Nepal: A Year-Round Destination

Nepal's diverse geography and climate make it a captivating destination for travelers throughout the year. Each season offers unique experiences and breathtaking landscapes.

Best Season 
Nepal has five season temperate climate. Due to its location, landscape and power outages those seasons often dictate when the best time to visit.

Autumn: The peak tourist season is in the autumn between September to late November. This is just after the monsoon season so the air is dry and clear. This is perfect time for visiting Nepal if you are going trekking also.

Winter: December and January are cold winter months throughout Nepal. Though it doesn't snow in any of the main non-trekking cities in Nepal it does hit freezing.

Spring: February to April is Nepal's second busiest tourist season. The climate starts cold but in preceding months get increasingly warm. Flowers in the valleys begin to bloom and there's little rain. It does however get quite hazy so mountain views will be lessened.

Summer: May to June is the start of the pre-monsoon summer. It gets hot and humid with several showers on the hottest of days. Climate change has meant a lengthening of showers. 

Summer (monsoon): June to late August is when the monsoon rains hit Nepal. Climate change again mean that the monsoon may be earlier or later than this. Rain are heavier and there's a risk of flooding in places. The sky is heavy with cloud but it also means blooming flowers and lush green valleys.

Nepal Visa/Entry Requirement 
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport needs to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with a light background.

Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency

Download visa form - www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

Money Matter
Always keep your encashment receipt while making foreign exchange payments or exchanging rupees from any foreign currency. You might need the receipt to exchange the money left over from your trip before you leave. Service providers such as hotels, travel agencies, and airlines accept foreign currency for payment of service provided. American Express, Master and Visa are widely accepted by the tourism service providers.  ATM machines are available in most of the cities but many local banks do not offer withdraw service to the foreign cards. You can contact some international banks such as Standard Chartered, Nabil, SBI and Everest to withdraw money from ATM. 

Health Advice
No vaccinations are required. But it's wise to be inoculated against typhoid and hepatitis A. Depending on how long you plan to stay, you may also want to get vaccinations for rabies, meningitis and Japanese encephalitis. We recommends to carry mosquito repellents if you are visiting in summer can be wise or you can buy it in Kathmandu if you are travelling to the southern plain of Nepal. Consulting your doctor is a better idea.

People/Language/Time Difference/Currency
Nepal is a country of mixed settlements of various ethnic groups and castes. They welcome travelers with their best hospitality. Nepalese greet each other by saying "Namaste" joining both palms together meaning "I salute the divine in you". It is used both when people meet and depart. Nepali is the official language. Other Hindu dialects are spoken however English is widely spoken across the country.

The GMT of Nepal is +5:45 and currency used is Nepalese Rupees(NPR).

Tailor-Made Trip & Departure
Best of Nepal Tour is one of the most popular tours in Nepal which cover three major destination Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara. We have some fixed departures for this tour. However, we can tailor this trip to suite your specific requirement. You can either shorten this tour to meet your planning time or extend the journey to explore other places in Nepal. Advanced Adventures Nepal is there to assist you.

Group Size
Minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is twenty or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Or join our estimated group departure dates available online or request us with your personal dates. We will open group date on the same date.

Guides/Trip/Safety
With Advanced Adventures, it is very essential that you are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Our guides are especially for the tour in which they have very well and depth of knowledge about history, culture, tradition and places as well. We assure you that your trip is at the right and in professional hands.

Accommodations 
For Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara tours, we use 3 star hotels which are available for the overnight. Based on your requirement, we can arrange suitable budget hotels from standard, deluxe to luxury.

Meals 
All meals in hotels include only breakfast while in Chitwan National Park, guest will be provided in full board basis. Menu ranges from typical Nepali meal to Indian and continental items either veg or non-veg according to the preference of guest.

Transportation 
In every trip, we use our private transport based on your itinerary. We provide car for 1-3 person, jeep or tourist van for up to 10 persons. We also provide option for flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Chitwan alike which will be 30 minutes flight instead of 6-8 hours' drive.We recommends to keep at least one-way by road so that you can see landscape and visit natural places along the way. From your last city - you can fly back to Kathmandu and save time for other activities.

Road Safety
Due to country geographical region, few roads in Nepal that are badly maintained with massive potholes and many are constructed round the terrain which includes winding roads, bends and steep precipices with no safety barriers. Thus, driving during night is particularly dangerous in Nepal and any journey is best done in daylight hours. Also depending upon the weather and traffic conditions, your trip duration might extend but it is very less probability. Advanced Adventures team will assists you over such matters.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory. You are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling with us. Please ensure that you know exactly what you are covered for such as trip cancellation insurance, general medical expenses and hospitalization.

To Book
Once you choose which trip you would like to book, write to us with the information or call us on our number for the trip booking confirmation. In our online trip booking option, you may go on the link, choose your trip, date and follow the instruction with information required and submit to us. Each tour has an itinerary with everything that is included for that specific trip. Once your trip booking request is received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected trip.

Please contact us with any concerns or questions.

1. Do I need a visa for this tour?
Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Your passport need to be valid for 6 months after your return dates and two passport-size photo with light background. Please visit the link for online visa form - http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/

Note: Outside of Nepal, a visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.

2. Is the country politically stable and safe?
Nepal has a low crime rate and is generally a safe country. Nepal is one of the new democratic countries in the world with many active political parties, ideas and leaders. As such there might be some disturbances in some parts of the country. But it does not affect the daily life of the residents in other parts. Life moves on as usual, unperturbed.

3. Is this tour a private tour or group tour? What is your typical group size for this tour?
This tour itinerary provided here is a standard itinerary prepared to this trip. While planning your trip, our team of experts, tour Consultants can arrange a tailor-made, private holiday or you can even join our group tour. Minimum group size is two and maximum is twenty or above.

4. I am solo female traveler. Am I allow to join this tour? Is it safe?
Travelling alone in this picturesque pocket of South Asia is generally safe for both men and women but it’s still worth understanding a few cultural norms and doing some research to maximize the enjoyment and ease of your trip. Arm yourself with a few resources, a whole lot of curiosity and an open mind, and travelling solo to Nepal for female could be the pilgrimage of your lifetime. Yes, you can join this tour and Nepal is a safest country to travel.

5. Is there a supplemental cost for single traveler?
Yes, there is a supplemental cost if you are travelling alone. Or if you wish to stay in single room we can also make an arrangement. You will have to pay for single room supplement. Please contact us to find out more.

6. Is travel insurance recommended?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. This is to ensure that you are adequately covered whilst travelling. For more information, please see it in our website under Travel Guide sections.

7. Is there a guide or are there lady guides in Nepal?
Yes. You are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Lady guides are available on request.

8. What are the accommodations, meals and transportations provided in this tour?
Accommodations provided in this tour are three stars. Selected meals are included as per the itinerary. If you have specific dietary requirement please contact our Travel Experts to see what options are available. Private transportations throughout your trip is included in this tour.

9. How fit do I need to be for this tour?
This is an easy tour requiring no technical and physical skills. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or disability, you might increase the risk of your requiring medical attention. You need to inform to Advanced Adventures Team.

10. Are the safaris safe?
Safety is our main concern, however there are risks associated with any jungle safari that you should consider before booking. The wildlife is unpredictable and dangerous. Our nature guides have a wealth of knowledge and experience to impart but they are there to keep you safe.

11. What is the best time to visit the National Park?
Best time to visit Chitwan is from October to March, when skies are relatively clear and the average daily temperature is a calmly 25ᵒC. However, the best time to see animals is late January to March when the elephant grass is slashed by villagers, improving visibility considerably. At the other times the grass can grow as tall as 8m, making it difficult to spot animals that may be as close as a few feet away. Jeep safaris in the part are virtually impossible during monsoon (June to mid-September), when tracks through the park become almost impassable, although they are possible in the buffer zone forest.

12. I care for animal welfare and do not want elephant safari. What are the alternate way to do safari?
We respect your rights. Worldwide the campaigned and voices to protect against animal abuse has been the most talked issues. They should be chain free and no cubs or the babies should be apart from their mother and domesticated. Some of the Resorts and Lodges are putting their effort to make these animals chained free. The best alternate option you might love to do is by enjoying half-day jeep drive inside the National Park. 

13. Are there ATM all over Nepal?
Many bank have opened ATM outlets in most of the city in Nepal. The bank informed the customers owning Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay and SCT can directly withdraw money from its ATM outlets.

Note: In some part of country, the access of ATM is very limited. In such condition, we recommends our traveler to carry few cash for your emergency service.

14. Is giving tip mandatory to guide/driver/porter?
Tipping a guide in Nepal is a small way of honoring them right back. Tipping is also taken as token of love and as a gesture of satisfaction from the guests. There is no fixed tipping rate for guides in Nepal. It is not compulsory to tip in Nepal but it is highly recommended to tip your guide/driver/porter.