Travelling by air You
can fly directly to Kathmandu from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna,
Amsterdam, Doha, Dubai, Dhaka, Karachi, Munich, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain,
Paro, Lhasa, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai,
Patna, Calcutta and Varanasi. Charter flights can also be arranged for
large movements. All flights feature business class and amenities of
international standards. Many a time, the Captain offers a guided
sightseeing of the Himalaya for no extra charge!
Nepal Airlines,
Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Indian Airlines, Pakistan International
Airlines, Biman Bangladesh, Gulf Air, Indian Airlines, Air Sahara , Jet
Airways, Austrian Air, Martinair, Air China, Druk Air fly to Nepal
regularly.
Airfares fluctuate with the changes in exchange rates
and are to be paid in foreign currency by foreign nationals. Only
Nepalese and Indian nationals are permitted to pay in rupees for air
passage between Nepal and India. Departure flight tickets should be
reconfirmed three days in advance to avoid inconveniences by possible
flight cancellation or changes in the flight schedule. Overweight
luggage charges are levied in foreign exchange.
Customs: All
baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival at
the port of entry. Passengers 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.
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 in the following
articles free of duty on condition that you take them out with you when
you leave: binoculars, movie or video camera, still camera, laptop
computer, and portable music system.
Export: It
is illegal to export objects over 100 years old (sacred images,
paintings, manuscripts) that are valued for culture and religious
reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they are
Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here. The Department of Archaeology
(tel: 4213701, 4213702) at Ramshah Path near Singha Durbar has to
certify all metal statues, sacred paintings and similar objects before
they are allowed to be sent or carried out of the country. Handicraft
dealers and travel agents are able to assist you in this process. For
more information on customs matters, contact the Chief Customs
Administrator, TIA Customs Office; tel: 4470110, 4472266.
Airport Tax: Effective
form January 14,2005 ,the tourists would be levied NRS. 565(including
VAT) at the departure terminal along with the Passenger Service Charge
(airport tax)
Note: The new Airport Tax is equally applicable to Nepalese as well as non-Nepalese citizens flying from Nepal.
Travelling by road:
All visitors entering Nepal by land must use no other entry points other than:
Nepal-India border:
- Kakarbhitta
- Birgunj
- Belhiya, Bhairahawa
- Nepalgunj
- Dhangadi
- Mahendra Nagar
Nepal-China border
The overland tourists entering the Kingdom with their vehicles must possess an international carnet. |