The Nepal time is GMT/UTC plus 5 Hours 45 minutes.
For dialling to Nepal, the country code is: 00 977
The Kathmandu city code is 1 (e.g. 977 1 478111 – the first three digits are the country code; the second is the area code; the last digits are the actual phone number).
Yes, in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Also in larger villages in the mountain region, like for example in Namche Bazaar (Everest region).
International credit cards (Master Card, Visa Card etc.) are also accepted in all leading hotels, shopping centres, bars and restaurants in Nepal.
The Nepalese currency is the Nepalese Rupee or Nepali Rupee, and in short it is written NRS or RS.
Current notes of the following denominations are used: 1000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 rupees. The coin system hasn’t been too popular in Nepal and hence not much used. The coins of the following denominations can be found: 1 paisa, 5 paisa, 10 paisa, 50 paisa and 1 Rs, 2 Rs, and 5 Rs.
It is recommended that you travel with smaller notes in the less populated areas, while large notes are easily accepted elsewhere.
Please contact your service provider and check if Nepal is included in their ‘Global roaming’ package. Please note that not all parts of Nepal are covered by the GSM Network in Nepal.
Yes, an airport representative will come to the airport to pick you up. We will be displaying a play card of Himalayan Treks with your name on it. The airport transfer is included in your trip.
You do not officially require any immunisations to enter Nepal, unless you come from an area where yellow fever is present, in which case you must show a proof of immunisation. However, it is always recommended to seek medical advice at least six weeks prior to your trip.
All foreign nationals, except Indian citizens, need to obtain a visa to enter Nepal. You need a valid passport, two passport-size photos and US$ 40 for 30 days. The visa fees may vary over time so please check with the embassy or consulate prior to your departure to be on the safe side.
The best way to apply for a visa is from the Embassy of Nepal in your home country or from the Immigration office at the entry points of Nepal.
A visa application form for Nepal can be downloaded from here:
http://www.nepembassy.org.uk/downloadables/VISAAPPLICATIONFORM.pdf
When you confirm your trip, we will email you the details of how to proceed. We will need an electronic copy of your passport.
For more details please visit our Terms and conditions at www.himalayan-treks.com
Some available Insurance companies you may chose at your own risk:
UK-based:
For trekking only:
For trekking including over 4500m:
Available to non-UK residents:
Available to non-UK residents, ‘Adventurer Plus Pak’ upgrade covers mountaineering
Medical assistance and evacuation only. For anything else, you need a separate insurance.
These are only a few. There are more insurance companies available.
