Nepal visa and General info

Passport and Nepal Visa Requirements

We recommend obtaining a Nepal visa before traveling to Nepal. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your expected departure date from Nepal.

To save time, you may also complete the visa application form online in advance. Please use the Visa link.

When completing the address information for your stay in Nepal, please use the following details:

Street Name: Banshidhar Marg, Chandol

Municipality/VDC: Municipality

Ward: Ward No. 04

District: Kathmandu

Customs

Customs duty is waived on the following items carried by the tourists:

One bottle of liquor Up to 1 litre or 12 cans of beer.
Cigarettes up to 200 sticks, cigar up to 50 sticks, and tobacco up to 250 grams.
15 pieces of film for the still camera and 12 pieces of film for the movie camera.
Medicine up to the value of Rs. 1,000 (except the medicine banned to import into Nepal );
Foodstuff up to the value of Rs 5,000 (including tin pack food);
Fresh fruits up to the value of Rs. 2,000

There is a limitation on importing certain electronic goods, including 16 mm video cameras, and requires a special permit. Still, cameras and 8 mm video cameras for your personal use may be imported duty-free, though you may be asked to declare them on arrival.

There are limitations on the export of Nepalese antiques and items of archaeological or historical value. If you purchase any such item, ask the shopkeeper to assist you in obtaining an export licence from the Department of Archaeology. Reputable dealers are usually willing to assist. Carpets, brass metal statues, and Thankas (finely detailed paintings depicting Buddhist themes) are among the items in this category.

It is illegal to import any items more than 100 years old or made from any endangered species of wildlife into most countries.

Tourists traveling by international flight are exempted from the duty on the following personal items imported or exported on the condition that such items shall be returned or carried back.

One binocular.
One tablet or laptop computer, one video camera, and one still camera.
Furthermore, one set of portable music systems.
Clothes, beds, and used household articles.
One perambulator, one tricycle.
One bicycle.
One watch.
One cellular mobile phone set.

Hotel Transfer on Arrival

If your arrival transfer includes in your itinerary, then the transfer would arrange according to your provided flight details. If your flight timetable changes within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, then we will reschedule accordingly.

On your arrival day, Nepal Sanctuary Treks representative will wait for you outside the arrival lounge with “Nepal Sanctuary Treks” signage board. While you exit from the arrival lounge, please look at our representative with displayed signage of “Nepal Sanctuary Treks”. If your arrival transfer does not arrive or if you miss the representative after you have exited the arrivals lounge, then please contact the following numbers:

Tulsi Gyawali, Managing Director

+977(0)9851023043

Prashant Rana, General Manager

+977(0)9841291201

Nepal Sanctuary Treks office

+977 14531610, 01-4526721

Stay alert for scam porters at the airport

As you walk through the arrival hall, a friendly person approaches you and may offer to carry your weighty bags or push your trolley for you. Although they appear helpful, they will demand cash payment for helping you. They will not return your possession until you hand over the overpayment. Therefore, you should be cautious of such scam artists and never let your baggage touch and keep a close watch on all your belongings. Your collected luggage should keep in front of you at all times.

International and Domestic Departure

Make sure to arrive at the airport one hour prior to the scheduled departure for domestic travel and three hours for international travel. This allows plenty of time to check in, obtain a boarding pass, and clear security before scheduled departure.

Vaccinations

It is recommended to consult a travel doctor for vaccinations and medical advice before your trek. If your doctor’s recommendations differ from those provided here, follow your doctor’s guidance and find suitable alternatives. You don’t need to carry excessive medication, but bring enough to handle most common issues.

Nepal Sanctuary Treks provides a first aid kit on private treks, though it’s wise to bring personal items like aspirin and bandages. For longer treks, ensure your group is prepared to handle potential health issues and emergencies.