Wear life jackets. Paragliding and ultralight aircraft tourism have become popular in Pokhara, and many new companies offer such services. Weigh the risks involved with paragliding and ultralight aircraft travel; safety standards may or may not follow international best practices. When engaging in adventure activities, Embassy personnel are strongly encouraged to use professional guide services and to carry a Personnel Tracker Locator device.
There are also a number of deep and dangerous ravines not clearly visible to pedestrians in Pokhara city, mainly in the outlying areas. Some local residents and foreigners have fallen into these ravines and sustained serious injuries or died.
Medical care is limited and often does not meet Western standards. Volunteering on a tourist visa is illegal, and can result in detention by immigration authorities, fines, expulsion from Nepal, and lengthy bans on returning to Nepal.
Some visitors to Nepal wish to volunteer at orphanages or other organizations in an effort to help disadvantaged persons — especially children. Others try to help by donating cash or goods. Instead, they are for-profit enterprises set up to attract donations from abroad and financial support from volunteers. Many of the children are reportedly not orphans, and volunteering at such an organization may indirectly contribute to child exploitation by creating a demand for children who may be trafficked to such locations.
Prospective volunteers in Nepal should read a recent report prepared by a U. You can direct inquiries to Ms. Namuna Bhusal, namuna ncrc. If you are not certain about an organization, you may want to consider routing contributions through a reputable national or international charity to avoid the possibility that your time and money could unknowingly support the exploitation of children.
Learn more about best practices for volunteering abroad. The Embassy is not aware of any banks or money exchange offices in Nepal that accept U. Accordingly, travelers should consider alternative methods of accessing local currency e. Travelers should ensure that they keep a copy of the declaration form after customs officials have put the official endorsement and appropriate stamps on the form to prevent any problems upon departure.
Please note that this requirement is subject to change and travelers should contact the Embassy of Nepal in Washington, D. Consequences for violating this requirement generally include seizure of all cash, gold, or jewelry carried, as well as fines and imprisonment.
It is illegal to possess or 1, Indian Rupee notes in Nepal. Accordingly, travelers coming to Nepal from India who hope to change Indian currency into Nepali Rupees are advised to bring Indian Rupee notes or lower denominations only. Please note that Nepali Rupees cannot be exchanged outside of Nepal.
See the section below on Customs regarding prohibitions on the importation of gold and silver. Customs: Do not carry any amount of pure gold, more than 50 grams of gold jewelry, or more than grams of silver into Nepal. You will be detained, the valuables will be seized, and you will need to pay a fine equivalent to the full value of the items seized in order to be released. Nepal customs regulations are complex.
Customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning importation even temporarily and exportation of certain items. Do not carry other valuable metals, articles of archaeological or religious significance, wildlife or related items, drugs, or weapons and ammunition. Do extensive research before importing household pets including cats and dogs , communications equipment, and other items that might be perceived as sensitive.
Drones are strictly regulated throughout Nepal and require special permission from the Home Ministry and other government authorities.
Items purported to be for donation to schools, hospitals, and other social organizations have sometimes been confiscated or cleared only after payment of a significant fine for failure to obtain prior approval from the Ministry of Finance. Those wishing to donate items to a charity or any organization in Nepal must obtain prior approval for waiver of the custom fees from the Ministry of Finance by sending a formal request letter not via email to the following address:.
The Secretary will review the request and refer it to the Ministerial level for final decision and approval. Note that all requests are processed on a case-by-case basis. It is highly recommended that intended recipient s coordinate with the Ministry to get requests processed.
Please see additional information about Customs and Import Restrictions. Dual Nationality: Nepal does not recognize dual nationality. Accordingly, when a Nepali citizen naturalizes as a U. Some travelers who have tried to maintain both U. The NRN Identity Card allows a holder to open a local bank account, invest, and own certain types of property, subject to certain restrictions.
Natural Disasters: Nepal lies on an active fault zone and is considered at high-risk for major earthquakes, as demonstrated by the April and May earthquakes that caused extensive damage in the Kathmandu Valley and other districts. Lack of adequate emergency response vehicles, equipment, and medical facilities, combined with building codes that are not strictly enforced, may multiply the extent of possible catastrophic damage from a major earthquake, especially in the Kathmandu Valley.
Nepal is also prone to flooding and landslides. General information about natural disaster preparedness is available from the U. Faith-Based Travelers: As of August , religious conversion and proselytization are illegal in Nepal. Nepal, however, remains a conservative and traditional society. Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: Individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation difficult throughout Nepal. Nepali law prohibits discrimination against persons who have physical and mental disabilities, including discrimination in employment, education, access to health care, and in the provision of other state services.
The law mandates access to buildings, transportation, employment, education, and other state services, but these provisions generally are not enforced. The government is largely ineffective in implementing or enforcing laws regarding persons with disabilities. Except for a few clinics and hospitals, Nepal mostly lacks accessible and appropriate accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Women Travelers: See the travel tips for Women Travelers. General: Although availability of medical care has improved within the Kathmandu valley, outside the valley, it is limited and generally not up to Western standards. Medical facilities are often overwhelmed because of insufficient resources. Emergency medical services, especially in public hospitals, are of poor quality compared to that available in the United States.
Routine medical issues and basic emergency surgeries can be performed by clinics and hospitals in Kathmandu. Serious illnesses, however, often require evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility in a neighboring country. There is minimal mental health care available in Nepal. Embassy in Kathmandu maintains a list of local medical facilities and practitioners.
Intestinal tract diseases, including cholera, are present. Food hygiene and sanitary food handling practices are uncommon in Nepal, and precautions should be taken to prevent water and food-borne illnesses. Prudent travelers should avoid raw, green, leafy vegetables during the monsoon season. Malaria is present in the Terai region. Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy: Surrogacy is illegal for foreigners in Nepal, subject to complex local regulation.
Be aware that individuals who attempt to circumvent local law risk criminal prosecution. Stray Animals: Stray animals are common on the streets of Kathmandu and at popular tourist sites. Visitors should be aware that stray animals may be infected with rabies. Embassy does not pay medical bills. Be aware that U. Medicare does not apply overseas. Medical Insurance: Obtain emergency medical evacuation insurance before visiting Nepal.
Serious medical issues and injuries suffered while hiking in remote areas may require evacuation by helicopter to Kathmandu. Those trekking in remote areas of Nepal should factor the high cost of a potential helicopter rescue into their financial considerations. We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation, as medical evacuations can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Payment will be expected in cash before the medevac can take place, if there is no insurance coverage. Neither the U. Embassy nor the U. Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas.
Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. Prescription Medication: If traveling with prescription medication, check with the Embassy of Nepal to ensure that the medication is legal in Nepal. Local authorities irregularly enforce restrictions on certain drugs regularly prescribed by doctors in the United States or other foreign countries.
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