TRAVEL INFORMATION If you are planning to visit Nepal or Tibet, Bhutan India via Nepal this general travel information could be helpful for you. If provided information’s are not sufficient or does not cover your queries please feel free to write to us on info_yantratours@ntc.net.np, or you can contact us using any of available means of communication convenient to you. We will get to you soon as possible.

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VISA: Nepal provides tourist visa on demands at any entry points to Nepal for any nationalities unless it mentions on own passports. No special documents required. A valid passport of six month in advance and a passport size photograph with visa charge is needed. PERMITS: No permits required to enter in to Nepal. But in case if a traveler planning to spend time in some region protected by laws like National parks and conservation area than the permits requires. Most of the trekking routes are either passages through such areas or located in it. These documents are trekking permits and conservation area permits. If a traveler visiting neighboring country like Tibet (China), Bhutan, permits required and basically it takes 2-3 weeks in advance to order such document and can be easily obtained from Yantra Tours & Travels. TOURIST OFFICE: Most of these inquires and planning you can do with your Agency like Yantra Tours and Travels. There are Tourist information centers and tourist police, in all the main cities, as well as an Information Centre in trekking trails. CLIMATE: Nepal's climate varies with its topography and altitude. It ranges from the tropical all the way to arctic. For instance, the lowland Terai region (with its maximum altitude to approximately 305 meters), lies in the southern part of the country and has a hot and humid climate that can rise above 40 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) during the summer. The mid- land regions are pleasant almost all year round, although winter nights are cold. Then there is the northern mountain region, with around an altitude above 3,300 meters and has an alpine climate with considerably lower temperature in winter as can be expected. SEASONS: Nepal has four primary seasons. Spring (from March until May): The temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have tryst with the mountain views. It is also the time for the gorgeous flowers to blossom. Summer (from June until August): This is monsoon season in Nepal. The weather is mostly hot and wet. It rains almost every day with occasional thunderstorms in the evening; however, the rain spreads the pleasantness around by creating lush green vegetation. Autumn (from September until November): This is the best tourist season in Nepal with the summer having gone by and the winter coming to set in. The weather is highly pleasant, and the mountain views are just as pleasant on the eyes. This is the peak season for trekking as mountain views are guaranteed. This is also the season of various large Hindu festivities. Winter (from December until February): The weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations. This season is good for trekking in lower elevations. The morning and night is cold, but the days are warm when sunny. TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL: Nepal is the country of extremes. The lowland plains of the Terai can have tropical temperatures and mosquitoes while the Himalayas can get all the way down to sub-zero temperatures. However, the blazing sun can bring some warmth during the day, even in the mountains. The temperature of Kathmandu goes below 1 Degree Celsius (34 Degree Fahrenheit) in winter and rises to an average of 25 Degree Celsius (77 Degree Fahrenheit) in summer. The average temperature in Kathmandu during the four seasons: • Spring season ranges between 16-23 degrees Celsius (61-73 degrees Fahrenheit) • Summer season ranges between 23-25 degrees Celsius (73-77 degrees Fahrenheit) • Autumn season ranges between 15-24 degrees Celsius (59-75 degrees Fahrenheit) • Winter season ranges between 9-12 degrees Celsius (48-54 degrees Fahrenheit) During the rainy monsoon season between June and August, it rains an average between 200-375 millimeters in Kathmandu. There is occasional rainfall during the other seasons too. On average, 1300 millimeters of rain falls in Kathmandu every year. Travel Tips: Monsoon in Nepal is not like the typical monsoons of Asia. Rains usually occur during the night time leaving the sky clean and clear by the morning making the Himalayan view even more dramatic. Some parts of the Himalayas in Manang, Mustang, and Dolpa are in rain-shadow areas; the mountains are high enough to block the clouds. Tibet's high travel season also corresponds to Nepal's monsoon. EMBASSY AND CONSULATE: An embassy and consulate of almost every country is located in Kathmandu. COMMUNICATION: Communication facilities in Nepal are accessible in almost every region. Internet services can be limited or unavailable in rural areas. You can get mobile SIM cards easily. Local telephones are available in almost every lodge along the trekking region. TRAVEL INSURANCE: Clients themselves buy medical or high altitude travel insurance from their country, which includes rescue with helicopter too. Besides that, our agency can provide Insurance facility from Nepal. If we really need to rescue someone from high altitude, we forward total bill to your insurance company. Every client should leave their insurance covered letter in our company before departure to trip. WOMAN TRAVELER: Woman travelers are safe in urban and other short and crowded trekking trails, although it is suggested taking a guide or supporter from Travel Company for safety. It is recommended to hire a guide along Long trek and remote trekking trails. SINGLE TRAVELER: Single traveler is required to take at least a guide during high altitude trekking. TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN: Travelling with children in Nepal is convenient. If you are trekking you might need a special person to provide extra care to your children, which you can easily hire from our agency in advance. ACCOMMODATION: From budget to super deluxe Accommodation is available in Kathmandu and other main cities. In the trekking trail or Everest region there are deluxe hotels available along with budget one. INTERNET: Most of the hotels in the cities provide free internet access through Wi-Fi. Some may charge for it. While on trail internet is available at limited places. If you are trekking in Nepal and you need to stay connected with the world then it is better to get internet via Mobile Data/ Phone SIM Card, which is available in all big cities and towns. They are two major service providers, Namaste from Nepal telecom, and Ncell (A private company). LAUNDRY: Laundry services are available in every major city of Nepal and in most of the lodges/hotels along the major trekking routes. FOOD AND DRINKS: Many restaurants serve hygienic foods in Town. At other main touristic destinations, Hotel provides good food as well. In most cases Mo: Mo is considered as best cuisine in Nepal because it served steamed and hot and is nutritious. MONEY CHANGE/ TRANSFER: Easy way to get your money is by using an ATM. ATM machines are available everywhere in Touristic towns as well as major cities and business centers. Beside that there are moneychangers that provide you currency exchange facility. On the trekking, tour or in city, hotels accept various currencies. BANK: Nepali Banks are only available in Main city and business centers. Banks provide you exchange facility. You can take money from your credit card through bank. However, be sure that you have your passport while withdrawing money. ELECTRICITY: Voltage - 220 V, 50 Hz. WHAT TO BRING: You may need appropriate seasonal clothing and comfortable shoes, sunglasses and an umbrella if you are traveling in monsoon, sunscreen lotion, and face cap. Photo and video accessories are complimentary. • Medicine: General medicines and first kit are recommended to have along during travel. Most of the medicines that you might need while you are travelling can be obtain in local pharmacy in Nepal. • Chitwan (National Park): flashlight, swimsuit, mosquito repellent, long-sleeved dark-green outdoor wears, closed shoes/sport shoes. • Rafting: T-shirts and shorts, swimwear, sandals, some safety measures for your wallets and valuables (a plastic bag or a waterproof pouch). • Better if you know it: That while you are visiting the country, we request and expect that guests respect the traditions, beliefs and way of life of local people. Nepalese are very friendly and welcome foreigners with immense hospitality. GROUND RULES: When visiting Buddhist and Hindu temples you should leave your shoes on the doorstep or at entrance of the temple/gumba. The same rule exists for visiting Nepali homes. In all temples and stupas one should move only clockwise while circling the temple or stupas. If you are meeting with the Buddhist priest, you are advised to stock up on traditional white scarf (khata), which is presented to the priest, by the visitor when meeting. Try not to encourage beggars for the best experience. If you want to help, it is best to make it through the special. Charity organization. TELEPHONE: International code for Nepal is +977 TIPPING: In Nepal, typically guide, driver, porters are tipped.

TRAVEL INFORMATION If you are planning to visit Nepal or Tibet, Bhutan India via Nepal this general travel information could be helpful for you. If provided information’s are not sufficient or does not cover your queries please feel free to write to us on info_yantratours@ntc.net.np, or you can contact us using any of available means of communication convenient to you. We will get to you soon as possible.

TRAVEL ABROAD Chose your favorite destination, we will do the rest to make sure you have had a great time with your family and the friends.

VISA: Nepal provides tourist visa on demands at any entry points to Nepal for any nationalities unless it mentions on own passports. No special documents required. A valid passport of six month in advance and a passport size photograph with visa charge is needed. PERMITS: No permits required to enter in to Nepal. But in case if a traveler planning to spend time in some region protected by laws like National parks and conservation area than the permits requires. Most of the trekking routes are either passages through such areas or located in it. These documents are trekking permits and conservation area permits. If a traveler visiting neighboring country like Tibet (China), Bhutan, permits required and basically it takes 2-3 weeks in advance to order such document and can be easily obtained from Yantra Tours & Travels. TOURIST OFFICE: Most of these inquires and planning you can do with your Agency like Yantra Tours and Travels. There are Tourist information centers and tourist police, in all the main cities, as well as an Information Centre in trekking trails. CLIMATE: Nepal's climate varies with its topography and altitude. It ranges from the tropical all the way to arctic. For instance, the lowland Terai region (with its maximum altitude to approximately 305 meters), lies in the southern part of the country and has a hot and humid climate that can rise above 40 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) during the summer. The mid-land regions are pleasant almost all year round, although winter nights are cold. Then there is the northern mountain region, with around an altitude above 3,300 meters and has an alpine climate with considerably lower temperature in winter as can be expected. SEASONS: Nepal has four primary seasons. Spring (from March until May): The temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have tryst with the mountain views. It is also the time for the gorgeous flowers to blossom. Summer (from June until August): This is monsoon season in Nepal. The weather is mostly hot and wet. It rains almost every day with occasional thunderstorms in the evening; however, the rain spreads the pleasantness around by creating lush green vegetation. Autumn (from September until November): This is the best tourist season in Nepal with the summer having gone by and the winter coming to set in. The weather is highly pleasant, and the mountain views are just as pleasant on the eyes. This is the peak season for trekking as mountain views are guaranteed. This is also the season of various large Hindu festivities. Winter (from December until February): The weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations. This season is good for trekking in lower elevations. The morning and night is cold, but the days are warm when sunny. TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL: Nepal is the country of extremes. The lowland plains of the Terai can have tropical temperatures and mosquitoes while the Himalayas can get all the way down to sub-zero temperatures. However, the blazing sun can bring some warmth during the day, even in the mountains. The temperature of Kathmandu goes below 1 Degree Celsius (34 Degree Fahrenheit) in winter and rises to an average of 25 Degree Celsius (77 Degree Fahrenheit) in summer. The average temperature in Kathmandu during the four seasons: • Spring season ranges between 16-23 degrees Celsius (61-73 degrees Fahrenheit) • Summer season ranges between 23-25 degrees Celsius (73-77 degrees Fahrenheit) • Autumn season ranges between 15-24 degrees Celsius (59-75 degrees Fahrenheit) • Winter season ranges between 9-12 degrees Celsius (48-54 degrees Fahrenheit) During the rainy monsoon season between June and August, it rains an average between 200-375 millimeters in Kathmandu. There is occasional rainfall during the other seasons too. On average, 1300 millimeters of rain falls in Kathmandu every year. Travel Tips: Monsoon in Nepal is not like the typical monsoons of Asia. Rains usually occur during the night time leaving the sky clean and clear by the morning making the Himalayan view even more dramatic. Some parts of the Himalayas in Manang, Mustang, and Dolpa are in rain-shadow areas; the mountains are high enough to block the clouds. Tibet's high travel season also corresponds to Nepal's monsoon. EMBASSY AND CONSULATE: An embassy and consulate of almost every country is located in Kathmandu. COMMUNICATION: Communication facilities in Nepal are accessible in almost every region. Internet services can be limited or unavailable in rural areas. You can get mobile SIM cards easily. Local telephones are available in almost every lodge along the trekking region. TRAVEL INSURANCE: Clients themselves buy medical or high altitude travel insurance from their country, which includes rescue with helicopter too. Besides that, our agency can provide Insurance facility from Nepal. If we really need to rescue someone from high altitude, we forward total bill to your insurance company. Every client should leave their insurance covered letter in our company before departure to trip. WOMAN TRAVELER: Woman travelers are safe in urban and other short and crowded trekking trails, although it is suggested taking a guide or supporter from Travel Company for safety. It is recommended to hire a guide along Long trek and remote trekking trails. SINGLE TRAVELER: Single traveler is required to take at least a guide during high altitude trekking. TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN: Travelling with children in Nepal is convenient. If you are trekking you might need a special person to provide extra care to your children, which you can easily hire from our agency in advance. ACCOMMODATION: From budget to super deluxe Accommodation is available in Kathmandu and other main cities. In the trekking trail or Everest region there are deluxe hotels available along with budget one. INTERNET: Most of the hotels in the cities provide free internet access through Wi-Fi. Some may charge for it. While on trail internet is available at limited places. If you are trekking in Nepal and you need to stay connected with the world then it is better to get internet via Mobile Data/ Phone SIM Card, which is available in all big cities and towns. They are two major service providers, Namaste from Nepal telecom, and Ncell (A private company). LAUNDRY: Laundry services are available in every major city of Nepal and in most of the lodges/hotels along the major trekking routes. FOOD AND DRINKS: Many restaurants serve hygienic foods in Town. At other main touristic destinations, Hotel provides good food as well. In most cases Mo: Mo is considered as best cuisine in Nepal because it served steamed and hot and is nutritious. MONEY CHANGE/ TRANSFER: Easy way to get your money is by using an ATM. ATM machines are available everywhere in Touristic towns as well as major cities and business centers. Beside that there are moneychangers that provide you currency exchange facility. On the trekking, tour or in city, hotels accept various currencies. BANK: Nepali Banks are only available in Main city and business centers. Banks provide you exchange facility. You can take money from your credit card through bank. However, be sure that you have your passport while withdrawing money. ELECTRICITY: Voltage - 220 V, 50 Hz. WHAT TO BRING: You may need appropriate seasonal clothing and comfortable shoes, sunglasses and an umbrella if you are traveling in monsoon, sunscreen lotion, and face cap. Photo and video accessories are complimentary. • Medicine: General medicines and first kit are recommended to have along during travel. Most of the medicines that you might need while you are travelling can be obtain in local pharmacy in Nepal. • Chitwan (National Park): flashlight, swimsuit, mosquito repellent, long-sleeved dark- green outdoor wears, closed shoes/sport shoes. • Rafting: T-shirts and shorts, swimwear, sandals, some safety measures for your wallets and valuables (a plastic bag or a waterproof pouch). • Better if you know it: That while you are visiting the country, we request and expect that guests respect the traditions, beliefs and way of life of local people. Nepalese are very friendly and welcome foreigners with immense hospitality. GROUND RULES: When visiting Buddhist and Hindu temples you should leave your shoes on the doorstep or at entrance of the temple/gumba. The same rule exists for visiting Nepali homes. In all temples and stupas one should move only clockwise while circling the temple or stupas. If you are meeting with the Buddhist priest, you are advised to stock up on traditional white scarf (khata), which is presented to the priest, by the visitor when meeting. Try not to encourage beggars for the best experience. If you want to help, it is best to make it through the special. Charity organization. TELEPHONE: International code for Nepal is +977 TIPPING: In Nepal, typically guide, driver, porters are tipped.