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Nepal's only international airport is located in it's capital, Kathmandu. There are a few direct flights to Nepal, which means most travelers have to change aircraft and/or airline on route. Another option is to fly directly to Delhi in India and then go in by land, visiting parts of India on the way. Flights are also available from Lhasa, Tibet. |
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| Entry By Land |
Traveling by land from India into Nepal can be an experience on it's own. There are three main entry points: Sunauli-Bhairawa, Birganj-Raxaul Bazaar and Kakarbhitta-Siliguri. The easiest way to cross them is by tourist buses from appropriate Indian cities. If you are flying to Delhi, you can enter Nepal quickly through the Mahendrenagar-Banbassa crossing, but the recommended route is to travel first to Varanasi in India, and there cross through Sunauli-Bhairawa.
The crossing between Nepal and Tibet via Kodari is open to organized groups but not to individual travelers. Howver, the rules concerning this has recently been changing very often, so contacting a Nepali based tour operator is strongly advised. Be prepared with alternative plans if you're thinking about using this route, because landslides regularly make it impassable during the monsoon. |
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Climatic factors are very important in deciding when to visit Nepal. October-November, the start of the dry season, is in many ways the best time of year: the weather is balmy, the air is clean, visibility is perfect, and the country is lush following the monsoon. February-April, the tail end of the dry season is the second-best period: visibility is not so good because of dust, but the weather is warm and many of Nepal's wonderful wild flowers are in bloom. In December and January the climate and visibility are good but it can be cold: trekkers need to be well prepared for snow, and cheaper hotels in Kathmandu - where heating is nonexistent - can be extremely cold in the evening. The rest of the year is fairly unpleasant for traveling: May and early June are generally too hot and dusty for comfort, and the monsoon from mid-June to September obscures the mountains in cloud and turns trails and roads to mud. |
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| In brief Nepal has four Climatic seasons: |
- Spring: March - May
- Summer: June - August
- Autumn: September - November
- Winter: December - February
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| Recommended Clothing |
The weather in Nepal not only depends on the time of year, but also on the altitude of he places you are visiting. The width of Nepal is only about 200km on average, but within this short distance, the altitude of the land ranges ises from lowly 60 meters all the way up to above 8000 meters, and temperature change accordingly. Kathmandu is at 1350 meters. So, what to wear? Cotton wear will be a good choice for anytime of the year in Kathmandu Valley. It is recommended that you carry light or medium-weight clothes that are easy to wash. Between October to February, woolen sweaters, jackets or similar other warm outfits are necessary. From March to May, light clothing such as short-sleeved tee shirts and shorts will do perfectly fine in Kathmandu, Pokhara and most other towns. For mornings and evenings, a jacket or heavy woolen sweater (you can find beautiful ones in reasonable price in Kathmandu) will be essential. For months from June to August, it is recommended that you bring an umbrella or raincoat and a pair of sandals with you as these months are the rainy months of Nepal. Expect lot of walking even if you don't plan to trek. It is recommended that you bring comfortable footwear: sneakers and sandals are the best. |
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| Custom |
All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival at the entry. Personal effects are permitted free entry. People arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green Channel for quick clearance without a baggage check. If you are carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel for detailed customs clearance. |
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| Import |
Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty cigarette (200) or cigars (50), distilled liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also bring the following articles free of duty under the condition that you take them back with you when you leave: binocular, video camera, still camera, laptop computer, and portable music system. |
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| Export |
The export of antiques require special certification from the Department of Archeology in Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu. It is illegal to export objects like sacred images, paintings, manuscripts that are over 100 years old because they are valued for cultural and historical reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they are Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here.
For more information on customs matters, contact the Chief Customs Administrator, TIA Customs Office (Phone: 977 + 4470110, 4472266). |
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