Vaccinations
Vaccinations may be required for this trip. Talk to your doctor about the up-to-date information for this region.
Visas and Permits
VISA REQUIREMENTS
• A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background.
• Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen.
• Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.
The following visa fees will be effective from 17 July 2019 (as per the Nepal Government’s decision made on 26 May 2019. Source: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/post/notice-regarding-visa-fee-updates):
Tourist Visa Fee Details Previous Visa Fee Changed Visa Fee that will be in effect from 17 July 2019
15 Days (Multiple Entry) USD 25 USD 30
30 Days (Multiple Entry) USD 40 USD 50
90 Days (Multiple Entry) USD 100 USD 125
Visa Extension (Within Valid Visa Period) USD 2 per day USD 3 per day
Visa Extension (With Multiple Entry) Additional USD 20 Additional USD 25
Visa Extension (After Visa Expiration) Late fee USD 3 per day Late fee USD 5 per day
It is your responsibility to ensure you have all required visas for your trip. Rules and regulations governing the issuance of visas are constantly changing, and vary for different nationalities and you should check visa requirements with your travel agent or relevant consular authority well before travel. Nepal visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. As a general rule most countries expect that you will have at least 6 months’ validity on your passport. On arrival visitors may be asked to present return tickets and evidence of means to cover your intended stay. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change – it’s important that you check for yourself. Residents from other countries must consult the relevant embassies or your travel agent. All foreign nationals (except Indians) require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad, the International airport, or on arrival at the India / Nepal border. Getting a visa at the airport can sometimes take time due to long queues. There have been instances when passengers were asked to show return flight tickets. You will also need to provide two passport photos and the following approximate fees in US dollars cash only: – Multi entry visa valid for 15 days – US$30 – Multi entry visa valid for 30 days – US$50 – Multi entry visa valid for 90 days – US$125 Please note if you are staying in Nepal for less than 24 hours while in transit a transit visa can be issued on presentation of your international flight ticket, there is a nominal charge of US$5 and one photo is required. Your visa application form may require you to state the dates on which you enter and exit that country. Please note we suggest you list your date of entry a few days before, and date of exit a few days after, your intended dates in case you encounter any delays or problems en route.
Insurance
Please consider purchasing travel insurance that covers medical evacuation. In case of an emergency on the trek, a helicopter will be called in to get you back to Kathmandu. The CIWEC Clinic in Kathmandu (http:/www.ciwec-clinic.com/) will determine if you need to be evacuated back to your home country for further treatment. Once you are flown into Kathmandu, you must pay for the evacuation expenses with a credit card. Your insurance company will then reimburse you after your return. We will provide you all documents necessary for the reimbursement.
Responsible Travel
Our Responsible Travel ethos is at the heart of everything we do, from getting the basics right like respecting local cultures and the environment, to initiating projects that make positive contributions to communities, to our staff’s fundraising efforts and offsetting our carbon emissions.
Customs and Culture
Remember you are a guest in the Himalaya. Please show the normal manners you would expect from someone visiting your home. Do not pat people on the head, or point your feet at anyone.
Language
Misunderstandings may occur due to language problems. Do not get agitated.
Photography
Ask first if you wish to take someone’s photo. You are unlikely to be refused, but in some cases, you may be. In which case, accept the situation.
Entering Households and Monasteries
If you wish to enter, ask politely first. In nearly every case you will be invited in. In a monastery or temple you may be asked to make a donation. You should always remove your footwear before going into a temple or monastery.
Donations
It is not uncommon to be asked, as a group, to help support a local school through a small group donation. This method of lending a helping hand is often the most constructive way of doing so.
