- Important points
- Choosing wings
- Hotels on the roof of the world
- Transport subtleties
- Nightingales are not fed with fables
- Useful details
- The perfect trip to Nepal
To describe Nepal in one word, it is enough to say "mountains". The Himalayas occupy six-sevenths of the country's territory, and almost half of the state is located in the highlands - from 3000 and above meters above sea level. The country has 8 of the 14 highest peaks on the planet, and 1,300 peaks are covered with eternal snow. Do you think that traveling to Nepal is the lot of climbers only? This is not entirely true, and on the roof of the world there are interesting activities for those who have never held an alpenstock in their hands.
Important points
- Visiting Nepal is preceded by obtaining a visa at the embassy or upon arrival at the airport if you are a citizen of Russia. This process is not complicated and requires a passport valid for the next year, a photo, a completed application form and an amount from $ 25 to $ 100, depending on the duration and type of visa issued.
- For climbing in the Himalayas, you will need a special permit from the authorities of Nepal and, in particular, the migration department.
- It is better to book tickets for tourist class intercity buses in advance. They are sold in travel agencies in the country.
- Observe the dress code and basic rules of decency during the trip. Nepalese professing Buddhism do not welcome overly revealing clothes, frank displays of feelings and unauthorized photographs of themselves by foreigners.
Choosing wings
The flight to Nepal is not fast and not cheap, and there are no direct flights from Moscow to Kathmandu in the schedules of the airlines yet. There are several ways to get to the connections:
- It will be cheaper to get from one capital to another on Flydubai wings than on the planes of other carriers, but the lengthy connection can somewhat disturb the rhythm of the traveler. The price of the issue is from $ 550, but in Dubai during the transfer you will have to spend from 6 to 18 hours.
- A ticket to board Qatar Airlines with transit through Doha will cost more - from $ 700, but this airline often has special offers and cheap sales.
- It is not that expensive to fly via India or Pakistan, but connecting to Delhi, Karachi or Mumbai can take up to a day.
Hotels on the roof of the world
There are a wide variety of hotels in Nepal and both an ascetic climber and a fan of comfortable rest anywhere in the world can find a room to their liking.
The metropolitan hotel with three stars on the facade will offer tourists not only free Wi-Fi, but also an air-conditioned safe in the room, a transfer to the airport, and sometimes even an outdoor pool. Breakfast is often included in the price and you will have to pay no more than $ 20 per night in such a hotel. "Fives" are much more expensive and it will be possible to spend the night in a high-class hotel in Kathmandu for no less than $ 110.
There are many hotels in the country with no stars at all. For a bed in a shared room in a capital hotel you will have to pay $ 5 per day, for a double room in a hotel with two separate beds - $ 10. The price includes breakfast, internet and free parking.
A night at a hotel in Pokhara with picturesque mountain views, free Wi-Fi, private bathroom and airport transfer will cost $ 10. Five-star hotels here are much cheaper than those in the capital, and you can easily book a room in such a hotel for $ 60 per day.
Transport subtleties
Left-hand traffic and non-observance of its rules by the absolute majority of Nepalese drivers are good reasons to abandon the idea of renting a car. It is much safer to rent a car with a driver.
Public transport in Nepal is represented by buses and trolleybuses in the capital, as well as minibuses, rickshaws and bicycles. It is customary for the conductor to pay for travel on the bus, and the driver in the minibus. The price of a trip around the city is less than $ 0.1.
It is convenient to travel around the country by intercity buses. Local bus class cars should be avoided, as the local population travels on them in an embrace with pets, and the buses themselves leave much to be desired both in terms of service and in terms of technical condition. Minibuses of the tourist minibus category or full-fledged large tourist coaches are most suitable for foreign guests, the price of travel in which, however, is several times higher than in the first version.
Nightingales are not fed with fables
Rooftop food is inexpensive and is one of the rewarding aspects of your trip to Nepal. The average bill for a full meal for two with salads, hot and even local beer will not exceed $ 5 -7 $, and you can have a snack on the go with cakes with meat filling for $ 1.
Nepalese do not eat beef, and the meat basis of their cuisine is lamb, goat and chicken. Many mountain regions adhere to a vegetarian diet and it is not so easy to find meat in the menu of cafeterias and cafes in them.
Useful details
- If you are going to undertake an ascent to one of the Nepalese peaks or just wander in the mountains, be prepared to pay a special fee, the amount of which depends on the length of stay and the area. The desire to climb the peaks located above a certain level is also subject to payment. All fees can be several hundred dollars.
- When entering Nepal, the luggage of any traveler is subject to a thorough examination, and therefore an attempt to smuggle something unauthorized by law is doomed in advance to failure and trouble with customs.
- The time difference with Moscow in Kathmandu is 2 hours 45 minutes.
- After 9 pm, Nepalese taxis rise in price by exactly half.
- For settlements with taxi drivers or small traders, it is important to have a small change. They usually do not have change.
- Entrance to Nepalese national parks is paid. The ticket price ranges from $ 5 to $ 30. To visit the sites, you will have to issue a trekking participant's book. It is called TIMS and is issued by tourist service centers. The book makes it possible to get a permit - permission to visit the park. To correct both documents, a 3x4 cm photo will be required. It is better to prudently capture them in the amount of several pieces from home.
The perfect trip to Nepal
Summer in Nepal is a time of heavy rainfall, which, combined with intense heat in areas below 1 km above sea level, causes high humidity. The best time to travel to Nepal is spring and early autumn. In winter, it is comfortable only in the area of low mountains, where the air temperature rarely drops below + 15 ° C.
Among the holidays in Nepal, the Dasain festival stands out, during which the inhabitants of the country offer sacrifices to the goddess Kali. The main celebrations take place 20 km from the capital at the Dakshinkali temple in October.
Outdoor enthusiasts can book cycling or hiking in the mountains, go fishing on mountain rivers or take part in a walk to the base camp of climbers who decided to climb Mount Everest.
