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For the latest regulations on travel to Nepal see: https://www.immigration.gov.np/
As of November 25th:
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Travel Information Nepal COVID-19 Nepal Updates:
Visa on arrival suspended March 14 through April 30, 2020.
Trekking permits to restricted areas suspended through April, 30, 2020
http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/post/urgent-notice-regarding-suspension-of-trekking-permit
Travel Information Nepal Nepal Government raises Visa and Restricted Area Permit Fees
New Visa Fees
| Visa Type | Details | Previous Visa Fee | Changed Visa Fee that will be in effect |
| Tourist Visa | 15 Days (Multiple Entry) | USD 25 | USD 30 |
| Tourist Visa | 30 Days (Multiple Entry) | USD 40 | USD 50 |
| Tourist Visa | 90 Days (Multiple Entry) | USD 100 | USD 125 |
| Tourist Visa | Visa Extension (Within Valid Visa Period) | USD 2 per Day | USD 3 per Day |
| Tourist Visa | Visa Extension (With Multiple Entry) | Additional USD 20 | Additional USD 25 |
| Tourist Visa | Visa Extension (After Visa Expiration) | Late fee USD 3 per Day | Late fee USD 5 per Day |
New Restricted Area Permit Fees
Regions/VDCs | Permit Fee |
Upper Mustang
| $500 USD per person (for the first 10 days) $50 USD per person/day ( beyond 10 days) |
Upper Dolpa
| $500 USD per person (for the first 10 days) USD 50 per person/Day ( beyond 10 days) |
Gorkha Manaslu Area Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4) | September – November USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) December – August USD 75 per person / week USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
Humla
| USD 50 per person / week USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
Taplejung
| $20 USD per person/week (for the first 4 weeks) $25 USD per person/week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
Lower Dol class=”list-group”pa Area
| $20 USD per person/week $5 USD per person/week ( beyond 1 week) |
Dol class=”list-group”akha
| USD 20 per person/week |
Gorkha Tsum Valley Area Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule
| September – November $40 USD per person/week $7 USD per person / day (beyond 1 week) December – August $30 USD per person/week $7 USD per person/day (beyond 1 week) |
Sankhuwasabha
| USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
Sol class=”list-group”ukhumbu Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality ( North West area of previously Namche VDCupto Nangpala Pass) | USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
Rasuwa Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2) | USD 20 per person /week |
Manang
| September – November USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) December – August USD 75 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
Bajhang
| USD 90 per person / week for the first week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
Mugu Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9) | USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
Darchula Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1) | USD 90 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
Source: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/post/notice-regarding-visa-fee-updates
Media A 360 degree view from Muldai, Khopra Danda Trek
When the Annapurna Base Camp trail was closed due to heavy snow guide Ang Tsering had to adjust and he took his clients up Khopra ridge instead. The trek consists of a number of spectacular view points of the Annapurna range, including this stunning 360 degree view from 3600 m (11,800 ft) Muldai.
Travel Information Nepal 5 things not to miss in Kathmandu
Visit Boudhanath Stupa
The best time to visit Boudhanath is in the late afternoon when pilgrims come to circumambulate the stupa. Buddhist holidays are a great time to check out Boudhanath, otherwise a full moon is also good. Finally, if you can’t make it on a holiday or full moon, then try to go late afternoon on Sunday when you’ll see circumambulating pilgrims and pilgrims lighting butter lamps in the courtyard around the stupa.
Boudhanath Stupa on Buddha Jayanti (Celebration of the Buddha’s Birthday)
Pilgrims young and old at Boudhanath Stupa
Monks posing for pictures Boudhanath Stupa
Butter lamps Boudhanath StupaWander the markets and backstreets between Thamel and Durbar Square
Head south from Thamel and follow your own curiosity, with no particular route in mind. Put away your map and smart phone and just get lost for a bit and see what you discover.
Bicycle fruit vendor
Eye glasses shop
Courtyard with earthquake damage
Shops
Tea ShopPeople watch in Durbar Square
Sit on the steps of one the many temples and watch the tourists, pilgrims, vendors, and locals go about their business.
Climb the steps to Swayambhunath (aka “The Monkey Temple”)
Visit Swayambhunath temple, a temple complex and stupa atop hill overlooking Kathmandu, the fearless monkey who inhabit the area around the temple give the Swayambhunath it’s more colloquial name “The Monkey Temple.” Try to visit in the early morning or the late afternoon for the best light and views.
Monkey at sunset Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
Monkey at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
Monkey at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)Contemplate life and death at Pashupatinath
Walk around the compound along the perimeter wall. From the main gate on the left, follow the road running south till you come to a footbridge that takes you across the Bagmati River. You will approach the Eastern Ghats from the south where you will see sadhus lounging in the Shiva shrines. Walk through the footpath along the western edge of Deer Park, and you will come to a terrace with benches overlooking Pashputinath Temple and the Cremation Ghats. Rest and marvel at the sight.
Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath