“Heaven is a myth, Nepal is real”

Traveling to Nepal

Nepal is a small landlocked nation lying along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain ranges.

Fun facts about Nepal

It's the only national flag in the world that's not a rectangle, making it as unique as the Himalayas🇳🇵

8 out of the world's 10 highest mountains, including the mighty Everest, call Nepal home 🏔️

Where exactly is Nepal?

 

What airport should I fly into? 🛬

We recommend all guests fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)—it’s the only major international airport in Kathmandu, located 5km from the city centre.

Do I need a tourist visa? 🛂

Mostly likely, yes. British, U.S., and Philippine passport holders need to obtain a visa to visit Nepal.

You can obtain a tourist visa upon arrival or before departure at your nearest Nepal embassy.

  • · Before departure, complete the online Tourist Visa Form no earlier than 14 days prior to arrival

    · Upon form completion you’ll receive a submission receipt, print it out, and bring it with you on your travels

    · An arrival card may be distributed by the air hostess, if not, the arrival card will be available in the arrival lounge at the Kathmandu airport

    · Take the Tourist Visa Form and the arrival card to the Immigration Desk with cash payment, and your passport

  • · It’s also possible to apply for a visa before arrival at your nearest Nepalese embassy

    · This will save you time at Nepali immigration

  • You can find detailed visa information such as costs, exceptions, and more on the Nepal Department of Immigration page.

Do I need any vaccines? 💉

Yes, you should be up to date with routine vaccinations. We've listed some recommended vaccinations based on general travel guidelines. However, individual needs may vary.

  • The standard vaccines such as measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) and the diphtheria-tetanus-polio vaccine, along with Hepatitis A, Tetanus, and Typhoid

  • Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies, and Tuberculosis

  • While these recommended vaccinations are a good starting point, everyone's needs are different.

    Please do your own research by visiting the travelhealthpro.org website or consult Pri’s (newly minted doctor) brother, Kushal Basnyat at your own peril:

    📧 ksbasnyat7@gmail.com

    📱 +44 7747 426444 (WhatsApp)

Is there Uber in Kathmandu? 🚖

Uber is not available in Nepal, but like most major cities, there are various options when navigating in-and-around.

  • Apps such as Pathao and InDrive work similarly to Uber and offer lower fares compared to traditonal taxis.

    Here are some tips for using ride-hailing apps in Kathmandu:

    · You need local SIM card (phone number) to use the app

    · Download the app(s) you plan to use before your trip

    · Agree on the fare before getting into the vehicle

    · If you don’t have a SIM card, you can use the app to determine the expected fare when hailing a taxi

  • The traditional way to catch a ride, but fares might be slightly higher compared to ride-hailing apps.

  • You can hire a private car and dedicated driver for ~40USD a day. Please contact Devi Amgain and our travel partners at Odea Services and they’ll get you sorted.

    📧 deviamgain@gmail.com