Nepal is a safe place to visit due to the religious nature of the people and their natural kindness. Although, the accidents are unpredictable, solo traveler advice to trek in groups and take safety precautions like making insurances and registering the information about travel at traveler’s local embassy while in Kathmandu. In Nepal 44.64% people speaks Nepali and 129 languages as mother tongue language (first language). However, English is also widely spoken in cities and tourist area. It is the garden of diverse cultures and traditions. There are many festivals observed by local people like Dashain, Tihar, Saraswatipuja, Shivaratri, Ghode jatra, Buddha Jayanti, Teej, Indra jatra, Chrismas, Eid, Holi etc.
Kathmandu is the entry point of Nepal by flight. Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport of Nepal. All foreigners, except Indians, must have a visa. Immigration Office, TIA (Tribhuvan Internatinal airport) under Department of Immigration has been facilating tourists flying in Nepal by providing Visa on Arrival and at all land border entry point in Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Mahendranagar, Belahiya ( Sunauli ), Dhangadhi on the Nepal-India border and Kyirong on the Nepal-China border. On arrival visa procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed aboard prior to your arrival with this visa you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date and total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Nepal. Currently, you can get multiple entry visas valid for 15, 30, 90 or 150 days. Children aged under 10 require a visa but not charged a visa fee. Citizens of SAARC countries can get a 30 days visa for free on arrival.
In customs regulation department all the baggage is X-rayed on arrival and departure. You can bring all the basic needed things except the illegal items. It is illegal to export and import of drugs and antiques. Customs’ main concern is preventing the export of antique works of art, and with good reason. Nepal has been a particular victim of international art theft over the last 20 years. It is very unlikely that souvenirs sold to travelers will be antique (despite the claims of the vendors), but if there is any doubt, they should be cleared and a certificate obtained from the Department of Archaeology in the central Kathmandu. These controls also apply to the export of precious and semiprecious stones. There are no other restrictions on bringing in cash, debit card or credit card, but the cash amount brought should not be more than $ 5000 or equivalent to it in other currency.
Nepal has a vast array of accommodation, suitable for every type of traveler; from low maintenance backpackers on a tiny budget to those with luxury taste, and everyone in between. Kathmandu has the largest selection of hotels, ranging from historic boutique options to simple, family run guesthouses. In popular trekking areas you will find resorts, tea houses, Motel and inn with comfortable properties. In more remote region fully serviced camping is a fantastic option.
