Flying To Kathmandu

Recommended Flight (Exact arrival times may vary)

Thai Airways has 5 flights a week from Los Angeles and New York to Bangkok and from Bangkok every day flight to/from Kathmandu.

Qatar Airways has 4 flights a week from Washington DC to Kathmandu via Doha, Qatar.

American Airlines has 4 flights a week from Chicago to Delhi and from Delhi to Kathmandu has many flights a day.

Singapore Airlines fly 4 flights a week

Cathy Pacific fly 5 flights a week to share with Dragoon Air and Hong Kong Express to/from Kathmandu

Air Arabia and Ethihad Airways fly to Kathmandu 4 times a week from Abu Dhabi and Baharian [Please don’t book flight with Biman Bangladesh, Cosmic airways and Nepal Ailines- These plane doesn’t have any reputation]

• We are happy to accommodate other flights.
• Please check with your travel agent for the best route to reach Katmhandu.

Early Arrivals and Late Departures

For those arriving early or departing after the scheduled itinerary, we are happy to make hotel and airport pick up arrangements.  Please contact us well before departure if you would like us to make these arrangements for you.

Timezone

Nepal is 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT Standard Time.

 

Entry Visa

The easiest way to obtain a visa is in the Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival in the KTM airport fill out the necessary forms and proceed to the visa line.  As visa prices change often we suggest taking a variety of cash denominations (US dollars), such as (2) $20.00 bills (1) $10.00 bill (1) $5.00 bill. We will obtain a trekking permit for you in KTM.

• Current visa cost is $40.00 and is subject to change
• Please obtain a one month visa
• Please bring 3 passport photos (two for the visa/ permit and 1 extra).
• US$ 1 @ 72.00 Nepalese rupees     

It is best to bring passport photos with you, but if you forget it may be possible to get one taken at the airport for an additional cost.  When departing Kathmandu you will need to pay an airport tax of roughly $25 dollars.

 

Vaccinations

We suggest you check with a travel doctor before your trip to find out recommended vaccinations when traveling to Nepal.  When this was written there were no required vaccinations for entry into Nepal. 

In addition, you may refer to U.S. Government Center for Disease Control website (http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationNepal.aspx) or call the the CDC international travelers hotline at 1 (877) 394 8747 for up to date information on vaccinations.

Additional information about Nepal is available on the World Health Organization (WHO) website at: http://www.who.int/countries/npl/en/.

We are proud to recommend the services of Vaccines On The Go.  They are happy to provide any vaccination services you may need.  Please visit them on their website at (http://VaccinesOnTheGo.com) or you may reach them directly by calling 770-896-8284 or 770-495-9303.

 

Travel Insurance

No Limits Adventures highly recommends that our participants purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance and review their current medical insurance plans to understand if they are sufficiently covered when traveling internationally.  We further recommend that you acquire International Medical Insurance with Evacuation Coverage. Please see details on our 'Travel Insurance' Page.

Water

Although it takes a little extra caution when drinking fluids in Nepal, it is essential to stay well-hydrated.  We advise that you not drink any of the tap water in Nepal without boiling, purifying, or treating it.  Bottled water is fine to drink and can be ordered at most restaurants.  When ordering sodas, it is best to request them without ice as the ice can be made from tap water.  We highly recommend a personal water pump or iodine so you may never have to worry about not having enough water.

Food

If you are wary of getting sick, then play it safe and eat only cooked foods or fresh fruit that you have peeled yourself when in Kathmandu. The best hotels and restaurants typically have high standards for hygiene and food preparation.  “Cook it, boil it, peel it, or don’t eat it” is a good rule to follow in developing countries.  In general, stay cautious, eat what appeals to you and trust your senses.

Diarrhea

Traveling to Nepal is going to be a big change on your body.  Despite the many precautions we all take to stay healthy, occasionally one may experience diarrhea.  The major problem associated with diarrhea is fluid loss leading to severe dehydration, so it is important to maintain plentiful fluid intake.  Avoid caffeine and alcohol because they further dehydrate you.  The best drinks are weak tea, mineral water, and caffeine-free soft drinks.  Although ideally it is best to let diarrhea run its course, on a trekking trip this is uncomfortable.  You may want to bring an over-the-counter diarrhea cure to minimize your discomfort or talk to your doctor about prescribing an antibiotic for travelers’ diarrhea such as Cipro.

Prescriptions

If you take prescription medications that you need to bring, be sure to have a plentiful supply and the doctor’s prescription in case something happens to them.  Along those lines, it is best to carry medications in your carry-on bag in case of lost luggage.  If you wear prescription glasses or contacts, we advise that you bring a spare set. 

Voltage

220 V; Plugs C & D (Most are two pins, round). If you plan on using your own 110-volt appliances, you will need a voltage converter—unless your appliance is designed to also work with 220 volts electricity (dual voltage). For example, most laptops and some electric shavers are designed to work both at 110 and 220 volts.  Plugging in an appliance that is not designed to run on 220 volts electricity without using voltage converter will most likely kill it. Regardless of voltage, if your appliance has flat prongs, you will need a plug adapter as most Nepal sockets are designed to accept round prongs. We recommend getting a plug adaptor before you leave!

Communications

International Telephone Country Code: 977