There are no mandatory vaccinations, as recommended by WHO, for visiting Nepal. But we strongly recommend:
- Follow the rules of hygiene;
- Do not eat unwashed fruits and vegetables. Wash only with boiling water. People often do not take this rule seriously. Even a banana should be washed, because in the process of peeling the peel, the infection can get on the fruit from the hands. It’s a general rule in Eastern countries;
- Drink only bottled or boiled water;
- Do not drink water from the hotel tap;
- Only brush your teeth with bottled water. This also applies to the hotel;
- It is undesirable to drink drinks with ice, as ice is not made from boiled water;
- Do not eat any exotic food from the trays;
- We will have a first aid kit for general use, but if anyone has their own specific medicines, they should take them.
Visa
A visa for Nepal can be obtained on arrival in Kathmandu. The passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry. Have a passport size photograph with you on Application Form.
Visas cost: 15 days multi-visa – 25 USD, 30 days multi-visa – 40 USD, 90 days multi-visa – 100 USD, single entry visa for 60 days – 30 USD. It is better to have money for visa without change. It is obligatory to declare more than 2000 imported USD.
How much money you need
- Visa – 25 USD (preferably without change);
- In Kathmandu we have only breakfast included. Lunch and dinner will be in restaurants of your choice. Lunch and dinner is about 15-20 USD;
- In Kathmandu you can buy several packets of trekking mix (nuts, raisins, dried fruits) to chew on the go. It is caloric and gives you strength. Guide will help to buy;
- Water on trekking (20 dollars in total).
Exchange offices in Kathmandu in Thamel are numerous, and there are no problems with exchange. You just need to keep in mind that you will not be able to change back into dollars
Guides will help with exchange and shopping
- Tips to local guides on trekking and rafting, tips to guides on excursions, tips in restaurants
Safety
Nepal is a safe country for tourists.
- In Kathmandu, especially in the Tamel district you can walk late at night;
- But as in every big city, theft is possible. Do not carry large sums of money in your handbags. A neck wallet is the most reliable. Make photocopies of the first page of your passport. Leave any money and documents you don’t need at the moment in the hotel safe;
- Have your hotel card with you. If you get lost, you can get to the hotel by cab or rickshaw.
