Nepal visa is available at Nepalese Embassies and Nepalese Consulates abroad or upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu after presenting a valid passport, visa fee and 2 copies of passport size photos. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Gratis visa is provided for all tourists who visit Nepal for 3 days or less and also for tourist of SAARC countries and Peoples' Republic of China.

Indian nationals do not require visa to visit Nepal. However, traveling to Nepal they have to show upon arrival at entry point either a valid passport or voter's Identity card issued by the Election Commission of India. Children under 10 years need not show any identification. For students between the age of 10-18 years, School/ College photo ID card is valid.

The unit of the Nepalese Currency is Rupee. One Nepali Rupees is made up of 100 paisa. Nepali rupee notes come in Rs. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 denominations. Foreign visitors other than Indian nationals are required to pay their hotel bills and air tickets in foreign currency. However the other payments must always be made in Nepalese currency which can buy at foreign exchange counter at the airport. The foreign currency exchange counters of different banks are also opened at different places in the city. Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange. When exchanging money at the banks or the hotel counter always ensure that you are given an exchange receipt as this is essential for converting your rupees to hard currency on your departure. A maximum of 15% can be converted to hard currency on your departure. Tourists other than Indian are not allowed to import or export the Indian currency. The exchange rates of the foreign currencies are determined by the Nepal Rastra Bank and are announced in the press daily. Nepal currency is not applicable in India.

There is an airport tax for international and domestic flights. NPR 1356.00 per person for departure to SAARC (South Asian) countries and NPR 1696.00 per person for departure to other international destination. But for Internal (Domestic) sector NPR. 170.00 per person.

This Airport Tax is equally applicable to Nepalese as well as non-Nepalese citizens flying from Nepal.

Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport in Nepal. Nepal Airlines- the national flag carrier of Nepal and other International Airlines operates direct flight to Kathmandu from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Bangkok, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, Karachi, Lhasa, Osaka, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Vienna, Muscat, Bahrain, Paro, Sarjha. The International Airlines operating their direct flight to Kathmandu includes: Nepal Airlines, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, China South-West Airlines, Air China, Druk Airlines, Royal Bhutan Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Thai international, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Korean Air, GMG Airlines, Air Arabia and other airlines connecting to Nepal are Aeroflot Soviet Airlines, Air France, Air India, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Dragon Air, Emirates Air, Euralil, Japan Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Northwest Airlines, Qantas Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, SAS, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Transavia, United Arab Emirates, China Airlines, Delta Air, United Airlines, All Italia, Philippine Airlines

Tourists are required to fill up disembarkation and embarkation cards upon their arrival and departure.

All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs of the port of entry. Personal effects are permitted free entry. The duty on articles brought by the visitor varies according to the 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 narcotic, arms, ammunition are strictly prohibited.

Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green Channel for quick clearance without a baggage check. If you are carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel for detailed customs clearance.

It is illegal to export objects over 100 years old (sacred images, paintings, manuscripts) that are valued for culture and religious reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they are Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here. The Department of Archaeology at Ramshah Path near Singha Durbar has to certify all metal statues, sacred paintings and similar objects before they are allowed to be sent or carried out of the country.

Nepal Airlines operates an extensive network of air service in the interior parts of Nepal. It has scheduled connection flights from Kathmandu to TapIeJung, Bhadrapur, Rajbiraj, Bhojpur, Phaplu, Lukia, Lamidanda, Tunmlingtar, Rumjatar, Biratnagar, Simra, Janakpur, Ramechhhap, Bharatpur, Meghauli, Pokhara, Jomsom, Manang, Baglung, Bhairahawa Nepalgunj, Chaurjhahari, Surkhet, Dang, Dolpa, Jumia, Bajura, Baitadi, Dipayal, Darchula, Mahendranagar, Dhangadi, Tikapur and Sanfebagar. Beside Nepal Airlines other domestic airlines such as Yeti Airways, Gorkha Airlines, Sita Air, Buddha Air, Agni Air, Shangrila Air also provide regular and charter services to different popular destinations.

Most remote tourist destinations are easily accessible by chartered helicopter services. Some of the helicopter service providers are Manang Air, Shree Airlines, Karnali Air, Dynasty Aviation, Fishtail Air etc.

The entry points at Nepal-India border are; Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belahiya (Bhairahawa), Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, and Mahendra Nagar. The only entry point at Nepal-China border is Kodari.

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Banks are open between 10:00 A.M. to 2:30 P M. from Sunday to Thursday and between 10:00 A.M. to 2:30 P M. on Fridays. They are closed on Saturdays and other holidays.

Any foreigner intending to trek in any part of the kingdom of Nepal shall have to obtain a trekking permit from the Department of Immigration, Tridevi Marg and permits are issued for trekking in any part of the country except in areas restricted for the foreigners by government regulation.

There is a special provision of Tourist Police Unit to deal with the problems of tourists. One can contact the Department of the Tourism, Bhrikutimandap for the services of tourist police.