FAQs

  1. Do I need a visa to enter Nepal?

    All foreign nationals, except Indians, need visas to enter Nepal. Multiple entry visas for 15 days (US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency), 30 days (US$ 40) or 90 days (US$ 100) can be obtained from any Nepalese embassy or consulate. You can also get a visa on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport , Kathmandu or at the Immigration Office at the entry points of Nepal.

    Tourist visas can be extended for a period of 120 days at the Immigration Department in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

    However, nationals of the following countries will not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. They need to obtain visas from Nepalese embassies or diplomatic missions in their respective countries prior to their arrival in Nepal.

    Gratis (Free) Visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the first visit in one visa year (January to December). However, a visa fee is required for its extension beyond the 30 days.

  2. How do I get to Nepal?

    Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. The national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines, and other international airlines directly connect Kathmandu with major cities around the world. Alternatively, you can travel to Nepal via India.

  3. While coming by land, what are the entry points?

    All visitors coming to Nepal by land can enter through any of these entry points on the India- Nepal Border:

    • Pani Tanki/Kakarbhitta
    • Raxual/Birgunj
    • Sunauli/Belahiya
    • Rupaidiya/ Nepalgunj
    • Mohana/Dhangadi
    • Banbasa/Mahendranagar, Gaddachauki and
    • Khasa,Liping/ Tatopani on the Tibet,China-Nepal border respectively.

    Overland tourists entering the country with their vehicles must possess an international carnet or complete customs formalities.

  4. What are the Air Accesses to Nepal ?

    Nepal Airlines is the national flag carrier of Nepal with flights to/from Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bangkok, Doha and Hong Kong.

    Other international airlines operating from/ to Kathmandu are Air Arabia (Sharjah), Air China (Lhasa, Chengdu), ArkeFly (Amsterdam), Bahrain Air (Bahrain), Biman Bangladesh (Dhaka), Buddha Air (Paro, Lucknow), China Eastern Airlines (Kunming), China Southern Airlines (Guanzhou), Dragon Air (Hong Kong), Druk Air (Delhi, Paro), Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi), Flydubai (Dubai), GMG Airlines (Dhaka), Gulf Air (Bahrain), Indian Airlines (Delhi, Kolkotta, Varanasi), Indigo Airlines (Delhi), Jet Airways (Delhi, Mumbai), Jet Lite (Delhi), Kingfisher Airlines ( Delhi), Korean Air (Seoul), Oman Air (Muscat), Pakistan International Airlines (Karachi, Islamabad) , Qatar Airways (Doha), Silk Air (Singapore), Spicejet (Delhi), Thai Airways (Bangkok) and United Airways (Dhaka)

  5. From the airport, how do I get to the city centre?

    There are taxi-drivers, travel agents and hoteliers waiting outside the airport terminal to offer their services to you. Pre-paid taxi service is also available at the airport.

  6. Is there an airport tax in Nepal?

    Yes. It is already included in your ticket. But on domestic routes, a separate airport tax of Rs.200 is charged before boarding.

  7. What documents must Indian nationals present at the entry point?

    As per the Nepalese Immigration, Indian Nationals Traveling to Nepal must posses any One of the following documents-

    1. Passport
    2. Driving License with photo
    3. Photo Identity card issued by a Government Agency
    4. Ration Card with Photo
    5. Election Commission Card with Photo
    6. Identity Card issued by Embassy of India in Kathmandu
    7. Identity Card with Photo issued by Sub- Divisional Magistrate or any other officials above his rank

    However, please check with your nearest travel agents for documents required by the Indian Immigration for Indians traveling to Nepal.

  8. What kind of food is available in Nepalese restaurants?

    Kathmandu is a melting pot of international cuisine. Dining out is, therefore, a pleasure. The Nepali staple is rice, dal (lentils) and curry. Apart from Nepalese cuisine, there are restaurants serving Continental, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, Italian and Korean food. Fast foods like burgers, pizzas are found everywhere. There are two KFC outlets in Kathmandu.

  9. Is that possible to have sports programe?

    Yes