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  • Do we need a visa to enter Nepal?
    • All foreign nationals, except Indians need visas to enter Nepal. Multiple entry visas for 15 days (US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency), 30 days (US$ 40) or 90 days (US$ 100) can be obtained from any Nepalese embassy or consulate. You can also get a visa on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu or at the Immigration Office at the entry points of Nepal. Tourist visas can be extended for a period of 120 days at the Immigration Department in Kathmandu or Pokhara. However, nationals of the following countries will not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. They need to obtain visas from Nepalese embassies or diplomatic missions in their respective countries prior to their arrival in Nepal.
       
      Gratis (Free) Visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the first visit in one visa year (January to December). However, a visa fee is required for its extension beyond the 30 days. Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal. For more information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, Tel: 00977-1-4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868, Email : mail@immi.gov.np ; Web:  www.immi.gov.np

       

       

  • What is the currency of Nepal?
    • The Nepalese currency is the rupee and is divided into 100 paisa. Bank notes come in denominations of Rs.
       
      1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000. Coins are of 1, 2 and 5 rupee denomination.

  • Can we bring Indian Currency to Nepal?
    •  Yes, you can bring Indian Currency to Nepal. The 1,000 & 500 bills are illegal in Nepal but you can use the bills of 100, 50, 20, 10 etc.

  • When is the best time to travel in Nepal?
    • Because of its elevation, Nepal can be divided into three zones ,the high mountains, the mid-hills and the flat plains called the Terai. The Everest, Langtang and Annapurna trekking destinations in the mountains are cool throughout the year. The mid-hills, including Kathmandu and Pokhara, are cool except in the summer months from May to July.
       
      Temperatures in these cities during the summer remain much cooler than in many cities of the region. Lumbini, Chitwan and Janakpur in the Terai plains are hot in summer (March – July) but cold in winter (December - February). So if you are going trekking, the best months for walking are between September and November and between February and May when the weather is fair during the day and the temperatures do not drop rapidly during the night. 
       
      - Winter in Nepal: December - February
       
      - Spring in Nepal: March - May
       
      - Summer in Nepal: June - August
       
      - Autumn in Nepal: September - November
       

  • We go to Gorakhpur by train. Can Muktinath Yatra help us from there?
    • Muktinath Yatra Pvt. Ltd. picks people up from Gorakhpur Train Station and transfers them to Nepal - India border by Indian vehicles. While your trip completes, you’ll be dropped to Gorakhpur. The majority tourists come to Nepal via Gorakhpur from India so our service is regular for this route too.

  • What are some basic Nepali customs that we need to know?
    • -When visiting a temple, always circumambulate it is a clockwise direction.

      -Take off your shoes before entering a temple or a Nepalese home.

      -Entrance to some temples is forbidden, so look out for such notices.

      -Seek permission to take photographs inside temples or of religious ceremonies.

      -You can accept a handshake offered by either a male or a female but never offer your hand first.

      -Show decency in dress and avoid any show of public affection.

       

  • How can we make Muktinath trip?
    • •After arrival to Kathmandu by flight or overland arrival to Nepal; there are many ways to reach to Muktinath via Pokhara  and; by helicopter from Pokhara & Kathmandu.
       
      •You can take a flight from Pokhara to Jomsom then jeep drive to Muktinath and return back to Jomsom or stay in  Muktinath.
       
      •Trek all the way from Pokhara through Kali-Gandaki valley, it takes 7/8 days.
       
      •Nowadays the Bus & Jeep Services are available from Pokhara to Jomsom via Beni, Ghasa, Tatopani, Tukuche, Marfa, it takes time about 10 -11 hrs. There are only 4 wheel jeep services after the Jomsom to Ranipauwa, nearby  Muktinath. It takes 2.30 hrs from Jomsom. The road is unpaved after Beni to Jomsom & Muktinath through the Kali Gandaki River bank & hill area.
       
      •Helicopter services are also available from Pokhara & Kathmandu. The sight of the bewildering Annapurana and  Dhaulagiri ranges will enchant you as you approach towards Pokhara Valley by air. You discover the clear sky and views of mountain.

  • Can I get basic knowledge about Muktinath?
    •  Altitude

      Jomsom: 2754m

       Muktinath: 3710m
       
      Temperature (approximate)
       
      Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
       
      Min ºC  -4     -2    2    3      5     10    12  12  12    8     3    -3
       
      Min ºF   25   27   36   37  41   50     54   52   48  37  32   27
       
      Max ºC  13  14     14  22  25   27     27   23   18  14  10     8
       
      Max ºF   55   57    57   72   77  81   81    81    77   72   61  57
       
      Weather Conditions
       
      Month Jan & Feb Mar, Apr & May Jun, Jul & Aug Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec 
       
      Climate Slightly windy Excellent Slightly warm/rainy Slightly cold & clear
       
      Travel Tips
       
      -Entitled to carry only 15 kg per person on flight.
       
      -Take precaution for altitude sickness by taking Diamox tablet or Aspirin
       
      -Carry own medicine for any health problem
       
      -Drink plenty of water while trekking
       
      -If you are going for trekking, manage sports shoes or trekking shoes; carry light luggage, walking stick, 
       
      jacket, chap stick/Vaseline cream.
       
      -Cap, sun glasses, warm clothing, sunscreen lotion, moisturizer lotion, thick socks and gloves
       
      *Days are relatively warm; especially when there is no wind in the late morning. The appropriate 
       
      clothing as per the travel period (temperature) and a good walking shoes for rocky and uneven paths are 
       
      highly recommended. Walking stick would help for those who need support.

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