The Frequently Asked Questions listed below are mainly focus on such types as below:

• 1. Is it possible to get Nepal entry visa upon arriving in Kathmandu? And what should I prepare?
  Of course you can, always do remember to take some passport pictures with you. Visa application should be presented to Nepalese Immigration on arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
   
• 2. What about making home calls in Nepal? What about calling home while trekking?
  Mobile phone services are available in Nepal and you may also choose the landline to make home calls. There are so many phone booths in Nepal’s major cities. Besides, Internet Browsing is also available, can fully satisfy your requirements for checking/sending mails. You can also give your hotel contact way to your families for they can better reach you. While you are trekking, whether you can make phone calls to your families depends on the phone services availability in the locations where you are, do not promise to you families that you can contact them while trekking, but do make sure your families understand that just because they don’t hear from you does not mean there is a problem.
   
• 3. Does credit card work in Nepal? What about money exchange rate in Nepal, I mean US$?
  You will be able to use your credit card or ATM cash card while in Kathmandu at most places, but bring cash or travelers checks. There are also ATMs in Kathmandu that give you rupees at the current exchange rate, and cost what your bank may charge for an ATM fee. Generally, US$ is widely used in Nepal, Nowadays, US$1 equals to RS70, there maybe a little differences with every day’s money exchange rate.
   
• 4. When is the best time to visit Nepal?
  When traveling abroad, climatic factors always remain an important issue. Your best time for Nepal is October to November or February to April. Visit Nepal during October to November, as this is the time when you can expect better visibility, the air is fresh, and the weather is perfect and that the Nepalese most important festivals (Dashain & Tihar) are marked during that season . May to June is also a good time to travel although the weather is hot and dusty- you can live with that; wear a mask and a Nepali Topi (Cap) and learn how Nepalese get along with this period. December to January is the winter season in Nepal, which is also a good time to travel; the climate and visibility is good. Snow jackets and sweaters are recommended. Mansoon starts from Mid June to September; traveling during this period is not advisable unless you are the one who loves best in everything or finds best from anything. Just bring your raincoat during that season, and have a blast!
   
• 5. How is the toilet situation? Do I need to bring my own toilet paper?
  While staying in Kathmandu (or any major city hotel during our trips), you’ll have access to a normal American style sit-down toilet. But once out of town, the norm will be Asian squat-style toilets. During camping trips, we carry a toilet tent with special toilet chair and seat. We also supply all the toilet paper you’ll need, but most people like to bring a roll of the softest toilet paper they can find, just in case of unexpected emergencies happen.
   
• 6. What about the language speaking of our tour guide? (If we need.)
  Most of our guys speaks English as a second language and are always willing to learn more, but we require our guides to have a very clear and advanced use of the English language. All the guys are licensed and certificated ones.
   
• 7. When to apply for Nepal Visa?
  We strongly recommend that you apply visa for Nepal 3 weeks before your depature date. Normally the processing time needs 7 business days.
   
• 8. What's the currency of Nepal, and what about its exchange rate if in US$ ?
  Nepalese currency is spelled as Nepalese Rupees or Rupees (Rs) or Nepali Rupee, and in short it is written NRS or RS. 100 Paisa equals 1 Rs. Currently Notes of the following denominations are used: 1000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2, and 1 rupees. Coin hasn't been popular in Nepal and hence is almost always ignored in business. The coins of the following denominations can be found: 1 paisa, 5 paisa, 10 paisa, 50 paisa and 1 Rs, 2 Rs, and 5 Rs. It is recommended that you travel with smaller notes in less populated areas, while large notes are easily accepted else where. Normally, US$1 equals to 70 Rs.
   
• 9. When is the best time to visit Nepal?
  Climatic factors always remain an important issue when you are tending to visit some foreign countries.
  Your best time for Nepal is October to November or February to April. Visit Nepal during October to November, as this is the time when you can expect better visibility, the air is fresh, and the weather is perfect and that the Nepalese most important festivals (Dashain & Tihar) are marked during that season. May to June is also a good time to travel although the weather is hot and dusty- you can live with that; wear a mask and a Nepali Cap and learn how Nepalese get along with this period. December to January is the winter season in Nepal, which is also a good time to travel; the climate and visibility is good. Snow jackets and sweaters are recommended. Monsoon starts from Mid June to September; traveling during this period is not advisable unless you are the one who loves best in everything or finds best from anything. Just bring your raincoat during that season, and have a blast!
   
• 10. Can I drink the water in my hotel?
  Always do remember: DO NOT drink the tap water no matter in your hotel or outside, avoid any water in your mouth while in the shower and brush your teeth with bottled water. You can purchase bottled water in the hotel restaurant. Always check that the seal at the top of the bottle is intact while purchasing.
   
• 11. What’s the normal greeting when people meet with each other?
  "Namaste"or "Namaskar", the same meaning with "Hello" or "Good to see you", Namaskar is used in a formal conversation while Namaste is often used in informal communications. But for foreign tourists, both of them are okay.
   
• 12. How to enter Nepal?
  Air way:
  Some of the major international airlines operating scheduled services to Nepal, for detailed fight in and out of Nepal, please kindly see the timetable for Nepal International Flight Information.
  Land transportation:
  From Nepal / Indian borders; a) Kakarvita, b) Birgunj c) Bhairahawa d) Nepalganj e) Dhangadhi f) Mahendranagar Scheduled public as well as tourist buses run to and from Kathmandu. Traveling by bus is recommended if you can cope with 10 to 12 hours of long drive in return for a fascinating mountainous views and snail tail roads that meet above the clouds.
   
• 13. What about Nepal Domestic flights?
  There are many airlines operating domestic flights for major cities in Nepal, even to some trekking starting points. Pan-Tibet Travel can provide any Nepal domestic flight for you with the best prices among others.
   
• 14. What is Nepali Food like? How is it cooked?
  Nepali food is called Dal Bhat Tarkari, which is Lentil sauce, Rice, and Curry in English. Normally, Nepali food is really the rice which is eaten twice a day as a lunch and a dinner. Most people have just tea for breakfast. In cities, use of bread, scrambled and boiled eggs are common form of breakfast. Nepali Tea is made by boiling loose tea in a pot with water, milk and sugar.
   
• 15. What’s the limitation of a trekking permit? Is it essential to get one before trekking?
  Trekking permit is only required to trek in the restricted areas such as Dolpa, Kanchanjunga. Permit can be obtained easily from the Tourism Department, located at Thamel, Kathmandu. Application can be submitted after your arrive in Nepal. The permit is not required to trek in areas such as Everest, and Annapurna. Following restricted areas require trekking permit, and they are open for trekking in a group not individually. So permit for individual trekking in these areas will be denied, also you are only allowed to trek in the areas you are permitted. Obtain multiple trekking permits as per your wish to trek in multiple places. Please note: To visit national parks located in the trekking areas, you will be required to pay a separate fee which is not more than Rs2,000 (payable in Nepalese Rupees), at the national park.
  Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang : No Permit Required
  Mustang and Dolpo: US$ 700 for the first 10 days and $70 per day thereafter
  Manaslu: US$90 per week
  Humla: US$ 90 per week. $15 per day thereafter 

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