Himalaya Reisen

Full Name: Government of Nepal

Capital city: Kathmandu

Area: 140'800 sq km / 54'363 sq miles

Population: 26.3 million (UN, 2005)

Time Zone: GMT/UTC +5.75

Daylight Saving: Start and End is not in use

Languages: Nepali (official) More than a hundred languages are as mother tongues in . English is understood widely in the travel circuit of the Kathmandu Valley & other major cities.

Major Religion: Hinduism, Buddhism

Currency: Nepali Rupee (Rs)

Electricity: 230V 50HzHz

Electric Plug: Details European plug with two circular metal pins Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

Country Dialing Code: 00977

Visas Overview
All foreigners (except Indian, south Asian countries and Chinese nationals) require visas, which can be obtained in advance embassy, consulate .Or on arrival Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu or at the India/Nepal / Tibet/border.
With one passport photo and payment in cash (US dollars are best). Single-entry tourist visas cost 30.00 for up to 60 days or 80.00 if you require multiple entry. You can extend tourist visas up to a maximum stay of 150 days (each additional 30-day period costs 30.00) at the immigration offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Note that the final extension from 120 days to 150 days is only possible in Kathmandu.

Visa in Switzerland
Permanent Mission of Nepal
Embassy of Nepal
59 Rue Grand Pre
CH-1202 Geneva
Switzerland
Call+4122 743 0568
Fax+41 22 733 2722

The Department of Immigration
Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu ,Nepal
Tel: +977-1-223590 / 222453 / 223681
Fax: +977-1-223127

Climate
Nepal has two seasons - the dry season from October to May and the rainy, monsoon season from June to September. Early spring (March to April) and late autumn (October and November) are the best times to visit, and also offer the clearest mountain views and good weather for trekking. From December to February there is snow on the mountains with freezing temperatures at high altitudes, while the summer months of June to August can be very hot for general travel

Airports
Tribhuvan International Airport is the international point of arrival. Domestic flights to the Everest region fly Kathmandu to Lukla and kathmandu to Pokhara for the Annapurnas.
Airport Tax - International Rs. 770 (to SAARC countries
Rs. 1100 (all other places)
Airport Tax - Domestic Rs. 165

Working Hours
09.30 to 17.30 hrs. Monday through Friday in the capital & Sunday through Friday in rest of the country

Banking Hours
09.00 to 15.00 hrs local time
Recently some banks have begun to offer extended services and remain open even during public holidays.

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 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.

Customs
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.

Clothing
Warm clothing are required from November to February and tropical wear from March till October.

Water
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.

Weights and Measures
has adopted the metric system. Temperature is measured in Centigrade. Weights are measured in Kilograms.