✅ Yes. All foreign nationals (except Indian citizens) need a Tourist Visa.
📁You can get it on arrival atTribhuvan International Airport or land borders, or apply in advance at a Nepalese embassy/consulate.
📌You’ll need a passport valid 6+ months and 2 passport photos.
📄 Visa fees: 15 days – USD 30, 30 days – USD 50, 90 days – USD 125.

✅ Yes. you can extend your visa for up to 150 days total per calendar year.
📌Minimum extension: 15 days (USD 45), plus USD 3 per extra day.🧾Payment in cash (USD or NPR) at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Documents required:
• Passport + copy
• Two passport-sized photos
• Completed visa extension form
• Current Nepal visa page copy
• Proof of hotel booking/local contact
• Proof of travel insurance

Quick Tip: Apply a few days before your visa expires.

Mandatory for trekking. Must include:
• Emergency medical coverage (≥USD 100,000)
• Helicopter evacuation
• High-altitude trekking coverage
• Medical repatriation
• Trip protection (delays/cancellations)
• Baggage coverage
• Accidental death & disability coverage

Quick Tips:
• Carry a copy of your policy.
• Keep emergency contacts accessible.

Autumn (Sep–Nov): Best season. Clear skies, excellent mountain views.
Spring (Mar–May): Warm weather, rhododendrons in bloom.
Winter (Dec–Feb): Cold; high passes may be closed.
Monsoon (Jun–Aug): Hot, wet, landslide risk. Consider rain-shadow routes.

Quick Tips:
• Autumn & Spring = best for high-altitude trekking.
• Winter = lower-altitude treks only.
• Monsoon = rain-shadow regions; waterproof gear needed.

Always Needed (All Seasons):
Upper Body: Short-sleeved shirts, thermal layers, fleece, down jacket, windproof/Gore-Tex jacket.
Lower Body: Underwear, base layers, trekking pants, Gore-Tex pants, trekking socks.
Hands & Head: Gloves, warm hat, sun hat, neck gaiter.
Footwear: Trekking boots, slippers.
Technical Gear: Headlamp, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, sunglasses, day pack, trekking poles.
Toiletries & First Aid: Toothbrush, soap, towel, wet wipes, sunscreen, personal meds, blister plasters.

Seasonal Additions:
Autumn/Spring: Light down jacket, sleeping bag (10°C to –15°C).
Winter: Warmer down jacket, extra thermal layers, sleeping bag –20°C to –25°C.
Monsoon: Quick-dry clothing, waterproof boots, rain suit, rain poncho, anti-leech protection.

Quick Tips:
• Bring layers for changing conditions.
• Waterproof gear is essential in monsoon.

Treks below 6,000 meters are moderate to challenging. No technical climbing needed. You should have:
• Good general fitness (4–6 hours/day hiking)
• Endurance for altitude & terrain
• Able to carry 8–10 kg day pack

Previous trekking experience helps but not mandatory. Acclimatization, steady pacing, and hydration are essential.
Quick Tip: Start training with hikes, stair climbing, or backpack walks.

Most treks require two permits:
1. National Park / Conservation Permit:
• Non-SAARC: NPR 3,000 (~USD 25)
• SAARC: NPR 1,000 (~USD 8)
2. TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System):
• Non-SAARC: USD 20 individual / USD 10 group
• SAARC: NPR 600 (~USD 5)
Documents: Passport copy + 1 passport photo