Before you trek Nepal
Before You Travel Nepal
We keeps a close eye on global health and safety issues that potentially can affect our clients and staff therefore we suggest you read up on the destination you are traveling to. Refer to the websites below for detailed travel advice, must read:-
Australia – www.smartraveller.gov.au
New Zealand – www.mft.govt.nz/travel
United Kingdom - www.fco.gov.uk/travel
USA – http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html
Visa
A tourist visa is required to travel in Nepal, for information on cost and an online application form go to: www.newweb.net/nepal_embassy/visaform.htm It is just easy to attain your Nepalese visa on arrival in Kathmandu.
Make the process easier by downloading & completing the application form, having the correct US$ and two passport photographs.
Single entry 60 days from the date of entry US$ 30 or equivalent convertible foreign currency. Multiple entry facility can be obtained paying additional US$ 50 or equivalent convertible foreign currency. The facility will be valid for a visa year (Jan-Dec) if the visa period is valid. Three days you will get free transit visa up on arrival.
Vaccinations
You should visit your own doctor and dentist for a check-up prior to taking your trip to Nepal.
The following is a ROUGH GUIDE for immunization. (We must stress that this is only a basic guide to the most commonly required vaccinations for travel Centre Aisa. You must seek and abide by the specific advice of your local doctor/medical professional).
(a) Polio (normally you will just need a booster.)
(b) Tetanus.
(c) Typhoid. A full course requires 2 injections separated by an interval of 4-6 weeks.
(d) Hepatitis (A) and (B).
(e) Anti-malarial prophylaxis: Please refer to your doctor for the most up to date information about anti-malarial medication for the areas that you will be visiting.
(f) Rabies pre-exposure vaccination.
Please refer to your doctor for advice on whether you need rabies pre-exposure vaccination. In the unlikely case of your being bitten, this vaccination does not eliminate the need for urgent evacuation to a suitable medical facility for additional treatment,. However, it does simplify that additional treatment and also prolongs the period that you can safely delay before receiving post-exposure treatment.
Given enough notice, your doctor will be able to administer all the above vaccinations.
Suggested Reading
- Health Information: www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
- Lonely Planet: www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/indian_subcontinent /nepal
- Kathmandu Environmental Education Programmes: www.keepnepal.org
- Nepal Tourism Board: www.welcomenepal.com
- Nepal Travel Guide, news & reviews – www.everestjournal.com
- Nepal.com – www.nepal.com
- Rough Guides – www.roughguides.com
- Nepal Immigration For Tourists visa as well as other visa information
- TAAN A association of Trekking Agencies of Nepal
- Nepal Mountaineering Association A association of Nepal Mountaineers
- Time & Dates Check the Golbal Time & Dates
- Currency Converter Check for current rates of different currencies
Nepal News
Books
- Trekking and Climbing in Nepal. – Steve Razzetti. New Holland.
- Kathmandu and the Kingdom of Nepal. – Lonely Planet Guide.
- Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya. – Stan Armington, Lonely Planet Guide.
- Trekking in Nepal, West Tibet and Bhutan. – Hugh Swift.
- Trekking in Nepal. – Stephen Bezruchka, new 6th edition.
- Nepal Insight Guide – (glossy guidebook, lovely photos)
- The Trekking Peaks of Nepal. – Bill O’Connor.
- Adventure Treks Nepal. – Bill O’Connor.
- The Trekkers Handbook. – Tom Gilchrist.
