Visa Rules
All nationalities except Indians require a visa for Nepal, which could be, obtain from Embassies abroad or on arrival at Tribhuwan international airport in Kathmandu. To avoid the long queue you could apply on line visa form.
You need to have one passport photo and following fees in US dollars to obtain the visa on arrival.
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USD 25 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days
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USD 40 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days
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USD 100 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days
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USD 2 per day for visa extensions.
Please note: The visa regulations and fees for visa changes frequently so its is advisable to check the current rules with your nearest Nepalese Embassy or Consulate.
Climate and Best time to go
Nepal has unpredictable weather and varies from altitude ranges. The best season to travel to Nepal is in Autumn (Mid- September to November) and in Spring (March to Mid May). In autumn the air is clean after monsoon and spring -the time for flowers. Spring temperatures are warmer in days (25 to 35 degree Celsius) and in autumn (25-30 degree C) in days but at night the temperature could drops down to 5-15 degree C. The tour could be done in winter as well (Dec-Feb). The days are pleasant with 20 degree C but as soon as the sun dusk the temperature falls down up to -2 at night.
Highlight of the trips
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Heritage sites of Kathmandu
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Hindu and Buddhist temples
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Sunrise and mountain views
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Old traditional towns
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Caves, waterfall, lake
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Elephant safari, canoe trip, elephant breeding center
Trip Grade: Easy
There is no any challenging walk, just some walking/hiking around and suitable for any normal health condition with ability to walk around and climb some steps.
Group Size: Private
To give our clients a memorable and insightful travel experience with lots of time to interact with each other or with the locals we do run the group as private.
Accommodation
Comfort luxury hotels are provided through out the trip.
Meals
Breakfasts are included through out your journey. Lunch and Dinner are not included in the trip (except while in chitwan national park) as there are lots of eating options and we would love to give you maximum flexibility to decide about your meal items. While in chitwan national park, our expert chef will provide you delicious Nepalese and western cuisine.
Transportation
Domestic flight and comfortable private ground transportations are provided through out the trip with enough space to seat back and relax.
Weather
Weather in Nepal is unpredictable and can change rapidly. Travellers need to be prepared for all weather conditions.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information and details in this trip has been compiled with care and in good faith. It is our intension to cling to the program as mentions. However you should be flexible, as, this is an adventure trip and you are heading into remote region, where unforeseen events may contribute to change in itinerary. The trip details is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destination is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited and travel times mentions are approx. and subject to vary due to circumstances.
What to take?
We suggest light travelling which makes you easier to move around. A day bag for your valuable and rucksack or duffle bag with wheels or medium size suitcases for your clothing’s is recommended to bring with you.
Checklist
Please select depending on the time of year you wish to travel
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T Shirts
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Long Sleeved shirts
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Pants- Lightweight long trousers
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A Jacket or a fleece pullover
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Upper and lower thermal layer (for winter)
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Water proof- Jackets and trousers (Travel period from June- August)
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Sun hat and sun glasses
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Fleece hat (for winter)
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Scarf (for winter)
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Gloves- Normal / Thermal for winter (For winter)
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Socks: normal cotton, woolen (for winter)
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Shoes: Running and sandals
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Sun cream; lip balm, insect repellent, Hand sanitizer lotion
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Head torch
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Personal toiletries
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Lightweight towel
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Personal first aid kits
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Camera and Batteries
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Insurance card
Health
You should consult with your doctor about vaccination and other medical travel information before departure. We recommend you to carry your personal first aid kids together with you personal medical requirement. Please be aware that there are places where immediate medical facilities are not available so when selection your trip please assure your ability to cope with the tour and consult with your doctor if you have any health issue which could affect your trip.
Insurance
Please make sure to get your travel insurance before travelling. Travelling insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. Our entire participants should obtain their own personal insurance, which covers medical and emergency evacuation at a minimum. You, of Couse, would also like to have insurance coverage for loss or damage of baggage, flight and trip cancellation.
Trip Note
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as it’s an adventure in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee. Weather condition, road conditions, flight cancellation, landslides, avalanches, strikes and many any other reasons could contribute to changes on the itinerary. We will try to ensure the trip runs according to plan but an easy going nature will be an asset.
Responsible Tourism
Beauty is to save not to destroy! At the very start of our company we made a proper guideline for travelling responsible in Nepal, so that our future generation would be able to wander around the beauty of Nepal and could live with it. At Hawks Eye, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact on the environment as far as possible. At Hawks eye, we practice how business can minimize the impact on environment, maximize employment and generate opportunities for local communities. We are working together with non-profit organization dedicating some of our time to make positive difference in the lives of Nepalese people. Since the time of our establishment we have been involve in schools building, run health camp in remote villages, scholarship program for genuine poor students, first aid training in schools, family planning project and helping children homes. Certain amounts from the tour you participate help us to give back to the people to make the life better. We are heading on the right track; still long way to go and it would not be possible for long run with out your support.