Nepal Visa Information

Visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on Nepal-India border and Kodari on Nepal-China border.
Visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission. Visa can also be obtained (renewal purposes) at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background is required. Immigration Department has not specified the size of the passport-size photo.
Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency:Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen.Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.

A. Tourist Visa
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

B. Gratis (Free) Visa
For first visit in one visa year (January to December) , gratis visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South   Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, visa can be extended from the Immigration Department on payment of  visa fee as specified above.
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.

 
C. For Indian National
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter Nepal.
As per the Nepalese Immigration, Indian Nationals Traveling to Nepal must posses any One of the following documents.
1.       Passport
2.       Driving License with photo
3.       Photo Identity card issued by a Government Agency
4.       Ration Card with Photo
5.       Election Commission Card with Photo
6.       Identity Card issued by Embassy of India in Kathmandu
7.       Identity Card with Photo issued by Sub- Divisional Magistrate or any other officials above his rank Also, please check with your nearest travel agents for documents required by the Indian Immigration for Indians traveling to Nepal.

D. Other Information
Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan will need to obtain visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries, as they do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal.

E. Visa Extension
Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31).

For further information, please contact:
Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Kathmandu
Tel: 00977-1- 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868/ 4433934
E-mail: mail@immi.gov.np
Web site: www.immi.gov.np

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Janakpur: Mithila Region

Janakpur, the birthplace of Janaki or Sita, the consort of Lord Ram, is an important religious pilgrimage site in the Terai plains, in south central Nepal. In ancient times, Janakpur was the capital city of the Kingdom of Mithila and the centre of Maithil culture during the Treta Yug, or period, nearly 12,000 years ago.

Janakpur has held a special significance for Thai Royal families since ancient times. The Royal household of Thailand still receives mangoes from the orchards of Janakpur. These fruits which are in abundance only during the peak summer months from May to mid June are savored for their sweet taste and unique flavor.

Janaki Mandir: Pilgrims flock here by the thousands to pay homage at the massive and magnificent Janaki Mandir – Janaki being the other name of Sita, the daughter of King Janak. The temple was constructed in 1874 and is a blend of Mughal and local architecture. The temple is a three-storey building and has 60 rooms, making it the largest temple in Nepal. The temple houses an idol of Sita which was found near Ayodhya, the kingdom of Ram. The marriage anniversary of Lord Rama and Sita is celebrated in Janakpur every year on Vivah Panchami day which falls in December.

In the southwest corner of Janaki Mandir is the Vivah Mandap, which has been built at the site where the marriage of Ram and Sita is said to have been taken place. Another well-known temple in the vicinity is Ram Mandir, built in pagoda style, and hence is different from the other temples in Janakpur which generally bear resemblance to Mughal architecture. It houses a female statue, said to be of Yogamaya, which has the reputation of being one of the most beautiful images of female forms in Nepal. Other holy sites of interest include the Laxman Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and Hanuman Temple.

Ponds: The Mithila region prides itself in having a large number of ponds. Janakpurdham is said to have as many as 115 ancient ponds of historical and mythological importance. Among the ponds, Ganga Sagar, Parshuram Kunda and Dhanusha Sagar are held extremely sacred.

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Lumbini: Birthplace of Buddha

Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, in the Terai plains of Nepal is one of the greatest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. More than 400,000 Buddhists and non Buddhists visit Lumbini every year. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture) and holds immense archeological and religious importance.

Sacred Garden: It was here in the gardens of Lumbini that Prince Siddhartha Gautam, who later became the Buddha, was born in 623 BC. The nativity site is marked by a commemorative pillar erected by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka of India during his pilgrimage to the holy site in 249 BC.

The inscription on the Ashoka Pillar indentifies the  Sacred Garden - spread over 9 sq. km – as the spot where the Enlightened One was born. A large number of Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit Lumbini to pray at the  Mayadevi Temple where excavations have revealed the “marker stone” showing the exact spot where Siddhartha Gautam Buddha was born. The sacred  Puskarni Pond where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath before the birth of Buddha lies to the south of the pillar. It was also in this pond that the infant Buddha was given his first bath.

Monuments: To the north of the Sacred Garden are monastic zones where different countries have built temples and monasteries depicting different sects of Buddhism. The Myanmar Temple (Lokamani Cula Pagoda) is a shiny gold and white structure that resembles the Shwe-dagon Pagoda of Yangon while the International Gautami Nuns Temple  is a replica of the Swayambhu Stupa of Kathmandu.

The China Temple, built by the Buddhist Association of China, is a complex of pagodas, prayer rooms and meditation cells. Across the road is the  Dae Sung Suk Ga Sa Korean Temple. The Japan Peace Stupa, built by Nippon Jon Kyohoji of Japan, is a 41-m tall structure with four different Buddha statues set into the stupa’s dome facing the four cardinal directions.

Other beautiful monuments and temples have been built by Vietnam, Thailand, Mongolia, France, Germany and Sri Lanka.

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Zip Flyer in Nepal

Zip Flyer in Nepal
Zip flyer in Nepal is the thrilling sports,adventure junkies and nature lovers are seeking for. Zip slide of Nepal has finally put an end to the waiting of thrill seekers and speed lovers offering a lifetime experience with extreme excitement and thrills.

Highlights
Takes thrill-seekers down a 2000 ft vertical drop at 100 miles per hour.
Overview of seti river and dense forest at speeds of up to 100mph from a platform overlooking the Himalayas.
Offers sweeping views of the 23,000ft Machapuchare mountain and the Annapurna range.    


Zip flyer in Nepal offers you the extreme excitement and thrills that will not be forgotten soon. Zip slide takes you over dense forest for almost two kilometres with the speed of 100 miles per hour. Zip slide is the perfect thrilling sport for the adventure junkies and nature lovers. It is one of the fun sport to realize the true nature of Nepal with overview of adventurous landscapes and highlighted great Himalayas.

Zip slide in Nepal is located in Sarangkot lies in the beautiful city 'Pokhara'. We will leave early from Kathmandu and drive to Pokhara . Colorful lakes, undefined caves and great snowcapped mountains are the major charms of Pokhara that makes it the most wanted tourist destination in the world. We will have a whole day and a free evening to visit the local surroundings of Pokhara. The next day we shall continue or activity. The zipline is thrilling with the length of 1850 meters long and has a vertical drop of almost 2,000 feet. The ride is about 2 minutes with the extreme excitement at 140 kph(maximum speed). ZipFlyer by HighGround adventures is truly an experience not to be missed. After doing some paperwork, flyers are ascended to the top of the Sarangkot on a Mustang. Basic information and safety measures are reminded before the ride and the excitement roars when the countdown begins 5..4..3..2..1 and the door opens. Depending upon the weight of the flyer the speed could reach up to 140kph and descend period of about 2minutes.Finally the thrill comes to an end with a magnetic braking system bringing riders to a complete stop from speeds of up to 140kph.

Note: The sport totally depends on weather conditions.

Safety Consideration 
Participants must be between 35 and 125 kgs (75 and 275 pounds) and be comfortable with heights. The ride is not recommended for individuals with back or neck problems, or those who are pregnant.

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Yoga and Meditation in Nepal

Many travelers come to Nepal for Yoga, meditation, astrology, retreats and to merge with the mighty Himalayas so that Yoga and Meditation in Nepal is popular for mind refreshing programs. Nepal conducts the Yoga and Meditation program for those people who want to be efficient and strong from the mind in their professional field, life-style, daily activities, by balancing in their heart and mind. Actually those people who are advanced in physical facilities, most of them are far from cultural/spiritual (inner) values. This crux of problems needs to solve by attaining Yoga and Meditation course in Nepal. Who will take Yoga and meditation package they achieve maximum satisfaction under the model, required satisfaction through the spirituality from the Vedic philosophy of Yoga, Buddhism and other types of Meditation, Naturopathy, Yoga, Meditation, Herbal medicine all are suggests us "back to nature" for protecting the properties of future generation. Yoga and meditation program is beneficial for rich materialistic world that makes the people more busy life without any direction. Yoga and meditation trip will be short and longer as your request but below given itineraries are more people used in previous.

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