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Nepal can be visited round the year. There are four major seasons- winter (Dec-Feb), Spring (Mar-May), Summer (June-Aug) and Autumn (Sept-Nov). Rain starts from June till mid-September
Light weight clothing is recommended from May through October. Warm garments are required in October-March. An umbrella or raincoat is a must for the rainy season. Depending on the area you travel, special clothings may require for your trekking or mountaineering.
Foreign Currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipts from such transactions are to be retained. Visitors can exchange money at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival also
All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival. Personal effects are permitted free entry. A tourist may bring in dutiable goods such as tobacco and liquor within the prescribed quantity free of duty. Carrying narcotics is strictly prohibited. Visitors can export souvenirs to their respective countries. The exports of antiques, however requires special permission from Department of Archaeology.
Nepal Airlines and other private domestic Airlines have extensive network of air services to major parts of the country. Many domestic airlines operate early morning one hour mountain flights round the year to view white mountains. Besides, Helicopter services are also available for viewing snow-capped mountains.
Metered taxis are easily recognizable by the taxi sign and black number plates and can be hailed off the street. It is also possible to hire mountain or motor bikes at nominal rates. Renting car to look around may also be a good idea. Tourist buses also operate between major cities of the country.
Tourist Police, which works as a special unit of Nepal Police, takes care of tourists in Kathmandu and in other major touristic destinations. Tourist sites are under patrolling and 24 hour service is available.
Nepal has every category of accommodation facility ranging from international standard star hotels and resorts to budget hotels. Licensed tour guides and authorized trekking guides or porters may be hired during travel or trekking. Some sites in Himalayan region are allowed for group tourists only.
Kathmandu and other cities offer incredible selection of dining opportunities to meet the choice of visitors for food and drinks. There are many restaurants providing Nepali food and as well as Chinese, continental, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Thai food, etc. Food and are readily available. Drinking bottled water is advisable.
Shopping can be exciting in Kathmandu and other major cities. There are numerous tourists’ shops on the main streets and in hotel arcades. Main tourists attractions are on handicraft items such as jewelleries, statues, thangka painting, pashmina, pottery, wood carving. Nepal is also a good place to find genuine luxury goods in departmental stores and shopping plazas and in other tourist destinations.