Travelers' Information
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio - diversity due to its unique geographical position and latitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meter above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848 meter, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting into climatic conditions from sub - tropical to Arctic.
Area : 147, 181 sq. km.
Location : China in the north & India in the south, east & west.
Capital : Kathmandu.
Population : 26.49 million
People : More than 125 ethnic groups & 123 spoken languages.
Religion : Nepal is a secular state with a pre-dominance of Hindu & Buddhist population.
Currency : Nepali Rupee.
Political system : Federal Democratic republic.
Climate : Four Major seasons -
Winter: December, January, February.
Spring: March, April, May.
Summer: June, July, August.
Autumn: September, October, November
Monsoons are from June till mid September. Nepal can be visited the whole year round no off season.
Nepal Occupying
Ø 0.1% of the total landmass of the earth.
Ø 2% of the all flowering plants in the world.
Ø 8% of the world's population of birds(more than 848 species).
Ø 4% of mammals on earth.
Ø 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies(more than 500 species).
Ø 319 species of exotic orchids.
Ø 600 indigenous plant families.
Entry Procedures
Visa: A valid passport and one passport size photo with a light background. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency :- Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong - Kong dollar, Singapore dollar & Japanese Yen.
Credit Card, Indian Currency, or Nepalese currency are not accepted for payment of Visa fee.
1. Tourist Visa(Fee)
Visa Facility Duration Fees
Multiple entry 15 days 25 US $
Multiple entry 30 days 40 US $
Multiple entry 90 days 100 US $
2. Gratis (Free) Visa
First visit in one Visa year ( January - December), gratis Visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian Countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan & Sri Lanka).
Indian Nationals do not require visa to inter into Nepal.
Nationals of the following countries will not get Visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal:
1. Nigeria, 2. Ghana, 3. Zimbabwe, 4. Swaziland, 5. Cameroon, 6. Somalia, 7. Liberia, 8. Ethiopia, 9. Iraq, 10. Palestine, 11. Afghanistan.
Indian Nationals:
As per the Nepalese Immigration, Indian Nationals travelling to Nepal must possess any one of the following documents -
a. Passport
b. Driving License with photo
c. Photo Identity card issued by a(Central / State) Government agency.
d. Ration Card with photo.
e. Voter card / Election commission card with photo.
f. Identity card issued by Embassy of India in Nepal(Kathmandu).
g. Identity card with photo issued by Sub - Divisional Magistrate or any other officials above his rank.
Access to Nepal:
BY LAND
From India
By Land: All guest coming from India t o Nepal by land can enter through any of these entry points
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India - Nepal border
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Distance(from Nepal border)
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Assess to
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1. Panitanki, (India) / Kakarvitta (Nepal) - Eastern Border to Kathmandu Nearest airport (Nepal) - Bhadrapur Nearest City (India) - Siliguri Nearest Rail station (Indian) - NJP Nearest Airport (India) - Bagdogra |
610 kilometers 22 kilometers 34 Kilometers 46 Kilometers 20 Kilometers |
By Road By Road By Road By Road By Road |
2. Jogbani(India)/ Biratnagar (Nepal) - to Kathmandu Nearest airport (Nepal) - Biratnagar Nearest City (India) - Jogbani Nearest Rail station (Indian) - Jogbani |
550 kilometers 10 kilometers 100 meters 150 meters |
By Road By Road By Road By Road |
3. Raxaul(India) / Birgunj (Nepal) - to Kathmandu Nearest airport (Nepal) - Simara Nearest City (India) - Raxaul Nearest Rail station (Indian) - Raxaul |
280 kilometers 25 kilometers 03 kilometers 05 kilometers |
By Road By Road By Road By Road |
4. Sonauli (India) / Bhairahawa (Nepal) - to Kathmandu Nearest airport (Nepal) - Bhairahawa Nearest City (India) - Gorakhpur Nearest Rail station (Indian) - Nearest Airport (India) - Lucknow |
286 kilometers 06 kilometers 98 Kilometers 98 Kilometers 386 Kilometers |
By Road By Road By Road By Road By Road |
5. Rupaidiya (India) / Jamuna, Nepalgunj - (Nepal) - to Kathmandu Nearest Airport (Nepal) - Nepalgunj Nearest City (India) - Lucknow Nearest Rail station(Indian) - Rupaidiya Nearest Airport (India) - Lucknow |
520 kilometers 13 kilometers 192 Kilometers 5 Kilometers 192 Kilometers |
By Road By Road By Road By Road By Road |
6. Gaurifanta (India) / Mohana, Dhangadi (Nepal) - to Kathmandu Nearest Airport (Nepal) - Dhangadi Nearest Market (India) - Gaurifanta Nearest Rail station (Indian) -Gaurifanta |
665 kilometers 09 kilometers 06 Kilometers 06Kilometers |
By Road By Road By Road By Road |
7. Banbasa (India) / Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Nepal) Kathmandu Nearest Airport(Nepal) - Mahendranagar Nearest Market (India) - Banbasa Nearest Rail station (Indian) - Banbasa |
715 kilometers 04 kilometers 06 Kilometers 06 Kilometers |
By Road By Road By Road By Road |
From Tibet, China
By Land: All guest coming from Tibet, China to Nepal by land can enter through any of these entry points
Tibet, China - Nepal border Distance(from Nepal border) Assess to
1. Khasa, Liping (Tibet, China) / Tatopani (Nepal)
Kathmandu 114 kilometers By Road
BY AIR
From these country cities connected to Kathmandu (Nepal) directly by air.
INDIA - Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai & Varanasi.MALAYSIA - Kula Lumpur.SAUDI ARABIA - Dubai, Sarjah.THAILAND - Bangkok.QATAR - Doha.CHINA - Lhasa, Chengdu, Guanzhu, Hong Kong.BHUTAN - Paro.UAE - Abu Dhabi, Ras al - Khaimah. KOREA - Seoul.OMAN - Muscat.PAKISTAN - Karachi, Islamabad.SINGAPORE - Singapore.BANGLADESH - Dhaka.
CUSTOMS FORMALITIES
All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival at the entry.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the Bank or authorized foreign exchange dealers.
- Get in touch
Get In Touch
India:
Red Planet Tours & Travels
Elite Plaza (opp. Vishal Cinema)
2nd Mile, Sevoke Road
Siligur - 734001
Phone: +91 353 2540258(IND)
Nepal: Kathmandu
Red Planet Tours & Travels
Near Hotel Yak & Yeti Road,
Yak & Yeti Lane
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977 1 4230683
Nepal: Kakarbhitta/Kakarvitta
Red Planet Tours & Travels
Main Road, Mechinagar Nagarpalika - 06
Post: Kakarvitta, Jhapa, Nepal
Phone: +977 23 562216 / 563526