Tourism
Quick 3 minutes read about Nepal for 2023
March 23, 2023 By Himalayan Hero
Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, is a city of temples, with an extremely rich cultural heritage. The major religion of Nepal is Hinduism, with Pashupatinath temple, one of the major religious sites in Hinduism worldwide, located in Kathmandu, which is visited by a lot of pilgrims and tourists.
The Hindu, Buddhist, and other cultural heritage sites in Nepal, as well as good weather throughout the year, are strong attractions as well. The diversity of the geography, climate, and culture is a source of tourism appeal to Nepal. Tourism is Nepal's largest industry, as well as its largest source of foreign exchange and income.
Tourism is the Number One Source of Foreign Currency Generation in this developing nation. With thousands of tourists visiting the country each year, Nepal's tourism has skyrocketed to new levels. This developing nation, seeing tourism blooming across the country, has given much attention to developing facilities for overseas visitors and travelers from across the globe.
Domestic tourism has been here for Nepal, no matter if we recognize that or not. Nepals' reliance on tourism has decreased significantly in the last 25 years. The Nepali Government declared 2011 as the Year of Tourism in Nepal, hoping to attract a million international tourists in that year.
According to statistics by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), in 2012, 598,204 foreign tourists entered the country through air routes. Mountain flights attract travelers of all categories, becoming Nepal's most popular tourist attraction. According to the Nepal Tourism ministry, the main tourist activities include desert activities and adventurous activities like mountain biking, bungee jumping, rock climbing, mountain climbing, trekking, trekking, birdwatching, flying, paragliding, and ballooning above Himalayan mountains, exploring the waterways on rafts, kayaks, or canoes, and safaris into jungles, particularly in the Terai region.
Mountain biking, trekking, sightseeing, city tours, and sightseeing, as well as jungle safaris, are certainly ones that provide thrills for travelers and foreigners, connecting them to local traditions and cultures, as well as to the raw nature of this developing nation. Nepal is an astonishingly diverse country, which draws visitors for a number of reasons. Nepal remains one of the most favorite travel destinations of the whole world, whether it is the mountaineering enthusiast coming in to reclaim their highest mountain peak, trekking--from the tourist town to snowy base camps, tours of Buddhist pilgrimages and historical sites, and so on, but sadly, when we think of the national tourism, it does not mirror that. Most travelers stay a while in Kathmandu, a well-known city, visiting the holy sites and historical sites, then leaving for the rest of Nepal. The World Heritage Site Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is located in the south of Nepal, and other major religious pilgrimage sites are located across the country. The world cultural heritage sites in Nepal are Shakyamuni Buddha's birthplace and seven sites of the Kathmandu Valley within 20 kilometers radius (together considered one heritage site).
Hepatitis A is recommended for unvaccinated travelers who are a year old or older and traveling in Nepal. Visitors from rural areas Because children are more likely to get bit or scratched by dogs or other animals, consider getting the Rabies vaccine for children traveling to Nepal.
Malaria The CDC advises travelers going to some areas in Nepal to take prescribed medicine to prevent malaria. Although the coverage in Nepal has improved greatly over the past few years, there are places, and especially trekking, where it is possible to get connectivity problems using your European SIM. In Nepal, complications due to the weather or health may necessitate halting the trip.
While the weather may get cloudy at times, many trekking trails across the country are located above the haze, so it is possible to go on your trip as normal. Nepal is generally safe for women, and the situation of women is fairly good in trekking areas especially. Home to ten of the 14 highest mountains in the world, beautiful Nepal offers an awesome environment for trekking and mountaineering, and also offers some of the world's best whitewater rafting.
Although Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, its people are incredibly warm, open, and welcoming. For most nationalities, you can get a visa upon arrival in Kathmandu. Tourist Visas are granted for up to 150 days within one Visa Year.
To renew a tourism visa, go to a Nepali immigration office in Kathmandu or Pokhara with a passport and a second photograph, and pay $2 per day beyond your visa that you wish to remain, up to 150 days per year. You can also request your visa ahead of time at the local Nepali Consulate in your home country if you want everything organized ahead of time. Any person legally present in Nepal is eligible to apply for a visa to Nepal.
Once you obtain your new passport, DOD advises applying for a new US visa to facilitate your travel in and out of the US. All travelers, including children, must either obtain a visa to travel to the U.S., or they must be eligible for visa-free travel through a specific program, such as the Visa Waiver Program. While you may visit my children using your B-1/B-2 visa (or by traveling under the Visa Waiver Program, if eligible), you cannot reside with your children if you do not hold a valid immigration, employment, or student visa of your own.
Visas are free for all visitors coming from South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries (except Afghanistan), so nationals from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India itself, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are allowed to stay in Nepal indefinitely without a visa. To do one of the longest, classical treks in Nepal, or combine several regions and activities in a single visit, 14-20 days are ideal. If you are mostly looking to experience the cultural and natural highlights of Nepal, then 5-7 days will give you an excellent experience, and in that time, two regions can be visited (most likely, Pokhara and Kathmandu).
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