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INTRODUCTION
The
Himalayas, the ' abode of snows', extends from Assam in eastern India;
west to Afghanistan. It is a chain of the highest and youngest mountains
on earth, and it encompasses a region of deep religious and cultural traditions
and an amazing diversity of people.
GEOGRAPHICAL
LOCATION
A
Landlocked sovereign kingdom bested by China to the North and by India
on its other side with the north latitude - 26 22 to 30 27 and east longitude
80 4 to 88 12. The length of the kingdom is 885 km. East -- West, and it
breath varies from 145 to 241km. North - South.
REGIONS
Nepal
offers an astonishing topographical variation with the attitude ranging
from 70 meters to 8848 meters.
The
country can be divided into three main geographical regions:
Himalayan
Region
Mountain
/ Mid Hill Valleys Region
Terai
Region
SEASONS IN
NEPAL
Winter
: December
- February
Spring
: March - May
Summer
: June - August
Autumn
: September - November
| Nepal can be visited throughout the year although activities like safari Excursions,Rafting,Trekking and Everest flights are best from October to May. |
ENTERING
NEPAL
The
capital Kathmandu is linked by both air and road. By air it is linked with
Delhi, Calcutta, Varnasi,
Bombay
(India), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Karachi (Pakistan), Paro (Bhutan), Bangkok
(Thailand), Singapore,
Hongkong,
Dubai, Frankfurt, London, Paris , Austria and Lhasa.
HEALTH
International
certificate of vaccination regarding current inoculation against Cholera,
Typhoid and
Yellow
fever are not required.
CLOTHING
Warm
clothing are required from November to February and tropical wear from
March till October.
RELIGION
The
major religions of Nepal are Hinduism (90%), Buddhism (6%), Islam (3%)
and the rest (1%)
e.g.
Catholics and others. There is a harmony among the religions.
POPULATION
Nepal
has almost 20 million people composed of a variety of races and tribes,
speaking different
language
and dialects.
LANGUAGE
Nepali
is the official language and English is understood a valid spoken by majority
of people in
Kathmandu
Valley and other major cities.
VISA
Except
Indian Nationals all other citizens must posses a valid visa secured from
any of the Royal
Nepalese
Embassies or Consulates abroad, 30 days visa can be obtained at the airport
or check
Post
after filling the relevant application form affixed with two photographs
and paying the visa fee.
A
30 day visa is also available upon arrival at Kathmandu airport.
VISA FEES
Single
Entry US$ 30 Per person valid for 15 days.
(Subject
to change as per the government regulations)
AIRPORT
TAX
For
the International sector US$ 15 Per person.
For
the Domestic sector tax US$ 02.00 per person.
PASSPORT
A valid passport
is required for all nationals except Indians, though Indians must possess
identity proof with photograph,confirming his/ her citizenship.
CUSTOMS
All
baggage, must undergo customs inspections on arrival and departure. Personal
effects are allowed in duty free. Apart from this a still camera, a bottle
of liquor, one video camera (without deck), 200 cigarettes, or 20 cigars,
one tent and camping equipment's are allowed free of duty.
CURRENCY
REGULATION
Import
of Indian currency by foreigners other than Indian nationals is strictly
prohibited. All visitors should obtain a receipt for all currency exchange.
The same should be handed over at the airport at the time of departure
and generally 10% of the amount exchanged can be converted from Nepalese
he weekly holiday, while museums
remain
closed on Tuesday and Govt. holidays.
