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| Air ticketing in Nepal |
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Nepal
is well linked by air with all the major cities of
the world. It lies within a reasonable flight distance
from any Part of the world. The country's only International
Airport in the Capital. Katmandu is directly linked
with such cities of the world and major parts of domestic
areas of the country.
For your convenient
air services to & from Nepal, we help you to provide
international & domestic air tickets. Please contact
us for the cost details.
International Air being
convenient to Nepal
In addition to the Royal Nepal
Airlines, Nepal's national flag carrier, other major
International airlines operate their services between
Katmandu and other country as mentioned below:
- Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation
(RNAC): Direct flight from London, Paris, Frankfurt,
Osaka, Shanghai, Bangkok, HongKong, Singapore,
Bombay, Delhi and Calcutta.
- Singapore Airlines: Direct
flights from Singapore.
- Qatar Airways: Direct flights
from Doha.
- Transavia Airlines: Direct
flights from Vienna.
- Thai Airways: Direct flights
from Bangkok.
- Indian Airlines: Direct flights
from Delhi, Varanashi and Calcutta.
- Pakistan International Airlines:
Direct flights from Karachi.
- Bangladesh Biman: Direct
flights from Dhaka.
- Aeroflot: Direct flights
from Moscow.
- China Southwest: Direct flights
from Lhasa.
- Druk Airlines: Direct flights
from Paro.
- KLM Airlines: Direct flights
from Amsterdam.
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Nepal Helicopter Services
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Most remote tourist destinations
are easily accessible by a variety of helicopter
services.
Nepal Charter Air-Services
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Permission for chartered air
services is easily obtained from the Department
of Civil Aviation.
Nepal Domestic Airlines/Helicopter Services
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Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation
(RNAC), Necon Air, Gorkha Airways, Mankamana Airways,
Himalayan Helicopters, Asian Helicopter, Karnali
Airways, Lumbini Airways, Buddha Airways, Cosmic
Air and Sky Line Airways.
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| Nepal Hotel reservation |
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We have prime relation
with hundreds of hotel in Nepal especially in Katmandu,
Pokhara and Jungle lodges as well. We make the Hotel
Reservation in Nepal, as per your interest even you
are not taking any package from us. We offer you to
get very competitive price from us to reserve the
Hotel accommodation in Nepal. Please, let us know
your interest to hold the booking. Any changes can
be made, but must please be notified at least 02 days
before in advance of intended occupation. Please contact
us for the details. |
| Visa & Trekking permit |
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Nepal extends trouble
free issuance of visa to all the citizens worldwide.
The Royal Nepalese Embassies or consulates abroad
offices provide two months visa upon the presentation
of a valid passport, two passport size photos and
a payment of equivalent of US $ as per given below:
| Duration |
Type
of visa |
Fee |
| 60 days (1st
time) |
Single Entry |
US $ 30.00 |
| 30 days Extension |
Single Entry |
US $ 50.00 |
| As per Visa
Duration |
Single Re-entry |
US $ 25.00 |
| As per Visa
Duration |
Double Re-entry |
US $ 40.00 |
| As per Visa
Duration |
Multiple
Entry |
US $ 60.00 |
Visitors entering Nepal without a
visa may also obtain 60 days visa at entry point immigration
in Nepal. Visas can be extended at the Immigration
Department, Kathmandu or at Immigration Office, Pokhara.
A trekking permit is required to trek into the hill
region of the country. If trekking is planned in two
different areas, two trekking permits are required.
We have different trekking areas where you have to
pay different permit fees.
Fee schedule for trekking permission:
| Area |
Fee in US $ per
person |
| Kanchenjunga and Lower Dolpo |
Per week 10 up to 4 weeks thereafter
per week 20 |
| Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo |
First 10 days 700 thereafter 70 per day |
| Manaslu |
From Sept. to Nov. 90 thereafter 75 per
week |
| Humla (Simikot Yari) |
First 7 days 90 thereafter 15 per day |
| Common and other area opened |
No Permit required (specially in areas
of Annapurna, Everest and Langtang Region |
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| National Parks |
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Eight areas of Nepal
have been designated national parks. They are Langtang,
Rara, Royal Chitwan, Sagarmatha (Everest), Shey-Phoksundo,
Khaptad, Bardia and Barun National Parks. To trek
in any of these national park area a part permit in
necessary which can be obtained at the park entrance
on payment of Rs.650/- each. Similarly trekkers are
required to pay Rs. 1000/- for every trekker going
into the Annapurna Region payable at the Immigration
offices while getting trekking permit, which is utilized
for the environment conservation and maintenance of
the area.
Trekking season
Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the
year. There are four seasons in Nepal. Each season
has its distinct attractions to offer. The seasons
are classified as follows:
| Autumn:
(Sep-Nov) |
This season offers excellent weather
and tantalizing mountain views. |
| Winter:
(Dec-Feb) |
This season is noted for occasional snowfall
only at higher elevations, generally below 3000
meters. |
| Spring:
(Mar-May) |
Different varieties of wild flowers, especially
the rhododendrons make the hillside 5000 meters
a haunting paradise during this season. It is
mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher
elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views
are excellent and temperature is quite moderate. |
| Summer:
(Jun-Aug) |
Summer months, continues up to mid September
making travel wet and warm. These times are
blessed for the keen botanist as the higher
valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and
lush vegetation. |
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| Currency |
1 US$ = 68.40 Nepalese Rupees. |
| Time |
Nepal Time is 5 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of
GMT. |
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| Popular
Tourist Destinations (By Air/Road) |
Gorkha, Pokhara, Baglung, Tansen, Lumbini,
Janakpur, Bardia, Sukla-Phanta, Chitwan, Dhankuta,
Dharan, Ilam, Dolakha, Koshi Toppu etc. |
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| Popular
Tourist Destinations (By Trek) |
Annapurna, Jomsom, Manang, Mustang, Dolpo,
Rara, Jumla, Lukla, Syangboche, Larke, Rolwaling,
Khaptad, Manaslu, Makalu-Barun, Gosainkunda,
Langtang, Helambu, Namche, Muktinath, Kanchenjunga,
Dhaulagiri etc. |
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Altitude sickness
Causes / factors of Altitude Sickness:
- Low Oxygen
- Low pressure i.e. Barometric Pressure
- Rapid Ascent
- Possible Dehydration
- Hypothermia / Low temperature
Types of Altitude Sickness:
01. AMS: Acute Mountain
Sickness (Mild symptom feels like hangover / not
feeling well)
02. HAPE: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (Moderate
symptom / lung problem
by water in the
lung)
03. HACE: High Altitude cerebral Edema (serious
symptom / water in the
head)
We will forward you all necessary
information on receiving your inquiry for booking. |
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