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Nepal
Nepal Visa on Arrival 2026: Fees, eVisa & How to Apply
Nepal visa on arrival in 2026: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. The new eVisa, who…
- 15-day visa
- US$30
- 30-day visa
- US$50
- 90-day visa
- US$125
- Entries
- Multiple
Money in Nepal: ATMs, Cards, Cash & Tipping
Nepal still runs mostly on cash. In Kathmandu and Pokhara you can pay by card in hotels, bigger restaurants and trekking shops,…
- Currency
- Nepali rupee (NPR)
- Pay with
- Mostly cash
- ATM limit
- NPR 10,000–35,000
- ATM fee
- NPR 500–800
SIM Card & Internet in Nepal for Tourists
Staying connected in Nepal is easier and cheaper than most travellers expect. In Kathmandu and Pokhara, a local SIM gives you fast…
- Main networks
- Ncell and Nepal Telecom (NTC)
- SIM cost
- About NPR 100–150 plus a data pack
- Documents needed
- Original passport, visa or entry stamp, passport photo
- Where to buy
- Kathmandu airport counters, city shops
Is Nepal Safe for Tourists?
Yes. Nepal is one of the friendliest and safest countries in Asia for travellers, and violent crime against tourists is rare. The…
- Overall
- Safe for visitors
- US advice level
- Level 2: increased caution
- Crime
- Low; mostly petty theft
- Biggest risks
- Roads, weather, altitude
Altitude Sickness on Nepal Treks: Signs & Prevention
Altitude sickness is the most common health problem on Nepal's treks, and it can affect anyone, however fit. The good news is…
- Starts from
- About 2,500–3,000 m
- Most common
- Mild AMS
- Safe pace
- +300–500 m a day
- Rest days
- Every 3–4 days
General travel tips
Kathmandu to Lukla Flights 2026: Ramechhap Rule, Cost, Delays & Baggage
Kathmandu to Lukla flights explained: 2026 fares, why peak-season flights leave from Ramechhap (Manthali), the 15 kg baggage limit, weather delays, helicopter…
- Airport
- Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla (LUA), 2,860 m
- Flight from Kathmandu
- 30–35 minutes
- Flight from Ramechhap
- 15–20 minutes
- Fare (foreigners)
- About US$215–257 one way
Kathmandu to Pokhara: Bus, Flight or Car (2026 Guide)
Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus, flight or private car: 2026 prices, travel times, bus companies, baggage rules, the latest road update…
- Distance by road
- About 200 km
- Bus time
- 7–9 hours
- Bus fare
- US$10–25
- Flight time
- 25 minutes
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