1 Week of Nepal Tour

Trip Overview


Nepal is one of the very popular tourist destinations in the world as this is the country of the Himalayas and also the nation of many beautiful natural as well as cultural places that are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. It is a fact that Nepal is not only the travel destination for trekking and adventure trips. Apart from hiking trails, there are many numbers of cultural heritage, national parks, and viewpoints for the panoramic Himalayas, beautiful lakes, rivers, caves, etc.

1 Week Nepal Tour is an exciting leisure vacation tour in Nepal. This tour incorporates Nepal’s various attractive tourist destinations. Indeed, one week of Nepal tour is the journey to explore fascinating medieval art and architecture in Kathmandu, experience naturally awesome sights and Himalayan Panorama in Pokhara, and join in exciting jungle activities in Chitwan National Park. Chitwan is considered one of the most preserved National parks on the Asia continent. And also to enjoy splendid Sunrise and Himalayan sights from the Nagarkot Hill Station,

Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition is one of the leading tour operators of Nepal run and managed by local tourist experts and guides who live in Nepal. Authorized by Nepal Government and also a top recommended local tour operator, we organize a tour inefficient way for every traveler, no matter which age group they are, which countries they are from, and what budget level they have. We cater to them with the best holiday packages at a reasonable price in accordance with their interests and requirements.

Popular 1 Week of Nepal Tour Packages:

Nepal Tour 7 Days: Option 1 

Places to Visit: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bhaktapur & Nagarkot
Attractions: 3 World Heritage Places Sightseeing, Lake, Waterfall, Cave, Sunrise, and Himalayan Views

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.
Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. We pick up at the airport by our car and transfer to the hotel. Evening walk around Thamel Market. Thamel is a bustling tourist market in the heart of Kathmandu city. There you find lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and bookshops.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Car.

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
In the morning, at 6 am, our tour officer will meet you at the hotel, and he will transfer you to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus. From Kathmandu to Pokhara is 210 Km. By bus, it takes from 6 to 7 hours. Check-in at the hotel in Pokhara. Evening walk on the lakeside market near Phewa Lake.
Night Stay: Hotel in Pokhara. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast

Day 03: Early morning drive to Sarangkot Hill (1600 meters/ 5250 feet). Pokhara Sightseeing.
Early morning drive to Sarangkot Hill at an altitude of 1600 meters/ 5250 feet to enjoy Sunrise and Himalayan Panorama. Then drive back to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon our guide takes you sightseeing in David Fall, Mahadev Cave, Seti River Gorge, Gorkha Museum, and Bindavasini Temple. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Night Stay: Hotel in Pokhara. Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Tourist Bus Station. Board the bus and drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in hotel at Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast

Day 05: Sightseeing of Bhaktapur. Drive to Nagarkot.
After breakfast, our tour guide takes you sightseeing in Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is the oldest town in Kathmandu Valley. Here you visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Square, Pottery Square, many temples, and old monuments. After the visit to Bhaktapur, you will drive to Nagarkot.
Night Stay: Hotel in Nagarkot. Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

Day 06: Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Evening Dinner with Culture Show.
Early in the morning enjoy Sunrise and Himalayan Panorama. After breakfast, you will go for a sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple (The most sacred Hindu Temple in Nepal. Here you visit many temples, meet Hindu Sages with colorful dresses and see the cremation ceremony of dead bodies). Then you go to visit Boudhanath Stupa (The biggest Buddha Temple in Nepal where you experience the Tibetan environment with Buddhist Monastery). In the evening you will be taken to a typical Nepali restaurant where you enjoy the cultural show with authentic local foods.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 07: Departure from Nepal.
Free time till our tour officer escorts you to go to the Tribhuvan International Airport to catch your flight to your home country. Tour ends.
Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

For the cost of 1 week of Nepal Tour, you simply send us an inquiry mentioning how many you are by email to [email protected] or by Whatsapp/ Viber at +977 9851203181. Once we receive your message, we will get back to you with a cheap and best package price within 24 hours.

Nepal Tour 7 Days: Option 2

Places to Visit: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dhampus
Attractions: 3 World Heritage Places Sightseeing, Short Trekking, Waterfall, Cave, and Himalayan Views

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.
Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. We pick up at the airport by our car and transfer to the hotel. If time permits you will do a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square (Old Royal Palace of Nepal including many temples and monuments). Evening walk around Thamel Market. Thamel is a bustling tourist market in the heart of Kathmandu city. There you find lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and bookshops.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Car.

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
In the morning, at 6 am, our tour officer will meet you at the hotel, and he will transfer you to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus. From Kathmandu to Pokhara is 210 Km. By bus, it takes from 6 to 7 hours. Check-in at the hotel in Pokhara. Evening walk on the lakeside market near Phewa Lake.
Night Stay: Hotel in Pokhara. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Kande. Start trekking to Australian Camp and to Dhampus.
After breakfast, you will drive from Pokhara to Kande (27 Km). It takes 1 hour by car. Then you start trekking/hiking to Australian Camp. It takes one and a half-hour of walking from Kande to Australian Camp. From the Australian camp, you can see panoramic views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fish Tail, and green hills. Then you continue walking to Dhampus. It takes another one and a half-hour of walking. Dhampus is another nice village.
Night Stay: Mountain Lodge in Dhampus. Transport: Car. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04: Trek from Dhampus to Phedi. Drive back to Pokhara. Pokhara Sightseeing.
The next day wakes up early in the morning for Sunrise and views of the Himalayas. After breakfast, you start hiking to Phedi. It takes one and a half hours of walking. From Phedi, after 30 minutes of driving by car, you will reach Pokhara. Check-in Hotel. Then go for Pokhara sightseeing (David Fall, Mahadev Cave, and Seti River gorge).
Night Stay: Hotel in Pokhara. Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

Day 05: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Tourist Bus Station. Board the bus and drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in hotel at Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast

Day 06: Sightseeing of World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, our tour guide will take you to World Heritage Places Sightseeing. It includes Boudhanath Stupa (The biggest Buddha Temple in Nepal where you experience the Tibetan environment with a Buddhist Monastery), Pashupatinath (The most sacred Hindu Temple in Nepal. Here you visit many temples, meet Hindu Sages with colorful dresses and see the cremation ceremony of dead bodies), Patan Durbar Square (Very beautiful old Royal Palace area with many temples, monuments, and museums). In the evening you will be taken to a typical Nepali restaurant where you enjoy the cultural show with authentic local foods.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 07: Departure from Nepal.
Free time till our tour officer escorts you to go to the Tribhuvan International Airport to catch your flight to your home country. Tour ends.
Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

Nepal Tour 7 Days: Option 3

Places to Visit: Kathmandu City, Pokhara City, and Chitwan National Park
Attractions: 1 World Heritage Place Sightseeing, Lake, Waterfall, Cave, Sunrise and Himalayan Views, Elephant Back Safari, Canoeing, Jungle Walk

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.
Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. We pick up at the airport by our car and transfer to the hotel. If time permits you will do a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square (Old Royal Palace of Nepal including many temples and monuments). Evening walk around Thamel Market. Thamel is a bustling tourist market in the heart of Kathmandu city. There you find lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and bookshops.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Car.

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
In the morning, at 6 am, our tour officer will meet you at the hotel, and he will transfer you to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus. From Kathmandu to Pokhara is 210 Km. By bus, it takes from 6 to 7 hours. Check-in at the hotel in Pokhara. Evening walk on the lakeside market near Phewa Lake.
Night Stay: Hotel in Pokhara. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast

Day 03: Early morning drive to Sarangkot Hill (1600 meters/ 5250 feet). Pokhara Sightseeing.
Early morning drive to Sarangkot Hill at an altitude of 1600 meters/ 5250 feet to enjoy Sunrise and Himalayan Panorama. Then drive back to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon our guide takes you sightseeing in David Fall, Mahadev Cave, Seti River Gorge, Gorkha Museum, and Bindavasini Temple. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Night Stay: Hotel in Pokhara. Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park.
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Tourist Bus Station. Board the bus and drive to Kathmandu. From Pokhara to Chitwan is 147 Km. Check-in hotel at Chitwan. The guide of National Park Guide will brief you about activities. He will take you 1-hour village tour to experience the lifestyle of the indigenous Tharu people. Evening enjoys a cultural show by the Tharu people.
Night Stay: Hotel in Chitwan. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: Join in Activities of Chitwan National Park.
Today, you will do an elephant back safari. It is an excellent opportunity to see deer, rhino, wild boar, monkey, leopard, sloth bear, and the Royal Bengal Tiger (if you are lucky). Then you will go for a Canoe ride on the Rapti River. It is an opportunity for Bird Watching and for seeing the 2 rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish-eating Gharial. Then you will go for a Jungle walk. After the jungle walk, you will also visit the Elephant breeding center.
Night Stay: Hotel in Chitwan. Transport: By Van/ walking. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06: Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu. Evening Dinner with Culture Show
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Tourist Bus Station. Board the bus and drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in hotel at Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure. In the evening you will be taken at a typical Nepali restaurant where you enjoy the cultural dances show with authentic local foods.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 07: Departure from Nepal.
Free time till our tour officer escorts you to go to the Tribhuvan International Airport to catch your flight to your home country. Tour ends.
Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

Note: On the 1st day, if you arrive in Kathmandu late evening, you will do Kathmandu Durbar Square sightseeing on the 6th or 7th day.

Nepal Tour 7 Days: Option 4

Places to Visit: Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Bhaktapur, & Nagarkot
Attractions: 3 World Heritage Places Sightseeing, Elephant Back Safari, Canoeing, Jungle Walk, Sunrise and Himalayan Views

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.
Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. We pick up at the airport by our car and transfer to the hotel. Evening walk around Thamel Market. Thamel is a bustling tourist market in the heart of Kathmandu city. There you find lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and bookshops.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Car.

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park.
In the morning, at 6 am, our tour officer will meet you at the hotel, and he will transfer you to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park by Tourist bus. From Kathmandu to Pokhara is 165 Km. By bus, it takes from 5 to 6 hours. Check-in at the hotel. The guide of National Park Guide will brief you about activities. He will take you 1-hour village tour to experience the lifestyle of the indigenous Tharu people. Evening enjoys cultural shows by local people.
Night Stay: Hotel in Chitwan. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03: Join in Activities of Chitwan National Park.
Today, you will do an elephant back safari. It is an excellent opportunity to see deer, rhino, wild boar, monkey, leopard, sloth bear, and the Royal Bengal Tiger (if you are lucky). Then you will go for a Canoe ride on the Rapti River. It is an opportunity for Bird Watching and for seeing the 2 rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish-eating Gharial. Then you will go for a Jungle walk. After the jungle walk, you will also visit the Elephant breeding center.
Night Stay: Hotel in Chitwan. Transport: By Van/ walking. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04: Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu.
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Tourist Bus Station. Board the bus and drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in hotel at Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Tourist Bus. Meal: Breakfast

Day 05: Sightseeing of Bhaktapur. Drive to Nagarkot.
After breakfast, our tour guide takes you sightseeing of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is the oldest town in Kathmandu Valley. Here you visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Square, Pottery Square, many temples, and old monuments. After the visit to Bhaktapur, you will drive to Nagarkot.
Night Stay: Hotel in Nagarkot. Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

Day 06: Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Evening Dinner with Culture Show.
Early in the morning enjoy Sunrise and Himalayan Panorama. After breakfast, you will go for a sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple (The most sacred Hindu Temple in Nepal. Here you visit many temples, meet Hindu Sages with colorful dresses and see the cremation ceremony of dead bodies). Then you go to visit Boudhanath Stupa (The biggest Buddha Temple in Nepal where you experience the Tibetan environment with Buddhist Monastery). In the evening you will be taken to a typical Nepali restaurant where you enjoy the cultural show with authentic local foods.
Night Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu. Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 07: Departure from Nepal.
Free time till our tour officer escorts you to go to the Tribhuvan International Airport to catch your flight to your home country. Tour ends.
Transport: By Car. Meal: Breakfast

The price includes:

1. Airport pick up & drop by private car.
2. Every night accommodation in Tourist Type Hotel as mentioned in the above itinerary.
4. All transport as mentioned in the above itinerary.
5. Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
6. Experienced Guide for local sightseeing.
7. Entrance and permit fees of every place mentioned in the above itinerary.
8. If you select a package that includes Chitwan National Park, the cost of all Jungle activities (elephant back safari, canoe, jungle walk, village tour, visit elephant breeding center).
9. Necessary paper works, government, and local taxes tourist and service charges.
10. Complimentary dinner in Kathmandu with a cultural show at a typical Nepalese restaurant.

The price does not include:

1. Nepal visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days). You can easily get a Nepal visa on your arrival time at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
2. Airfare for your international flight.
3. Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Nagarkot.
5. Your travel insurance.
6. Alcoholic beverages, hot and cold drinks, bottled water, boiled water, and dessert.
7. All kinds of personal expenses like phone calls, internet use, laundry,
9. Tips for Guide/ Tour Officer.
10. Any expenses arising due to unforeseen situations like personal sickness, natural calamities, political strikes, and cost of any extra services if you use which are not mentioned in the above package includes section.

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Travel Tips


Either you are a first-time traveler in Nepal or already been to Nepal, you have to make sure following things before your Nepal Vacation.

  • Passport- your passport validity should be at least 6 months or above
  • Few passport sized photos (minimum two are required)
  • Confirmation of your holiday from authentic Travel Trekking company
  • Check availability of International flight ticket and issue flight ticket

Foreign tourists except Indian Nationality compulsory need a visa in order to enter Nepal. It’s easy to get Nepalese Visa. You can obtain it either to your arrival time in Kathmandu airport or at a Nepalese embassy abroad before you go to Nepal. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot get the Nepalese Visa on the arrival time in Kathmandu airport, Nepal. The Visa can also be taken at entry points at Nepalese land borders with India and China. For Nepalese Visa it requires your passport with at least six months validity, recent digital photo (size: 1.5″ x 1.5″) and the following fees either in USD dollars cash or the equivalent local currency:

Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days US$ 30 or equivalent Nepalese currency
Multiple entry 30 days US$ 50 or equivalent Nepalese currency
Multiple entry 90 days US$ 125 or equivalent Nepalese currency

For further detail about Nepal Visa please click here.

Travel Season of Nepal can be categorized into three parts.

High Season (From mid-Sep to Nov)

During this period you find clear sky and days normally will be warm and pleasant. Due to good weather time, you can see fantastic Himalayan panorama and other good views of natural scenery. In this time Nepalese people celebrate their major festivals of Dashain and Tihar (Dipawali). This is the peak season of tourist arrivals in Nepal.

Shoulder (From Mar to May)

This period is the second-best time to visit and trek Nepal. This time is spring. The temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have encountered with the mountain views. It is also the time for a rhododendron flower to blossom, the national flower of Nepal, which sweeps the ascending altitudes with its magnanimous color and beauty.

Low Season (From Dec to Feb) and (From Jun to mid-Sep)

The tourist flow decreases a little, but not significantly in low season. During winter time (from Dec to Feb) the morning and night are cold and the days are warm when sunny. There might be occasional snowfall at higher elevations.

From June to mid-September is the monsoon time and it rains in most of the part except in the rain shadow zone of Mustang, Dolpo, and Humla. During monsoon clouds often obscure mountain views.

Capital Kathmandu
Government Republic. Monarchy was dissolved by Constituent Assembly on 28 May 2008.
Neighboring Countries Landlocked country (China to the north and India to the east, south, and west.)
Currency Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Area 147,181km²
Population 28.51 million (2015)
GDP (Total) $24.067 billion (2016)
Per Capita Income $837 (2016)
Language Nepali is the official language. About a dozen other languages and about 30 major dialects speak in this country.
Religion Hinduism 81.3%, Buddhism 9%, Islam 4.4%, Kirat 3.1% other 2.2%
Country code (Calling Code)  +977
Time zone Nepal Standard Time (+05:45 Greenwich Time)
Internet TLD .np
ISO 3166 code NP
Drives on the Left

 

Yes, Nepal is a very safe country for travelers. Tourists feel safer than most other countries around the world, perhaps due to the religious nature of the people and their natural kindness. Over the past 10 years, Nepal has enjoyed a growing fascinating travel destination to visit from people all over the world.  The People are very hospitable. The Nepalese accept that tourism is a major source of their economy, and are very welcoming.

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal for getting to Nepal by flight. TIA has direct air link with below-mentioned cities. The following airlines have a direct flight to Kathmandu, Nepal. If you buy tickets from any other airlines, you will probably connect with one of these airlines for the final leg (Kathmandu) of your flight.

If there is no any there is no any direct flight from your city or country to Nepal, please contact your local travel agent or you may contact us or visit websites of www.expedia.comwww.bookingbuddy.comwww.makemytrip.com for flight checking from your home town to Kathmandu, Nepal.

Name of City direct flight connection with Kathmandu, Nepal Country By Carriers (Airlines Names)
New Delhi India Nepal Airlines/ Air India/ Jet Airways/ Air Indigo
Mumbai India Nepal Airlines/ Jet Airways
Bangalore India Nepal Airlines
Kolkata India Air India
Varanasi India Air India
Bangkok Thailand Thai Airways/ Nepal Airlines
Doha Qatar Qatar Airways/ Nepal Airlines/ Himalaya Airlines
Hong Kong China Cathy Dragon Air/ Nepal Airlines
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Malaysian Airlines/ Air Asia/ Nepal Airlines/ Himalaya Airlines
Dhaka Bangladesh Biman Bangladesh
Dubai UAE Fly Dubai/ Himalaya Airlines
Chengdu China Air China/ Sichuan Airlines
Lhasa China Air China/ Sichuan Airlines
Guangzhou China China Southern Airlines
Kunming China China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai China China Eastern Airlines
Paro Bhutan Druk Air/ Bhutan Airlines
Sharjah UAE Air Arabia
Abu Dhabi UAE Etihad Airways
Muscat Oman Oman Air
Istanbul Turkey Turkish Airlines
Singapore Singapore Silk Air
Yangon Myanmar Himalaya Airlines
Seoul South Korea Korean Air

 

Of course, you can get to Nepal by drive also. It has eight entrance points by the drive. Out of eight, six entry points are at the border between Nepal and India and two are at Nepal China border. The immigration office of every point avails Nepal visa for the foreigners visiting Nepal. Here below the list of entry places to Nepal by road. The names of borders to entry by the drive at Nepal India Border are Kankarbhitta, Birgunj, Jamunaha, Mohana, Gadda Chauki and Belhia. Likewise, entry points at the border of Nepal China are Kodari and Rasuwagadhi (Kerung). For further information visit the page of Nepal Entry by Drive.

In Nepal, there are there is various kind of standard Hotels. You have a lot of choices for your stay there, which depends on your trips budgets. Of course, there are international standard Hotels, Golf courses in major cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara. Recently, their economy is booming rapidly every year you can see many changes around cities. By 2018 they will have two more international chain Hotels (Mariott & Sheraton) in Kathmandu. And two other international Airports are under construction which will be completed by 2018 as well.

Food

Usual Nepali food is plain and simple, not very spicy, but full of flavors. The restaurants in popular travel destinations of Nepal offer varied of cuisines like Continental, American, Indian, Chinese, including traditional Nepali food.

Must Try Food

Dal Bhat Tarkari: This is the stable Nepalese food and favorite dish of many travelers.  It is served with thick lentil soup (dal), with rice (Bhat) and vegetable curry (Tarkari). Pickles (Achar) spice up this dish and sometimes it will be served with curd or yogurt, and meat (‘masu’), usually chicken or mutton.

The Newars, the indigenous group of the Kathmandu Valley, have their own much more exotic and varied cuisines. They use spices in a much more creative way, with a wide range of spicy dishes which are delicious.

Momo, Tibetan food which is less spicy, that you can find everywhere. These are small dumplings filled with meat or vegetable, usually steamed or fried.

For dessert, there are many sticky sweets usually made from milk and curd. The curd is widely available.

Vegetarians are well catered in Nepal. Many Hindu and Buddhist Nepalese are vegetarian.

Please also visit the page Cuisines of Nepal.

Drinks

Bottled water (Pani) can be found in most places. Request to avoid drinking the water unless it has been boiled or filtered, since tap water is not drinkable.

Chang is a local mild beer made from millet or rice. It is the home brew and made with local water.

Raksi is traditional distilled liquor usually made from millet, wheat or corn, and sometimes rice.

Nepali tea or masala tea is a special tea with spices like cinnamon added, that gives a brilliant flavor. Local normal tea is with milk and already added sugar.

Coke, Fanta, Pepsi, and other locally produced soft drinks are widely available. Slice is a delicious mango juice and Dew is a local soft drink which tastes a bit like Sprite.

Lassi is a curd based popular drink which may be either savory or sweet.

Electricity in Nepal is produced by hydroelectric dams. The output voltage from the wall outlet is 220V AC and frequency is between 50-60Hz. People visiting from countries using different voltage and frequency should make sure that their adapter/charger is capable of operating in this range. For example, the United States uses about 120V AC and some electronic devices might be designed to operate in that voltage only. Likewise, the standard Nepalese electrical outlet is the Type D (three round-pronged triangles) outlet common to India, but nearly all will accept Euro plugs, and some have been retrofitted to accept American and/or British plugs. Simple adapters can be purchased inexpensively, around NPR80, in Kathmandu to change the shape of the plug (but not the voltage of the electricity).

ATM machines can be found in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and other larger towns, but not in smaller places. Outside these places, in general, credit cards are not widely accepted and every time payment is processed using the paper slips, often with an additional charge of 3-4%. In Nepal the money withdraws through ATM Machines is in Nepalese currency (NPR) only.

Internet

All the major cities have internet access either in hotels or internet cafes. In smaller places/ villages, you are unlikely to find the internet, though at places like Manang, Namche Bazaar and at Tengboche, you can access the internet (satellite connection). Expect connection speeds to be slow.

Telephone

In Kathmandu and most of the tourist places, there are many ‘communication centers’ where you can call, send faxes and emails. A few places have internet phone services that are much cheaper.

It is easy to get a Nepali SIM card in Kathmandu or Pokhara (bring a photocopy of your passport and two passport photos).

Global roaming agreements exist with some international phone companies. Check with your provider before leaving home if you wish to access roaming.

Post

When posting mail to international addresses, it is best to leave your mail at the post office rather than in a post box. In Kathmandu, some bookshops sell stamps and will take your post to the post office for you. Most hotels can also help you post your mail.

Clothing depends on place and time. Medium-weight and easy to wash cotton can be a good choice year-round in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and most other towns. It is recommended that between October to February, woolen sweaters, jackets or similar other warm outfits are necessary. From March through May, light clothing such as short and long-sleeved shorts will do perfectly fine. For months from June to August, it is recommended that you bring an umbrella or raincoat and a pair of sandals with you as these months are the rainy months of Nepal.

If you intend to go for trekking, a pair of hiking boots will be great. Bring warm clothes with plenty of woolen socks too. Specialized trekking gear is easily available and can be rented in fairly inexpensive charge in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Trip Reviews

Maja Karlsson My husband and I did Nepal Tour 7 nights 8 days in the first week of April 2018. The trip was fantastic. We visited Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. Before we fixed this trip Mr. Suman, the manager, he sent us detail on various trips to Nepal in the email. He explained features of each trip. Finally, we selected 8 days trip as it includes cultural heritage, nature, and wildlife. As he told us in the email we experienced a lot here. It is amazing… the temples, palaces built before many centuries in Kathmandu, beautiful Himalayan vista, lake, cave and museum in Pokhara, exciting elephant back safari and jungle activities in Pokhara. Suman arranged us the good hotel, comfortable transport, knowledgeable guide in every place. We loved Nepal and its tourism diversity. Thank so much Suman and your team for your excellent expertise. See you again soon for next trip.

Maja Karlsson

Sweden

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