Nepal

Nepal

Nepal Travel Tips

G-Free Travel Rating

6/10

Major Airport

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Official Language

Nepali (English spoken by most guides and common in touristy areas)

Currency:

Nepalese rupee

Power Outlets:

Types C, D & M

Eating Gluten Free in Nepal

Like other countries, there are some things that go well and some things that don’t. We had better luck in Kathmandu than on the trail to Everest Base Camp, which we understand had limited resources. We found a great crepe place in Kathmandu that was fantastic…we ate there three times!

Best Time to Visit Nepal

Mid-September to November and March to early-June are great times to visit Nepal if trekking. The weather is normally warmer with clear skies. Although you are in the mountains so everything is going to be cooler and weather can be unexpected. Whisps of rain and clouds are almost guaranteed later in the day.
Visiting Chitwan National Park; October to March is the best time to go. The weather is comfortable and the skies are clear.
Monsoon season is from June to August and brings heavy rains.
- Consequently, this could make the trails treacherous so make sure you are well equipped with appropriate gear. A possible pro for trekking during monsoon season is the level of tourists will be way down. In other words you will be able to enjoy solitude on the trail.
- Going on safari in Chitwan National Park; keep in mind animals will be harder to track and more spread out since water is plentiful. Roads may be inaccessible when driving around the park.

Entry Requirements

Passport: 6-month validity on your passport with one or more blank visa pages (can’t be endorsement page)
VISA: Required. You can apply upon arrival OR online in advance.
- 15 day tourist VISA – $30
- 30 day tourist VISA – $50
- 90 day tourist VISA – $125
Vaccinations: None required.
Currency: Money needs to be crisp with minimal wrinkles or tears. Also, needs to be newer than 2003.

Interesting facts about Nepal

- For being a small landlocked country it houses 8 of the worlds highest peaks.
  - Including the Top of the World – Mount Everest.
- Nepal is the only country with a non-rectangular flag. It contains two triangles each with the symbol of their two main religions…Hinduism and Buddhism.
  - They like to reference the hiking style is similar to the shape of the flag…switchback
- Nepal is famous for its great religious heritages with influence from both Hindu and Buddhist religions. Temples, shrines and other religious monuments can be seen in plethora across the country, concentrating in its capital city, Kathmandu.
  - Kathmandu known as the City of Temples
- Yeti (also referred to as abominable snowman) are said to roam the Himalayas…although no one has ever been able to find one.

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