Nepal Travel Guide & Advice

Nepal Travel Guide & Advice

In your Nepal travel experience you can spot rhinos on elephant-back in Chitwan National Park, relax on a rooftop in the buzzing Thamel district of Kathmandu, take a fantastic flight over Everest, and of course, trek to unspoilt villages in Kathmandu Valley or through the foothills to higher altitudes on the classic Annapurna circuit. Though we hesitate to use the clichéd ‘Shangri la’ expression, Nepal really is a Shangri-la for travellers who are looking for adventure.

The Himalayas of course dominate and define most of Nepal and you are constantly humbled by their scale and enchanted by their beauty. Against this backdrop, you have the wonderful Nepali people with their wonderfully rich culture, who have to be among the friendliest anywhere in the world and. Perhaps their charm is partly the result of living sandwiched between the 2 biggest countries in Asia (India and China) ?

If you like nature and the outdoors and are reasonably fit, we urge you to go ! Your Nepal travel experience will blow you away.

The Nepal climate is moderate, which means the winters are dry and the summers are hot. But because of the huge range in altitude and landscape, Nepal’s climate differs considerably throughout the country. The lower plains are sub-tropical and can be hot and humid, whereas at high altitudes the sun can be stronger, but the air much colder.

Holders of British passports must obtain an Nepal visa before arriving in Nepal or on arrival at the airport. To obtain a visa, your passport must be valid at least 6 months after your planned return date. You require one free page in your passport for an Nepal visa. If you wish to obtain a visa on arrival you will need 2 passport photos, the correct fee in USD and you may need to queue at the airport.

Travellers health in Nepal. Nepal is a sub-tropical in the lowlands and you therefore run greater risk of becoming ill than at home. There will be bacteria, that your body won’t be used to if you don’t live in that area of the world. The risk of getting ill shouldn’t put anyone off going. Trekkers heading to high altitudes may suffer from altitude sickness.

Pre-arranged independent travel in Nepal

Travel Nation's sister company, Rickshaw Travel, has a dedicated Nepal travel website that caters for independent travellers. This site can also be used to pre-arrange travel in Nepal and offers you the opportunity to put together your own unique Nepal travel experience, by giving you a wide choice of building blocks (modules). These are bite-sized travel experiences that you can link together to make your own itinerary. Accommodation used is selected to reflect the local character of the country. International style chain hotels are avoided.

Group tours in Nepal.

Joining a group tour in Nepal can make your Nepal travel experience much easier is a great way to travel if you prefer not to travel alone or are apprehensive about travelling independently.

Typically these trips consist of around a dozen people and a tour leader. Tour leaders can really smooth the way on your trip and are usually a font of knowledge about the country. These tours have been tried and tested to make the best use of time. Things like accommodation and transport will be pre-arranged for you. There are lost of trip styles available in Nepal. At Travel Nation we have a vast knowledge of these trips and will be happy to advise you on what trip might best suit you needs.

Click here to see a wide selection of group tours in Nepal on offer.

Nepal Travel Guide & Advice

Pre-arranged independent travel in Nepal

Group tours in Nepal.

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