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General
Information for Nepal Travel
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Currency: |
Nepali Rupee (Rs.)
Exchange Rate - US$ 1 = Rs.72
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Credit
cards accepted: |
Amex, Visa, Mastercard,
JCB
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Visa
fees : |
Single Entry-60
days = US$ 30
Re-entry Visa = US$ 25
Double Entry = US$ 40
Multiple Entry-60 Days = US$ 60 |
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Passport: |
A valid
passport is required for all nationals except
Indians |
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Health: |
International
certificate of vaccination regarding current
inoculation against cholera, typhoid and yellow
fever are not required |
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Entry
Points: |
Via
Air
Tribhuvan International Airport
Via Surface
Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Sunauli, Nepalgunj,
Jamuna, Dhangadi, Mohana, Mahendranagar, Ghaduchowki
from India
and Kodari from Tibet |
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International
Airport: |
Tribhuvan
International Airport, Kathmandu (KTM) |
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International
Carriers: |
Thai, Singapore
Airlines, Qatar Airways, PIA, Biman, Indian
Airlines, Druk Air, Aeroflot, CSWA, Gulf Air,
Austrian Air, Martin Air & Royal Nepal
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Direct
Flights From KTM |
Amsterdam,
Bangkok, Bombay (Mumbai), Calcutta, Dhaka,
Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt, Karachi, Lhasa, London,
Osaka, Paris, Paro (Bhutan), Shanghai, Singapore,
Varanasi & Vienna |
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Airport Tax - International |
Rs. 770
(to SAARC countries)
Rs. 1100 (all other places) |
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Airport
Tax - Domestic |
Rs. 165
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Language
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Nepali is
the official language, English is understood
widely in the travel circuit of the Kathmandu
Valley & other major cities. |
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Working
Hours |
0930 - 1730
hrs. Monday through Friday in the capital
& Sunday through Friday in rest of the
kingdom |
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Banking
Hours |
0900 to
1500 hrs local time
Recently some banks have begun to offer extended
services and remain open even during public
holidays. |
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Currency
Regulation |
Import of
Indian currency by foreigners is strictly
prohibited. Any other currency either in travelers
cheques or cash can be brought in unlimited
quantity provided it is declared upon arrival.
All visitors (except Indians) will be handed
a form on which his/her monetary transaction
during his/her stay in Nepal will be recorded.
Same should be handed over at the airport
at the time of departure. Generally all unspent
balance of Nepalese rupees can be converted
(at Airport) into US Dollar on production
of Encashment Certificates obtained earlier.
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Customs
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All baggage
must be identified and cleared through customs
inspection at the port of entry. Personal
effects are allowed in duty free. Dutiable
goods such as Camera with 12 plates or 5 rolls
of films, one bottle of liquor, 200 cigarettes,
one tent and camping equipment are allowed
in free of duty. Others valuable equipment
such as video cameras and cine cameras should
be declared and will be endorsed on the passport.
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Clothing
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Warm clothing
are required from November to February and
tropical wear from March till October. |
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Water
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In Kathmandu,
boiled and filtered water as well as purified
bottled water is available in most hotels
and restaurants. Elsewhere, it is advisable
to use water sterilization tablets or stick
to tea & soft drinks. |
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Electricity
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220 Volts
50 Hz. |
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Weights
and Measures |
Nepal has
adopted the metric system. Temperature is
measured in Centigrade. Weights are measured
in Kilograms. |
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| General
Information for Bhutan Travel
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Travel into Bhutan is regulated
by the Government in order to minimise the negative
effects of tourism upon its fragile environment
and culture.
All visitors must travel through an authorized
Bhutanese agent or its overseas representatives
on prepaid and pre-planned itinerary. The basic
policy is that tourists other then Indian national
pay $200 for each night in Bhutan and this covers
accommodation, meals, transport, Guide and and
administrative services to obtain visas, permits,
flight booking hotels etc. As such there are
no limitations (quota) on how many can visit
each year but due to limited capacity of travel
infrastructure such as hotel rooms and flights
to absorb tourists, compounded by high rates,
these automatically limits the the number of
tourists that can visit at the same time.
Tourism opened its doors to the visitors
in 1974, managed and run by state. The tourist
industry was then cautiously privatized in
1991 and further liberalized in 1998. Last
year, fewer then 8000 tourists visited Bhutan.
Country Druk Yul - Kingdom Of Bhutan
Area 47,000 square kilometers
Capital Thimpu
Local Time GMT + 6 hours
Population 2 million
Language Dzongkha is the official language,
and English is widely understood in the travel
and hospitality industry
Religion Kagyupa Sect of Mahayana Buddhism
Government Monarchy
Currency Ngultrem, which is at par with the
Indian Rupee
Climate Ranges for subtropical to arctic
~ varies according to altitude
Terrain Mostly mountainous with some fertile
valleys and savanna.
Nature & Wildlife
This is another Himalayan kingdom with a diverse
and rich biodiversity because of the variety
of climatic conditions created by variations
of altitude. Some of the rare fauna include
the takin, snow leopard and the blue sheep
up in the high mountains, and tigers and elephants
in the lowlands. Bhutan has more than 50 species
of rhododendron, and 770 species of birds.
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| General
Information for Tibet Travel
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| Country Tibet Autonomous Region
of China
Area 1.2 million sq. km
Capital Lhasa
Local Time GMT + 7 hours 45 minutes
Population 3 million
People Tibetan & Chinese
Religion 90% Buddhist, 1% Muslim,
3% bon, 6% Others
Currency Yuan (Y 8.00 = US$ 1.00)
Government Occupied by China in 1949/1950
Geography Tibet has border with India, Nepal,
Sikkim, Bhutan and Burma
Climate Spring (May to June) – Best
weather condition, May to Mid September Winter
– (October to April)
What to wear Light weight clothing is recommended
for May to June, Warm garments are required
from September to April. An umbrella or a
raincoat is a must for the Summer season.
Electricity 220 volts AC |
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| General
Information for Sikkim Darjeeling Travel
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| Status 22nd State of India
since 1975
Area 7,096 square kilometers
Position Lat: 27-28°North / Long: 88-89°East
Capital Gangtok
Local Time GMT + 5 hours 30 minutes
Population 491,000
Religion Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity,
Islam
Climate Sub-tropical in the deep river valleys
Temperate in the mid-hills
Alpine in the high Himalaya
Altitude Variation 200 meters to 8546 meters
Plant variety Over 6,000 species includes
600 spp. of Orchids, Rhododendron, Primulae
and the exotic Himalayan Blue Poppy
Mammals Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Kiang,
Musk Deer, Royal Bengal Tiger,
Birds 400 species
Destination Highlights Buddhism, Trekking,
Bird-watching, Flora and fauna
Best Seasons March-May / October-December
Clothing
Summer : Light woolen
Winter : Heavy woolen
Gangtok
Temperatures Summer : 28/13 °C
Winter : 18/5 °C
Rainfall 3,894 mm (annual)
Darjeeling
Status Autonomous Darjeeling Gorkha Hill
Council in the State of West Bengal, India
Capital Darjeeling
Destination Highlights Mountain Views, Tea
Gardens, Alpine Trekking, Toy Train, Relics
of the Raj
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| General
Information for India Travel
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Travelers should take the
following precautions
To stay healthy,
do...
Wash your hands often with soap and water
or, if hands are not visibly soiled, use a
waterless, alcohol-based hand rub to remove
potentially infectious materials from your
skin and help prevent disease transmission.
In developing countries, drink only bottled
or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks
in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain
drinks, and ice cubes. If this is not possible,
learn how to make water safer to drink.
Take your malaria prevention medication before,
during, and after travel, as directed. (See
your health care provider for a prescription.)
To prevent fungal and parasitic infections,
keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot,
even on beaches.
Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk
of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Protect yourself from mosquito insect bites:
Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and
hats when outdoors.
Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and
hats.
Use insect repellents that contain DEET (N,
N-diethylmethyltoluamide). For more information
about insect repellents and correct use, see
What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent
on the CDC West Nile Virus site.
If no screening or air conditioning is available:
use a pyrethroid-containing spray in living
and sleeping areas during evening and night-time
hours; sleep under bed nets, preferably insecticide-treated
ones.
If you are visiting friends and relatives
in your home country, see additional special
information about malaria prevention in Recent
Immigrants to the U.S. from Malarious Countries
Returning 'Home' to Visit Friends and Relatives
on the CDC Malaria site.
Do not
Do not eat food purchased from street vendors
or food that is not well cooked to reduce
risk of infection (i.e., hepatitis A and typhoid
fever).
Do not drink beverages with ice.
Avoid dairy products, unless you know they
have been pasteurized.
Do not swim in fresh water to avoid exposure
to certain water-borne diseases such as schistosomiasis.
(For more information, please see Swimming
and Recreational Water Precautions.)
Do not handle animals, especially monkeys,
dogs, and cats, to avoid bites and serious
diseases (including rabies and plague). Consider
pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you might
have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure
in rural areas. For more information, please
see Animal-Associated Hazards.
Do not share needles for tattoos, body piercing
or injections to prevent infections such as
HIV and hepatitis B.
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