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Nepal
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1 of 9 guides checked against official sources · others are editorial previews- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- NPR
- Languages in source
- Nepali
- Geographic region
- Southern Asia
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Bharatpur / Practical information
Chitwan National Park Fees, Buffer Zone and Communities
Foreign visitors pay Rs 2,000 per person per day to enter Chitwan National Park, SAARC nationals Rs 1,000. Here is what else the park charges and how 30-50% reaches buffer-zone communities.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingKathmandu / Airports
Kathmandu Airport to Thamel: Prepaid Taxi, App or Bus
From Kathmandu's Tribhuvan airport to Thamel, the prepaid taxi counter outside arrivals is the simplest ride; ride apps and Sajha buses cost less but need more effort.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingKathmandu / First-time visitor
Boudhanath Kora: Which Way to Walk and How to Visit
Walk clockwise around Boudhanath, give worshippers space and distinguish the public circuit from monastery access when planning a Kathmandu visit.
Official sources checked 2026-10-16Kathmandu / Food
Dal Bhat in Kathmandu: How Nepali Meals Work
Dal bhat is rice with lentil soup, curried vegetables and pickle, eaten twice a day as lunch and dinner. What a set includes, where Newari and Thakali food fit, and what to check on the bill.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingKathmandu / Practical information
Durbar Squares Entry Fees: Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur
A foreign adult pays NPR 1,000 each for Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Squares and US$15 or NPR 2,000 for Bhaktapur. What each ticket covers, who is exempt and how to budget.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingKathmandu / First-time visitor
Nepal Visa on Arrival Fees 2026: 15, 30 and 90 Days
Nepal's tourist visa on arrival costs US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days and US$125 for 90 days. Who is exempt, who must apply ahead, and extension maths.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingKathmandu / First-time visitor
Pashupatinath Kathmandu: Temple Rules and Etiquette
Non-Hindus can visit Pashupatinath's grounds and ghats but not the main sanctum. Fee, dress, cremation etiquette, photography rules and ritual times in Kathmandu.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingPokhara / Weather & what to wear
Pokhara Weather: Monsoon Dates and Trekking Seasons
Nepal's monsoon normally runs 13 June to 2 October, but it has often left later. How the Pokhara seasons shape Annapurna treks, and when a rain-shadow route is the better plan.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingPokhara / Practical information
Annapurna Trekking Permits 2026: ACAP, TIMS and Guides
An Annapurna trek needs an ACAP permit (NPR 3,000) and an agency-issued TIMS card (NPR 2,000), and a licensed guide is mandatory. Costs, where to buy, what to carry.
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