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Nepal Travel Advisory

Travel advisory december 18, 2023, nepal - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued after periodic review with updates to risk indicators and "if you decide to travel" section.

Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to the potential for isolated political violence .  

Country Summary: Political demonstrations intended to be peaceful can sometimes escalate into violence and may be met with force by Nepali authorities.  

Read the  country information page   for additional information on travel to Nepal.  

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• Avoid demonstrations and crowds. 
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Inside Nepal’s tourism industry and the risks travellers are willing to take

Nepal's national tourism body started the new year with a resolution.

They wanted at least a million travellers to pass through the country before the end of 2023.

After three years of pandemic-induced disruption — visitor numbers dwindled to about 151,000 in 2021, down from more than a million a year pre-COVID — it was a big goal, and they had a strategy to match.

WARNING: This story contains content that some readers may find distressing.

One of the first steps was opening a new international airport in Pokhara, a tourist hotspot and the country's second-largest city, nestled in the shadows of the towering Annapurna mountain range.

On the first day of the year, officials, industry leaders and Nepal's newly-elected prime minister gathered at the airstrip alongside the public for a grand inauguration, the date symbolising optimism for the future of a country heavily reliant on foreign tourism.

Such was the excitement that the city declared a public holiday for the occasion and strongly encouraged all residents to join in the celebration.

As Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressed the ceremony, no one could have predicted what would happen only two weeks later, just a few kilometres from where the lively crowd stood.

Nepal's worst aviation disaster in 30 years

On January 15, just before 11am local time, a Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 approached the Pokhara airport from Kathmandu — a speedy trip that usually takes less than half an hour. 

A witness noticed the plane approaching at a low altitude and pulled out his phone to start filming. The footage shows the twin-engine aircraft suddenly tilt to the side, its left wing pointed vertically towards the ground, before moving out of frame.

Moments later the plane crashed into a hillside, killing all 68 passengers and four crew members on board. One Australian, 29-year-old Myron Love , was among the victims.

Investigations are underway , but it's so far unclear why the plane appeared to suddenly roll to its left as it approached the airport in clear conditions.

The small Himalayan nation — home to eight of the world's 14 tallest mountains — has a long history of aviation disasters, with nearly 350 people killed in plane or helicopter crashes since 2000. 

In May last year, 22 people were killed when a plane crashed 15 minutes after taking off from Pokhara. In 2018, another 51 passengers died when a Bangladeshi airliner came down in cloudy weather while approaching Kathmandu.

Years earlier, a History Channel documentary named Lukla Airport, near the base of Mount Everest, the world's most dangerous. 

But this tragedy marks Nepal's deadliest single aviation disaster in 30 years, and another blow to a tourism industry trying desperately to get back on its feet. 

A place like nowhere else on Earth

Most regular travellers to Nepal are familiar with the risk that comes with internal transit. Asked why they continue to travel there knowing this, the answer is often some variation of "it's worth it". 

"It's the only place my head stops thinking," says Australian academic Suzanne McLaren, who has been to Nepal three times and is planning a fourth trip next year.

"Being in the Himalayas, it's these magnificent mountains, and you are just this small dot. [The feeling] is quite hard to explain, but it's the most majestic place I've ever been."

The Himalayan nation's unique topography meant it was always going to attract trekkers, climbers and mountaineers eager to summit the planet's highest peaks. It's this landscape that also necessitates the frequent use of air travel, which provides a crucial lifeline between remote villages and base camps. 

Not only is Nepal a gateway to Mount Everest, the most famous mountain in the world at a height of 8,849 metres above sea level, it's also home to other show-stopping formations, like Kanchenjunga (8,586 metres), Lhotse (8,516 metres), and Annapurna (8,091 metres).

But travellers also remark on the friendliness of the people, the warmth of the culture, and the natural beauty closer to sea level. "I've travelled to many countries, and this is just so special, the scenery and the people," Suzanne says.

The number of international tourists travelling to Nepal has grown steadily since the country opened up midway through the last century, peaking in 2019 with 1.17 million visitors — 39,000 of them Australian.

"If you're a hiker, trekker or mountaineer, the Himalayas is a mecca," says Steve Kelly, a keen trekker who is planning his third trip to Nepal later this year.

"There is nowhere else in the world that can provide the same sense of adventure or the same awe-inspiring experience that the Himalayas provides for trekkers and mountaineers. That's why I keep going back."

Som Tamang, who runs a Nepal tour company from Australia, says bookings have just started to pick back up after years of pandemic-induced border closures and, before that, the 2015 earthquakes, which killed around 9,000 people.

"Right now, in the last few weeks and last couple of months, we've been getting a lot of interest," he says.

Nepali-born Som says he seeks to provide "a real Nepal experience" for travellers, mixing trekking and hiking with volunteering opportunities. Part of this, he says, means carefully communicating the risks associated with domestic travel in the country and providing a range of transport options to his customers.

"Even though I fly quite regularly up and down the Everest base camp … I do fear each time I go on a plane, but that's the way it is," he says.

"It's about knowing the risk, not knowing the risk is another thing."

Flying isn't the only danger

There are a number of reasons posited for Nepal's poor air safety record, some of them laid out in a  2019 report  by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

"Nepal's majestic mountains and capricious weather patterns have created a huge challenge to flight operations," the report reads, noting that "civil aviation in Nepal has been expanding rapidly".

Since last week's crash, Som says he's received more inquiries from incoming travellers about alternative transport options.

While his company doesn't use flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara, instead relying on road travel, he says short flights are necessary to reach the Everest base camp unless travellers have an extra 10 days to spare. For that route, the company offers a private helicopter option at an additional cost.

"It's definitely having an impact on people's thoughts," he says, "I truly don't think it will stop people travelling, but it will definitely impact people looking for alternative routes and alternative ways to get there rather than using domestic flights."

Flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes just over 20 minutes, compared to about six-hours on a tourist bus — which comes with its own danger. 

Due to the mountainous terrain, narrow and poorly maintained roads, and unpredictable weather, deadly traffic accidents are also common in Nepal. 

Less than a week into the year, six people were killed when a bus veered off a cliff in the country's west. In December, a bus accident about 90 kilometres from Kathmandu left 18 dead .

Then there are the dangers on the mountains; with more tourists crowding the trails comes increased risks of medical emergencies, altitude sickness and falls. Bad weather and avalanches are also difficult to predict and are often deadly. 

In 2015, an earthquake triggered an avalanche that wiped out a remote village 60 kilometres north of Kathmandu, on a route popular with foreign trekkers. A year earlier, an unseasonal snowstorm buried part of the popular Annapurna Circuit , killing at least 43 people.

"This kind of thing happens with monotonous regularity in the Himalayas," Steven says. 

“The answer to why do people keep going back, it’s a fairly simple one, really: because it’s the Himalayas."

Will this crash impact tourism?

The people ABC News spoke to for this story had no plans to cancel their upcoming trips to Nepal, and history suggests the incident won't be enough to deter those determined to see the country for themselves.

"At the end of the day, these are still very small risks, the rates of crashes compared to how many flights there are," Suzanne says. "But there's a greater risk there than there is elsewhere, but you weigh that up."

Melbourne resident Greg Nowotna is currently considering his options before a three-month trip later this year. In the late '80s and early '90s, he spent a cumulative nine months exploring Nepal, which he calls his "favourite place on earth".

He's now retired and the Tara crash last year and the Yeti incident have led him to rethink his plans to fly between cities.

"Now I'm obviously older, I'm not looking forward to spending eight hours on those buses because it's a very bone-jarring ride," he says. Instead, he's now planning to hire a private jeep to get him around.

But like others, the crash is not enough to make him reconsider travelling all together.

"The mountains are the biggest, most impressive thing I've ever seen in my life," he says. "Even on my third trip to Nepal, I thought I'd seen the mountains … and it wasn't going to impress me that much, but when I got there for a third time, my jaw still hit the floor."

For Suzanne, there's another motivation for going back. "The last thing Nepali people need is for tourists to stay away," she says.

When she was there in October, she says sometimes her group were the only guests staying in a lodge. "The people were so grateful to have us, they were hoping so much that tourists were coming back."

Som is confident tourists won't abandon Nepal because, "it's a bucket list [item] for people, to climb the highest mountains on Earth".

"As time goes by, unless there is another crash within the next month, then it will shake the country and tourism, but if not, it will go away from people's mind," he says.

"Anyone who's been there never regrets it."

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All lockdown restrictions will go into effect at 6 am on Thursday (April 29) and will remain in place until May 13, as per the cabinet’s decision on April 26. Parbat Gurung, Minister of Communication and Information Technology, made the announcement on Wednesday through a press briefing.

Nepal has made quarantine mandatory for everyone. Here’s what you need to know about the new rules, the kind of tests you’ll need to take, how to quarantine, and who’s exempt.

Are you a foreigner travelling to Nepal?

If you are a foreigner flying into the Kathmandu Valley, you are subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine in your hotel upon arrival. A negative PCR test result obtained within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of origin is required for entry into Nepal. In addition, foreigners have to submit proof of hotel booking to go into quarantine in Nepal.

Only Indian citizens are allowed to enter Nepal overland through the southern border points. Nepal and India share an open border of about 1,880 km.

Similarly, only Chinese nationals are allowed to enter Nepal through the northern border points by land.

Last month, Nepal enforced new travel rules removing the quarantine requirement for foreign tourists in a bid to boost arrivals during the spring season, which is the only time foreigners are allowed to climb the 8,848.86-metre tall Mt Everest.

What's the provision for Nepalis?

If you are a Nepali citizen, you need to submit a negative Covid-19 test report taken within 72 hours prior to your departure for Nepal. Nepali citizens are required to remain in hotel or home quarantine for 10 days.

Nepalis entering the country from India through land routes are exempt from PCR test report requirements, but they have to spend 10 days in home quarantine under the supervision of the local authority.

What’s the provision for Indian citizens entering Nepal by land?

Indian citizens are required to submit a negative PCR test report taken within 72 hours before departure for Nepal, including documents showing hotel reservation for 10 days of quarantine.

They are required to obtain permission from the local administration to enter Nepal.

What are the provisions for Chinese nationals?

Chinese tourists entering Nepal by land through the northern border points have to show their visa, a negative PCR test report taken within 72 hours before their departure, and documents showing hotel reservation for 10 days to go into quarantine.

What is transit facility and why has it been banned?

Foreign tourists, including Indian nationals, are not allowed to take onward connections from Nepal. The restriction came into effect at midnight on Wednesday (April 28), the Department of Immigration of the Home Ministry said. However, tourists who entered Nepal before April 28 to fly to third countries are allowed to take onward connections.

An increasing number of Indians have been using Kathmandu as a transit point to go to third countries after they banned direct flights from India which is grappling with a second wave of Covid-19.

India has created an air bubble arrangement with Nepal. Currently, only Air India and Nepal Airlines are permitted to operate flights between Delhi and Kathmandu.

What about road transport?

Public and private vehicles will not be allowed on the roads. Private passenger transport such as taxis are permitted to run only for emergency or essential services. Government vehicles and vehicles of public service offices are allowed on the roads with a pass from the concerned ministries or departments.

How to reach the airport?

Those holding air tickets, passports and visas will receive assistance to go to the airport, according to the decision taken by the chief district officers of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur districts. So far, there is confusion over what the facilitating measures are.

According to Raj Kumar Chettri, spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, they have recommended to the Tourism Ministry to mobilise Sajha buses to provide transport to the airport. “We have suggested mobilising Sajha’s buses at major points like Maharajgunj, Kalanki, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur,” he said. “But the ministry is yet to reach a decision.”

The civil aviation body has also requested all three districts to allow buses to pick up and drop passengers going to and coming from the airport.

Sangam Prasain Sangam Prasain is Business Editor at The Kathmandu Post, covering tourism, agriculture, mountaineering, aviation, infrastructure and other economic affairs. He joined The Kathmandu Post in October 2009.

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Covid-19 Update and restrictions for Nepal

Last updated 15/03/2022, are tourists allowed to enter nepal yet do i need a vaccine what restrictions are in place.

The good news is that Nepal is now officially open for tourism once again!

– On-arrival visas are back

– Quarantine is no longer required

– Nepal is considered safe and has been removed from the majority of no-travel lists

– Both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers can enter Nepal without quarantine, if they produce proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test (taken within 72 hours before arrival)

– Conditions apply, please read on for full details

Information courtesy of covidcontrols.co

Nepal travel restrictions COVID-19

Nepal hasn’t had an easy time with Covid-19 over the past couple of years, but today the picture is much more optimistic. Infection rates have declined dramatically and most of the population is now fully vaccinated. There is no lockdown in place and life is largely back to normal.

Are tourists allowed back to Nepal?

YES!!!! Tourists have been restricted by changes to entry requirements and quarantine rules since April 2021, but as of 23rd September 2022, the Government of Nepal have announced that on-arrival visas are now open to foreign travellers once again.

Vaccine Requirements

Nepal is open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. Proof of double vaccination (or equivalent) must be shown at immigration and jabs shouldn’t have been completed less that 14 days before entry.

Unvaccinated travelers must provide proof of a negative PCR coronavirus test taken no more than 72 hours before travel (Gene Expert or True NAAT tests also accepted). Rapid antigen tests may also be required at immigration.

All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, must have travel insurance covering health, crisis or rescue for the duration of the trip and proof of accommodation in Nepal.

(For departure, a PCR test is only necessary if your airline or destination country requires it.)

Tourist Entry:  Allowed Testing:  Negative PCR test results required unvaccinated travelers from all countries, taken no more than 72hrs before travel. Rapid antigen tests may also be required at the airport or once you reach your hotel. Quarantine Required: None Quarantine Details:  N/A

CCMC form to travel Nepal

Since COVID-19 restrictions came into place in Nepal, this form has been required for entry. Discussions are underway to officially remove this requirement, with an announcement due shortly.

Local Restrictions

Lockdown in Effect:  No lockdown Events:  Partially Allowed Transport:  Operational Shopping:  Open Restaurants and Bars:  Open with some minor restrictions

Facemasks are still recommended or required at some shops, venues and tourist attractions.

Official links

• Ministry of Culture Tourism & Civil Aviation: www.moctca.gov.np
• Nepal Tourism Board (NTB):  www.welcomenepal.com
• Department of Immigration:  www.immigration.gov.np
• Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal:  https://caanepal.gov.np/
• For the latest information on COVID-19 vaccination data, you can visit:  https://covid19.mohp.gov.np/

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Mar 14, 2023 • 4 min read

To encourage safety and employment in the tourism sector, Nepal will soon require all trekkers in national parks to have licensed guides © MOROZ NATALIYA / Shutterstock

From April 1, solo trekking will no longer be allowed in Nepal ’s national parks and conservation areas .

The Nepal Tourism Board, the body responsible for promoting the country’s tourism, announced the decision on March 3. According to the board, the decision was taken after consulting with the country’s various tourism stakeholders. 

“The two main objectives behind the ban [are] to make trekking in Nepal safer and to create more employment opportunities in the country,” says board director Mani R Lamichhane. 

A question of safety

According to board-provided data, in fiscal year 2019–20, 390 tourists were reported lost or missing; in the following fiscal year, the number was 54 (nearly all are eventually rescued or found). “In both the years, the majority of tourists who were reported lost/missing were those trekking without guides, basically solo and ‘free independent travelers’ [FIT],” adds Lamichhane. “Even if you look at the data from years before 2019–20, you will see the same trend.”

The umbrella organization Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal has been pushing for the ban on solo trekking since as early as 2009, says Nilhari Bastola, the organization’s president. 

“Every year we see two to four cases of solo trekkers getting involved in deadly incidents,” says Bastola. “Our data shows that having a trained trekking guide goes a long way in ensuring that trekkers remain safe and avert possible dangers.”

Licensed guides, says Bastola, are well aware of the topography of trekking trails and the possible risk factors in various routes. 

Many of Nepal’s popular trekking trails are in remote destinations where human settlements are sparse and cellular connectivity unreliable. And in the country’s remote mountainous trails, sudden weather changes and such natural disasters as landslides occur frequently, posing immense risks to solo trekkers unfamiliar with the region’s conditions.

“When trekkers go missing in remote trails, it becomes immensely challenging for authorities to conduct search-and-rescue operations,” says Lamichhane.  

Trekkers getting involved in fatal incidents every year had also created a misperception of Nepal as an unsafe trekking destination, agree Lamichhane and Bastola. 

“This misperception is impacting our country’s tourism sector, and we are confident that the new rule will help lower the number of such unfortunate incidents,” says Lamichhane.

A boost to the local economy 

Another motivation for the new move? Jobs.

“Out of the 171,000 trekkers that Nepal saw in the fiscal year 2019–20, around 46,000 were solo trekkers. Imagine the number of Nepalis who would have gotten jobs had it been mandatory for trekkers to hire guides,” says Lamichhane. “By hiring licensed guides, trekkers will also be creating more job opportunities in Nepal and thus doing their part in being responsible travelers.”

A lack of jobs for trekking guides has been an issue in Nepal’s tourism sector for years. Every year, dozens of Nepalis graduate with trekking-guide licenses, yet many of them do not end up working, says Dawa Tseten Gurung, the managing director of Himalayan Wander Walkers , a Kathmandu-based trekking expedition company. “The new decision will bring more jobs only if the concerned authorities put in place a robust mechanism to ensure that the new rule is implemented.” Gurung’s company boasts a roster of seven trekking guides. 

How to hire a trekking guide in Nepal

The Nepal Tourism Board has made it clear that solo and FIT trekkers will have to hire guides through government-authorized trekking agencies. Trekkers are free to choose the trekking expedition outfitter of their choice.

Since there are many unauthorized trekking companies offering services, Lamichhane advises visitors to do their homework, and make sure the outfitter they are dealing with has a license to operate legally in Nepal. The Nepal Tourism Board is also working on a database that will have a list of all registered trekking companies in the country. 

To accompany you on your trek, you can expect to pay a minimum of around $17 per guide per day. The price goes up based on the guide’s (or guides’) experience and the difficulty level of the trekking route.

Places where trekkers can still go solo, for now

Since the new rule bars solo trekking in national parks and conservation areas, many of Nepal’s most popular trekking routes are now off-limits for lone explorers. Yet there are still plenty of trails where one can hike solo. 

A route that has become increasingly popular in the last few year, the Pikey Peak trek in the lower Solukhumbu region  offers scenic mountain views – including of Everest – and can be completed in under seven days.

The five-day Ama Yangri trek in the picturesque Helambu region via Melamchi is another great option. In the same district of Sindhupalchok is the remote Panch Pokhari (which translates to “five lakes”). This trek can take anywhere between eight to 10 days.

Closer to Kathmandu is the Champadevi hike via Chandragiri. “It’s a moderately challenging one-day hike and takes hikers past lush green forest with scenic views of Kathmandu Valley,” says Gurung. 

There’s also the option of a three-day Balthali trek via Nagarkot (an hour drive from Kathmandu), with overnight stops at Dhulikhel and Balthali.

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Incidences of forest fires reported across Nepal have led to a surge in air pollution in major cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara. Air quality has deteriorated significantly, with Kathmandu ranking as the third most polluted city globally this afternoon, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 165.

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It was measured 158 in Khumaltar, 175 around the Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, and 120 in the Ratnapark area and these measurements are highly concerning given public health.

According to environmental activist Rajan Thapa, an AQI above 100 poses a severe risk to human health.

An AQI value of 50 is considered good for public health, from 51-100 moderate, 100-150 unhealthy and it is highly hazardous if measured 150-200.

Typically, Nepal experiences approximately 2,500 incidents of wildfires annually, with a majority (80 percent) occurring between the last week of February and the last week of May. The period from mid-March to mid-May is particularly vulnerable, accounting for 60 percent of reported forest fires.

The main contributors to air pollution include carbon emissions from vehicles, dust from road repairs and construction, emissions from industries and brick kilns, poor waste management practices, and forest fires. Addressing these issues systematically is needed, he asserted.

Promoting the use of environmentally friendly vehicles can significantly mitigate air pollution, according to Thapa.

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Wildfire expert Sundar Sharma said that the surge in forest fires has worsened air quality in major towns like Kathmandu. Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks, including eye problems. According to the United States-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Nepal reported forest fires at 130 locations across the country on Monday.

Sharma shared about a concerning trend of increasing environmental dryness in Nepal, with a notable rise in forest fires over the past three days. "Control measures for forest fires are required to tackle air pollution," he asserted.

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He underlined, "Air pollution is increasing in lack of provision of environmental impact assessment in course of constructing different projects, lack of effective implementation of rules related to garbage management and environmental standard."

Dhungana pointed out the need of forwarding publicity activities to control forest fire was necessary as pollution is increasing due to forest fire, he stressed.

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Respiratory diseases, common cold and cough, asthma, lung cancer, high blood pressure, paralysis and heart attack are also caused by air pollution.

People suffering from such health problems should be alert during the air pollution, he mentioned.

Chest Specialist Bam urged one and all to limit themselves inside the house if possible during pollution hour, to use mask compulsorily if it is urgent to go out and avoid early morning walk as the air is more polluted in the morning.

Management Action Plan for Kathmandu Valley, 2076 BS, an AQI of more than 300 is considered as a disaster. In order to prevent this disaster, it has been mentioned in the action plan not to burn garbage, to increase the use of brooms and vacuums to clean the roads, and to issue public notices to children, senior citizens and patients to take special precautions.

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It is mentioned in the policy that environment-friendly technology will be implemented to manage polluted smoke, dust, and water emitted from industries and other businesses sectors.

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