Nepal at a Glance

Geography & Area

Nepal is situated between China to the north, and India to the East, west, and south, covering an area of 147,181 sq. kms.

    Capital

    Kathmandu
     

    Population

    22 million
     

    People

    Nepal has more than 40 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.
     

    Language

    Nepali is the national language. Those in the travel-trade people understand and speak English well.

      Currency

      Nepalese Rupee (US$1 equals Rs. 70 – approx - 2004)
       

      Climate

      Nepal has four major seasons and has visitors all year round.
      Kathmandu’s average temperatures are:

    • Winter – December to February. Avg. Temp. 19 - 3° C
    • Spring – March to May. Avg. Temp. 27 - 14° C
    • Summer – June to August. Ave Temp. 29 - 20° C
    • Autumn – September to November. Ave. Temp. 25 - 15° C

      • What to wear

      Light weight clothes are recommended for May through October Warm garments are required in October – March.
      An umbrella or raincoat is a must for the rainy season (July/August).
       

      Visa Formalities

      Indian nationals do not require visas, however they require an identity card issued by Government of India.

      Free visas for all tourists who visit Nepal only for 3 days

      Free visas for tourists of SAARC countries and People’s Republic of China.

      Visa Fees for single entry is US$ 30 for 60 days and US$ 80 for multiple entry.

      Visa extensions are for a maximum period of 150 days in a Visa year (Jan – Dec).