General Information 

Air Ticketing In Nepal
Nepal is well linked by air with all the major cities of the world. It lies within a reasonable flight distance from any Part of the world. The country's only International Airport in the Capital. Katmandu is directly linked with such cities of the world and major parts of domestic areas of the country.
For your convenient air services to from Nepal, we help you to provide international domestic air tickets. Please contact us for the cost details.

International Air being convenient to Nepal

In addition to the Royal Nepal Airlines, Nepal's national flag carrier, other major International airlines operate their services between Katmandu and other country as mentioned below:

• Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation (RNAC): Direct flight from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Osaka, Shanghai, Bangkok, HongKong, Singapore, Bombay, Delhi and Calcutta.

• Singapore Airlines: Direct flights from Singapore.

• Qatar Airways: Direct flights from Doha.

• Transavia Airlines: Direct flights from Vienna.

• Thai Airways: Direct flights from Bangkok.

• Indian Airlines: Direct flights from Delhi, Varanashi and Calcutta.

• Pakistan International Airlines: Direct flights from Karachi.

• Bangladesh Biman: Direct flights from Dhaka.

• Aeroflot: Direct flights from Moscow.

• China Southwest: Direct flights from Lhasa.

• Druk Airlines: Direct flights from Paro.

• KLM Airlines: Direct flights from Amsterdam.

Nepal Hotel reservation
We have prime relation with hundreds of hotel in Nepal especially in Katmandu, Pokhara and Jungle lodges as well. We make the Hotel Reservation in Nepal, as per your interest even you are not taking any package from us. We offer you to get very competitive price from us to reserve the Hotel accommodation in Nepal. Please, let us know your interest to hold the booking. Any changes can be made, but must please be notified at least 02 days before in advance of intended occupation. Please contact us for the details.

Nepal Helicopter Services
Most remote tourist destinations are easily accessible by a variety of helicopter services.
Nepal Charter Air-Services
Permission for chartered air services is easily obtained from the Department of Civil Aviation.
Nepal Domestic Airlines/Helicopter Services

Visa Trekking permit
Nepal extends trouble free issuance of visa to all the citizens worldwide. The Royal Nepalese Embassies or consulates abroad offices provide two months visa upon the presentation of a valid passport, two passport size photos and a payment of equivalent of US $ as per given below:

Duration	Type of visa	Fee
60 days (1st time)	Single Entry	US $ 30.00
30 days Extension	Single Entry	US $ 50.00
As per Visa Duration	Single Re-entry	US $ 25.00
As per Visa Duration	Double Re-entry	US $ 40.00
As per Visa Duration	Multiple Entry	US $ 60.00

Visitors entering Nepal without a visa may also obtain 60 days visa at entry point immigration in Nepal. Visas can be extended at the Immigration Department, Kathmandu or at Immigration Office, Pokhara.
A trekking permit is required to trek into the hill region of the country. If trekking is planned in two different areas, two trekking permits are required. We have different trekking areas where you have to pay different permit fees.

Area	Fee in US $ per person
Kanchenjunga and Lower Dolpo	Per week 10 up to 4 weeks thereafter per week 20
Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo	First 10 days 700 thereafter 70 per day
Manaslu	From Sept. to Nov. 90 thereafter 75 per week
Humla (Simikot Yari)	First 7 days 90 thereafter 15 per day
Common and other area opened	No Permit required (specially in areas of Annapurna, Everest and Langtang Region

National Parks and conservation:-
Eight areas of Nepal have been designated national parks. They are Langtang, Rara, Royal Chitwan, Everest, Shey-Phoksundo, Khaptad, Bardia and Barun National Parks. To trek in any of these national park area a part permit in necessary which can be obtained at the park entrance on payment of Rs.1000/- each. Similarly trekkers are required to pay Rs. 2000/- for every trekker going into the Annapurna Region payable at the Immigration offices while getting trekking permit, which is utilized for the environment conservation and maintenance of the area.

Trekking season
Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year. There are four seasons in Nepal. Each season has its distinct attractions to offer. The seasons are classified as follows:

Autumn:(Sep-Nov)
This season offers excellent weather and challenging mountain views.

Winter: (Dec-Feb)
This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring: (Mar-May)
Different varieties of wild flowers, especially the rhododendrons make the hillside 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer: (Jun-Aug)
Summer months, continues up to mid September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation.

Popular Tourist Destinations
Annapurna, Jomsom, Manang, Mustang, Dolpo, Rara, Jumla, Lukla, Syangboche, Larke, Rolwaling, Khaptad, Manaslu, Makalu-Barun, Gosainkunda, Langtang, Helambu, Namche, Muktinath, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri Gorkha, Pokhara, Baglung, Tansen, Lumbini, Janakpur, Bardia, Sukla-Phanta, Chitwan, Dhankuta, Dharan, Ilam, Dolakha, Koshi Toppu etc.

Nepali Time
Time is 5 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of GMT.

Altitude sickness
Causes / factors of Altitude Sickness:

• Low Oxygen

• Low pressure i.e. Barometric Pressure

• Rapid Ascent

• Possible Dehydration

• Hypothermia / Low temperature

Types of Altitude Sickness:

1. AMS: Acute Mountain Sickness (Mild symptom feels like hangover / not
   feeling well)

2. HAPE: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (Moderate symptom / lung problem
   by water in the lung)

3. HACE: High Altitude cerebral Edema (serious symptom / water in the
   head)

We will forward you all necessary information on receiving your inquiry for booking.

Equipment list for Trekking

1. walking shoes

2. socks , several pair of heavy wool outer socks and a few pairs of nylon inner socks .

3. some pairs of Pants .

4. shirts , T shirts

5. skirts med-calf to above the ankle

6. worm sleeping bag

7. water bottle,

8. medical kit

9. Trekker's bag

10. flashlight

11. Toiletries ( soap, towel , toothbrush, washcloth ,paste , Comb and shampoos )

12. pocket knife

13. plastic bags

14. lighter

15. Sunglasses

16. Umbrella, raincoat ( monsoon season )

17. hand bag

18. Jacket

19. walking shoes with new waffle soles(monsoon season)

20. waterproof jacket.( monsoon season)

21. Plastic sheeting for covering the bag ( monsoon season)

22. Shaving paraphernalia for men

23. Compass

24. Thermometer

25. watch with alarm

26. Binocular

27. Maps

28. Packet notebook to record observation.

29. Toilet paper

30. woolen hat (high place or snowy place)

31. woolen sweater or down jacket (high place or snowy place)

32. woolen long Underwear (high place or snowy place)

33. Good Trekking boots (high place or snowy place)

34. Ice ax and Crampons for glacier Trekkers

35. Sun cream,

36. sandal for night

37. some other worm cloths .

38. Some dry food
    
    We will forward you all necessary information on receiving your inquiry for booking.

Alpine adventure Club Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. P.O. Box:5934, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone : Website: http://www.nepal-guide.com or http://www.freewebs.com/infonepal  E-Mail : binod@nepal-guide.com / binodthapa@hotmail.com