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Visa & Trekking Permit
Nepal extends trouble free issuance of visa to all the citizens worldwide. The Royal Nepalese Embassies or consulates abroad offices provide two months visa upon the presentation of a valid passport, two passport size photos and a payment of equivalent of US $ as per given below:

DurationType of visaFee
60 days (1st time)Single EntryUS $ 30.00
30 days ExtensionSingle EntryUS $ 50.00
As per Visa DurationSingle Re-entryUS $ 25.00
As per Visa DurationDouble Re-entryUS $ 40.00
As per Visa DurationMultiple EntryUS $ 60.00

Visitors entering Nepal without a visa may also obtain 60 days visa at entry point immigration in Nepal. Visas can be extended at the Immigration Department, Kathmandu or at Immigration Office, Pokhara.
A trekking permit is required to trek into the hill region of the country. If trekking is planned in two different areas, two trekking permits are required. We have different trekking areas where you have to pay different permit fees.

Trekking Season
Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year. There are four seasons in Nepal. Each season has its distinct attractions to offer. The seasons are classified as follows:

Autumn:
(Sep-Nov)

This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

Winter: (Dec-Feb)

This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring:
(Mar-May)

Different varieties of wild flowers, especially the rhododendrons make the hillside 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer:
(Jun-Aug)

Summer months, continues up to mid September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation.
Currency:1 US$ = 68.40 Nepalese Rupees.
Time:Nepal Time is 5 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of GMT.
Popular Tourist: Destinations (By Air/Road)Gorkha, Pokhara, Baglung, Tansen, Lumbini, Janakpur, Bardia, Sukla-Phanta, Chitwan, Dhankuta, Dharan, Ilam, Dolakha, Koshi Toppu etc.
Popular Tourist: Destinations (By Trek)Annapurna, Jomsom, Manang, Mustang, Dolpo, Rara, Jumla, Lukla, Syangboche, Larke, Rolwaling, Khaptad, Manaslu, Makalu-Barun, Gosainkunda, Langtang, Helambu, Namche, Muktinath, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri etc.

Altitude sickness

Causes / factors of Altitude Sickness:
- Low Oxygen

- Low pressure i.e. Barometric Pressure
- Rapid Ascent
- Possible Dehydration
- Hypothermia / Low temperature

Types of Altitude Sickness:

01. AMS:    Acute Mountain Sickness (Mild symptom feels like hangover / not
     feeling well)
02. HAPE: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (Moderate symptom / lung problem
      by water in the lung)
03. HACE: High Altitude cerebral Edema (serious symptom / water in the
      head)


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