The weather in Kathmandu at the end of November is generally pleasant but slightly chilly. Morning and evening temperatures range from a minimum of 5°C to a maximum of 25°C, while daytime remains comfortably warm. Participants are advised to bring warm clothing.
The weather in Everest region, mainly in Lukla Airport area at the end of November is generally cold. Morning and evening temperatures range from a minimum of 0°C to a maximum of 15°C, while daytime remains windy as well. Participants are advised to bring warm clothing if you plan to go pre-conference excursion Ex-3.
The weather in Kathmandu at the end of November is generally pleasant but slightly chilly. Morning and evening temperatures range from a minimum of 10°C to a maximum of 30°C, while daytime remains comfortably warm. Participants are advised to bring warm clothing.
The weather in Ilam is similar to Kathmandu at the end of November is generally pleasant but slightly chilly. Morning and evening temperatures range from a minimum of 5°C to a maximum of 25°C, while daytime remains comfortably warm. Participants are advised to bring warm clothing.
All the foreign participants are advised to contact the Nepalese Embassy or Consulate in their respective countries to get visa for entering into Nepal. They must have valid passport and Visa to enter into Nepal. Visa can also be obtained in the Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) On Arrival. For those of you planning to acquire a visa upon arrival at the airport, please bring with you two passport-sized photographs and US$30 cash for the visa fee. Gratis Visa is available for SAARC nationals visiting Nepal since 2014. We request you to claim Gratis Visa if it is applicable to you. To apply for a Nepal visa, you need to submit an online application through the portal of the Department of Nepal Immigration. Detail about Nepal Visa is available in the follwoing links: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/.
This information is for people travelling on a full from of a developed country. It is based on the respecitive government’s understanding of Nepal’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Nepal set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Embassy of Nepal in your country or visit https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/.
There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Nepal.
To avoid problems at immigration, make sure your passport has an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after your date of entry into Nepal. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
At border control in your country, you may need to show:
You must have a visa to visit Nepal for up to 90 days. You can apply online for a visa on arrival up to 15 days in advance of your arrival. Using your submission receipt, you then collect and pay for your visa at the airport. You can also apply using the forms or terminals available at the airport, then queue up to get the visa. You can pay by card, but you should have cash as a back-up, with US dollars being the preferred currency.
Alternatively you can apply for a tourist visa in advance and collect it from the Nepal Embassy in your country or in diplomatic mission at another country. Applying in advance can reduce the time it takes to pass through immigration. Visas are available for several lengths of stay at various costs. Check on the immigration department website for the options.
You can extend your visa online to up to a total of 150 days in one year. Overstaying your visa in Nepal is a serious crime and can lead to significant fines or imprisonment.
To enter Nepal, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had:
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, you can check this page for reference: TravelHealthPro’s Nepal guide.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Nepal. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Bringing precious metals into Nepal is strictly regulated. You can carry gold ornaments up to 50 grams and silver ornaments up to 100 grams. If you bring in undeclared gold or silver, you may:
You must declare on a customs form on arrival any amount above the value of 5,000 US dollars in banknotes or 10,000 dollars in notes and travellers cheques combined. Customs will give a certified declaration, which you must keep.
You will need to convert all your Nepali currency before you leave Nepal, and the bank or exchange counter at the airport may ask you for the declaration.
US Dollar, Euro, Canadian Dollar, British Pound, Australian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Indian Rupee and Chinese Yuan can be exchanged in the banks, Star Hotels, and authorized Money Changer. As of October 30, 2024, US$ 1 is equivalent to NRs 135.00 and, it may subject to change.
ATMs in major tourist areas like Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Ilam are reliable for withdrawing Nepali currency. However, each transaction incurs a fee of NPR 500. Most ATMs accept VISA, American Express, MasterCard, and UnionPay cards.
