Travelling
by Air
Nepal Airlines is the national flag carrier of Nepal with
flights to/from Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bangkok and Hong
Kong. Other international airlines operating from/ to Kathmandu
are Air Arabia (Sharjah), Air China (Lhasa, Chengdu), ArkeFly(Amsterdam
), Bahrain Air (Bahrain ), Biman Bangladesh (Dhaka), China Southern
Airlines (Guanzhou), China Eastern (Kunming), Dragon Air (Hong
Kong), Druk Air (Delhi, Paro), Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi), GMG
Airlines (Dhaka), Gulf Air (Bahrain, Muscat), Indian Airlines
(Delhi, Kolkotta, Varanasi), Jet Airways (Delhi, Mumbai), Jet
Lite (Delhi), Korean Air (Seoul), Pakistan International Airlines
(Karachi), Qatar Airways (Doha), Silk Air (Singapore) and Thai
Airways (Bangkok).
Airfares fluctuate with the changes in exchange rates and are
to be paid in foreign currency by foreign nationals. Only Nepalese
and Indian nationals are permitted to pay in rupees for air
passage between Nepal and India. Departure flight tickets should
be reconfirmed three days in advance to avoid inconveniences
by possible flight cancellation or changes in the flight schedule.
Overweight luggage charges are levied in foreign exchange.
Customs
All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs
on arrival at the port of entry. Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan
International Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed
through the Green Channel for quick clearance without a baggage
check. If you are carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass
through the Red Channel for detailed customs clearance.
Import
Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to
bring to Nepal free of duty cigarette (200) or cigars (50),
distilled liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls).
You can also bring in the following articles free of duty on
condition that you take them out with you when you leave: binoculars,
movie or video camera, still camera, laptop computer, and portable
music system.
Export
It is illegal to export objects over 100 years old (sacred images,
paintings, manuscripts) that are valued for culture and religious
reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as
they are Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here. The Department
of Archaeology (tel: 4213701, 4213702) at Ramshah Path near
Singha Durbar has to certify all metal statues, sacred paintings
and similar objects before they are allowed to be sent or carried
out of the country. Handicraft dealers and travel agents are
able to assist you in this process. For more information on
customs matters, contact the Chief Customs Administrator, TIA
Customs Office; tel: 4470110, 4472266.
Travelling by road
All visitors entering Nepal by land must use no other entry
points other than:
Nepal-India border
- Kakarbhitta
- Birgunj
- Belhiya, Bhairahawa
- Nepalgunj
- Dhangadi
- Mahendra Nagar
Nepal-China border
The overland tourists entering the country with their vehicles
must possess an international carnet.
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