INTRODUCTION

Nepal is the legendary Kingdom amist of the mighty Himalayas range covers an approximate area of 147181 Sq. Miles. It descends image of towering mountain peaks, emerald valleys, dense Sub-Tropical forests decorated with wildlife. Here is the supurb conjuction relatives that represent a living Shangri-La.

Nepal really is a Paradise on earth for vacationers and adventure seekers. The most stupendous mighty Himalayas where God dwells according to Hindu myth describe unique cultutres. It is the land where Lord Buddha was born over two and half century ago.

Roughly rectangular in shape the kingdom of Nepal is situated between the two gaint countries China in north and India in south. The land extends approximately 885 km east to west 193 km to south. Nepal is essentially an agricultural country. Tourism, export of carpets, garments and handicrafts are the industries which fetches Govt. revenues. The kingdom can be divided into three parts via Terai, mid mountain and high Himalayas inhabited with heterogonous population. The Terai adjacent with India's border on south that provides different social-culture's comparing with rest of the two. The mid mountain area covers with highland thus is regarded as a breadbaskets of the kingdom fo Nepal. The portion of high Himalayas can be citied as tourist destination and recalling for precious herbal for which nature specially bequeathed to those inhabitants to live in herbs without food. One can beckon at midnight when famous yeti roads irrestibly at the top of sunny mountains is still an objects of mystery. The terrains rises from Terai, the southern plains covered with tropical jungles and fertile farmland at almost Sea Level to the high Himalayan mountains in the north with valleys and lush hills in between within a distance of less than 200km. Nepal contains a variety of climate condition ranging from the tropical heat of the terai plains to the freezing cold from the high Himalayas. The mid-hills, particularly the Kathmandu valley is pleasant with warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures range between a maximum of 37 and a minimum of 8 degree Celsius in the plains, 28 and 2 degrees Celsius in Kathmandu valley and between 6 and 16 degrees Celsius in the mountains. The rainy season last from June to August.

Kathmandu is the capital of this sole Hindu nation of the world. It is believed that in the year 723 A.D, King Gun Kamdev has established this beautiful hill town.The Kathmandu valley covers an area of 218-sq-miles. The three most artistically and culturally sound towns of Nepal are Kathmandu, Lalitpur (Patan) and Bhaktapur that forms the part of Kathmandu valley. Although Nepal is often considered as an adventurers destination, the capital city Katmandu offers more than the usual thrill oriented attractions. Katmandu is a city of around half a million that brims with tourist travel, totaling the native population over the course of one year. With a little effort, the true feel of the city can be experienced, complete with all the culture and traditions.

TRAVELLERS' INFORMATION

ENTRY PROCEDURES:

A. Tourist Visa
Multiple entry-----15days-------US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency.
Multiple entry-----30days-------US$40 or equivalent convertible currency.
Multiple entry-----90days-------US$100 or equivalent convertible currency.

B. Gratis (free) Visa
Gratis Visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
For further information please don't hesitate to contact:
Department of Immigration,
Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu,
Tel: 00977-1-4221996/4223590/4222453
Web:www.immi.gov.np

Note: For obtaining visa for renewing visa 1 passport size photo is necessary.

For Indian Nationals:
Indian National Travelling to Nepal must posses any one of the following documents.
1. Passport
2. Driving license with photo.
3. Photo Identity card issued by a Government Agency.
4. Ration Card with photo.
5. Election Commission Card with photo.
6. Identity Card issued by Embassy of India in Kathmandu.
7. Identity Card with photo issued by Sub-Division Magistrate or any other officials above his rank.

ACCESS TO NEPAL:

BY AIR:
Nepal Airlines is the national flag carrier of Nepal with flights to/from Delhi, Kaula Lumpur, Dubai, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Other international airlines operating from/to Kathmandu are Air Arabia(Sharjah), Air China(Lhasa, Chengdu), ArkeFly (Amsterdam), Baharain Air (Bahrain), Biman Bangladesh (Dhaka), China Sourthern Airlines (Guanzhaou), China Eastern (Kunming), Dragon Air(Hong Kong), Druk Air (Delhi, Paro), Etihad Air (Abu Dhabi), GMG Airline (Dhaka), Gulf Air (Bahrain, Muscat), Indian Airlines ( Delhi, Kolkotta, Varanasi), Jet Airways (Delhi), Jet Lite (Delhi), Korean Air (Seoul), Pakistan International Airlines (Karachi), Qatar Airways (Doha), Silk Air (Singapore) and Thai Airways (Bangkok).

BY LAND:
All visitors cmong to Nepal by land must enter only through one of these enrty points (1) Kakarbhitta (2) Birgunj (3) Belhiya, Bhairahawa (4) Nepalgunj (5) Dhangadi and (6) Mahendranagar in the Nepal-India border and (7) Kodari in the Nepal-China border. The overland tourists entering the country with their vehicles ust possess and international carnet or complete customs formalities.