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Valid passport required by all except nationals of India holding proof of identity and arriving from India. (Acceptable proofs include Voter’s Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of India or Photo Identity Card issued by the state or central Government of India or Temporary Photo ID issued by the Indian Diplomatic Mission in Nepal.)
Note: Children under 10 years old travelling from India to Nepal are not required to produce photo identification.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of India;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft on the same day provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Tourist: £20 (single-entry); £55 (multiple-entry). Business: applications can be made on arrival which need to be approved by the Ministry of Industry.

(a) All nationals may obtain tourist visas on arrival at the airport. Two passport-size photos are required. (b) Business can be conducted on a Tourist visa for up to 30 days.

Visas are valid for up to six months from date of issue. Visas are valid for 60 days on first visit to Nepal in a visa year, but only valid for 30 days when national is visiting Nepal for the second or more time in a visa year (Jan 1-Dec 31). They may be extended in Nepal at the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu (tel: 494 273 or 337), or the Immigration Office, Pokhara. Maximum stay in Nepal is 150 days in any calendar year. For full conditions on visa extension (including charges and conditions), contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Visas can also be obtained on arrival from the Immigration authorities at all entry points (with fees payable in US Dollars) provided travellers are in possession of valid travel documents, two passport photos and the relevant fee. Applications for business visas must be made to the Department of Immigration (see above under Validity for address).

(a) One completed application form. (b) Passport valid for at least six months. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee (in cash, postal order or bank draft). (e) A stamped-addressed envelope if applying by post. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from company explaining purpose of visit, accompanying application made direct to Department of Immigration in Nepal (as above).

Minimum 24 hours if applying in person; two weeks if applying by post.

Royal Nepalese Embassy in the UK
12A Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QU, UK
Tel: (020) 7229 1594 or 6231.
Website: www.nepembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; 1000-1200 (consular section).

Royal Nepalese Embassy in the USA
2131 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 667 4550.
Website: www.nepalembassyusa.org

Royal Nepalese Consulate General in the USA
820 Second Avenue, Suite 17B, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 370 3988/9.

Bhrikuti Mandap, PO Box 11018, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: (1) 425 6909 or 6229.
Website: www.welcomenepal.com

12A Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QU, UK
Tel: (020) 7229 1594 or 6231.
Website: www.nepembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; 1000-1200 (consular section).

2131 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 667 4550.
Website: www.nepalembassyusa.org

820 Second Avenue, Suite 17B, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 370 3988/9.

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of travellers arriving from infected areas.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Nepal. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. For more information, see the Health appendix.

Typhoid is common and there are reports of resistance to anti-typhoid drugs.

Malaria risk, mainly in the benign vivax form, exists throughout the year in rural areas of the Terai districts (including forested hills and forest areas) of Bara, Dhanukha, Kapilvastu, Mahotari, Parsa, Rautahat, Rupendehi, Sarlahi, and especially along the Indian border. There is no risk in areas higher than 1200 metres. Chloroquine is not an effective anti-malaria drug.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Do not buy food from street vendors. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

High altitude sickness is a hazard for trekkers, so it is important to be in good health before travelling. Advice can be obtained from the Himalayan Rescue Association near the Kathmandu Guest House, Thamel. It is advisable, particularly when in rural areas, to carry a medical kit containing items such as rehydration mixture for the treatment of severe diarrhoea and ‘dry spray’ for cuts and bruises. There is an increased risk of sunburn in higher regions. Avoid walking barefoot. Contact the Nepal Tourism Board for advice (see Top Things To Do).
Giardiasis, dysenteries and diarrhoeas are all common. Japanese encephalitis occurs in southern lowland rural areas. Hepatitis A, B and E occur. Meningitis has been reported in some areas. There has been a sharp rise in visceral leishmaniasis, and trachoma is fairly common.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, see the Health appendix.

The most convenient hospital for visitor care is Patan Hospital in Lagankhel. Other hospitals include the Western Regional Hospital and the Manipal Hospital in Pokhara and the Mission Hospital in Tansen. Most hospitals have English-speaking staff and larger hotels have doctors. Pharmacies in Kathmandu, mainly along New Road, offer a wide range of Western drugs at low prices. In Kathmandu, you can get certain vaccinations free of charge at the Infectious Diseases Clinic. Full medical insurance is essential.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Feb 2 2006 Vasant Panchami. Jan 11 National Unity Day. Jan 29 Martyrs’ Day. Feb 19 Rashtriya Prajatantra Divas (National Democracy Day). Feb 26 Shivaratri (in honour of Lord Shiva). Mar 8 Nepalese Women’s Day. Mar 14 Holi. Mar 29 Ghode Jatra (Festival of Horses). Apr 5 Chaite Dashain. Apr 7 Ram Nawami (Birthday of Lord Ram). Apr 14 Navabarsha (New Year’s Day). May 13 Buddha Jayanti (Birthday of Lord Buddha). Jul 7 HM King's Birthday. Aug 9 Rakshya Bandhan (Janai Purnima). Aug 10 Gai Jatra (Procession of Cows). Aug 16 Krishna Asthami (Birthday of Lord Krishna). Aug 26 Teej (Festival of Women). Sep 6 Indra Jatra (Festival of Rain God). Oct 2-3 Dasain (Durga Puja Festival). Oct 21 Deepawali (Festival of Lights). Nov 9 Constitution Day.
Jan 11 2007 National Unity Day. Jan 23 Vasant Panchami. Jan 29 Martyrs’ Day. Feb 16 Shivaratri (in honour of Lord Shiva). Feb 19 Rashtriya Prajatantra Divas (National Democracy Day). Mar 4 Holi. Mar 8 Nepalese Women’s Day. Mar Ghode Jatra (Festival of Horses). Mar/Apr Chaite Dashain. Mar/Apr Ram Nawami (Birthday of Lord Ram). Apr 14 Navabarsha (New Year’s Day). May 2 Buddha Jayanti (Birthday of Lord Buddha).

Some of the above are Hindu festivals, which are declared according to local astronomical observations. It is not possible to predict the exact dates of festivals occuring and the dates published are approximations. Travellers should check locally nearer the time for precise dates.