Your Trip to Nepal

Getting There

Flying into Nepal has never been easier. Tribhuvan International Airport, Katmandu is fast becoming a regional hub. Nepal Airlines is the national flag carrier serving Nepal. Other airlines include Thai Airways International, Biman Bangladesh, Air India, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Etihad, Druk Airways, Pakistan Airways International, Air China and Gulf Air. Other airlines operating in and out of Kahmandu include Jet and Sahara. Airlines that don't fly directly to Kathmandu but service the region include British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Malaysian and Austrian Airlines.

Nepal's National Flag Carrier

An important recent development has been the servicing of Kathmandu by low cost carriers, including, FlyDubai, Air Arabia, Kingfisher, Jetspice, Arkefly and Jetlite.

If you wish to enter Nepal overland, there are 5 entry points with India and one with China (Tibet). From the border crossings with India one can easily reach Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkata, Agra, Darjeeling, Sikkim and Lucknow. On the Nepalese side there are plenty of buses servicing Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Nepal is a very traveller friendly country and you can purchase visas on arrival at all entry points. Alternatively, you can purchase a visa prior to your arrival at an Embassy of Nepal.

When to go?

Due to the huge range of landscapes, there is essentially never a bad time to visit Nepal in terms of weather, as it varies greatly across the country. Specifically though, September to November and March to May (Autumn and Spring respectively) bring the best weather all round and can be seen as the best time to visit any part of Nepal. Nepal has a monsoonal climate, with a two-season year. Dry season is from October to May, with the wet/monsoon season running from June to August.

Where to Stay?

Nepal boasts a wide range of accommodation, which all share the famous Nepali reputation for hospitality. From 5 star opulence to homely lodges, there is accommodation in Nepal to suit every taste and budget. Recently, there has been a rise in the number of world class hotels opening their doors in Kathmandu, Pokhara and elsewhere. These new hotels are already in esteemed company, joining distinguished establishments such as: the Hyatt Regency, Fulbari Resort, Yak and Yeti, Radisson, Shangri La, Le Meridien Gokarna Forest, the Malla, Soaltee Crowne Plaza and many others.

For a unique stay, the award winning boutique hotel, Dwarikas Hotel, offers a luxurious blending of historic Nepalese architecture and craftsmanship with a world class hotel. If you desire the quiet sophistication of boutique hotels, you may also like to stay at the exquisite Ambassador's Garden Home, located in the ever popular Thamel area of Kathmandu.

There are of course plenty of other options to suit every wallet, in a range of different locations with varying facilities. As tourism grows and expands in Nepal, no even the most remote areas provide lodgings and activities for tourists.