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<text>
<title>
Nepal: Travel
</title>
<article>
<hdr>
Background Notes: Nepal
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Customs: US tourists are welcome in Nepal. Visas may be
obtained at Tribhuvan Airport on arrival, but unnecessary
arrival delays can be avoided by obtaining visas before entering
Nepal. Visas are usually valid for Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara,
and Chitwan; permits for travel to or trekking in other parts
of the country must be obtained from immigration authorities in
Kathmandu. Individuals wishing to climb the higher mountains
should write for permission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
well in advance of planned expeditions.
</p>
<p> Climate and clothing: Summer clothing may be worn March
through October. In winter, woolen clothing is needed,
especially at night. Weather is pleasant in the four winter
months, with cool nights but warm days. During spring, weather
is hot; during the monsoon, it is warm and humid.
</p>
<p> Health: No immunizations are required for entry. Gamma
globulin is recommended for all areas. Malaria suppressants are
recommended, and polio, typhus, and meningitis inoculations are
often suggested for those traveling outside Kathmandu.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Ten airlines now serve Kathmandu. Royal
Nepal Airlines Corp. provides domestic service to some areas,
and small plane charters are available. Traditionally,
transportation in Nepal is by foot, and the use of porters to
transport goods remains common. Nepal has the lowest road
mileage in relation to area or population of any country in the
world.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: International telephone and telegraph
service is available. DHL courier service is available.
Material sent through DHL courier service normally reaches the
US destination within 4 days. Nepal is 10 hours and 45 minutes
ahead of eastern standard time and does not observe daylight
saving time.
</p>
<p> Work Week: The government of Nepal (GON) work week is Sunday
through Friday; Saturday is a holiday. GON office working hours
are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. mid-November to mid-January
and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during other months. However,
all GON offices closed at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.
</p>
<p> National Holidays (1990-91): Ram Nawami--March 24, New
Year's Day--April 14, Mother's Day--April 25, Buddha
Jayanti--May 9, Teacher's Day--July 8, Janai Purnima--July 26,
Gai Jatra (Kathmandu Valley only)--Aug. 7, Krishnashtami--Aug.
13, Father's Day--Aug. 22, Teej (women only)--Aug. 23, Rishi
Panchami (women only)--Aug. 25, Indra Jatra (Kathmandu Valley
only)--Sept. 4, Ghatasthapana--Sept. 19, Dashain festival--Sept.
26-Oct. 3, UN Day (half-holiday)--Oct. 23, Tihar festival--Oct.
18-20, Her Majesty's Birthday--Nov. 8, Balachaturdashi--Nov. 16,
King Mahendra Memorial and Constitution Day--Dec. 16, His
Majesty's Birthday--Dec. 29, Prithvi Jayanti--Jan. 11, Martyr's
Day (half-holiday)--Jan. 15, Basant Panchami--Jan. 21, King
Tribhuvan Memorial and National Democracy Day--Feb. 19,
Shivaratri--Feb. 12, Fagupurnima--Feb. 28, Women's Day (women
only)--March 8, Ghode Jatra (Kathmandu Valley only)--March 15,
and Chaitra Ashami--March 23.
</p>
<p> Note: As all national holidays are observed on the basis of
a lunar calendar, dates of these holidays may change every year.
</p>
<p> Tourist Attractions: Trekking is the best way to see Nepal.
Porters may be hired to carry gear, and sherpa guides will lead
the way and do all the cooking. Trekking agencies in Kathmandu
provide all arrangements for treks ranging from spartan to
luxurious. Tents, sleeping bags, and other gear are available
in Kathmandu for rent or purchase at reasonable rates. Hunting
for game such as boar, leopard, and deer in the Terai region is
strictly controlled and quite expensive.
</p>
<p> Weights: The Nepalese have their own system of weights and
measures. The metric system is being introduced gradually.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
1990.
</p>
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</article>
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