Travel Information

The process:
1. Apply for your visa using the kiosks or on line as described below.
2. Join the queue for the bank to pay for your visa in US$ cash, (see amounts below).
3. Once paid, join the queue for Immigration Control.
In detail:
On arrival into the airport terminal, you will need your telephone. Keep your ‘phone on aeroplane mode but search for the free airport Wi-Fi and log on.
Next, as you proceed into the Arrival’s Hall, glance to your right and you will see a poster near the visa kiosks with a QR Code. Scan the code and it will open the visa application process. You can then fill in the application on your telephone as you wait in the bank queue to pay for your visa. You may even be able to join a queue for the “over 60s!”
For those without a telephone, go to the 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.

All my treks and tours are designed and tailored for every group. The examples on the website are suitable for all age groups. A reasonable level of fitness is needed for the trek but not for the wildlife safaris. I suggest you make sure you do some walking before you come and make sure your trekking shoes are reasonably worn in and fit well.
The walking is not difficult, there is no scrambling and it can all be done on two legs! For those who want, a stick or walking poles can be useful, some like them, some don’t. However remember we are in Nepal and there are one or two steep ups and downs!
The climbs and descents are always taken very slowly with plenty of stops to take in the views and look at things as we go along. We are normally on the trail for 5-6 hours a day with stops for tea/coffee and of course our picnic lunch. We usually arrive in camp at tea time. The higher we trek the shorter the day to mitigate against any (unlikely) symptoms of altitude problems. Higher up we often camp at our lunch spots to help acclimatise. For those who want we can easily do exploratory walks in the area around camp for birdwatching

The local currency is Nepalese Rupees.

Kathmandu is full of ATM machines and money changers so there will be no problem withdrawing cash or changing money. The system works well. It might be advisable to have say, US$100 for emergencies.

Nepal is ahead of the game with communications. Wi-Fi is available in all the hotels, at the airport and in many other public buildings. 4G is also available. The best way for those who need to keep in touch is to buy a Nepali SIM Card in Kathmandu. This can be done on arrival at the airport before you leave the terminal or down town on day one. You will need your passport and a data pack can be purchased for as little as 2,000 Nepalese Rupees (£10) which should easily last the 2 weeks. 

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.

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

Tel: (from the UK) + 977 – 1- 5560300

Christopher Ussher (Nepal Contact Number): +977 9808110434