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EMH, Enjoy Myanmar Holiday, Tours & Travel Group
Website: www.emhtours.com
NEPAL TRAVEL GUIDELINES
ON YOUR ARRIVAL
On your arrival in Nepal you will be met by a EMH
representative holding a sign displaying: “EMH Tours”.
The EMH’s Nepal representative will show you to your
transfer vehicle.
INSURANCE
We recommend you to get the right travel insurance
prior to departure.
VISA FORMALITIES
If you're visiting Nepal for tourism, you can get a visa-
on-arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International
Airport and at land borders. A single-entry visa can be
for 15, 30 or 90 days. At Tribhuvan International
Airport, the fee is payable in major currencies. Land
borders only accept US dollars. Children under 10 years
of age require a visa but aren't charged a fee.
For on arrival visa, you are required to pay $25 USD per
person and provide two passport size photographs.
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Immigration check is carried out for all passengers at
the port of arrival in Nepal. The Foreigners arriving in
Nepal are required to furnish true particulars in the
Disembarkation Card (Arrival Card) as to his name and
nationality, his age, sex, place of birth and hotel
address or intended address in Nepal. For more
information:
http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/arrival-
departure-information-1
IMMIGRATION AND LUGGAGE
On arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will
first go through immigration before proceeding to
collect your baggage and then pass through customs.
The immigration counter usually sees a build-up of long
queues, thus, it is advisable to approach the counter at
a fast pace. Please ensure that you have duly filled up
the Disembarkation Form before heading to
immigration. The Disembarkation Form is handed over
in the aircraft by the on-board crew.
It is common for luggage to be delayed at the airport in
Kathmandu. So, we strongly advise you to pack
indispensable things like vital medicines in your hand
luggage. It is common for luggage to be delayed at the
airport in Kathmandu. So, we strongly advise you to
pack indispensable things like vital medicines in your
hand luggage. After customs you will be greeted by our
Airport Representative, who will be holding a paging
board with your name. Please move very slowly so that
you can spot our Airport Representative in midst of the
crowd. In the rare event that our Airport
Representative cannot be located, please contact the
EMH’s Nepal Office emergency number mentioned in
the contact details. This procedure will be followed for
domestic flights as well, which however, does not
involve customs and immigration counters.
HEALTH, POLLUTION, ROADS &
INFRASTRUCTURES Vaccinations are not mandatory but you may be
required to provide proof of vaccination against certain
diseases in order to enter the country. These
requirements are subject to frequent change as
outbreaks occur and subside in different areas, and it
is therefore crucial that you obtain the very latest
information on entry requirements as you prepare for
your journey. We highly recommend that you check
with your physician to verify your particular needs.
Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO)
recommends several vaccinations for travellers going to
India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.
Guests should bear in mind that the infrastructure in
developing countries, often presents severe and even
insurmountable challenges for those with walking
difficulties or other mobility issues. Guests requiring
such individualized assistance must be accompanied by
an able-bodied companion who can provide it. It is
suggested that guests should consider taking internal
flights to avoid long and difficult road journeys. You
can contact EMH representatives for the details about
the flights.
Guests should also bear in mind that different cities in
Nepal, like Kathmandu, are much polluted and some of
the guest’s mind find it unpleasant. Use of masks is
advised. If you have any history of diseases like asthma
or other breathing related disease you should exercise
caution. It can also be quite warm when sightseeing,
but using sun protections, including wearing a hat and
sunglasses, and drinking lots of water can help
minimize the impact of the weather.
Always keep a mosquito repellent with you and be sure
to pay special attention to mosquito protection
between dusk and dawn.
Public toilet facilities are rare. You are encouraged to
take every opportunity to use a clean toilet in places
such as hotels and restaurants. Most hotels catering
to an international clientele provide western style
restroom facilities.
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CREDIT CARDS Major Credit Cards are accepted at larger
establishments in major towns and cities. When making
a purchase, we would caution you against allowing your
Credit Card to be handled outside your direct visual
supervision and recommend that you double check your
charge-slip entries and amounts.
CURRENCY & FOREIGN EXCHANGE
The official currency used in Nepal is called the Rupee
and notes (Bills) are in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50,
100, 500 & 1000 Rupees. Banks, hotels, and authorized
money changers can exchange foreign currency for
rupees. Receipts (called “encashment certificates”)
should be retained, as these will enable you to
reconvert the balance into dollars, or any other foreign
currency, when you leave the country, provided the
receipt is no more than 30 days old. You are advised to
bring some cash in case the ATMs do not comply. Most
large cities have ATMs that accept Visa and MasterCard
as well as American Express. You are advised to inform
you bank about your travel plans to avoid declination
of your cards.
Your approximate expense per day for lunch, dinner
and entrance fee is approximately $50 USD per person
per day. All foreign nationals must pay their hotel bills
in foreign currency (Cash, Traveller's Cheque or by
Credit Card). The bill can be paid in Rupees, provided
the visitor has a receipt to show of the currency
exchange.
TIPPING It is usual to tip the waiters, porters, guides and
drivers. Tips are not included in the bills of hotels,
transport companies or any other suppliers. At hotels
and restaurants, about 10% of the bill total is usually
acceptable as a tip. For establishments that have a
service tax or charge included in the bill, a separate tip
may not be required.
An approximate guideline would be as follows:
Porters - Rs. 500 per piece of luggage
Reps at Airports - Rs. 600 per service
Drivers/Guides - Rs. 1000 per person per trip
Helper in - Rs. 800 per person per trip
Coaches
ELECTRICITY The electrical current in the hotels in Nepal is 220v, 50
Hz, AC. If you bring electrical devices that do not meet
these standards, you may need to bring the appropriate
converters and adapters. The European two pin sockets
are the most popular power sockets. For other
requirements, you may need to bring adapters.
ACCOMMODATION AND DINING
Most hotels offer a choice of cuisine in their
restaurants. In the metropolitan cities, we would be
pleased to recommend suitable restaurants outside
your hotel. Meals in remote areas and wildlife parks will
invariably be table d'hote or buffet (a la carte may cost
extra). We suggest you avoid under cooked meal OR
vegetables, eat fruit you can peel and make sure fresh
fruit has been washed in bottled water. We strongly
recommend that you drink only bottled water during
your travel through Nepal. Always wash your hands
before and after eating.
Although the hotels in Nepal are of good quality, they
may not meet the western standards. In addition, the
accommodation in some of the areas like Sarangkot is
very basic. You might not be able to access to one or
more facilities like hot water, internet and other
amenities you generally receive in hotels in the major
cities of Nepal.
Minor stomach ailments are the most common affliction
of visitors to Nepal. It is a nuisance and can dampen
your enjoyment of the trip for a few days, we suggest
you to carry water sterilizing tablets and medicines for
possible stomach upsets or indigestion. Most hotels
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have a doctor on call to attend to your immediate
medical needs.
VISITING PLACES OF WORSHIP Removing one's shoes before entering temples,
mosques or Gumbas (Monasteries) is essential. Avoid
taking leather goods of any kind (bag, belt etc) and
cigarettes into places of worship, as these are often not
permitted. Do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops in
places of public worship.
CUSTOMS & DECLARATIONS You should familiarize yourself with Nepal’s specific
required customs declarations before you travel. In
general, you are not permitted to bring live plants,
fresh fruits and other produce items into most
countries. For details please visit department of
costumes, Nepal www.customs.gov.np/en/faq.html.
Any person can bring into Nepal from a place outside
Nepal foreign exchange without any limit. However,
declaration of foreign exchange/currency is required to
be made in the prescribed Currency Declaration Form
in the following cases:
(a) Where the value of foreign currency notes exceeds
US$ 5000/- or equivalent. (b) Where the aggregate
value of foreign exchange (in the form of currency
notes, bank notes, traveller cheques etc.) exceeds US$
10,000/- or its equivalent.
CLIMATE The climate in Nepal varies depending on the location
and time of travel. In northern Nepal, the weather
during the late fall and winter months of October
through March is dry with temperatures averaging 7 to
-3 °C (45 °F) in the early morning and evening, and 15
to 20 °C (60 to 70 °F) during the day.
INSURANCE It is always advisable to obtain good travel insurance to
cover any unforeseen incidents. Do keep a copy of your
policy separately as a safeguard.
NIGHTLIFE Nepal's nightlife ranges from traditional bars, coffee
shops, grunge or alternative lifestyle bars and
restaurants, to futuristic looking discos, clubs and
lounges. Most clubs prefer their guests to arrive in
pairs.
(a) Closing time – In most cities in Nepal, nightlife is
early to start and early to end because of the closing
times in place. While Kathmandu may have the largest
selection of nightlife venues, come 1.30 am. they're all
starting to close for the night. With a few exceptions,
the scene is similar in Pokhara have 11-11.30 pm.
closing times. Most of the night spots have Dj’s
performing to recorded music. There are special
performances on Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday.
Surprisingly, the nightlife in Kathmandu offers the most
for late night party people, since there is no curfew in
place like the other cities, enabling bars and clubs to
stay open until the early hours of the morning.
(b) Legal drinking age – The age for the legal
consumption of alcohol varies across the different
states in Nepal. In Kathmandu, it remains at 25 years,
despite on-going discussions about lowering it. Nepal's
town of Kathmandu has the lowest legal drinking age of
18.
PHOTOGRAPHY Visitors to Nepal find varied subjects for photography
however these formalities in respect of photography
need to be adhered to: Special permission of the
Archaeological Survey of Nepal, Kathmandu, is required
for use of tripod and artificial light on monuments.
Special permission is required for any photography for
the purpose of publicity and commercial use.
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Photography is prohibited in tribal areas. Taking
photographs of airports, bridges, and military
installations and from the air is prohibited. Your guide
will advise you of all known camera related fees and
rules for each city travelled.
VISITING RESTRICTED AREAS A person visiting Nepal requires, in addition to an entry
visa, special permits to visit certain areas of across the
country. The mountainous regions like Everest,
Annapurna, langtang, etc are out of bound for foreign
nationals. Travellers, who intend to visit the restricted
areas, must apply for a permit from the Ministry of
Home Affairs, at least four weeks in advance.
AIRPORT DEPARTURE TAX Airport departure tax is included in your international
tickets and does not have to be paid at the airport.
HIKING AND TREKKING The hiking and trekking trails of Nepal can be strenuous
to some of the visitors. Appropriate shoes and other
hiking gears are advised for people with no or little
hiking experience.
EATING – In Nepal, people often eat with the right
hand. The left hand is considered unclean and is
generally not used to eat or to handle food and money.
FEET – The soles of your feet pointing towards
someone is considered offensive, so care should be
taken not to do this. In the same vein, feet should not
be placed on furniture. If you accidentally touch
someone with your foot, it is common practice to
apologize. It is also customary to remove your shoes
when entering a private home in addition to places of
worship and burial.
GARLANDS – If you are given a garland of flowers,
remove it after several minutes to demonstrate your
humility.
GREETINGS – The Nepalese greeting is to put your
hands together in front of your chin (as for praying) and
incline your head forward, saying "Namaste".
LANGUAGE – The official language of Nepal is Nepali
in the Devanagari script. The individual states are free
to decide their own regional languages for internal
administration and education, so there are 18 official
languages spoken throughout the country. English is
widely spoken in India.
PERSONAL SPACE – Nepal is densely populated and
people are accustomed to being crowded. However,
except in packed buses, strangers avoid touching each
other. Cross-gender touching is especially offensive,
although it is not uncommon to see same-sex friends
holding hands or huggin.
RELIGIOUS PLACES – Most temples and monasteries
prohibit shoes inside the building and signs are
sometimes posted when this is the case. A visitor should
ask if there is any doubt and observe other visitors for
guidance. In Hindu’s temples, Priests in temple also
offer the visitor blessed food, which should be
accepted with both hands to avoid giving offense. The
food should either be eaten or given to someone else.
It is customary to enter any religious place with the
head slightly bowed.
STREET SCENES – Guests will have expectations of
poverty before arriving in Nepal, but unless you have
previously travelled to a developing country, it is hard
to suppress one's shock. You will encounter people,
including children, begging in the streets. You will see
street scenes which may be unusual, including animals
sifting through garbage in the streets. You will also see
prosperity and middle class living. Being prepared for
these different experiences will better enable you to
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enjoy your exploration through this colorful, vibrant
and hospitable country.
TELEPHONE/COMMUNICATION
Telephone calls to almost all the countries are now
direct, with quality service comparable to international
standards. Direct dialing is possible between almost all
the cities/towns within Nepal. Where a direct dialing
facility is not available a call may have to be made
through an operator. Fax and Telex facilities are now
ubiquitously available.
It is also possible to send e-mail messages from a lot of
hotels and from cyber cafes at a certain cost. Postal
services in Nepal are good and stamps can be bought at
hotels. It is possible to purchase a prepaid sim card
(available as normal and micro sim) on arrival at
airports. Guests have to produce a copy of their
passport and passport sized photographs to obtain the
same. After purchase the services are started within 24
hours post verification formalities.
SHOPPING
Extraordinary patience, talent and imagination goes
into the making of Nepalese products, whether dazzling
silks, hand knotted carpets, bronze statues of Hindu
gods, jewellery, shoes / sandals, handbags, men's and
women's clothing, musical instruments or perfumes.
The list is inexhaustible and the prices reasonable.
Each region of the subcontinent has its own specialties.
The bazaars are the places to find the best bargains,
but one must be prepared to haggle. It would be
prudent to remember that if the shop / emporia
undertake to export purchased goods, it invariably
takes a much longer time for them to
reach than indicated at the time of purchase. It is
forbidden to export recognized antiques over 100 years
old. It is advisable to keep the sales receipts to
convince the Customs Officers.
EMH Tours has done an extensive research to find out
authorized sellers (and makers) of the handicraft items
all over the country. We maintain a list of such shops
per city. During or after the sightseeing tours our
Guides and Escorts might suggest you to visit such a
shop in case any particular souvenir or general shopping
interests you. This suggestion is not to be construed
upon as an insistence to visit such an enterprise since
it is at your discretion to choose to or refuse to visit our
designated shop in any city.
FOOD & DRINK Nepali food is as varied as the country itself, with every
region having its own mouth-watering specialties. It
therefore, does not always have to be “hot” nor can
any one dish be labelled a “curry”. Most dishes with a
gravy are normally called curries but are prepared with
a different 'masala' or combination of spices containing
among other things coriander, cumin, garlic, onions
ginger, turmeric. Additional seasoning which adds to
the flavour and richness of meat dishes is called “garam
masala” and is made from different combinations of a
variety of spices like cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper,
cloves cinnamon, bay leaves, saffron and mace. The
very aromas and flavours that drew to capital (Newari
foods). For an Nepalese, a drink with a meal usually
means water!
Imported wines and liquors are now available
reasonably easily though not in great variety. The
quality of Nepali wines is very famous and is almost of
international standards. Nepali beer and rum are
considered excellent, while gins and vodkas are good,
the nepali whisky is an acquired taste. Mustang is the
district known as cold desert in Nepal at present.
However, foreigners visiting Nepal can obtain liquor
permits either from embassies / missions / tourist
offices abroad or at a Government of Nepal Tourist
office at Bombay, Delhi, Madras or Calcutta.
Drinking water could be a problem in Nepal, and apart
from the flasks of water in the hotel rooms, tea/coffee,
mineral water and bottled aerated drinks, one should
use purifying tablets. If one is out sightseeing or on an
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excursion it may be a good idea to carry a bottle of
mineral water or to consume aerated soft drinks
through a straw.
CRIME & THEFT Nepal is not particularly more dangerous than the West.
Most deluxe hotels have lockers to keep ones valuables,
but one has to be cautious with valuables when outside.
Violence against foreigners is virtually unheard of,
provided basic precautions are taken like anywhere
else.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE Airlines have adopted stricter policies in enforcing
number, size and weight limits. Luggage exceeding
maximum restrictions may require expensive overage
fees, frustrating and hurried re-packing at the ticket
counter, or even risk being left behind.
On the Domestic front, many carriers require Checked
Baggage not exceeding a weight of 15 kgs per person in
the Economy class. Only one piece of hand baggage per
person is permitted. Airlines revise luggage policies
frequently and often without notice; therefore, it is
advisable to check with the Airlines beforehand about
it. EMH Tours cannot be held liable for variance in the
weight limits listed by Airlines. It is also important to
note that restrictions for luggage number, weight and
size may vary with the same airline based on the class
of service you select. First and Business Class ticket
holders may have different restrictions than Economy
Class travellers.
AIR NEPAL First Class: 40Kgs
Executive Class: 35Kgs
Economy Class (Y, B, M & H): 20Kgs
Economy Class (K, Q, V, W, G, L, U, S, T, X & N): 15
Kgs
JET AIRWAYS
Jet Airways and JetKonnect have revised the free
baggage allowance to 15 Kgs in Economy for travel
within India for tickets issued / reissued on / after June
5, 2013 for travel effective June 5, 2013.
Spicejet: 15 Kgs
Indigo: 15 Kgs for Economy
GoAi: 15 Kgs
GoSmart & GoFlexi: 35 kgs on GoBusiness
WHAT TO PACK
In Nepal, delicate fabrics do not stand up well to
laundering facilities except at deluxe hotels. Plain
cotton or cotton and synthetic blend clothing is the
most practical and is the coolest in summer. It is best
to avoid synthetic fabrics that do not “breathe”. A hat
with a wide brim will help protect you from the harsh
sun. During the fall season, a collapsible umbrella
comes in handy. Other items you may consider packing
are sleeping bag, sweaters, light jackets, sunscreen,
camera charger, loo paper, binocular, walking sticks,
hiking boots are necessary.
We advise you not to dress in shorts, mini-skirts or tank
tops unless you are on a pools. In small towns and
cities, people may tend to stare if you expose too much
skin. Most Neplese dress in modest clothing. To respect
Neplese sensitivities when in public, we recommend
that women wear skirts below the knee or longer or
relatively loose slacks. Avoid wearing sleeveless
blouses and tight pants.
Young women and teenage girls, especially those
dressed in tight or short dresses, may attract
undesirable attention. Men should avoid going shirtless;
trousers are preferable to shorts. However, shorts and
sleeveless tops and blouses are perfectly acceptable
attire in the warmer, tropical areas. When visiting
places of worship, women are not allowed to enter with
bare shoulders, short pants or short skirts; a long skirt,
dress, or slacks are recommended.
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A scarf is acceptable to cover shoulders if a woman is
wearing a sleeveless top. Head covering is required at
some of the places. Men should also dress appropriately
for a holy sanctuary. Shorts are discouraged. All visitors
will be required to remove their shoes in temples and
monasteries.
LANGUAGE English is widely spoken, especially in areas that are
used to tourists, though accents and grammar may vary
considerably. Nepali is the most widely spoken
language in the country, but it also has regional
variations and accents. There are totally 15 major
languages 544 dialects spoken in Nepalese addition to
English.
Useful phrases in Nepali:
1. Hi or Hello » Namaste
2. Please » Kripaya
3. Thank you »Dhanyabaad
4. Yes »Ho
5. No » Haina
6. Where can I find » Kaha Paucha
7. want water » Malai pani chaiyo
8. Where is the toilet » toilet kaha cha
9. Are you open tomorrow » Bholi tapai kholnu huncha
10. Is this very far » k yo dherai tadha cha
11. How much is this » Yo kati ko ho
12. This is too expensive » Yo dherai mahango
13. How are you? » Sanchai hunu huncha 14. Sorry » Maaf garnus
15. What is your name? » Tapai ko name k ho?
16. My name is »Mero naam….
17. I don’t understand » Maily bujina
18. See you » Pheri bhetumla
19. Ok » Huncha
20. What » Hajur?
21. Where » Kahan?
22. How » Kasari?
23. Who » ko?
24. Why »Kina ?
25. Right » Daya
26. Left » Baya
27. One» Ek
28. Two» Due
29. Three » Teen
30. Four »Char
31. Five » Paanch
32. Six» Cha
33. Seven » Saat
34. Eight » Aath
35. Nine » Naau
36. Ten » Dus
37. One hundred » Ek ssaya
38. One thousand » Ek hajar