Land of the Himalayas, Nepal is renowned as a paradise for hikers who dream of high mountains and go around the Annapurna, or admire the Everest massif. Following the instructions of a Nepalese tourist guide, you will be able to discover sublime landscapes through trekking tours, but also canyoning or rafting. A trip to Nepal is also about discovering Buddhist culture, including the site of Swayambhunath and its famous stupa in the Kathmandu Valley, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the country. Going to Nepal also means meeting seventy people who live in the Himalayan mountains and warmly welcome visitors. Whether it is the Newar, Sherpa, Parbatya, Gurung, Tamang, Limbu, Magar peoples, they will offer you their hospitality and smiles, plunge you into the beauty of their landscapes and reveal their ancestral mystique. Nepal is indeed lived at the rhythm of contacts with its population and this is also what makes this country so endearing

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To go to Nepal is to discover the cradle of Buddhism, where Buddha was born in 623 BC. A spiritual and cultural destination, the country is home to a host of architectural treasures such as the stupa of Swayambhunath, one of the oldest in the country, or Bodnath, one of the oldest. Open to tourism since the 1950s, Nepal established itself as the eldorado of young travellers who travelled in large numbers to Kathmandu in the 1960s and 1970s ...

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The high tourist season in Nepal extends from October to April, when the climate is dry and sunny. During the high season, the best time to travel to Nepal is October and November (autumn) and March and April (spring). The low season therefore extends from the end of April to the beginning of September in Nepal: it is the monsoon season. If this weather is not a particular obstacle to activities, your view of the mountains may be reduced because of the accumulation of clouds

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Nepal's climate allows stays in all seasons but the high tourist season runs from October to April, a period during which the weather is mild with good sunshine. During the months of June and July, the humid air masses of the Bay of Bengal meet the Himalayan range. They then cool down and form condensation that falls back as rain. It is the monsoon season and it logically corresponds to the very low tourist season in Nepal.

Katmandou
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2°C
18°C
February
4°C
20°C
March
7°C
25°C
April
12°C
29°C
May
15°C
29°C
June
19°C
29°C
July
21°C
29°C
August
20°C
28°C
Sept.
18°C
28°C
October
13°C
27°C
Nov.
8°C
23°C
Dec.
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19°C
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Nepal is a cheap destination. Low-cost accommodation is spartan but by paying a little more the comfort becomes correct. The standard is below the usual standards, so with great luxury we will have a better comfort, not a palace. The currency is the Nepalese rupee. Exchange offices are easily available and credit cards are accepted in tourist areas; however, provide cash in case of trekking. The service is not included and tips are to be expected.

Procedures

A visa is required to travel to Nepal. It can be obtained from the Embassy of Nepal or by arriving at Kathmandu airport (15 days: US$33; 30 days: US$48; 45 days: US$108). Provide an identity photograph. Since July 2018, tourist visas have been issued with multiple entries and therefore allow people to leave the country as many times as they wish.

Health

No vaccination is required for a trip to Nepal. But remember to check to see if your vaccines against polio, diphtheria, tetanus and hepatitis A and B are up to date. Please note: anti-malaria treatment is essential in case of a stay in the Terai or a stopover in India. Water is not drinkable in Nepal and capped water bottles should be preferred. During a trek, the mountain water must be boiled and purified with suitable tablets. A complete medical examination is recommended before trekking as health problems, especially dental and respiratory problems can occur with altitude.

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Many tour operators offer tours in Nepal. To choose the right tour operator, it is recommended to read carefully the stages of the different tours offered. Many tend to favour the wide open spaces, treks and the Annapurna sanctuary, but if you are more interested in cultural visits and encounters with the population, there are adapted tours. For a mix of nature and culture, it is often easier to opt for a tailor-made trip.

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The only international airport in Nepal to access Nepal is Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu. No particular risks for solo travellers other than common sense safety precautions. In case of trekking, however, it is strongly recommended to be accompanied by a Nepalese guide specialized in this type of stay.

Due to the rugged terrain and climatic conditions, travelling by road in Nepal is not always easy and often uncomfortable. However, tourist buses offer decent comfort. The air service inside the country is good and really saves time compared to land journeys....

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    When to travel?

    The high tourist season in Nepal extends from October to April, when the climate is dry and sunny. During the high s...
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    Weather forecast

    Nepal's climate allows stays in all seasons but the high tourist season runs from October to April, a period during w...
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    Budget

    Nepal is a cheap destination. Low-cost accommodation is spartan but by paying a little more the comfort becomes corre...
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    A visa is required to travel to Nepal. It can be obtained from the Embassy of Nepal or by arriving at Kathmandu airpo...
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    Health

    No vaccination is required for a trip to Nepal. But remember to check to see if your vaccines against polio, diphther...
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    The only international airport in Nepal to access Nepal is Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu. No particular risks for s...
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