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 Very
popular is also the Chitwan National Park, even now getting concurrence
from other National Parks like Bardia. Just about 15 % of Nepal is
influenced by tourism, making it clear, that there is much more
potential to discover. Actually, deforestation, pollution (outside the
Kathmandu valley) is not only due to fuel wood consumption an tourist,
but also because of local problems. Never less, tourism can be a chance
for Nepal, guiding the country into a ecological and cultural sensitive
country. In fact a intact ecosystem is becoming a growing decision fact
for many tourists. The government has understood the problem and groups
are not anymore allowed to use firewood while trekking and they need to
bring back noburnable waste to Kathmandu. The social impact of tourism
towards the Nepali can be positive, but only by giving a good example.
So, tourism is both for Nepal, chance and challenge. But tourists are
always the others.......
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1)Entry
to most temples, Stupas and shrines is not restricted. However some
may prohibit entry.
Signboards are displayed .
2)If you which to enter a shrine, where allowed, you may go
around in a clockwise direction.
3)Photography is generally not prohibited. However there are
some facades or images where photography is restricted.
4)Do not photography persons who do not which so.
5)Leather products or meat in any form are prohibited in most
religious places!
6)We advise you to not touch persons or offerings when they are
on the way to shrines. Keep a respectful distance.
7)Do not encourage beggars roaming artifacts vendors around the
shrines by giving money or bargaining as you walk by.
8)Do not accept gifts or buy objects of art, manuscripts,
images etc. which may have antique value. These need to stay in Nepal,
not only for their money value, but also for their religious
importance. The Department of Archaeology can establish any object you
want to be examined. It is strictly prohibited to export any such
goods.
9)In respect to our sacred sites, appropriate attire is
requested. Your body should be adequately covered.
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Safety & Money Matter:
Money Matters
You can change easy in most banks and authorized moneychangers Travelers
Cheques and cash money of USD and Pound Sterling, as well as in most
Hotels. The rates may differ from the official bank rate of Nepal Rastra
Bank, which is published everyday in the English newspapers "Kathmandu
Post" and "RisingNepal".
Some minor credit cards may not be accepted, so please ask you bank, if
your credit card will be accepted in Nepal.
Black Market
Of course strictly prohibited, but existing. You do harm Nepal's foreign
exchange reserves while changing on the black market, and the difference
is since a few years not really important to do so.
Be aware to keep all you exchange receipts with you, as on departure
from Nepal, you can only recharges 15% of the regular exchanged amount
into foreign currency!
Safety in Nepal
Traveling abroad is always connected to
safety questions, and it can be said, that Nepal is one of the safeties
countries in the east. But there are reports of robbery, theft, beggar
and cheating.
Keep always photocopies of all your travel documents and Travelers
Cheques and deposit unnecessary money along with your hotel or agent at
the safety deposit against receipt.
Observing gathering of peoples at festivals or in the bazaar (markets)
is inviting thefts also in Nepal, be aware that you might be much
involved looking at this happening and they know it.
Do not go alone trekking, even normally the people is very friendly.
Lonely trekkers have often been reported robbed and even hurtled badly
Specially woman should not travel alone.
Independents guide offered his service to Italian tourists to lead them
on their trek, after accomplishing the trek, he invited them at his
home, where they where robbed of all their money (1.000 USD) and the
only thing they could do, is to report to consulate and police. So
please take only guides/porter through recognized agencies, so you have
a little security (which you pay for).
Not all above might happen to you, but be aware of those problems
Safety & Woman
Although Nepal is compared to international standard a heaven for woman,
most female travelers do forget that they are in another country
traveling. Let's say it very clearly:
we can't impose our values to the Nepalese people, it's not our home and
we have to respect this. Unfortunately, many woman folks, do not care,
and dress absolutely unappreciated, and it's naturally that some men
take them as easy or prostitutes. So please dress covered and do not
kiss and hug around in public, it's simply disgusting to Nepalese and
shows your understanding and respect for them. We want emphasizes that
it is fundamental right to every culture and country to have it's own
values; the western cultural liberty does NOT fit in Nepal. Woman should
avoid to trek alone in Nepal, not merely because of sexual assaults, but
because they are seen as more weak and therefore subject to more
robbery.Beside this, woman will find the Nepalese people generally very
friendly and helpful. Even they might think negatively, you are guest,
and so it's inappropriate to them to tell you that you are not dressed
well.
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Where to Stay:
Nepal offers
a wide range of accommodations from simplest guesthouses to five star
hotels! Much depends upon your budget and requirements as to where you
will stay. Simple guesthouses and hotels have varying tariffs, so it's
better to check (also through us).
Guest
Houses:
Simple houses with the minimum standard, common baths/shower's, less
in room, often poorly managed, but sometimes also nice and homely with
roof top terraces. Usually from 3 - 10 US $, and much vary in quality.
1 star
hotels:
Simple with a minimum of standard, telephone and bath/shower in the
room. Usually they have small restaurant / bar and sometimes also
television. Some have nice gardens and roof top terraces. Prices are
from 9 to 22 US $.
2/3 star
hotels:
Definitely of higher standard, bath/shower with functioning hot water,
telephone, parking, garden, some even with swimming pool,
restaurants/bar, nice rooms and good service usually, they should meet
most requirements. Prices are from20 - 70 US $.
4 and 5
star hotels:
At good international level, this hotels offer of course most of the
services you might desire. From a garden and different restaurants/bars,
health clubs/beauty parlors, TV, air-conditioning, conference halls and
some also host Nepal's four casinos. The prices are of course high: from
50 to 200 US $.
It's
impossible to describe all hotels or accommodation as well their
services in particular, which you can book through us.
Main Activity in Nepal:
Trekking
in Himalayas
Generally the best season for trekking starts from mid/end September
until May, when the climate is generally dry and the views best.
Depending on different zones, the best season varies pretty much:
Dolpa,
Mustang, Humla, Mugu are best in spring up to harvest, including the
monsoon period, while from November up to March you will have
difficulties.
Annapurna,
Manaslu, Makalu are best in October up to December and March to May,but
also possible throughout the winter generally.
Khumbu
(Everest), Langtang, Kanchenjunga, Rolwaling and most other treks are
good throughout September to May, but can suffer in the rains during
monsoon in summer.
Mustang,
Dolpa, Humla, Mugu or a travel to Tibet, is best advised from late April
up to late October, when the high passes are open. Throughout the
winter, it's nearly impossible to travel/trek in those areas. However
for travels to this regions in Nepal, during the monsoon period from
middle June to middle September but need to face landslide problem on
the way.
Rafting
on the Nepali rivers
Rafting is operated from mid August to end of June, however we run only
from end of September to end of May, for safety reasons. From September
to November the rivers still are under influence of the monsoon, so high
water is ensured and plenty of fun!
Mountain
biking tour
Look out the Mountain bike section under Sport & Fun, however generally
the best season is same as for trekking generally, but Mustang and Tibet
are best from mid April up to October.
Without
trek in the Himalayan Kingdom
If you plan to visit Nepal without a trek, you might travel to Nepal
in August to October. But even during monsoon time, it's possible to
enjoy the Kathmandu valley. Few tourists travel around, and you get
easier close to the daily life of Nepali Farmer. The nature explodes in
green and transformers itself in a jungle! While dense clouds cover the
mountains.
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Since
1951 the country has open border for tourists, in the sixties mainly
climbers, scientists and few rich visited the country, but already in
the seventies the number of visitors increased to 70.000 p.a., reaching
in the nineties to about 300.000 tourists p.a. 
