FAQs

Yes, you can get visa on arrival. You will have to fill out the visa application form that would be available at the immigration desk at Kathmandu Airport or any other points of entry to Nepal or you can download the tourist visa application form from website https://immigration.gov.np/ It is advised to carry 2 passport sized photographs & minimum 6 months valid passport. You can make ready of the USD cash change US $ 25 for 15 days Visa, US$ 40 for 30 days Visa &US$ 100 For 90 days Visa

Yes , it is safe & stable .Nepal is preparing for promulgation of New Constitution on 20th of September ,2015. Some minorities in southern part are protesting , but that will not last for longtime . These agitations are normal one, they would not affect tourist movements in touristic areas & trekking routes.

Nepali time is GMT/UTC plus 5 Hours 45 minutes. Phone code for dialing to Nepal is as here :

Country Code: 977 , Kathmandu City Code: 1 (e.g. 977 1 4423599) First three digits is the country code, second is the area code and the last digits are telephone landline numbers.

Any months from September to May are good for visiting Nepal. October and November are considered the best time of the year. The main festivals of Dashain and Tihar (greatest Hindu festivals) fall during these months. February-May is also good time for travel, as you will see rhododendron bloom.The sky will remain clear and pleasant temperature.

Plan Holidays Airport Representative will come to the airport to pick up you with your name card just look outside main airport terminal , somebody will be displaying your name printed paper then you will meet with our representative and you will be transferred from our private vehicle to hotel.

September till November & March till May are best time for trekkers.

Yes there are. They are mostly available in Kathmandu , Pokhara , Chitwan & some other cities like Lumbini , Biratnagar , Bhairahawa , Birganj . Please note that ATMS are not available in the mountain .

There could be a long list of the customs. Generally it is given most significant ones here .

• Say “ Namaste “ to anybody as greetings of morning , day or evening
• While taking picture ,please ask for permission
• It is better to use long-sleeved or short sleeve tops & trousers while visiting temples & monasteries
• Take off shoes to enter any houses /Temples /Monasteries
• Use right hand to give anything to people
• Blowing nose in public is regarded not good, so please do it quietly.
• Please do not distribute chocolates /sweets to children during your trip , better give that to teacher or parents
• You might see boys& girls walking hand in hand or arm around arm together , that is quite normal it does not mean otherwise.
• Life is kind of laid back in Nepal , so do not expect things to happen in time . There might be some delays in delivering the services .

A list of trekking gears would be provided separately .

There are telephones service in all trekking routes and internet service in Everest, Annapurna and Langtang areas.Ncell local mobile sim card could be set in your mobile also

Yes, Most of the places, you can charge batteries along the trek (per hour USD 2-3 for charging).

Yes, Plan Holidays accept credit card (Visa and Master) but 4% will be extra charged. You will have to send us copies of the both sides of the credit card , a claim letter declaring about the payment with signature( format will be sent to you ) , & a passport copy

Either you will get better, or if it seems serious we will evacuate you with Helicopter and will be taken to Hospital in Kathmandu where you’ll get excellent attention. Our crew is well versed in medical and emergency care and carry a reasonably comprehensive first aid kit

You should bring a one-liter water bottle with you on the trek. We prefer that you purify water yourself using iodine in order to save scarce fuel. You can also buy mineral water if you trek areas like Annapurna, Everest and langtang.

You can either fly or take overland option to enter Nepal By Air, Tribhuban International Airport (TIA) is only international airport in Nepal. TIA has link with Europe, North America, Gulf Countries, India, China, Bangladesh, Thailand, & Bhutan .

You could, the area is very safe and in most cases navigation is relatively easy-however with a guide you will get more out of the experience. Having someone with you that knows the local customs and language helps you interact with people you meet in remote villages, and shows that you respect their culture. You will enjoy the trip much more .