Beni to Dolpo Trek in the Kali Gandaki Valley across the Dhaulagiri Range into Lower Dolpo and offers a fascinating insight into the effects of mountains on the monsoon.
The Dhaulagiri trail climbs numerous ridges linking ancient Hindu farming communities. It crosses four passes, in the front of the range and goes through the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. Forests include pine, birch, cypress, rhododendron, oak, walnut and bamboo.
The Panidal La pass crosses the Dhaulagiri Himal into the rain shadow region of Lower Dolpo. The vegetation becomes drier and the tree line is reached as the path rises towards the stacked houses of Tarakot.
The Beni Lower Dolpo trekking path joins an ancient, still used, trade route to Tibet and gradually climbs to the large village of Do in the prosperous Tarap Valley. Lower and Upper Dolpo have been inhabited by peoples from Tibet for thousands of years. The early animistic Bön religion is still widely practiced with elements having been absorbed by Buddhism, and vice versa. Numerous Gompas of each can be explored in the Tarap Valley.
At the end of the valley, the trail turns west to climb, over two days, two high passes with wonderful vistas and spectacularly scenic intervening valleys, before dropping down to the village of Ringmo and the turquoise glacial Phoksundo Lake. A lack of oxygen in the water precludes aquatic life. There is a day to explore the village, the monastery on the lake and walk along the western cliff-side trail towards Shey.Two easy days of trekking lead to the village of Juphal, Dolpo’s airport, for a flight to Nepalgunj in the steamy south-west near the Indian border – and your flight back to Kathmandu.
Sturdy boots, warm/waterproof clothing, a good sleeping bag, day pack, camera, sunscreen and a hat are essential items for this trek.
We offer both camping and tea house trek to the Dolpo region. Our Beni Lower Dolpo trekking package includes transport, your guide, chef, local porters, meals, sturdy tent accommodation, and safe drinking water. Spring (March - May) and autumn (September - November) are the best months to trek, but we offer this trek in all four seasons.
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Our Mountain Mart Trekking Company Airport Representative will meet you outside the Terminal Hall. Please, look for our Treks and Expeditions play card. Transfer to hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon stroll Tourist colourful market Thamel down town.
Overnight in Kathmandu at 2 star Hotel with breakfast
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, Bodhanath Stupa-the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world! Patan Durbar Square is the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley with age old tradition also called Lalitpur-the city of fine arts. The visit covers the Durbar Square, the Krishna temple, the Kumbheswore temple, the Golden temple and many more. Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also nick-named as monkey temple. Your day tour ends Kathmandu Durbar Square Showcasing living goddess Kumari Temple, Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, the freak Street and more.
Overnight in Kathmandu at 2 star Hotel with breakfast
Fly to Lake City Pokhara in the morning with Himalayan tranquility and drive to Beni. 82 KM (3-4 hrs) drive. There is a possibility of express overland drive direct to Beni via Pokhara which takes 9–10 hrs. It’s a scenic overland drive with fantastic view of Himalayas through the many rivers, terraced paddy field and countryside villages, finally brings you Beni.
After breakfast, drive off road following upstream Magdi Khola. After Darbang road rises up to the hill passing pine forest to Dharapani;1565m, and the Dhaulagiri is no more so far.
After breakfast, trail continues up above the village to round a crest at 1630m offers glorious view of Mt. Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Climb over a ridge at 1840m, perfect view of Myagdi river valley. The trail climbs gently alongside the Dhara Khola’a true left bank to a suspension bridge in front of an impressive waterfall. A nice renovated trail ascent to a larger Magar village Lumsum. The route climbs steeply and pass a deserted teas-shop and through apple orchid and scattered houses to Moreni.
Climb through burned forest to the herders then continue up the ridge through forest of rhododendron inhabited by langur monkey. It’s al long unrelenting climb to a notch at 3350m. the trail climbs a bit further to a crest then countersto the right under the prayer flags to the large meadow at Jaljala La, fringed by rhododendron forest. The sunset and sunrise view from here is one of the best in Nepal, stretching across the entire Dhaulagiri (8167m) massif from 7246 Purtha Himchuli 7061m Nilgiri and the Annapurna range.
Today's trail continues across the plateau, past greater Dhaulagiri views to a second meadows, which offer an alternative campsite. From here, trail descends past stone hut and herders hut then cross three wooden bridges to the junction of two streams. Follow the stream and pass another herder huts, pine forest then bring s you wide open valley Gurjaghat. Continue flat trail to chyantu the first village of Dhorpatan. Follow the scattered houses of Bagatar and Baglung to Dhorpatan village inhabited by about 300 Tibetan refugees, many Magars and Chhetris.
From Dhorpatan, we begin the second phase of the trek and venture north into the largely uninhabited wilderness. Today is hard but scenic day of the trek. Trail climbs above the valley floor, branching right after 25 minutes up to a collection of houses. The trail climbs diagonally to he false summit and continues climbing to crest and herder hut at 3510m. From crest there are views of Phagune dhuri pass far head. The trail crosses the treeline and enters rough wilderness landscape , eventually cross Phagune Dhuri at 4061m offers fabulous view of Churen Himal range and Putha Himchuli(7246m) ‘the butter fly’ mountain. From the pass the trail leads passing small campsite and enters into forest the drops to the riverbed of hidden valley Thakur.
The route now leads west down the Ghatlang valley through a dim and mossy forest of fir and oak. Cross the wooden bridge and trail climbs steeply to Ghatlang village the trail climbs along the hillside and finally emerge a ridge at 3140m. Follow the ridge also known as Selep Danda continue making up and down to Khalim at 2890m on the hill top. The trail drops steeply over root and through overgrown forest, eventually the path becomes clearer and makes a long descends to Jhatlung Khola, cross the bridge and short walk arrives a valley junction Tatopani.
Our trail cross the Pelma Khola on bridge and climb steeply for 20 and then winds northwest around the hillside. Eventually , you pass the towering terraced field of Hima village and out of side valley to arrive at the large village of Gulbang. After Gulgang the trail swings left and climbs out of the Pelma Khola valley . It’s a long grind up through field over the side stream and into a steep routed gully of rhododendron trees. Finally, crest a pas and short walk to Dhule.
Today's trail climbs steeply through the moss draped forest above Dhule top of the ridge and then continues to climb along the ridge. Trail gradually climbs through the ridge but this time above the tree line through the scenery reminiscent Scottish highland, where outstanding view of Dhaulagiri to the east. The trek continues ascending to Nautale Bhanjyang at 3961m and descend steeply toward Seng Khola valley a tributary of Pelma Khola. Trail continues along the west bank of river climbing gradually to the campsite of Seng Khola.
Our trail west leads gradually leads to ridge crest at 4,260m.We continue into another side valley and traverse above a small lake. The route climbs gradually toward Panidal La 4530m, and drops another alpine basin, keep heading down to the valley floor. Cross the stream and campsite is about 15 minutes walk to a meadow ridge.
Trail starts climb right from campsite to mini pass marked by two rocks and traverse in to he next valley grassy meadow where people from Tarakot and nearby villages graze their horses and, follow a stream to the foot of the pass. The trail climbs a sandy, rocky ravine to five rock cairns atop Jangla Bhanjyang at 4540m. Our trail descends steeply from the pass for first 400 meters, then it level out and make a high traverse. Round the ridge into the next valley for the view of sacred Mt Puth and descends steeply to the forest and eventually brings you to upper Shahar Tara. Trek passes through the village following corn and millet field toward Bheri River based our final destination Tarakot.
Cross the stream and climb gently through pink fieldof flowering buckwheat . Detour south into a side valley with view of Putha Himal (Butterfly Mountain), cross the steam and climb to the south ridge. The trail stays mostly high above the river, past cypress trees and a white chorten to a 120 meters long suspension bridge Laisicap at 2600m. Trek continues through cedar forest as the valley walls starts to close in. Three sided tunnels are blasted are blasted out of the rock through the steepest part of the gorge, as the river drops steeply (600m in only 3km) alongside the trail. The gorge finally starts to widen near Laini, a small meadow at 3260m.
After short flat walk the trail climbs a cliff and switchback to a mini pass marked by prayer flag at 3540m. The trail then makes a dramatic and highly enjoyable high traverse through the gorge. Climb one more ridge before descend Chyugur Khola a small campsite beside the river. Cross the suspension bridge to the river’s true and after 20 minutes pass a side stream Chaya Khola to another potential camp spot beside the cave. Cross the suspension bridge to the true right bank. Where there are no monsoon flows you can avoid a climb here by following the riverside trail before arriving at Nawarpani.
As the gorge meadow cross to the true left bank over an ancient –looking bridge and pass a small cave and camp site to climb a thrilling section of trail chiseled out of the sheer rock face. The trail then recourses the Tarap Chu on a wooden cantileverbridge of Taltole. The route crosses the Tarap chu on avery short bridge after passing the narrow slot canyon. Climb on the east bank through a classic eroded Trans-Himalayan landscape to a chorten of Sekham. Thetrail is rocky as it traverse beneath cliff to a bridge at 3920m. Keep walking through the riverbed wide-opened valley passing mani walls to our final destination Do Tarap.
The name Tarap refers to the entire region. The correct name of the village is Do meaning ‘lower end of the valley’ in Tibetan, but most local people refers to the village as Do Tarap. It consist of several cluster of closely packed some houses and corrals, surrounded by fields of ‘Naked barley The Ribo Bhumpa Gompa above the village was rebuilt in 1955, beside it is unique chorten in a chorten containing the remains of a demon killed by Guru Rinpoche. The painting inside the chorten represents both Bonpo and Nyingma traditions, although the Gompa itself is Nyingma. The view over the valley is superb. For leisurely half day excursion head east up to the valley to Dero Gompa and Shipchok Gompa a school of Bonpo.
Head west out of Do Tarap, leaving the village through its impressive social sites. After about 20 minutes a side footpath climbs for 30 minutes to the country old Mekyem Gompa which features a large statue of Jampa (Maltreya Buddha) The trail continues to Gekar(white mountain) village and the dorje Phurba Gompa. The route passes the To k-kyu village and rises toward a stream, cross and climb steeply barren hills following the pass however, actual pass is out of view. Traverse the ridge to a little stream where a small campsite of Numala.
The route is fairly obvious, dipping a high glacial bowat 4960 m; before crossing a small stream and making a long climb up to moraine. The trail leads to steep climb all the way to the top ridge of Numa la (5290m) with great views of the surrounding landscapes. An incredible panoramic view of the barren mountains of Dolpo up to the Dhaulagiri (8167m) descend from the pass into scenic U-shaped rocky valley to the stream. Cross the stream and walk round the ridge into another valley to meadow campsite of Bagala Phedi.
Today's trail cross the steam, then switchbacks up a slope to a small meadow known as high camp. The trail then, hits the snowline and climb a ridge to offer fine view of Mt. Norbu king before, ascending a lage moraine marked by chorten. The trail arcs gently around the bowl, eventually end up on the pass Baga La at 5179m. Here is fabulous view of distant snow capped peaks of Kanjirowa Himal range, after a glorious moment on the pass, descend steeply at first and more gently staying on the high above right bank of the stream. At 4390m, the trail turns a corner and enters a huge valley. making a final descent on steep switchback to prayer flag meadow Dojak Tang.
Follow a trail down past view of Mt. Sonam king and collection of five herders huts. Travers high above the river through groves of thorny shrubs, juniper and blue pine (the first trees in five days) in to a huge valley topped by the distance snowy range of Kagmara Lekh. After an initial descent the trail climbs on an exposed ,built-up Cliffside trail. You can see village of Ringmo on the left and the trail descends gently through the blue pine forestto the chorten and barley fields of Ringmo village at 3640m. From here it’s 10 minutes walk to the shores of stunning Phoksundo Lake.
It’s nice to have easy rest day after 5 days high passes and long walk. Explore Ringmo village and visit white Thasung Chholing Gompa. The Phoksundo Lake is surreally spectacular. It’s 4.8km long, 108km wide and said to be 650m deep, making it Nepal’s deepest Lake. It is famed for its intense aquamarine color- a miraculous greenish blue likened to Yu or Tibetan turquoise. If you have more energy, you can walk left bank of the lake upward lake source.
After breakfast, trail makes a descent cross a stream then ascends gradually along the birch and Chir pine forest to a hillside and drops steeply with the superb view of the highest waterfall 200 m to the river gorge. Follow the downstream of the river right side and left side equally. Finally trail encounters with slightly opened warmer settlement Chekpa.
Our trail still follows the river downstream to Sulighat, cross the suspension bridge and pass military camp then another suspension bridge brings you to prime beginning Dunai route. Leave untrafic road and ascend through the typical Juphal village to get our campsite right beneath the runway.
See of our porters and take morning flight with the breathtaking view of Mt. Putha (butterfly mountain) over Bheri River to Nepalgunj and connect flight to Kathmandu. Transfer Hotel and free afternoon.
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.
A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.
Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem
Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt
This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .
Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.
Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.
2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
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5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
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31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)
Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.
A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.
An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.
A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -
Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.
Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.
No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.
Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:
A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.
The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:
The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:
A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.
A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.
For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.
Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.
Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.
You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.
Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.
Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.
You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.
Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.
Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.
If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.
You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.
You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.
If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.
You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.
Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.
Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.
Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.
We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.
Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:
Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.
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Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.
All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.
Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.
Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.
National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).
Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.
The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.
The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).
A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.
If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.
Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.
Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.
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Beni to Dolpo Trek in the Kali Gandaki Valley across the Dhaulagiri Range into Lower Dolpo and offers a fascinating insight into the effects of mountains on the monsoon.
The Dhaulagiri trail climbs numerous ridges linking ancient Hindu farming communities. It crosses four passes, in the front of the range and goes through the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. Forests include pine, birch, cypress, rhododendron, oak, walnut and bamboo.
The Panidal La pass crosses the Dhaulagiri Himal into the rain shadow region of Lower Dolpo. The vegetation becomes drier and the tree line is reached as the path rises towards the stacked houses of Tarakot.
The Beni Lower Dolpo trekking path joins an ancient, still used, trade route to Tibet and gradually climbs to the large village of Do in the prosperous Tarap Valley. Lower and Upper Dolpo have been inhabited by peoples from Tibet for thousands of years. The early animistic Bön religion is still widely practiced with elements having been absorbed by Buddhism, and vice versa. Numerous Gompas of each can be explored in the Tarap Valley.
At the end of the valley, the trail turns west to climb, over two days, two high passes with wonderful vistas and spectacularly scenic intervening valleys, before dropping down to the village of Ringmo and the turquoise glacial Phoksundo Lake. A lack of oxygen in the water precludes aquatic life. There is a day to explore the village, the monastery on the lake and walk along the western cliff-side trail towards Shey.Two easy days of trekking lead to the village of Juphal, Dolpo’s airport, for a flight to Nepalgunj in the steamy south-west near the Indian border – and your flight back to Kathmandu.
Sturdy boots, warm/waterproof clothing, a good sleeping bag, day pack, camera, sunscreen and a hat are essential items for this trek.
We offer both camping and tea house trek to the Dolpo region. Our Beni Lower Dolpo trekking package includes transport, your guide, chef, local porters, meals, sturdy tent accommodation, and safe drinking water. Spring (March - May) and autumn (September - November) are the best months to trek, but we offer this trek in all four seasons.
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Our Mountain Mart Trekking Company Airport Representative will meet you outside the Terminal Hall. Please, look for our Treks and Expeditions play card. Transfer to hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon stroll Tourist colourful market Thamel down town.
Overnight in Kathmandu at 2 star Hotel with breakfast
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, Bodhanath Stupa-the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world! Patan Durbar Square is the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley with age old tradition also called Lalitpur-the city of fine arts. The visit covers the Durbar Square, the Krishna temple, the Kumbheswore temple, the Golden temple and many more. Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also nick-named as monkey temple. Your day tour ends Kathmandu Durbar Square Showcasing living goddess Kumari Temple, Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, the freak Street and more.
Overnight in Kathmandu at 2 star Hotel with breakfast
Fly to Lake City Pokhara in the morning with Himalayan tranquility and drive to Beni. 82 KM (3-4 hrs) drive. There is a possibility of express overland drive direct to Beni via Pokhara which takes 9–10 hrs. It’s a scenic overland drive with fantastic view of Himalayas through the many rivers, terraced paddy field and countryside villages, finally brings you Beni.
After breakfast, drive off road following upstream Magdi Khola. After Darbang road rises up to the hill passing pine forest to Dharapani;1565m, and the Dhaulagiri is no more so far.
After breakfast, trail continues up above the village to round a crest at 1630m offers glorious view of Mt. Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Climb over a ridge at 1840m, perfect view of Myagdi river valley. The trail climbs gently alongside the Dhara Khola’a true left bank to a suspension bridge in front of an impressive waterfall. A nice renovated trail ascent to a larger Magar village Lumsum. The route climbs steeply and pass a deserted teas-shop and through apple orchid and scattered houses to Moreni.
Climb through burned forest to the herders then continue up the ridge through forest of rhododendron inhabited by langur monkey. It’s al long unrelenting climb to a notch at 3350m. the trail climbs a bit further to a crest then countersto the right under the prayer flags to the large meadow at Jaljala La, fringed by rhododendron forest. The sunset and sunrise view from here is one of the best in Nepal, stretching across the entire Dhaulagiri (8167m) massif from 7246 Purtha Himchuli 7061m Nilgiri and the Annapurna range.
Today's trail continues across the plateau, past greater Dhaulagiri views to a second meadows, which offer an alternative campsite. From here, trail descends past stone hut and herders hut then cross three wooden bridges to the junction of two streams. Follow the stream and pass another herder huts, pine forest then bring s you wide open valley Gurjaghat. Continue flat trail to chyantu the first village of Dhorpatan. Follow the scattered houses of Bagatar and Baglung to Dhorpatan village inhabited by about 300 Tibetan refugees, many Magars and Chhetris.
From Dhorpatan, we begin the second phase of the trek and venture north into the largely uninhabited wilderness. Today is hard but scenic day of the trek. Trail climbs above the valley floor, branching right after 25 minutes up to a collection of houses. The trail climbs diagonally to he false summit and continues climbing to crest and herder hut at 3510m. From crest there are views of Phagune dhuri pass far head. The trail crosses the treeline and enters rough wilderness landscape , eventually cross Phagune Dhuri at 4061m offers fabulous view of Churen Himal range and Putha Himchuli(7246m) ‘the butter fly’ mountain. From the pass the trail leads passing small campsite and enters into forest the drops to the riverbed of hidden valley Thakur.
The route now leads west down the Ghatlang valley through a dim and mossy forest of fir and oak. Cross the wooden bridge and trail climbs steeply to Ghatlang village the trail climbs along the hillside and finally emerge a ridge at 3140m. Follow the ridge also known as Selep Danda continue making up and down to Khalim at 2890m on the hill top. The trail drops steeply over root and through overgrown forest, eventually the path becomes clearer and makes a long descends to Jhatlung Khola, cross the bridge and short walk arrives a valley junction Tatopani.
Our trail cross the Pelma Khola on bridge and climb steeply for 20 and then winds northwest around the hillside. Eventually , you pass the towering terraced field of Hima village and out of side valley to arrive at the large village of Gulbang. After Gulgang the trail swings left and climbs out of the Pelma Khola valley . It’s a long grind up through field over the side stream and into a steep routed gully of rhododendron trees. Finally, crest a pas and short walk to Dhule.
Today's trail climbs steeply through the moss draped forest above Dhule top of the ridge and then continues to climb along the ridge. Trail gradually climbs through the ridge but this time above the tree line through the scenery reminiscent Scottish highland, where outstanding view of Dhaulagiri to the east. The trek continues ascending to Nautale Bhanjyang at 3961m and descend steeply toward Seng Khola valley a tributary of Pelma Khola. Trail continues along the west bank of river climbing gradually to the campsite of Seng Khola.
Our trail west leads gradually leads to ridge crest at 4,260m.We continue into another side valley and traverse above a small lake. The route climbs gradually toward Panidal La 4530m, and drops another alpine basin, keep heading down to the valley floor. Cross the stream and campsite is about 15 minutes walk to a meadow ridge.
Trail starts climb right from campsite to mini pass marked by two rocks and traverse in to he next valley grassy meadow where people from Tarakot and nearby villages graze their horses and, follow a stream to the foot of the pass. The trail climbs a sandy, rocky ravine to five rock cairns atop Jangla Bhanjyang at 4540m. Our trail descends steeply from the pass for first 400 meters, then it level out and make a high traverse. Round the ridge into the next valley for the view of sacred Mt Puth and descends steeply to the forest and eventually brings you to upper Shahar Tara. Trek passes through the village following corn and millet field toward Bheri River based our final destination Tarakot.
Cross the stream and climb gently through pink fieldof flowering buckwheat . Detour south into a side valley with view of Putha Himal (Butterfly Mountain), cross the steam and climb to the south ridge. The trail stays mostly high above the river, past cypress trees and a white chorten to a 120 meters long suspension bridge Laisicap at 2600m. Trek continues through cedar forest as the valley walls starts to close in. Three sided tunnels are blasted are blasted out of the rock through the steepest part of the gorge, as the river drops steeply (600m in only 3km) alongside the trail. The gorge finally starts to widen near Laini, a small meadow at 3260m.
After short flat walk the trail climbs a cliff and switchback to a mini pass marked by prayer flag at 3540m. The trail then makes a dramatic and highly enjoyable high traverse through the gorge. Climb one more ridge before descend Chyugur Khola a small campsite beside the river. Cross the suspension bridge to the river’s true and after 20 minutes pass a side stream Chaya Khola to another potential camp spot beside the cave. Cross the suspension bridge to the true right bank. Where there are no monsoon flows you can avoid a climb here by following the riverside trail before arriving at Nawarpani.
As the gorge meadow cross to the true left bank over an ancient –looking bridge and pass a small cave and camp site to climb a thrilling section of trail chiseled out of the sheer rock face. The trail then recourses the Tarap Chu on a wooden cantileverbridge of Taltole. The route crosses the Tarap chu on avery short bridge after passing the narrow slot canyon. Climb on the east bank through a classic eroded Trans-Himalayan landscape to a chorten of Sekham. Thetrail is rocky as it traverse beneath cliff to a bridge at 3920m. Keep walking through the riverbed wide-opened valley passing mani walls to our final destination Do Tarap.
The name Tarap refers to the entire region. The correct name of the village is Do meaning ‘lower end of the valley’ in Tibetan, but most local people refers to the village as Do Tarap. It consist of several cluster of closely packed some houses and corrals, surrounded by fields of ‘Naked barley The Ribo Bhumpa Gompa above the village was rebuilt in 1955, beside it is unique chorten in a chorten containing the remains of a demon killed by Guru Rinpoche. The painting inside the chorten represents both Bonpo and Nyingma traditions, although the Gompa itself is Nyingma. The view over the valley is superb. For leisurely half day excursion head east up to the valley to Dero Gompa and Shipchok Gompa a school of Bonpo.
Head west out of Do Tarap, leaving the village through its impressive social sites. After about 20 minutes a side footpath climbs for 30 minutes to the country old Mekyem Gompa which features a large statue of Jampa (Maltreya Buddha) The trail continues to Gekar(white mountain) village and the dorje Phurba Gompa. The route passes the To k-kyu village and rises toward a stream, cross and climb steeply barren hills following the pass however, actual pass is out of view. Traverse the ridge to a little stream where a small campsite of Numala.
The route is fairly obvious, dipping a high glacial bowat 4960 m; before crossing a small stream and making a long climb up to moraine. The trail leads to steep climb all the way to the top ridge of Numa la (5290m) with great views of the surrounding landscapes. An incredible panoramic view of the barren mountains of Dolpo up to the Dhaulagiri (8167m) descend from the pass into scenic U-shaped rocky valley to the stream. Cross the stream and walk round the ridge into another valley to meadow campsite of Bagala Phedi.
Today's trail cross the steam, then switchbacks up a slope to a small meadow known as high camp. The trail then, hits the snowline and climb a ridge to offer fine view of Mt. Norbu king before, ascending a lage moraine marked by chorten. The trail arcs gently around the bowl, eventually end up on the pass Baga La at 5179m. Here is fabulous view of distant snow capped peaks of Kanjirowa Himal range, after a glorious moment on the pass, descend steeply at first and more gently staying on the high above right bank of the stream. At 4390m, the trail turns a corner and enters a huge valley. making a final descent on steep switchback to prayer flag meadow Dojak Tang.
Follow a trail down past view of Mt. Sonam king and collection of five herders huts. Travers high above the river through groves of thorny shrubs, juniper and blue pine (the first trees in five days) in to a huge valley topped by the distance snowy range of Kagmara Lekh. After an initial descent the trail climbs on an exposed ,built-up Cliffside trail. You can see village of Ringmo on the left and the trail descends gently through the blue pine forestto the chorten and barley fields of Ringmo village at 3640m. From here it’s 10 minutes walk to the shores of stunning Phoksundo Lake.
It’s nice to have easy rest day after 5 days high passes and long walk. Explore Ringmo village and visit white Thasung Chholing Gompa. The Phoksundo Lake is surreally spectacular. It’s 4.8km long, 108km wide and said to be 650m deep, making it Nepal’s deepest Lake. It is famed for its intense aquamarine color- a miraculous greenish blue likened to Yu or Tibetan turquoise. If you have more energy, you can walk left bank of the lake upward lake source.
After breakfast, trail makes a descent cross a stream then ascends gradually along the birch and Chir pine forest to a hillside and drops steeply with the superb view of the highest waterfall 200 m to the river gorge. Follow the downstream of the river right side and left side equally. Finally trail encounters with slightly opened warmer settlement Chekpa.
Our trail still follows the river downstream to Sulighat, cross the suspension bridge and pass military camp then another suspension bridge brings you to prime beginning Dunai route. Leave untrafic road and ascend through the typical Juphal village to get our campsite right beneath the runway.
See of our porters and take morning flight with the breathtaking view of Mt. Putha (butterfly mountain) over Bheri River to Nepalgunj and connect flight to Kathmandu. Transfer Hotel and free afternoon.
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.
A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.
Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem
Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt
This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .
Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.
Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.
2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:
5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)
Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.
A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.
An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.
A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -
Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.
Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.
No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.
Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:
A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.
The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:
The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:
A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.
A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.
For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.
Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.
Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.
You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.
Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.
Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.
You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.
Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.
Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.
If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.
You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.
You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.
If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.
You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.
Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.
Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.
Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.
We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.
Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:
Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.
Department of Immigration Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu. |
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Tel : | 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868 |
Fax : | 977 - 01 - 4433935 |
Email : | mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np |
Web : | http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/ |
Sunday to Thursday | 10:30 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. in Summer |
10:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. in Winter (Nov. to Jan.) | |
Friday | 10:30 a.m. -15:00 p.m. |
Sunday to Thursday | 10:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m. |
Friday | 10:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m. |
Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.
All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.
Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.
Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.
National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).
Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.
The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.
The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).
A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.
If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.
Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.
Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.
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