Frequently Asked Questions

1.How to enter Nepal ?

You can make a direct flight from your home country to Nepal. Tribhuvan international airport is our largest international airport, in capital city of Nepal, also you can direct enter from our regionals airports  Gautam Buddha international airport and Pokhara international airport according to your travel plan or alternatively you can travel to Nepal through India.

2. What is the National Carriers of Nepal ?

Our national carrier is a Nepal Airlines (RA) which connects major cities around the world.

3. What are the other entry points of Nepal ?

The other entry points are in Nepal :

  1. Pani Tanki (Kakarbhitta).
  2. Raxual (Birganj).
  3. Belahiya (Sunauli).
  4. Rupaidiya (Nepalgunj).
  5.  Mohana (Dhangadi)
  6. Banbasa ( Mahendranagar).
  7. Gaddachauki (Kanchanpure).
  8. Khasa,liping/tatopani (Sindupalchock).
  9. Kerung (Rasuwagadhi).

4. What are the air accesses to Nepal ?

In Nepal many international airlines company operates directs and connects flight daily, flowing companies are flying in Nepal after covid virus they are:

  • Nepal Airlines
  • Air India
  • Air China
  • Air Indigo
  • Bhtan airlines
  • Air Ariba
  • Biman Bangaladesh airlines
  • China eastern airlines
  • China southern airlines
  • Cathay pacific  airlines
  • Druk Air
  • Etihad airlines
  • Fly Dubai
  • Korean airlines
  • Qatar airways
  • Singapore airlines
  • Thai Airways
  • Malindo Air /Batik air
  • Thai Lion
  • Turkish airlines
  • Sri Lankan airlines
  • Salam air
  • Kuwait airlines
  • Jazeera airlines
  • Himalayan airlines

5. Is there any airport tax in Nepal ?

No, all taxes are included in your ticket.

6. Do i need a visa to travel to Nepal ?

All foreigner nationals, except Indian citizens, need  visa to travel in Nepal.

7. What is the cost of Visa ? 

If you want to take visa prior to arrival in Nepal you can check nearby diplomatic mission or consulates of Nepal government, the visa fees structure are mentioned accordingly at your  entry points, before coming to Nepal we request you check visa fees and other details. Government time and again changes the visa fees any time without prior notice.

  • For 15 Days 30 USD
  • For 30 Days 50 USD
  • For 90 Days 125 USD.

8. Which countries need prior visa to arrival in Nepal ?

Nationals of following country will not get visa an arrival at the immigrations entry points of Nepal, they need to obtain their visa prior to arrival, from Nepalese embassies or diplomatic missions in their respective countries.

  1. Nigeria
  2. Ghana
  3. Zimbabwe
  4. Swaziland
  5. Cameroon
  6. Somalia
  7. Liberia
  8. Ethiopia
  9. Iraq
  10. Palestine
  11. Syria
  12. Afghanistan
  13. Refugees  with travel documents.

9. What documents must Indian nationals present at the entry point ? 

As per the Nepalese immigration Indian nationals traveling to Nepal must present following documents.

  • Valid Passport
  • Election commission card with photo.
  • Ration /Aadhar card
  • Identity card with photo issued by embassy of India in Kathmandu
  • Other related documents.

But we request you to that if your are travelling from air transport you must carry valid passport or election commission card to get boarding.

10. What currencies are needed to get a visa ?

Verify of your valid passport and photo you have to pay first to obtain  your visa at immigration desk, you can pay in any currency except Indian (IC) and Nepali currency (NC).

11. What is the currency of Nepal ?

The Nepalese currency is the rupees and is divided in to 100 paisa. Bank notes come in denominations of Rs 1, 2,5,10,20,50,100,500 and 1000, coins are of 1,2 and 5 rupee denomination. We request you that you can change your currency to Nepali currency before going to take trip.

12.Do you have ATM facilities in Nepal ? 

Yes, we have many ATM counter you can take out your money from anywhere  bank accepts visa/ debit card and American express, also you can pay your bills using cards many hotels and restaurants accepts your card.

13. When is the best time to travel in Nepal ?

Because of its elevations, Nepal can be divided in to three zones i.e the high mountains, the mid- hills and the flat plains called the Terai. The Everest, Langtang and Annapurna trekking areas in the mountains are cool throughout the year. The mid- hills including Kathmandu and Pokhara are cool except in the summer months from may to July. Lumbini Chitwan and Janakpur in the tarai plains  are hot in summer (March -July) but cold in December -February in all region. If you are planning to visit Nepal you must come September- November and March – May.

14. Is travel insurance necessary ? 

Yes, it is necessary to have your insurance with you going for trekking it is mandatory, so we request you please make your insurance from your homeland before arrival in Nepal.

15. What is the country code of Nepal ? 

Country code of Nepal is NPL and telephone number starts from +977.

16. What is the time difference in Nepal ? 

Nepal time is GMT plus 5 hours 45 minutes.

17. How are the communication facilities in Nepal ? 

Mobile coverage is wide in Nepal even in the rural areas. Internet facilities are available in hotels and restaurants also you can buy a sim card up on your arrival and get data for commination with your beloved one, the same data you can use in the mountains areas too.