ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

You can extend your tourist visa at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu if you so choose.

• Tourist visas may be extended for a maximum of 150 days in a single visa year. The charge for a visa extension of 15 days or less is USD 30, or an equivalent amount in convertible currency. The fee for a visa extension of more than 15 days is USD 3 per day (January to December)

Only visitors from the SAARC nations are eligible for a free 30-day visa. For multiple visits lasting 15 days, you must pay $30 in US dollars or another convertible currency.

• Multiple admissions within 30 days: $50 in US dollars or another convertible currency
• Multiple entry for 90 days: 125 US dollars or an equivalent amount in convertible currency

We recommend that all clients consult their doctor to discuss the health issues associated with their trek. We also recommend that clients bring their own personal first aid kit to supplement the comprehensive first aid kit carried by the Trek Leader.

Please ensure that you allow at least 1 month to complete a course of vaccinations. Whilst your personal doctor will be the final authority, we recommend the following:

• Poliomyelitis
• Typhoid
• Tetanus
• Rabies
• Meningococcal
• Immunoglobulin (for Hepatitis A) 

COVID INFORMATION

All you need is the official Proof of Vaccination, the vaccine should be

administered 14 days prior before making visit. All you need is a PCR-Negative report taken 72 hours prior to boarding. *Not required for children below 5 years 

MALARIA 

Nepal is listed as a country for which malaria prophylaxis is advised. We will not be visiting any malarial areas on the treks, however you may wish to consult your doctor about the need to take malaria pills. Trekkers who plan to do rafting and jungle excursions are advised to take the necessary medication to protect against malaria.

The unit of currency in Nepal is the rupee. In jan 2023 the exchange rate
was

• 1 US Dollar = 125-130 rupees
• 1 UK Pound = 150-155 rupees
• 1 Euro = 130-140 rupees

Foreign currency can be exchanged in most hotels, banks and at money changing stalls, and all major currencies are accepted. Credit cards are also accepted in most tourist shops (at a 4% surcharge). The ATM in The Kathmandu Guest House also advances local currency against a credit card. We recommend that all trekkers carry some rupees, in small denominations, with them on the trek to cover their personal expenses. However, the preferred currency in Nepal is the US dollar and this can be used to pay for personal expenses on most of the popular trekking trails. We recommend that you bring this currency in small denominations. In order to help you budget for additional expenses that are not included in the trip price, the following list gives an indication of what is required:

• Visa - as already mentioned US$30 is required for the Nepalese Visa, if gained upon entry.
• Meals in Kathmandu - accommodation at the hotel is on a room only basis. Allow a total of US$50 per day for meals whilst in Kathmandu.
• Sightseeing and transport in Kathmandu - an allowance of a further $60 per day will certainly cover transport costs in and around Kathmandu.
• Personal expenses on the trek -again $35 per day will cover items such as bottled water or alcoholic drinks and chocolate bars etc.
• Gifts - many visitors to Nepal like to take home gifts. Many wonderful mementos can be purchased cheaply and are usually paid for by cash and credit card.
• Tips - this is entirely optional, but most clients will want to tip the local team of porters and other staff. The amount is a purely personal decision but on average is around $12 per trekker per trekking day. Note that there is usually a slighter higher tip given for a successful ascent to the sherpa climbing guides.
• Kathmandu Departure Tax - on flying out of Nepal there is an airport departure tax of R3000