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Travel Warning: There is currently a high threat of Maoist violence, including bombing and shooting, in public places and tourist areas throughout Nepal. The towns of Beni and Bjojpur suffered major Maoist attacks in March, resulting in hundreds of deaths. Recent flooding in mid-July has made travel in some parts of Nepal unusually difficult. If trekking, visitors are advised to remain on established routes, and to walk in groups, and/or with reputable trekking agencies. It is not advised to undergo trekking alone. Countrywide bandhs (strikes) are regular occurrences, which have caused widespread disruption, including to transport. Political demonstrations may also turn violent, so visitors may wish to avoid all large gatherings. The US Government has, since October 2003, advised US citizens to defer non-essential travel to Nepal. A number of other Western governments currently offer similar advice. International Airports Kathmandu (KTM) (Tribhuvan) is 6.5km (4 miles) east of the city (travel time – 20 minutes). Buses and taxis to the city are available. Airport facilities include bank/bureau de change, duty-free shop, post office, refreshments and tourist information. Departure tax: NRs1100 for international flights; NRs770 within the Indian sub-continent, eg Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Children under 2 years are exempt. Note: Foreign nationals must pay for airfares in foreign currency. Only Nepalese and Indian nationals are allowed to pay in Nepalese Rupees for air passage between Nepal and India. Back to Top Air Travel Nepal’s national airline is Royal Nepal Airlines (RA). It operates flights to Bangalore, Bangkok, Calcutta, Delhi, Frankfurt/M, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Osaka, Paris, London, Shanghai and Singapore. Other airlines operating to Kathmandu include Aeroflot (Moscow), Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Dakha), China South West Airlines (Lhasa), Condor Airlines (Munich), Druk Air (Paro), Gulf Air (Abu Dhabi), Indian Airlines (Delhi, Calcutta, Varanasi), Lauda Air (Vienna), Necon Air (Patna, Varanasi), Pakistan International Airlines (Karachi), Qatar Airways (Doha), Singapore Airlines (Singapore), Thai International (Bangkok) and Transavia (Amsterdam via Sharjah). Approximate flight times: From Kathmandu to London is 10 hours 15 minutes. There is a network of domestic flights linking major towns, radiating from Kathmandu. Many of these offer spectacular views across the mountains. Royal Nepal Airlines operates an extensive range of scheduled flights to around 21 destinations in the interior parts of Nepal. Other domestic airlines, of which there are more than 18, provide regular and charter services to popular destinations. Helicopters can be chartered for various purposes. Nepal’s domestic air service is known to be punctual and reliable. Departure tax: Nrs50 at Bhadrapur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar, Dang, Dhangadi, Janakapur, Kathmandu, Mahendranagar, Nepalgang, Pokhara, Rajbiraj, Siddharthanagar and Simara; Nrs20 for all other airports. Note: Air fares must be paid in foreign currency by foreign nationals. Only Nepalese and Indian nationals are allowed to pay in Nepalese Rupees. Back to Top Rail Nepal Janakpur-Jayanager Railways (NJJR) operates a freight and passenger service in the eastern Terai. Two stretches of the Indian Railway Line run to the border with Nepal, where cycle-rickshaws are available for onward journeys. Back to Top Travel By Road Traffic drives on the left. The interior parts of the country are linked with a number of motorable roads. The road system is of unpredictable quality. Bus: There are regular bus services to Kathmandu from all the border points. Tickets may be booked in advance. Buses for the different parts of the country are available at the Gongabu bus terminal, which is located near Balaju. Services are operated by the Transport Corporation of Nepal and by private operators. Deluxe tourist buses are available from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Chitwan. Most of them depart at 0700 from near Thamel in the city centre. Car hire: Cars can be hired from the Avis representative, the Hertz representative or Yeti Travels, all in Kathmandu. Chauffeur-driven cars can only be hired in the Kathmandu Valley. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is valid in Nepal for 15 days after which a local licence is required. The minimum driving age is 18. A temporary licence to drive is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid national driving licence. Kathmandu is connected with India and Tibet by new and picturesque highways through the fertile plains of the Terai. Bus services operate from all border points to Kathmandu. However, during the monsoon season, landslides can often make border points impassable. Visitors are permitted to drive their own cars provided they are in possession of an international carnet. For information on how to obtain an international carnet, visitors should contact their national Automobile Association. See also Travel - Internal section for required documentation. Note: All visitors entering Nepal by land must use one of the following entry points: Belhiya (Bhairahawa), Birgunj, Dhangadi, Kakarbhitta, Mahendra Nagar and Nepalgunj, (all on the Nepal-India border); and Kodari (on the Nepal-China border). If entering overland by car, an international carnet is required (enquire at Embassy for details); see Contact Addresses section. URBAN: There are bus services in the populous areas around Kathmandu, which include the neighbouring cities of Patan and Bhaktapur. A trolleybus route provides frequent journeys over the 11km (7mile) Kathmandu– Bhaktapur road. Private minibuses feed the trolleybus route from nearby villages. On buses and trolleybuses belonging to the Transport Corporation of Nepal, a 4-stage fare system applies, with colour-coded tickets issued by conductors. ‘Microbuses’ also operate. Taxi: Metered taxis are plentiful in Kathmandu; at night, the meter reading plus 50 per cent is standard. Private taxis are more expensive and fares should be agreed before departure. Tempos: These are metered 3-wheel scooters, which work out slightly cheaper than taxis. Rickshaws: These operate throughout the city. Fares should be negotiated in advance. Bicycles and motorcycles: These can be hired from bike-shops or hotels by the hour or day. Motorcyclists require a driving licence. Cyclists should make sure they have a working bell. Back to Top

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