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Forms to download:

Please see the links below to: booking, medical and visa forms. Please download and fill these out.

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For all medical advice for Nepal, please visit the CIWEC Clinic website: http://ciwec-clinic.com. It is full of the latest information.

Please consult with your doctor for more information, but we can give you some general advice. Stomach upsets can be a problem, especially for those visiting India, but are avoidable if you are careful with your diet. Do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled first. Please note that food and drink on our treks, on the river rafting and at the wildlife camps has been prepared with a scrupulous degree of hygiene, and the water is always thoroughly boiled and filtered. 

 

Trip Planning Information for Nepal with Ussher Tours:

The Nepal Visa system has been made much more simple. It is still possible to get a visa in London but it is now much easier to get one on arrival in Kathmandu.

As you enter the airport terminal in Kathmandu, turn right and you will see a number of kiosks. Go to a kiosk, scan your passport in the machine and follow the on screen instructions. Once completed, take a photo of your application on the screen and go to the Nepal Bank counter to pay for your visa. Once done you then join the queue for passport control with your receipt of visa payment. You will then be issued your visa and through you go.

You can pay for your visa in any foreign currency but US$ are the easiest. The whole process takes less than 10 minutes, if that.

A 15 day visa costs: US$25.

A 30 day visa costs: US$40.

A 90 day visa costs: US$100.

The Nepal Visa system has been made much simpler. It is still possible to get a visa in
London but it is now much easier to get one on arrival in Kathmandu and that is what I would
recommend.
The visa process at the airport is very simple. As you enter the airport terminal in
Kathmandu, turn right and you will see a number of visa kiosks. Go to a visa kiosk, scan
your passport in the machine and follow the on screen instructions. Once completed, take a
photo of your visa application that is on the screen. You then go to the Nepal Bank counter
to pay for your visa, showing them the screen shot you have taken. Once done, you join the
queue for passport control with your receipt of visa payment to hand. You will then be issued
your visa and through you go to collect your baggage.
You can pay for your visa in any foreign currency but US$ are the easiest. The whole
process takes less than 10 minutes, if that. Assistants are available if needed.
A 15 day visa costs: US$30.
A 30 day visa costs: US$50.
A 90 day visa costs: US$125.

Please ensure that you are covered by appropriate travel insurance for your holiday. Whilst we cannot arrange cover for you, we are able to offer advice if required.

 

Whilst our treks are walking holidays and therefore do require a reasonable level of fitness, at no stage do we go in for “route marching”. The climbs and descents are taken very gently with plenty of stops for time to enjoy the views, meet people on the trail and to look at the fascinating fauna and flora. We are normally on the trail for between 5 and 6 hours and will arrive at our overnight camp in good time. For the more energetic, we are always pleased to arrange an evening walkabout from the camp whilst others may wish to relax. We suggest that you do undertake some walking, to include a few ups and downs, in prior to your holiday.

Kathmandu Weather Chart (Altitude 4,300 ft.). Chitwan &Bardia (c. 600 ft) & Pokhara (2,900 ft) are warmer. On trek in the hills, the temperature can drop quickly after dark.

Kathmandu is full of ATM machines and money changers, so there will be no problem changing or drawing cash. Cash can also be exchanged for Nepalese Rupees in most hotels. It is also advisable to carry a certain amount (£50 or US$ equivalent) in cash.   We will advise on gratuities etc prior to your holiday.

Nepal offers arguably the most spectacular location anywhere in the world for photography and the good light conditions that normally prevail do give the photographer almost unparalleled opportunities to obtain outstanding results. Make sure all camera batteries are fully charged!

The distance between London and Kathmandu is 5,000 nautical miles. The flight time is about 14 hrs. We can advise on the best routing for you and your party.

Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of UK (GMT) time.

Binod Rai, Insight Himalaya Treks. Email: reservationiht@gmail.com

Tel: (from the UK) + 977 – 1- 5560300

Christopher Ussher (Nepal Contact Number): +977 9808110434

On trek with us we will provide maps and have copies of: “Concise Flowers of the Himalayas” and its Supplement by Polunin and Stanton, and “Birds of Nepal” by Flemming and Bangdel. These are available in the excellent book shops in Kathmandu and in Pokhara too, as is “Birds of Himalayas” by Salim Ali, which is a reasonable alternative to “Birds of Nepal”.

Other books that you might consider obtaining or reading are:-

Mammals of the Indian Subcontinent, this covers the National Parks of Nepal - KK Gurung.

Illustrated Check List of Nepal's Butterflies - Colin Smith - available in Kathmandu.

Forests of Nepal - Stainton - John Murray Ltd.

The Insight Guides “Nepal” - APA Productions.

Birds of Nepal (also covers most birds of Bhutan & Sikkim) - Grimmett and Inskipp, Helm Field Guides.

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