Important tips for travellers in Nepal

Nepal is one of the most favorite tourist destinations that people love to visit. Being located on the regions of Himalayas, Nepal not only has awe-inspiring scenery, but also has loads of options for the adventure enthusiasts. These are just two from the exotic highlights of Nepal, but the list is very long. But, those travelers, who are planning to visit Nepal during these vacations, must be aware of several things that might help in enjoying every moment to the best. Let us glance over few of those things that can make the Nepal tour problem free & full of fun.

Starting with Nepal general information, we’ll look at certain things that must be known to every person, who is planning to visit the place. 

First, just quickly glance over certain facts:

•    Location: Between India and Tibet
•    Area: 140,800 sq km
•    Population: 26 million
•    Capital city: Kathmandu (1.5 million)
•    Language: Nepali
•    Religion: 75-80% Hindu, 15% Buddhist, 3% Muslim, rest others
•    People: Brahmins, Chhetris, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Bhotias, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas
•    Time: GMT plus five hours 45 minutes
•    Government: Parliamentary democracy

Now, the most important thing is to know about the Visa to get into Nepal:

To visit Nepal, a 6 months valid passport is required. This would help in getting the Visa to step into the place. However, the Indian citizens do not require Visa to go to the place, but they are required to carry passport or the election card. The tourist visa can be availed from Nepalese Embassies or Consulates abroad and Kathmandu airport as well.

The next important thing that one must know relates to money. So, let’s have a look over Banks & ATMs

The working hours of banks in Nepal are generally 09:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and that too on Sunday to Friday. The banks in Nepal are closed or have shorter working hours on Saturdays & national holidays. However, there are other banks that operate during evening hours ( till 6 or 7 Pm) in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

In Nepal, local currency is Nepali Rupees and everyone accepts this currency only. The travellers can exchange the foreign currency at hotels, banks, and even with travel agents. In Nepal, Visa and Master cards are acceptable, but smaller hotels and restaurants do not accept them.

Note: The travelers from India can use Indian rupees in Nepal, but carrying Indian Rupees of 500 denominations in Nepal is illegal.


The Eating Styles: Food in Nepal

The best part about Nepal is that the place has great options for Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Continental, French, Mexican, Italian, Korean, and Thai food. There are restaurants in Kathmandu and Pokhara, which serve best of typical Nepali dishes. One can also enjoy the traditional whisky of Nepal that is made of rice.

The condition of Weather and temperature

The four seasons, i.e. spring, monsoon, autumn, and winter plays an important role in deciding the weather of Nepal.

o    Winter: December-February
o    Spring:  March-May
o    Summer: June-August
o    Autumn: September-November

All the seasons, have beautiful serene view that can be explored round the year, so for sightseeing, Nepal can be visited any time of the year. However, those who plan to visit the place for the adventurous activities must consider the seasons, as it is not allowed to do most of the activities all the time. For trekking in Nepal, one must visit in end of September to the beginning of the June. 

The Health Issues in Nepal:

Before visiting Nepal, you should immunize against various illness such as Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria, Meningitis, Hepatitis, etc. Consulting a physician before going to a different land with different atmospheric conditions is important. To take proper care of the health and avoid being trapped by any infection, special care must be given to drinking water. If necessary, Iodine tablets can be used to clean the water.

However, in case of emergency one can visit a renowned hospital in Nepal.


These are certain things, which one must be aware of before visiting to a different country. Being precautious and well-informed about several things, helps in making the trip much memorable and enjoyable. These are just the over views, to know in deep about the Nepa, you can visit the official tourism page of the country.

Nepal Tour Calls Adventure Lovers

Doing adventurous things are not the taste of every person. There should be a craze in people for doing something parlous. However, there are adventure loving people, who always love to do adventurous things in their life and while doing these things they get a fantabulous feel. When it comes to the adventure tours, Nepal becomes one of the best choices of people. As Nepal is a beautiful landlocked country, numerous of adventure loving tourists come here every year. No doubt that this country is blessed with the natural gifts of high mountains, forests, rivers and beautiful landscapes. Today, it has become a great tourist destination for adventurous people, as the technology has given this country real day equipments, which are used for adventurous rafting and trekking.

Everyone knows that Nepal is the country of high hilly mountains that contains the eight highest mountain range of the world. Here, you can go for light trekking, which involves simple walks along villages and rivers. If you are crazy about doing most adventurous things, then you can undertake the more difficult and adventurous trekking that involves trekking on high hill and high range areas. In Nepal, there are many places such as Rasuwa, Taplejung, Manag, Solukhmbu and Darchula, where you can undertake trekking. 

Nepal tour offers limitless opportunities for travelers. If you are an adventure lover and want to do trekking on the high hills of Himalaya, then Nepal tour becomes one of the best exotic options for you. Trekking on rough terrain of Himalayan is the most exciting and thrilling that you can do. Here, you can also experience the rafting in the whitewaters of fast rivers of Nepal. As the deep and dense forest covers the Nepal, it also becomes an ideal place for you to undertake a Jungle Safari. If you wish to be very close to the wildlife nature, then jungle safari in Nepal gives you the best option to go for.

Apart from the Nepal tour, you can also opt for the Tibet tour to execute your adventurous trekking. Tibet is located at the southwest frontier of China and is known as the roof of the world and the holy land of your innermost desire. The rolling hills of stunning Himalaya attract the travelers to enjoy their adventurous rafting and trekking. In Tibet, there is sterling collection of spectacular places and temples, where you can go to make your travel complete and full of fun. 

Let’s Explore Nepal Before Stepping on its Land

October-November is about to come, so are the vacations of your children and the time for you to plan holidays. You know what, these months are considered as the best time to visit Nepal and explore the incredible beauty of the place. Therefore, if you have planned to visit this Himalayan region then it’s an ultimate choice. Now that when you have already planned to visit the place, then let’s have a look at what the place holds for the tourists.

Let’s start with knowing about Nepal’s general information:

    Location:

Nepal is located on Himalayan regions. Its neighboring countries are India & the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China

    Area:

The almost rectangular shaped Nepal is spread across 147,181 sq. Kilometers

    Altitude:

Being close to world top most peak Himalayas, the altitude of Nepal varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters

    Capital:

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal

    Population:

Known as world's 93rd largest country by land mass, Nepal has a population of approx. 22 million

    Language:
 Nepali is the language of the country; however, the educated people can understand and speak English.

    Climate:

Climate of Nepal ranges from sub-tropical in the low lands to Arctic in higher altitudes.

    Seasons:

Nepal has four major seasons.

o    Winter: December-February
o    Spring:  March-May
o    Summer: June-August
o    Autumn: September-November

So, this all was about the geographical part of Nepal, which obviously won’t matter in your vacations but it does maintain the curiosity of the visitors as they feel connected to it.

Now, let us shift our track & come over to the highlights of Nepal, highlights as in those places & activities in Nepal that can make your visit a great experience.

Nepal has a lot to offer to the tourists. Whether it is a religious place or a romantic place, be it a serene place or a place where there is a lot to satisfy the adventure freaks, Nepal has everything for all. It is due to these places of attraction that Nepal tourism has become this popular.

Highlights of Nepal:

    Tourist Destination
    Trekking In Nepal
    Mountaineering
    Rafting & Kayaking
    Outdoor Activities in Nepal
    National Parks
    World Heritage Sites

These activities in Nepal are the reasons why several tourists get attracted to the place. So, you can also browse through the list that meets your interest so as to make the best of all. You can consult your tour operator as well and ask him to make arrangements for the activities that you would like to experience.