Visas: A passport and visa are required.
Tourists may purchase two-month, single-entry visas or two-month, multiple-entry
visas upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at the
following certain land border points of entry. Tourists may stay in Nepal no
longer than 150 days in any given calendar year.
Health & other risks:
Travelers should be aware of the immense air and water pollution and the random
chance of robbery. Trekking in remote areas can be very hazardous and one should
not depend on emergency services such as evacuations and rescues by helicopter
for illness or injuries. When dining we suggest staying away from most meat
products. Nepal just held it's 1st ever election on April 10th,
2008, putting the Maoist Party into power. The country is going through many
transitions, with daily demonstrations, etc. The Maoist and their YCL (Young
Communist League) are showing their true nature with nationwide intimidation,
beatings, kidnappings, land grabs and even murder. Nepal is not a safe country
for locals or visitors.
