I was so excited after I saw news about voiding departure tax, but new fees are introduced for travellers to Nepal. From April 1, 2010 Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card in Nepal is not free any more. By latest agreement between Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) there...
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How many passport photos you need in Nepal
Going to Nepal? Will be trekking there? Stock up with passport sized photos as you will need them there. You need them everywhere – when you are getting tourist visa in airport(one), when getting local SIM card for your mobile phone(one), when getting national park entry permits (one picture for each park you are...
How much does it cost trekking in Nepal
It depends which option you will choose – independent trekking, organized tour, hiring porter and/or guide, season you are planning to go there. Cheapest option is independent trekking. In this case you need about 10-15$US/day. Bed in guest houses cost about 2-3$US/night and other expenses are for food. But depending on season and the...
Backpacking? But do you really need a backpack?
I am in no doubt that in most cases you don’t need backpack then you are “backpacking”. What is definition of backpacking according wikipedia – “use of public transport as a means of travel, preference of youth hostels to traditional hotels, length of the trip vs. conventional vacations, use of a backpack, an interest...
