NEPAL TRAVELER ESSENTIALS | Know about Nepal

HOW IS THE GEOGRAPHY OF NEPAL?

Nepal is the Federal Democratic Republic along with a landlocked country having a region of 1,47,181 sq. km (56827 sq. m). It has a population of about 29.6 million. The highest point of Nepal is at 8848m (Mt. Everest) whereas the lowest point is at 59m over the sea level. Kathmandu, the capital city includes 4 World Heritage Sites (Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square). There are over 102 cultural groups speaking 90 different languages. The nation is also renown for its planet's highest mountain Mt. Everest (8,848m), each adventure enthusiast dreams of. Koshi 350 km stretch Nepalese (complete 720 kilometers ), Karnali, Narayani, Mechi, Mahakali would be the significant rivers. The physical geography of the country is divided into 3 areas:

The Himalayas region covers 15 percent of total area of the country constituting 16 districts. The surfaces are dry, rocky and infertile comprising from the elevation of 3300 m into the maximum stage 8848 m Mt. Everest from the sea level. This area has a chilly climate.

The Terai Plain covers an area of 17% of the total area of the country comprising of 20 districts. Being at a lower altitude the climate is hot getting a lower amount of rainfalls. Alluvial soil, the fertile soil is found in this area that's the reason for large agricultural yields and also known as the"granary of Nepal".

The Mid Hills pay 68% of total area of nation constituting of 39 districts. This region receives enough rainfall that's the reason to have many rivers and streams compared to a different area. The region runs from east-east involving the Himalayan region in the north as well as the Terai Region in the southwest. The altitude ranges from 600 m to 3300m having a moderate climate. The ideal time to experience and see the beauty of the country is Spring (Mar-May) and Fall (Sep-Nov).

WHAT IS THE GMT OF NEPAL? 

+5:45 before GMT

Mammals: 185 species

Birds: 850 species

Flora: 2532 species of vascular plant

World legacy sites10 world heritage sites announced by UNESCO at Nepal

World heritage sites (Cultural)

Kathmandu Durbar square

Patan Durbar square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Swoyambhunath Stupa

Bouddhanath Stupa

Changunarayan Temple

Pashupatinath Temple

Lumbini Garden

Earth heritage sites (Natural)

Everest National Park (1148sq.

A Living Cultural Heritage Shamanisms, Pan-animism, and Witchcraft are still practiced in remote areas Temples, shrines, monuments, and monasteries, Living Goddess"Kumari".

Adventures

1. World's most popular hiking trails such as Annapurna Circuit hiking and Everest Base Camp Trek.

2. Greatest arenas for Extreme & Adventure Sports tourism like mountaineering, canyoning, paragliding, mountain biking, biking, rafting, bungee jumping, higher altitude marathon etc..

3. Karnali in Simikot as one of the best lakes in the world for biking and most of the upstream Nepalese rivers offer the best rapids to get white-water rafting

1. The age of the Himalaya is roughly 70 million years. It is the youngest Mountain Range on earth.

2. According to Hindu mythology, God Shiva resides in the Himalaya.

3. Nameha Barwa summit is the easternmost and Nanga Parbat is the westernmost peak of the     Himalaya.

4. Kumbhakarna is the new name of Mount Jannu (7,710 m).

5. Gosainthan (8014m) -the Nepali name for Shisha Pangma.

6. The perfect height gain per day for mountaineers is 1,000 ft above 10,000 ft.

7. Source for rivers such as the Indus, the Yangtze, and the Ganga-Brahmaputra. These would be the lake systems of the continent of Asia.

8. The third biggest deposit of ice and snow in the world, after Antarctica and the Arctic having roughly 15,000 glaciers located throughout the range.

9. The Himalayas are residing responsibly! The Indo-Australian plate remains moving at 67 mm per year, and over the next 10 million years it will travel about 1,500 kilometers into Asia

1. Nudity and open display of love isn't thought to be acceptable

2. Some Hindu Temple doesn't allow Non-Hindus Inside

3. Taking photos within the temple is extremely prohibited

But, the external monitoring is fine.

Social consideration

The adults work together with all the culture and social mores of those people and groups of people with whom they work. They work not only with the individuals but also with the society where each person emerges and to which they return.

It increased the likelihood that they must think about and manage the effect of society and culture at the preparation and execution. Such consideration include the conclusion of how the adult will cope with mores and significance taken for granted in regard to certain groups of individuals and particular belief structures.

Communication Services: 

Postal

Nepal Post is thought of as one of the oldest governmental service organizations in the nation, which began postal services officially through the post offices to the first time in 1878 AD as it was instituted. It was known as Nepal Hulak Ghar (General Post Office) while it had been established. It was started from Kathmandu for dealing with letters in the public. After three decades of its establishment, Nepal Hulak Ghar had expanded into 43 post offices in various parts of the country. Clients had to pay the postal charges in money during those days.

Telephone

Telephone, facsimile, telex and telegraph services are available at the Nepal Telecommunications Corporation in Tripureshwor. Hotels and personal communications centers provide a long-distance telephone. For calling from outside, the country code for Nepal is + 977 along with also the area code for Kathmandu is 1.

Internet

There Are Many internet cafes and communication facilities at the Kathmandu Valley and around the Nation. Tourists just have to find a place they are most comfortable with to utilize the facilities to stay in touch with home. E-mail and Internet services are also offered by hotels.

Media

Nepali media has developed quickly within only a couple of years of time. In addition, the authorities Media, Radio Nepal, and Nepal Television, there are many FM and television programs, many FM radio channels, and forthcoming regional television stations are dominating the market.

Shopping

Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Pokhara, Chitwan, Dharan etcare the major cities where you can discover Large Mahal, Shopping centre, Big Mart and Departmental store. Handicraft made from metal and stone, gold and silver trinkets, and delicate wood carvings are the favorite artifacts you can take home as a Souvenir from Nepal. In Nepal you can you can buy both imported and local products easily. But in small shops or individual stores, you can negotiate the speed for buying the belongings. Newroad, Thamel, Ason, will be the significant center for shopping.

Drinking water

Water is one of the most basic components for all living beings on this earth. Nepal is full of water resources. Bottled minerals is easily available in each hotel, guest house, and lodges. When traveling at a bucolic area you must carry Iodine pills with you since iodine tablets will offer you protection from germs, bacteria, and parasites. Iodine can easily found in local stores.

Electricity

In general, the total consumption of total electricity in Nepal appears to 220 Volts/50 cycles.

The entire capacity of the Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) that Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) functions stands at 757 Megawatts, together with the requirement for power increasing; NEA hasn't been able to cope with demand. Conversely, Nepal resorts cover UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to reduce the electrical crisis.

Clothing

A lightweight fabric is recommended for April to the end of October, warm clothes are required. You can wear easy like trousers, T-shirt, light pants. In the months of November to end of March, there will be cold and you're advised to carry light coats. Winter season starts from December to February this is center winter you need to wear thick clothes such as Sweater, thick coat, and pants. Most of the Northern belt of the trans- Himalayan zone is rain shadowed and ideal for hiking especially for example Upper Mustang, Dolpo, Manaslu, Around Annapurna etc..

HOW CAN WE GET IN NEPAL?

By Property: Nepal can be entered from both India and Tibet.

Out Of India

the simplest way to get into Nepal from India is by Gorakhpur by train along with the Sunauli/Belahiya border article or another option may be out of Raxaul/Birgunj boundary post, which may not function as agreeable traveling for you. If you are planning to travel from Darjeeling, you can enter Nepal through Kakarbhitta.

From Tibet

the simplest way to enter Nepal is by crossing the border at Kodari by bus carrying 7 to 12 hour depending to the conditions of the road.

By Air: Nepal has just one International Airport in Kathmandu operating flights to different nations.

ABOUT VISA

Entry Procedures

An visa for Nepal can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and in border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India boundary and Kodari around the Nepal-China border.

Outside of Nepal

A visa may also be obtained in the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.

To animate a Visa you can go to the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.

A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background.

Credit card, Indian currency, and Nepali currency aren't accepted as payment of visa fee

A. Tourist Visa Nepal

Visa Facility Duration Fee

Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple entry 30 times US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple entry 90 times US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

B. Gratis (Free) Visa

For the first trip in 1 visa year (January to December), gratis visa for 30 days is available just for nationals of South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. But, visa can be extended from the Immigration Department on payment of visa fee as specified above.

Indian nationals do not need visa to enter Nepal.

C. Nepal Visa for Indian Nationals

Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal. In accordance with the Nepalese Immigration, Indian Nationals traveling to Nepal by air must have any one of the following documents.

1. Additional Visa Information

Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan will need to obtain a visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective nations, as they do not get a visa on arrival at the entry points of Nepal.

IS IT NECESSARY TO VACCINATE BEFORE COMING TO NEPAL? 

The vaccinations are mandatory but it's better to get upgraded with your health state and vaccinate as prescribed by the travel specialist. But here are some recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Meningitis. Boosters are also Suggested for Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, and Measles. You may also need Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, and Rabies especially important for young kids or visiting rural areas and the Terai.

A lot of men and women wear dust mask due to the pollution in Kathmandu valley in order to eliminate respiratory, sinus, chest, ear, nose and throat ailments.

WHAT ABOUT THE CURRENCY AND ITS EXCHANGE RATES? 

The Nepali money is recognized as Nepalese Rupee that comes in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 notes in the kind of papers while coins are made of copper that comes in 1 and 2 only (1 Nepalese rupee = 100 Paisa). Money exchange is done via banks or authorized money exchangers. Visitors apart from the Indian nationals need to make the payment in foreign currency (non-Indian currency) at a hotel, trekking agencies or travel agencies and for air tickets.