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Nepal Travel Information
Thank you for your interest in the International
Wilderness Leadership School, The following information is included to help you with planning your travel arrangements.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the starting and ending point for our courses in Nepal. It is a fascinating city with many interesting sights.
AIRLINE TICKETS
There are few direct flights to Nepal, which means most travelers from Europe and North America and Australia have to change aircraft and/or airline en route. Nepal's only international airport is Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport - several airlines fly here with a stop in western Europe or the Gulf, or you can fly into India and change to a local shuttle.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is required for all Nepal courses. Travel insurance policies frequently cover costs associated with plane tickets, personal or medical emergencies, rescue, evacuation, trip cancellation, and theft. Individual participants are responsible for any costs associated with leaving the trip early for any reason. Resources for travel insurance include Access America 800.284.8300, Travelers Insurance 800.243.3174, and the American Alpine Club 212.722.1628. www.travelex.com also offers travel insurance.
VISAS and PHOTOS
No visa is required before arriving in the country. Please bring 2 passport-sized photos with you.
IMMUNIZATIONS
There are some suggested immunizations, but none that are required. We
recommend that you check with your doctor for the most current immunization information. If you have received immunizations, either in the past, or for this trip, make certain to bring your immunization book/card. You can also contact the Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov. For travel health information pertaining specifically to Bolivia, you may want to link to http://www.cdc.gov/travel/camerica.htm.
PHOTOCOPY ALL DOCUMENTS
Make certain to copy your passport, airline tickets, credit cards, traveler’s checks, immunization book etc. This can be very helpful in the event that anything is lost or stolen
BAGGAGE
Flying to and from the U.S. you are allowed two 50 lb. bags. If you travel through other countries for a stopover you will be charged excess baggage fees for anything over 44lbs. (20 kilos) each flight. If possible, pack your backpack and gear inside a large duffle bag. This protects your things more as you are traveling.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TAXES
The departure tax for international flights is U.S. $25 to destinations on the Indian subcontinent, payable in Nepali rupees (~1600).
CURRENCY
Traveler’s checks and cash are both easily exchangeable in Kathmandu. There are no ATM’s and cash advances on credit cards is difficult.
SPENDING MONEY
We recommend bringing at least $400 cash or travelers checks for Kathmandu, restaurants, gifts, and travel after our climb. We also always recommend carrying a credit card for emergencies as well.
Please contact us if you have any questions, or, if you would like any additional information.
Phone: 1.800.985.IWLS (4957)
Email: info@iwls.com
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