Nepal - General Information

Time
Nepal standard time is 5 hrs 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian standard time.

Religion
Nepal is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines are scattered all over the kingdom. Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the light of Asia, There is a complex blending of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal.

Kathmandu from Bangkok, Bombay Calcutta, Delhi, Dubai, Dhaka, Paro (Bhutan), Varanasi, Frankfurt, Paris, Hongkong, Karachi, London, Moscow, Singapore and Lhasa. The international articles brought by the visitor varies according to volume and value of the goods. A tourist may bring in dutiable goods, such as tobacco and liquors, within the prescribed quantity free of duty, Carrying narcotics, arms and ammunition are strictly prohibited.

PASSPORT AND VISA
A minimum six months valid passport will be required at the Tribhuvan International Airport for all the tourists. A visa is necessary to enter Nepal and can be obtained from Royal Nepal Embassy or entry points in Nepal
Visa Charge:
Single Entry up to 30 days USD 30
Multiple Entry up to 60 days USD 50

CUSTOMS
Passengers arriving atTribhuvan International Airport without any dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel for detailed customs clearance.

Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty cigarettes (200) or cigars (50), distilled liquor (1.15 liter bottle), 15 film rolls. You can also bring binoculars, movie or vedio camera, laptop computer and portable music system.

AIRPORT TAX
Passengers departing from theTribhuban International Airport are required to pay an airport tax of Rs.600 per person if going to SAARC (South Asian) countries and RsflOO for departure to other international destinations. Domestic airport tax is Rs 150.

MONEY AND CREDIT CARD
Payment in hotels, travel agencies and airlines are made in foreign exchange, credit cards likeAmerican Express, Master & Visa are widely accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants.