Naturetour - Friends of Nature - Nepal
Naturetour

   Friends of Nature - Nepal

Nepal

Travelers Information about Nepal
About Us Services PictureGallery Multi Media  Contact  Email
Nepal Info

Tibet

Bhutan

Sikkim

Expedition

Holy Tours

Trekking

Everest

Annapurna

Langtang

Rara

Rafting

Jungle Safari

Trek MAP

Map of Nepal
AREA 147,181 Sq. K.M.
GEO-POLITICAL SITUATION  Land Locked Between India / China (Tibet)
CAPITAL KATHMANDU
POPULATION 22.5 MILLION
LANGUAGE NEPALI (National)
CURRENCY Nepalese Rupees
1 US $ = 78 (June 2002 )
POLITICAL SYSTEM Multi Party Democracy with Constitutional Monarchy
RELIGION HINDUISM + BUDDHISM
GEOGRAPHY HIMALAYAN REGION, MOUNTAIN REGION, TERAI REGION
   

ACCESS TO NEPAL BY AIR:

Royal Nepal Airlines (the National Flag Carrier) operates flights from / to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Dubai, Calcutta, Delhi, Frankfurt, Mumbai, Osaka, Paris, London, Shanghai and Singapore.
Other Airlines such as: Aeroflot, Lauda Air, Druk Air (Bhutan), Biman (Bangladesh), PIA (Pakistan), China South West, Indian Airlines, Transavia (Dutch), Austrian Airlines, Condor (Germany), Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, 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 Foreign 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 (Kathmndu) 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.
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 Dept. of Immigration on the recommendation of the Ministry of Industry for Businessmen (For Details: please contact us)

(Note: 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 litre) duty free. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and take home, but some antiques are prohibited and some antiques need a permit from the Dept. of Archaeology.

AIRPORT TAX :

The Domestic Airport Tax for all air travelers (including Nepalese) is Rs. 150, 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.

Major Attractions:

Mountains : - 8 out of 14 peaks more than 8000 meters high are in Nepal ! Trekking  is the most favourable choice for the visitors, many options are available from an easy  hike upto moderate and streneous 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!

FOR ACCOMMODATIONS, TOURS, TREKKING, RAFTING, ETC. CONTACT US: [email protected]

Some More Facts about Nepal :

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 - Guides you for yourvacation Planning 
Month
Minimum (Celsius)
Maximum (Celsius)
Rainfall (in MM)
January
2.7
17.5
47
February
2.2
21.6
11
March
6.9
25.5
5
April
8.6
30.0
5
May
15.6
29.7
146
June
18.9
29.4
135
July
19.5
28.1
327
August
19.2
29.5
206
September
18.6
28.6
199
October
13.3
28.6
42
November
6.0
23.7
0
December
1.9
20.7
1

CLICK HERE :IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PLANNING YOUR VACATION   E-mail: NATURETOUR

Friends of Nature - Nepal
Ram Shah Path GPO 10544 Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: ( + 977 - 1 )  226775    Fax: ( + 977 - 1 )  231529
Email: [email protected]
USA: Voicemail: (508) 416- 0459 Ext. 1083
Fax: (775) 659-6588
Website:http://www.geocities.com/nature_friends_np

Copyright: Naturetour is the registered website and trade name of Friends of Nature - Nepal

Hosted by www.Geocities.ws

1