Friends of Nature- Nepal 
NATURFREUNDE-NEPAL

Friends of Nature Nepal is a service oriented, Non-Governmental Organization, dedicated to the conservation of environment and promote eco-tourism. It is the Partner Organization of International Friends of Nature- Vienna, Austria. We try to give a small data about Nepal, for visitors of this website.

NEPAL

Major Attractions:

Mountains : - 8 out of 14 peaks more than 8000 meters high are in Nepal !
Trekking  is the most favorable choice for the visitors, many options are available from an easy  hike up to moderate and strenuous treks !
Smiling People:  More than 36 Different Ethnic Groups, rich in their cultural heritage !
8 Cultural World Heritage Sites !
2 Natural World Heritage Sites ! and 6 other National Parks, 4 Wild Life reserves, 3 Conservation Areas and a Hunting Reserve. !
Can visit easily to other Exotic Places like TIBET, SIKKIM and BHUTAN as an extension, from here!

Some More Datae:

Nepal Occupying only 0.1 % of the Earth- is home to :
 2% of all the flowering plants in the world, 8% of the world's population of the birds (848 species), 4% of mammals , 11 families of the world's butterflies (500 species), 600 Indigenous plant families, 319 species of exotic orchids!

Average Temperature and Rainfall in Kathmandu Valley

ACCESS TO NEPAL BY AIR:

Royal Nepal Airlines (the National Flag Carrier) operates flights from / to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Dubai, Calcutta, Delhi, Kwala Lumpur (Malaysia), Frankfurt, Mumbai, Osaka, Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam, London, Lhasa, Shanghai and Singapore.

Other Airlines such as: Aeroflot, Martin Air, Druk Air (Bhutan), Biman (Bangladesh), PIA (Pakistan), China South West, Indian Airlines, Transavia (Dutch), Austrian Airlines, Condor (Germany), Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Thai International etc. are International operators.

ACCESS TO NEPAL BY SURFACE:

From India: There are 6 entry / exit points in Nepal:  Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belhiya (Bhairahawa), Nepalgunj, Dhanghadi and Mahendranagar.
From Tibet (China) : Kodari is the only entry / exit point into Nepal, while other points like Yari (for Mt. Kailash from Humla ) is a special entry / exit point.

VISA & IMMIGRATION FORMALITIES:

For Other Nationals:

A VISA is required to enter Nepal. Visa can be obtained in Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulates. ( for detail Address please contact us) or at the Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) upon Arrival. 2 Passport size photos are necessary.

The Visa Fees are as follows:

1. Single Entry visa for 60 Days : U.S. $ 30.
2. Additional Re-Entry Cost : U.S. $ 25 - Single ; U.S. $ 40 - Double & U.S. $ 60 for Multiple Visa.
3. Visitors who intend to re-enter the country within 150 days after leaving the country during the same visa year, entry fee is US $ 50 for 30 Days.
4. Visitors intending to stay more than 60 Days, tourist visa extension fee is equivalent of US $ 50  for 30 days from the Department of Immigration.
5. Multi Entry Business Visa can be obtained by the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Ministry of Industry for Businessmen (For Details: please contact us)

However, for Indian Nationals: No visa is required, however a proof of Indian Citizenship should be presented at the Airport or when required.

CUSTOM FORMALITIES:

All Baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival at the entry. Personal effects are permitted duty free entry. Visitors may bring dutiable goods, such as tobacco and liquors, within the prescribed quantity (200 rolls cigarettes and 1 liter) duty free. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and take home, but some antiques are prohibited and some antiques need a permit from the Department of Archaeology.

AIRPORT TAX :

The Domestic Airport Tax for all air travelers (including Nepalese) is Rs. 110, paid at the airport before boarding the plane.
The International Airport Tax, for departing to SAARC (South Asian Countries) is Rs. 660 and for other destinations: Rs. 1100 , should be paid  at the airport before boarding the plane.

FOR ACCOMMODATIONS, TOURS, TREKKING, RAFTING, ETC. CONTACT US:

EVEREST REGION, LANGTANG REGION, ANNAPURNA REGION & Other Areas of Nepal.

WE ALSO ORGANIZE Educational WALKING and CULTURAL TOURS in and Around KATHMANDU.Click here to view Trekking Route Map

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OUR PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS AND ITINERARIES BY CLICKING HERE

Click here to view Trekking Route Map

FRIENDS OF NATURE-NEPAL
1557 Ram Shah Path
GPO Box 10544
Kathmandu, NEPAL
Telephone : (+ + 977 1 ) 4226775
Fax : (+ + 977 1 ) 4231529

Email: [email protected]

Bank Account No.: 105200J (old)
00100060960016 (New)
Please use new account number.

HIMALAYAN BANK LTD
Tri Devi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu

Click These Links to Know about:

NATURFREUNDE INTERNATIONALE International Friends of Nature

Links to other Friends of Nature & Environment Related Organizations

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NATURFREUNDE NEPAL Email: [email protected]