTELS THAT WE OFFERS

HEALTH GUIDE LINE

HEALTH ISSUE

We recommend that all clients consult their doctor to discuss the health issues associated with their trek. We also recommend that clients bring their own personal first aid kit to supplement the comprehensive first aid kit carried by the Trek Leader.

VACCINATIONS REQUIRED

Please ensure that you allow at least one month to complete a course of vaccinations. While your personal doctor will be the final authority, we recommend the following:

Poliomyelitis
Typhoid
Tetanus
Rabies
Meningococcal
Immunoglobulin (for Hepatitis A)

COVID INFORMATION

All you need is the official Proof of vaccination; the vaccine should be

administered 14 days prior to making the visit. All you need is a PCR-negative report taken 72 hours prior to boarding. *Not required for children below 5 years

MALARIA

Nepal is listed as a country for which malaria prophylaxis is advised. We will not be visiting any malarial areas on the treks; however, you may wish to consult your doctor about the need to take malaria pills. Trekkers who plan to go rafting or on jungle excursions are advised to take the necessary medication to protect against malaria.

MONEY GUIDE LINE

MONEY

The unit of currency in Nepal is the rupee. In January 2023, the exchange rate
was

1 US Dollar = 130 rupees
1 UK Pound = 155 rupees
1 Euro = 140 rupees

Foreign currency can be exchanged in most hotels, banks, and money-changing stalls, and all major currencies are accepted. Credit cards are also accepted in most tourist shops (at a 4% surcharge). The ATM in the Kathmandu Guest House also advances local currency against a credit card. We recommend that all trekkers carry some rupees, in small denominations, with them on the trek to cover their personal expenses. However, the preferred currency in Nepal is the US dollar, and this can be used to pay for personal expenses on most of the popular trekking trails. We recommend that you bring this currency in small denominations. In order to help you budget for additional expenses that are not included in the trip price, the following list gives an indication of what is required:

Visa: as already mentioned, US$30 is required for the Nepalese visa, if gained upon entry.
Meals in Kathmandu: accommodation at the hotel is on a room-only basis. Allow a total of US$50 per day for meals while in Kathmandu.
Sightseeing and transport in Kathmandu: an allowance of a further $60 per day will certainly cover transport costs in and around Kathmandu.
Personal expenses on the trek: $35 per day will cover items such as bottled water, alcoholic drinks, chocolate bars, etc.
Gifts: Many visitors to Nepal like to take home gifts. Many wonderful mementos can be purchased cheaply and are usually paid for by cash or credit card.
Tips: This is entirely optional, but most clients will want to tip the local team of porters and other staff. The amount is a purely personal decision, but on average, it is around $12 per trekker per trekking day. Note that there is usually a slightly higher tip given for a successful ascent by the sherpa climbing guides.
Kathmandu Departure Tax: On flying out of Nepal, there is an airport departure tax of Rs 3000

About Us

Expedition Himalaya, a veteran of Mount Everest and Himalayan expeditions, are poised to make climbing the Himalayan range a safe and unforgettable experience.