Lumbini Tour

Visa requirements

All foreign tourists need a visa to enter Nepal and obtain it at a Nepalese embassy abroad or upon arrival in Nepal. Most people get a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport. You will need a passport photo and depending on the following rates:

15 days USD 25 or convertible currency equivalent

30 days USD 40 or convertible currency equivalent

90 days USD 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Cultural consideration

For those visiting Nepal, we recommend cultural information to help you adapt and feel comfortable:

The dress code is essential for both men and women. Both men and women should wear pants rather than shorts while traveling in Nepal. It is acceptable for men to wear vests, but women should try to be as modest as possible in these situations.

Hindu people are very concerned about ritual contamination of food if someone outside their caste or religion touches it. Therefore, do not feel the cooked food on the screen. When you touch from a vessel used by others, do not touch your lips. Do not eat with the left hand and eat or receive only with the right hand. Shoes are considered degrading. So leave them on the floor and remove them before putting your feet on anything. When entering a Nepali home, follow your host's directions on whether to remove your shoes. However, if you enter a temple or monastery, you should take them off.

On the way, you will pass Buddhist walls, Chorten, and Buddhist stupas, which you will place on the right side, following the local tradition.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance for each of our company's itineraries is a requirement for booking a vacation. As a minimum, emergency medical and repatriation insurance, including the costs of mountain rescue, theft, loss, damage, and clinical problems, is an excellent idea for travel in Nepal. There is a wide variety of policies available. Read your insurer's terms and conditions carefully, especially an essential part of the fine print. Some policies exclude "dangerous activities" such as motorcycling and trekking, bungee jumping, and rafting.

Choose a policy covering clinical repatriation and emergency repatriation, including trekking helicopter evacuation and general medical evacuation. You may prefer a policy that pays directly at the hospital rather than paying at the time and claiming later. In Nepal, most clinical treatments must be paid for at the time of admission. If your insurance does not pay in advance, be sure to obtain receipts to claim later.

It would be best to understand that you will be responsible for the cost of evacuation and repatriation procedures. It is your responsibility to pay for evacuation or medical treatment. You should be aware of the implications of your travel insurance and understand the limitations and exclusions of your policy. Please note that, in certain circumstances, our company guide may initiate helicopter (or other necessary) rescue procedures in the event of a medical emergency without first obtaining approval from your insurance company.

GOOD TO KNOW

·        Smile and greet the locals with "Namaste."

·        Shake hands whenever you have the opportunity.

·        Walk in a group or keep a distance that allows you to see the person in front and behind you.

·        Talk to your tour guide before trying anything new during your visit.

·        Ask the guide questions that are not clear to you.

·        Inform your guide if you are not feeling well or if you need any items.

·        Enjoy your free time shopping.

·        Take lots of pictures. (No one knows what will happen tomorrow).

 Don’t Do

·        Do not disrespect local culture and beliefs, even if you are not comfortable with them.

·        Would you mind not taking pictures of the locals you meet on your tour without their permission? It may not be very respectful to them.

·        Don't be offended if the locals stare at you. They are just surprised to see you. They don't mean to offend you.

·        Do not harm wild animals, birds, and plants during the tour, and take a global perspective and responsibility to save and preserve this unique environment.

·        Please do not give money to children and beggars, as it encourages them to beg even more instead of working and earning money.

·        Do not wear short dresses when visiting temples.

·        Do not carry dangerous weapons during the trip.

·        Don't hesitate to say "no" if someone tries to sell you something you don't want. You won't offend them, especially if you smile and say "no, thank you."