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 Travelling by air
You can fly directly to Kathmandu from London,
Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam, Doha, Dubai, Dhaka, Karachi,
Munich, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Paro, Lhasa, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur,
Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Calcutta and Varanasi. Charter
flights can also be arranged for large movements. All flights feature
business class and amenities of international standards. Many a time,
the Captain offers a guided sightseeing of the Himalaya for no extra
charge!
Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Indian
Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Biman Bangladesh, Gulf Air,
Indian Airlines, Air Sahara , Jet Airways, Austrian Air, Martinair, Air
China, Druk Air fly to Nepal regularly.
Airfares fluctuate with
the changes in exchange rates and are to be paid in foreign currency by
foreign nationals. Only Nepalese and Indian nationals are permitted to
pay in rupees for air passage between Nepal and India. Departure flight
tickets should be reconfirmed three days in advance to avoid
inconveniences by possible flight cancellation or changes in the flight
schedule. Overweight luggage charges are levied in foreign exchange.
Customs:
All
baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival at
the port of entry. Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International
Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green
Channel for quick clearance without a baggage check. If you are
carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel
for detailed customs clearance.
Import:
Apart from used
personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to Nepal free of
duty cigarette (200) or cigars (50), distilled liquor (one 1.15 liter
bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also bring in the following
articles free of duty on condition that you take them out with you when
you leave: binoculars, movie or video camera, still camera, laptop
computer, and portable music system.
Export:
It is illegal to
export objects over 100 years old (sacred images, paintings,
manuscripts) that are valued for culture and religious reasons.
Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they are Nepal's
cultural heritage and belong here. The Department of Archaeology (tel:
4213701, 4213702) at Ramshah Path near Singha Durbar has to certify all
metal statues, sacred paintings and similar objects before they are
allowed to be sent or carried out of the country. Handicraft dealers
and travel agents are able to assist you in this process. For more
information on customs matters, contact the Chief Customs
Administrator, TIA Customs Office; tel: 4470110, 4472266.
Airport Tax:
Effective
form January 14,2005 ,the tourists would be levied NRS. 565(including
VAT) at the departure terminal along with the Passenger Service Charge
(airport tax)
Note:
The new Airport Tax is equally applicable to Nepalese as well as non-Nepalese citizens flying from Nepal.
Travelling by road:
All visitors entering Nepal by land must use no other entry points other than:
Nepal-India border:
* Kakarbhitta
* Birgunj
* Belhiya, Bhairahawa
* Nepalgunj
* Dhangadi
* Mahendra Nagar
Nepal-China border
* Kodari
The overland tourists entering the Kingdom with their vehicles must possess an international carnet.
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