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Nepal, the most happening destination in the world a heady mixture of
unique culture proudly preserved, mind boggling adventure and
remarkable natural beauty. A land, where you can revitalize your mind,
body and soul amidst scenery that is simply a knock out.
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Nepal is the
Himalayan Kingdom that consists of the land ranging from highs now-
capped Himalayan Mountains to low land alluvial plain terai. The
artistic monuments, exotic wildlife and diverse cultures are some of
the features of this country. Nepal is the birth country of Lord Buddha
born over 2,500 years ago- a great preacher and practitioner the World
Peace. For its size, Nepal surprisingly contains the greatest variation
in altitude on this planet. The land rises from the southern plains and
jungles of the Terai at almost sea level and culminates within a short
distance to the north at Sagarmatha- the Everest, the highest point on
earth.
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Travel Info - How to Get Nepal?
There are twelve major international airlines touching down at
Kathmandu, the national capital of Nepal. The Royal Nepal Airlines (RA)
is the national flag carrier of Nepal with flight connections to:
Delhi, Mumbai in India; Bangkok in Thailand; Osaka in Japan; Hong Kong,
Shanghai in China; Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; Dubai in United Arab
Emirates and Singapore. Other international airlines connecting
Kathmandu to other parts of the world are Biman Bangladesh to Dacca in
Bangladesh; China Airlines to Lhasa in Tibetan Autonomous Region of
China; Druk Air to Paro in Bhutan and New Delhi in India; Gulf Air to
Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates; Indian Airlines to Delhi, Kolkata,
Varanasi in India; Qatar Airways to Doha in Qatar; Thai International
to Bangkok in Thailand.
Since Nepal has India in three sides and China in the north, coming to
Nepal by land requires one to pass through India or China. The entry
points to Nepal from India are Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belhiya, Bhairawa,
Nepalgunj, Dhangadi and Mahendra Nagar. The Kodari Pass in Nepal-China
border is the entry point to Nepal from China. Tourists entering the
kingdom by land must possess an international carnet. For getting
around the country, there is an excellent domestic air network and
helicopter charter services as well as deluxe tourist coaches. Your
travel partner/colleagues in Nepal will be provided those services
wherever you want to go. Contact us:
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Customs Formalities
Customs:
All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival
at the entry. Personal effects are permitted free 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: binocular, movie or video camera, still
camera, laptop computer, and portable music system.
Export:
The
export of antiques requires special certification from the Department
of Archeology, National Archive Building, Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu. It
is illegal to export objects over 100 years old like 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.
For more information on customs matters, contact the Chief Customs
Administrator, TIA Customs Office (Phone: 977-1-4470110, 977-1-4472266).
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