Kathmandu Transportation

If travelling on buses in Nepal, rather than be uncomfortable AND miss the view, sit on the roof with the locals. This was a highlight of both my trips to Nepal as you get a bird's eye view into farm houses, forests, waterfalls etc.

When we were traveling around Nepal, the buses were usually jam-packed with people. To avoid the overcrowding inside we chose to ride outside instead - on the roof! Doing this within Kathmandu itself isn't recommended, but outside of the city you can get away with it. We used this option whenever we got the chance and I wish you could do the same at home too! It sure made some of the 3-4 hour bus rides we took a lot more fun, and you have a great view when you're driving on the mountain roads.

Nepal Visa Information: Effective from 16 July 2008 

Tourists who visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa.

Entry 
Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal: 

Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)

Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)

Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)

Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)

Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)

Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)

Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal) Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Tourist Visa Extension 

Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 2 per day

Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).



Gratis (Free) Visa 

Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries.



Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.



Transit Visa

Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at the entry points upon the production of departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal, by paying US $ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. 

For further information, please, contact 
Department of Immigration
Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu,
Tel:00977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453
Web site: www.immi.gov.np ) 

Try to get to bhaktapur from Nagartkot (hymalaya sightseeing) by foot, approx 4 hour walk in the country side

There is NEVER really a wrong time to go to Nepal. However if you want to see more festivals I suggest going in the fall because (especially in November) there is always a festival somewhere during that time of year. When I went I went through the Fulbright program with my father, so our driver was our translator, driver, tour guide and all around good friend. But through all the gross bus travels, bad toilet stops, and not so fine hotels I really fell in love with the place!!