Nepal Tours

Nepal is famous for Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world and Lord Buddha, who was the founder of Buddhism. Besides, Including Mount Everest (Nepal called Sagarmatha peak), eight of the world's top 10 peaks located in Nepal. Nepal is a popular destination for mountain climbing and trekking expeditions. As one of the best countries for hiking, Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Trek, known as the ACT, has repeatedly ranked as the most beautiful hiking route in the world. Nepal is also being called "the realm of the gods" as the temples here are far more than houses. Wandering through the streets of Kathmandu Valley, you can see seven world cultural heritages, including Kathmandu Durbar, Swayambhu Pagoda, the Old Palace, etc., as well images of Hindu gods, exotic temples, ascetic monks. Besides, you can visit Royal Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park to enjoy the natural and cultural scenery.

Yes, it's convenient for tourists to get Nepali Visa on arrival. Generally, before getting through the customs, tourists need to fill in the visa application form and hand in the corresponding fee therefore the visa on arrival can be successfully handled. After that, pick up your checked baggage then through the security check, you can enter Kathmandu smoothly. The whole process takes about half an hour. Sometimes, it takes longer if there are a lot of people. So you are suggested to prepare the necessary documents for the Nepali visa and fill in the corresponding form (it can be download from the Internet) in advance. Here's the list of Nepali Visa fee,

Getting to Nepal, you can choose to fly directly to Kathmandu or enter by road. Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport in Nepal. The direct international flights from Kathmandu Airport are mainly to Southeast Asian cities, such as Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka, Delhi, etc. In addition, other cities in Asia such as Seoul, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, etc., also have direct flights to Kathmandu.

If you choose to enter by land port, there are several entry points on the border of Nepal and India：Kakarvita, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalganj, Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar. Another entry Port is Kodari/Gyirong, it is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Nepal is a safe country to travel to for international tourists, no matter you are traveling alone or in a group. In political terms, Nepal is more stable than it has been in years, and crime is not a major risk for travelers. It makes sense to consult the local and international news sources before you travel to Nepal so that you will be aware of any issues. On the other hand, Nepal is a religious place and most of the local people are very hospitable. There is a saying in Nepal that "the guest is god".
 

​Nepal is a typical monsoon climate and no distinct seasons. It is warm all year round like spring, yet there are dry seasons and rainy seasons. Dry seasons are good time to travel in Nepal. The dry season is from October to May, during which there's less rainfall, better road conditions, cooler weather, and better visibility. January and  February are the best time to visit Nepal, recommended for outdoor activities such as tours, safari, gliding, and trekking. But for some areas of Nepal, Tibet and India, summer time (June- August) is a little rainfall even in monsoon seasons.

Nepal has no unique cooking style and its cuisine is mainly originated from Indian local cookings. Some delicacy was developed from the Tibetan diet. The staple of the Nepali diet is rice. A standard Nepali meal consists of a bowl of vegetable soup, rice, vegetables and meat with strong flavors of curries. The locals like to eat pancakes, potatoes, vegetables, and mutton, drink milk and tea. Nepalese are used to eating with their hands, somewhat similar to the Indians and Indonesians. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a paradise of food, where you can taste variosu food from all over the world. Besides the authentic Nepalese food, you can also taste Indian food, Chinese food, Japanese food, Italian food, French food, etc., with high standard to satisfy tourists from all over the world.

Nepal's tourism industry is well established to cater to all kinds of travelers. From International standard luxury hotels to the local guesthouse, you can choose the different type of accommodation according to your needs. In Kathmandu, it is recommended to stay at the tourist gathering place - Thamel, where you can find many small hotels. Such kinds of hotels usually provide small rooms with bathrooms, and simple amenities. In Pokhara, tourists usually stay at two areas, lake side and Dam side, among which the views of Lake side is better. Guesthouses in other towns are even cheaper, with prices varying according to peak or low seasons.

​​Nepal is a country with strong religious atmosphere. So when you traveling here, you should know the local taboos to avoid any unpleasant experience. Here are the taboos of local customs:

1, Nepal greeting is “Namaste”, the corresponding action is put hands together;

2. Take off your shoes before entering temples and houses in Nepal;

3. Do not touch other's food or tableware with your hand or used knife, fork and spoon;

4. Do not touch Nepalese objects with your feet, which is considered as an offense;

5. Pay attention to your dressing, and people should be properly dressed.

6. Always ask permission before entering Hindu temples, which doens't open to non believers;

7. Fur articles are forbidden to be brought into the temples;

8. Walk around a temple or pagoda in a clockwise direction;

9. Obtain permission before taking pictures (whether people or articles).

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